What materials must accompany the application?

The checklist includes the application fee, completed application, support materials, a scope-of-work description, drawings, photographs, and property tax certification.

Do I need a notary for the zoning application?

No. This application is signed without a notary. It does require a property tax certification signature from the Tax Assessor or appointee.

How do I submit the zoning application?

Submit the completed application, fees, and support materials to the Planning Department. Digital application materials may be provided on a flash drive or by email directly to staff.

Rome, GA · Floyd County

No notary required

Planning Commission Application for Zoning Map Amendment or Special Use

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning map amendment or special use permit from the Rome-Floyd Planning Commission.

What this form is

This application requests a zoning map amendment or special use permit and collects property, owner, applicant, zoning, and proposed-use details. It also asks about development plans, easements, utilities, and campaign contributions, and includes a checklist of required materials. A pre-submittal meeting with Planning staff is required, and the form says the property owner or a representative must appear at required commission meetings.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants seeking a zoning map amendment or special use permit for property in Rome or Floyd County need to complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit completed applications, fees, and support materials to the Planning Department by the first of the month for consideration at the following month’s Planning Commission meeting. Digital application materials may be submitted on a flash drive or by email directly to staff.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it requires a property tax certification signature from the Tax Assessor or appointee, but does not require notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Planning Commission application for a zoning map amendment or special use permit.
2
Complete The Application
Provide property, owner, applicant, zoning, proposed-use, and other requested information; attach additional sheets as needed.
3
Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to gather the fee, support materials, scope of work, drawings, photographs, and required property tax certification.
4
Submit To The Planning Department
Submit the application, fee, and materials by the first of the month. Digital materials may be submitted on a flash drive or by email to staff.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Planning Commission application used for?: Use this application to request a zoning map amendment or special use permit for a property in Rome or Floyd County.
What materials must accompany the application?: The checklist includes the application fee, completed application, support materials, a scope-of-work description, drawings, photographs, and property tax certification.
Do I need a notary for the zoning application?: No. This application is signed without a notary. It does require a property tax certification signature from the Tax Assessor or appointee.
How do I submit the zoning application?: Submit the completed application, fees, and support materials to the Planning Department. Digital application materials may be provided on a flash drive or by email directly to staff.

Need something notarized?

This Planning Commission Application for Zoning Map Amendment or Special Use doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Rome form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.