Do I need a notary for the Special Exception Application?

No. The application has a signature and date line, but no notary block. It lists a conflict of interest certification as an attachment without stating that it must be notarized.

How do I submit the Special Exception Application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form gives a monthly submission deadline but does not identify a submission address.

What attachments does the application require?

The form lists a legal description, vicinity map, conflict of interest certification, and a site plan to scale showing existing and proposed improvements. It specifies 10 site plan copies.

Who can apply for a special exception?

The form states that the applicant must be the property owner and includes owner information and a signature line.

Norcross, GA · Gwinnett County

No notary required

Special Exception Application

Property owners use this application to request a special exception and provide property details, the proposed use, and supporting materials.

What this form is

The application requests a special exception and states that the applicant must be the property owner. It asks for owner and contact details, property location and zoning, and a narrative explaining the reason for the request. Required attachments are a legal description, vicinity map, conflict of interest certification, and a scaled site plan; the form lists monthly submission and hearing dates.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking a special exception from the Board of Appeals needs to complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists a conflict of interest certification among the attachments but does not state that it must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Special Exception Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter owner and contact details, property information, current zoning, and a narrative explaining the reason for the request.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include a legal description, vicinity map, conflict of interest certification, and 10 copies of a scaled site plan.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Special Exception Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line, but no notary block. It lists a conflict of interest certification as an attachment without stating that it must be notarized.
How do I submit the Special Exception Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form gives a monthly submission deadline but does not identify a submission address.
What attachments does the application require?: The form lists a legal description, vicinity map, conflict of interest certification, and a site plan to scale showing existing and proposed improvements. It specifies 10 site plan copies.
Who can apply for a special exception?: The form states that the applicant must be the property owner and includes owner information and a signature line.

Need something notarized?

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