Douglas County, GA · Douglas County
Zoning Verification Request Application
Douglas County property owners and applicants use this application to request an official letter verifying the zoning of a property.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Douglas County · Douglas County, Douglas County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- douglascountyga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
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What this form is
Use this application to request an official Douglas County letter verifying the zoning of a property for which you submit a survey or recorded plat. The application asks for the property address, tax parcel and land details, applicant contact information, signature, and preferred letter delivery method. Include a signed and sealed survey or recorded plat and the $40 fee; the county says incomplete requests may be delayed.
Who needs it
An applicant requesting an official Douglas County zoning verification letter for a property with a submitted survey or recorded plat needs this application.
How to submit it
Return the application to the Douglas County Planning and Zoning Department, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, GA 30134. Include a signed and sealed survey or recorded plat and a $40 check payable to Douglas County.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the attached survey or recorded plat must bear a registered engineer’s or surveyor’s signature and seal.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Douglas County Zoning Verification Request Application PDF.
- 2
Complete and Sign the Form
Enter the property and applicant details, choose a delivery method, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include a survey or recorded plat signed and sealed by a registered engineer or surveyor, plus a $40 check payable to Douglas County.
- 4
Submit to the County
Return the completed application and required materials to the Douglas County Planning and Zoning Department at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Verification Request Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. However, the attached survey or recorded plat must have a registered engineer’s or surveyor’s signature and seal.
- How do I submit the zoning verification request?
- Return the application to the Douglas County Planning and Zoning Department at 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, GA 30134, with the required survey or recorded plat and a $40 check payable to Douglas County.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a survey or recorded plat of the property signed and sealed by a registered engineer or surveyor, along with the $40 fee. The county says missing required documentation may delay processing.
- How will the zoning verification letter be delivered?
- The county says letters are sent by U.S. Postal Service when all required information is submitted. To receive the letter by email, provide an email address; for another delivery method, supply a prepaid return envelope with a preprinted shipping label.