Zionsville, IN · Boone County

Petition for Subdivision Plat Approval

This petition requests Plan Commission review of a proposed subdivision plat and is filed by the petitioner seeking primary plat approval or an amendment in Zionsville.

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 packet to request Plan Commission approval of a primary plat, an amendment, or another listed subdivision-related approval. The Town requires a complete petition and supporting materials, including a legal description, proof of ownership, proposed plat, and applicable attachments, by the filing deadline. The packet also includes an owner authorization for cases where the petitioner is not the property owner, plus public hearing notice and affidavit forms for later steps in the review process.

Who needs it

A petitioner seeking Zionsville Plan Commission approval for a primary plat, primary plat amendment, secondary plat, or listed subdivision-related request should use this packet.

Why it needs a notary

The petitioner or attorney signs the sworn application before a notary; an owner signing the authorization and an affiant completing the hearing-notice affidavit also swear before a notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Packet

    Get the Petition for Subdivision Plat Approval packet from the Town of Zionsville website.

  2. 2

    Complete The Petition

    Fill in the property, petitioner, requested approvals, and project details; gather the supporting materials listed in the packet.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Arrange an online notary session for the sworn application and any applicable owner authorization or notice affidavit.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Sign the applicable form in the online notary session and complete the required oath.

  5. 5

    Submit To The Town

    Submit the complete petition packet and required copies to the Town of Zionsville Planning and Building Department by the filing deadline.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Zionsville. 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 a subdivision plat approval petition?
Schedule the required pre-filing meeting, complete the petition, gather the listed supporting materials, and submit the packet by the Plan Commission filing deadline.
Do I need to notarize the subdivision plat petition?
Yes. The application states that the petitioner or attorney must swear the information is true and correct before a notary. The owner authorization and hearing-notice affidavit also include sworn notary blocks when used.
Can I sign this petition with an online notary?
Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17; IC 33-42-9-8 recognizes certain notarial acts by authorized officers of another state. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
What supporting documents does the packet list?
The packet lists a legal description, proof of ownership, proposed plat and related drawings, a development narrative, and other materials that may apply, such as owner authorization, covenants, and proposed lot addresses.

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