Newton County, GA · Newton County
Preliminary Plat Application
Newton County applicants use this application package to submit preliminary plat plans and project information to Development Services for review.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Newton County · Newton County, Newton County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- newtoncountyga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This application package is for proposed preliminary plats and includes an application form and guidelines for the plat. Applicants provide project, property, applicant, and owner details, and submit the required plans and supporting materials for county review. The package says all required documents and applicable fees must be submitted together; incomplete submissions will delay review.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a preliminary plat in Newton County need this package to provide project details and submit plans for Development Services review.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application packet, three hard copies of the site plan or plat, one electronic PDF copy, and applicable fees to Development Services at 1113 Usher Street, Suite 201, Covington, GA 30014. The document says the PDF may be submitted on disc or emailed to [email protected].
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; if the property owner differs from the applicant, the form requires a signed, notarized original permission letter.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Preliminary Plat Application package and review its application process and plat guidelines.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the project, property, applicant, and owner information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Plans And Attachments
Prepare three hard copies of the site plan or plat, one electronic PDF, and any required notarized permission letter if the owner differs from the applicant.
- 4
Submit To Development Services
Submit the completed packet, plans, and applicable fees to Newton County Development Services at the address in the document.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Preliminary Plat Application package include?
- It includes an application form and preliminary plat guidelines. The application requests project, property, applicant, and owner information for county review.
- What materials must I submit with the application?
- The package calls for three hard copies of the site plan or plat, one electronic PDF copy, the completed application packet, and applicable fees.
- Do I need a notary for the Preliminary Plat Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If the property owner differs from the applicant, a signed, notarized original permission letter is required.
- How do I submit the Preliminary Plat Application?
- Submit the packet and required plans and fees to Newton County Development Services at the address shown in the package. The PDF may be submitted on disc or emailed to the listed address.