Acworth, GA · Cobb County

No notary required

Special Land Use Permit Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a special land use permit from the City of Acworth.

What this form is

This application requests approval for a proposed special land use and collects project, property, owner, and applicant details. The form says a special use permit is required for uses identified as special in the zoning use table or as part of a use condition. A complete application package must include plans, an impact analysis, and the listed fee for Planning and Zoning Commission consideration.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing a use that requires a special use permit under the Acworth zoning ordinance need this application.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Development Department. Plans are due no later than the last Friday of the month for the following month’s Planning and Zoning Commission agenda; the listed fee is $450.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the owner and applicant just sign and date it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Special Land Use Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the project, zoning, property, owner, applicant, and proposed-use information requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Use the checklist to prepare the site plan copies and PDF, impact analysis, and $450 fee.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    The form identifies the Development Department. Plans are due by the last Friday of the month for the following month’s commission agenda.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Acworth Special Land Use Permit Application for?
It requests approval for a proposed special land use and collects project, property, owner, and applicant information for city review.
What must I include with the application?
The checklist calls for folded 24-by-36-inch site plan copies and an electronic PDF of the plans, an impact analysis, and the listed $450 fee.
Do I need a notary for the Acworth Special Land Use Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The form lists no sworn or notarized attachment; the owner and applicant just sign and date it.
How do I submit the Acworth Special Land Use Permit Application?
The form identifies the Development Department. Plans are due by the last Friday of the month for the following month’s Planning and Zoning Commission agenda.