Newnan, GA · Coweta County
Master Sign Plan Application
Newnan property owners or their authorized representatives use this application to request pre-approval of a coordinated plan for permanent signs on a property or development.
- 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
The application describes the proposed sign plan, site information, requested deviations from sign regulations, and how the proposal meets the listed decision criteria. It also explains the drawings and specifications the plan must include and how approval and recording work. Newnan requires the approved plan to be recorded by the owner and filed with city officials before a sign permit is issued for any part of the development or premises.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative seeking pre-approval of permanent signs for a Newnan property or development must submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The attached property-owner authorization has a sworn statement, not an acknowledgment; the property owner signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Newnan Master Sign Plan Application and review the application and attached property-owner authorization.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the site and contact information, describe requested deviations, answer the decision criteria, and complete the owner authorization if applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s sworn authorization.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner appears by video, signs the authorization, and swears to its statement before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and supporting plan materials to Newnan Planning and Zoning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newnan. 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
- What does the Newnan Master Sign Plan Application request?
- It requests pre-approval of a coordinated plan for permanent signs and asks applicants to explain requested deviations and address the city’s decision criteria.
- Do I need to include a property-owner authorization?
- The form includes an attached property-owner authorization with a sworn statement. The owner signs it to authorize the named applicant to act on the application.
- How do I get the property-owner authorization notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The property owner signs and swears to the statement during the video session. 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 happens after a Master Sign Plan is approved?
- The form says the owner must record the approved plan with the Clerk of Superior Court and file a recorded copy with the Planning and Zoning Director and Building Official before a sign permit is issued.
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