Do I need a notary for the zoning application?

No. The owner and applicant sign and date the application; the form does not identify a notarized attachment.

How do I submit the zoning application?

Send completed applications, fees, and supporting materials to the Planning Department by the first of the month, or the next business day if the first falls on a weekend or holiday. Digital materials may be sent on a flash drive or by email directly to staff.

What materials must accompany the application?

The checklist calls for an application fee, completed application, support materials, a scope of work description, drawings, and photographs. A property tax certification showing taxes paid in full is required.

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 for property in Rome or Floyd County.

What this form is

This application requests a zoning map amendment or special use permit and asks for property, owner, and applicant information, the requested use, and details supporting the request. The form says a pre-submittal meeting with Planning staff is required. It also requires a property tax certification, application fee, scope of work description, drawings, and photographs, with other materials depending on the request.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning map amendment or special use permit for a property in Rome or Floyd County must complete the application.

How to submit it

Submit completed applications, fees, and support materials to the Planning Department by the first of the month; if that date falls on a weekend or holiday, submit the next business day. Digital application materials may be submitted on a flash drive or by email directly to staff.

About notarization

No notary is required; the owner and applicant sign and date the application, and the form does not identify a notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the zoning map amendment or special use application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, applicant, requested action, and supporting information; sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include the application fee, scope of work description, required drawings and photographs, and property tax certification.
4
Submit To The Planning Department
Submit the application, fees, and support materials by the first of the month, or the next business day if it falls on a weekend or holiday.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the zoning application?: No. The owner and applicant sign and date the application; the form does not identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the zoning application?: Send completed applications, fees, and supporting materials to the Planning Department by the first of the month, or the next business day if the first falls on a weekend or holiday. Digital materials may be sent on a flash drive or by email directly to staff.
What materials must accompany the application?: The checklist calls for an application fee, completed application, support materials, a scope of work description, drawings, and photographs. A property tax certification showing taxes paid in full is required.
Is a meeting with Planning staff required before applying?: Yes. The application says a pre-submittal meeting with Planning staff is required before submitting an application.

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.