Do I need a notary for the Temporary Use Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. However, renters must obtain written, notarized permission from the property owner.

What supporting materials does the application request?

The form requests a plat or survey and a site plan. Except for garage sales, the application process also calls for owner permission, an activity description, plans for parking and cleanup, vendor documentation, and proof of required approvals.

Which activities can use this permit application?

The application lists produce sales, charitable or nonprofit events, Christmas tree sales, sales associated with an existing business, carnival rides, garage sales, and an option for other uses.

Newton County, GA · Newton County

No notary required

Temporary Use Permit Application

Newton County’s Temporary Use Permit Application is for applicants seeking approval to hold an eligible temporary commercial activity on a property in the county.

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: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this application to request a temporary commercial use permit from the Zoning Administrator. The form covers activities such as produce sales, charitable events, seasonal sales, and garage sales held more than twice per year. It asks for applicant and business details, the type and operation of the use, and property plans; most applications also require owner permission and supporting approvals.

Who needs it

Applicants planning an eligible temporary commercial activity in Newton County must submit this application for approval by the Zoning Administrator.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Zoning Administrator at the Department of Development Services, 1113 Usher Street, Suite 201, Covington, Georgia 30014. The document states that a $50 fee is required.

About notarization

The application is signed and dated without a notary; renters must obtain written, notarized permission from the property owner.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Temporary Use Permit Application for Newton County.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and business details, select the type of use, and describe how the activity will operate.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include the requested plat or survey and site plan; provide other required materials and approvals for your type of use.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the application to the Zoning Administrator at the Department of Development Services and include the stated $50 fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Use Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. However, renters must obtain written, notarized permission from the property owner.
How do I submit the Temporary Use Permit Application?: Submit it to the Zoning Administrator at the Department of Development Services, 1113 Usher Street, Suite 201, Covington, Georgia 30014. The document states that a $50 fee is required.
What supporting materials does the application request?: The form requests a plat or survey and a site plan. Except for garage sales, the application process also calls for owner permission, an activity description, plans for parking and cleanup, vendor documentation, and proof of required approvals.
Which activities can use this permit application?: The application lists produce sales, charitable or nonprofit events, Christmas tree sales, sales associated with an existing business, carnival rides, garage sales, and an option for other uses.

Need something notarized?

This Temporary Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Newton County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.