Sugar Hill, GA · Gwinnett County

Design Review Application

Sugar Hill applicants seeking design review for a Town Center Overlay or Central Business District project use this application to describe the request and provide required project materials.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • licensed online notary
  • ~15 min average
  • Notarized PDF emailed

What you’ll need

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
  • This form, ready to upload as a PDF

What this form is

Use this application to request design review for proposed exterior changes, construction, or development in the Town Center Overlay or Central Business District. The packet calls for a letter of intent, drawings, photographs, plans, and adjoining-property-owner information, along with completed application sections. A pre-application meeting is required before submittal, and a complete application accepted by the Planning Director may be forwarded to the Mayor and City Council for consideration.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking design review for a Town Center Overlay or Central Business District project must complete the application and provide the required materials.

Why it needs a notary

The form includes an applicant oath in the disclosure statement and a notary signature and seal block; the applicant signs the oath before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Get the current Sugar Hill Design Review Application and its attached hearing schedule.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the application and disclosure statement, and assemble the project materials and adjoining-property-owner information listed on the form.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Arrange an online notarization for the applicant oath in the disclosure statement; check with the city about accepting online notarization.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Appear before a commissioned online notary and sign the applicant oath when instructed.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Attend the required pre-application meeting, then submit the completed packet according to the city’s instructions.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Sugar Hill. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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You’ll need ID and a webcam.

A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.

Frequently asked questions

How do I submit the Sugar Hill Design Review Application?
Complete the application, gather the listed attachments, and follow the city’s instructions for paper copies and digital plans. The form also requires a pre-application meeting before submittal.
Do I need to sign the disclosure statement before a notary?
Yes. The disclosure statement includes an applicant oath and a notary signature and seal block. Sign the oath before the notary and follow the form’s instructions for the other signatures.
Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21); ask the city whether it will accept this notarization and confirm with the city if unsure.
What materials must accompany the design review application?
The form lists a letter of intent, elevation drawings, photographs, a site or landscaping plan, and adjoining-property-owner information. It also describes material and color samples and other possible requirements.

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