What does the Application for Special Exemption request?

It asks the applicant to describe the requested exemption from zoning requirements, explain the reason, and provide contact and property information.

Do I need a notary for the Application for Special Exemption?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If you are not the property owner, attach the owner’s written permission approving the request.

How do I submit the Application for Special Exemption?

The form lists the City Clerk at 130 S. Laurel Street, PO Box 1, Springfield, GA 31329. It says a fee is assessed and due before required public notices are posted.

What happens after the application is approved?

The form says public hearing dates will be mailed after the application is approved.

Springfield, GA · Effingham County

No notary required

Application for Special Exemption

Property owners and other applicants use this application to request an exemption from Springfield zoning requirements and explain the reason for the request.

What this form is

This application requests an exemption from zoning requirements and asks for the applicant’s contact information, the property address, and an explanation of the request. The Zoning Official reviews it to determine whether the request is appropriate. A fee is assessed, with payment due before required public notices are posted; public hearing dates are mailed after approval. Applicants who are not property owners must attach the owner’s written permission.

Who needs it

A property owner or other applicant seeking an exemption from Springfield zoning requirements should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the City Clerk at 130 S. Laurel Street, PO Box 1, Springfield, GA 31329, and phone (912) 754-7617. A fee will be assessed and is due before required public notices are posted.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; applicants who are not property owners must attach the owner’s written permission approving the request.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Application for Special Exemption PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide your contact information, the property address, and an explanation of the requested zoning exemption.
3
Gather Required Attachment
If you are not the property owner, attach the owner’s written permission approving the special exemption request.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the City Clerk at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Application for Special Exemption request?: It asks the applicant to describe the requested exemption from zoning requirements, explain the reason, and provide contact and property information.
Do I need a notary for the Application for Special Exemption?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If you are not the property owner, attach the owner’s written permission approving the request.
How do I submit the Application for Special Exemption?: The form lists the City Clerk at 130 S. Laurel Street, PO Box 1, Springfield, GA 31329. It says a fee is assessed and due before required public notices are posted.
What happens after the application is approved?: The form says public hearing dates will be mailed after the application is approved.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Special Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Springfield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.