Zionsville, IN · Boone County
Petition for Development Plan Approval
This 11-page petition packet requests Plan Commission approval for a development plan in Zionsville and is filed by a petitioner seeking approval for a property.
- 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
The packet collects site, petitioner, property owner, and project details and provides materials for requesting development plan approval or related changes. Zionsville requires a complete petition and supporting information by the Plan Commission filing deadline; the application must be notarized. Applicants must meet with staff before filing and submit two hard copies plus an electronic link for staff review.
Who needs it
A petitioner seeking Zionsville Plan Commission approval for a development plan, modification, waiver, or related request for a property must file this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The petitioner or the petitioner’s attorney signs the sworn application before a notary; the packet also includes sworn owner-authorization and public-hearing notice affidavit blocks when applicable.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Petition for Development Plan Approval packet from the Town of Zionsville website.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the property and petitioner details, describe the request, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the sworn application signature and any other applicable sworn blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarization and sign the applicable form in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit two hard copies and an electronic link with the required supporting materials by the Plan Commission filing deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Zionsville. 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
- How do I submit a development plan approval petition?
- Complete the packet, arrange the required pre-filing meeting with staff, and submit two hard copies and an electronic link with supporting materials by the published filing deadline.
- Do I need to have this petition notarized?
- Yes. The filing checklist requires a notarized application or petition form. The petitioner or the petitioner’s attorney signs the sworn statement before a notary.
- Can I sign the petition with an online notary?
- Indiana law provides for remote online notarization by a notary public with a remote notary public endorsement. The statute took effect July 1, 2019, and the endorsement took effect July 1, 2020; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the packet require?
- Depending on the request, materials include a property legal description, proof of ownership, owner authorization when the petitioner is not the owner, a development narrative and drawings, proposed findings, and applicable fee forms.
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