Austell, GA · Cobb County
Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement
This agreement records a landowner’s stormwater facility construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair obligations for property being developed under a City of Austell plan.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
A landowner enters this agreement with the City of Austell for property whose approved site plan or subdivision plan provides for on-site stormwater detention. It sets out responsibilities for building and maintaining the facilities, conducting annual inspections, and addressing deficiencies; it also allows city inspections and may require the landowner to repay certain city repair costs. The agreement is to be recorded in Cobb County land records and binds successors in interest.
Who needs it
A landowner or developer whose Austell property plan includes on-site stormwater management facilities needs to complete this agreement with the City.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a signed, sealed, and delivered before me notary block; the landowner or developer should sign the agreement before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement from the City of Austell.
- 2
Fill In The Agreement
Complete the landowner, property, parcel, and approved plan details in the agreement.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the agreement’s notary block.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the agreement during the online notary session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed agreement to the City of Austell and follow its directions for recording in Cobb County land records.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Austell. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the stormwater maintenance agreement?
- Fill in the agreement’s property, plan, and landowner details, then arrange notarization of the signature before submitting it to the City of Austell.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notary block stating that the agreement was signed, sealed, and delivered before the notary, with space for the notary’s commission expiration.
- Can I use an online notary for this agreement?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the agreement require the landowner to do?
- It requires the landowner and successors to construct and maintain the stormwater facilities, inspect them annually, and submit an inspection report to the City of Austell.
Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.