Lithonia, GA · DeKalb County
Zoning Request Application
This application lets property owners or their authorized agents request rezoning, a special exception, an appeal, a special land use permit, or a variance from the City of Lithonia.
- 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 City uses this application to review proposed zoning changes and other listed zoning requests, including requests with proposed conditions, plans, or supporting materials. Applicants must complete all sections, provide the required owner information and property survey, and submit notarized owner affidavits; rezoning applications also require campaign-contribution disclosures when applicable. The city must receive a complete application and fees at least 45 calendar days before the relevant Mayor and Council meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking rezoning, a special exception, an administrative appeal, a special land use permit, or a variance in Lithonia must complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant and each owner sign separate oath-based affidavit blocks before a notary; the campaign-contribution disclosure also includes an attestation and notary signature block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Lithonia Zoning Request Application and review its instructions, filing deadline, fee schedule, and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Complete the Required Sections
Fill in the application and prepare the required property information, survey, plans, and any applicable campaign-contribution disclosure.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and owner affidavit signatures; confirm with the city whether it accepts online notarization.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Show identification and sign the affidavit or attestation in the notary’s presence during the online video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed forms and required materials to the City Clerk or zoning administrator, and pay applicable fees. Follow the form’s original-copy and blue-ink instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lithonia. 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
- Which parts of the zoning application need notarization?
- The form includes separate oath-based affidavits for the applicant and property owner. Its campaign-contribution disclosure also has an attestation and notary signature block.
- How do I submit the completed application?
- The form says to submit the original signed forms to the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, or submit requests to the zoning administrator by email or in person. It also requires signatures in blue ink.
- Do I need to attend a public hearing?
- For property zoning matters, the form says the applicant or agent must attend the Mayor and Council public hearing to present the application and answer questions.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the affidavits?
- 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). The form also calls for oath-based affidavits and original forms signed in blue ink, so confirm with the city if unsure about online notarization.