Lookout Mountain, GA · Walker County
Zoning Consideration Application
This application requests annexation, rezoning, subdivision, or a variance and is filed by property owners or their authorized applicant with the City of Lookout Mountain.
- 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 packet to ask the City Council to consider annexing or rezoning property, subdividing a parcel, or granting a zoning variance. It includes property and applicant information, an application to amend the zoning map, campaign contribution disclosure, and variance requirements. The city says to file at least two calendar weeks before the second Tuesday of the month to be considered for the Planning Commission meeting; the packet also lists documents and fees that may be required.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking annexation, rezoning, subdivision, or a zoning variance in Lookout Mountain should complete and submit this application packet.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn statements on pages 6 and 8 before a notary; the attorney authorization on page 7 has no notary block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the zoning consideration application packet and review its sections, document checklist, filing deadline, and fee schedule.
- 2
Fill In The Applicable Sections
Provide property and applicant details, select the request type, and complete any applicable owner, attorney, or campaign contribution information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant's sworn statements on pages 6 and 8.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the required statements before the commissioned online notary during your video appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Attach the required supporting materials and fee, then file with the City of Lookout Mountain within the stated timeframe.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lookout Mountain. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
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
- Which parts of the application need notarization?
- The application statement on page 6 and the campaign contribution disclosure on page 8 each include a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me block for the applicant and a notary.
- How do I submit this zoning application?
- Complete the applicable sections, sign the sworn statements before a notary, gather the listed supporting documents and fee, and file with the City of Lookout Mountain by its stated deadline.
- Do I need to file supporting documents with the application?
- The packet lists a written legal description, a plat and digital file, a campaign contribution disclosure, and, when applicable, an owner or attorney authorization. It also lists a filing fee.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the sworn statements?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21; confirm with the city if unsure.
Zoning Consideration Application in other Georgia cities
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