Fortville, IN · Hancock County
Rezoning Application
This five-page application and supporting packet requests a property rezoning and is filed by a petitioner with the Town of Fortville Advisory Plan Commission.
- 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 requests a change to a property's zoning and supplies information for the Town of Fortville Advisory Plan Commission to consider at a public hearing. It includes an application, an affidavit of notice, a hearing notice, and a property-owner consent section, along with a checklist of supporting materials. If the petitioner is not the landowner, the form requires notarized owner consent; the packet also includes a sworn notice affidavit.
Who needs it
A petitioner seeking to rezone property in Fortville needs this application packet, and a non-owner petitioner must also provide notarized consent from the property owner.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download the Fortville rezoning application packet and review the checklist and applicable signature blocks.
- 2
Complete the Packet
Fill in the petition details and prepare the listed supporting materials, notices, and any required owner consent.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable affidavit or property-owner consent.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable document during the online notary session and follow the notary's instructions.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed packet and supporting materials to the Town of Fortville as directed by its Planning & Building Director.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fortville. 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 Fortville rezoning application?
- Complete the application and assemble the listed materials, including the legal description, deed or contract, letter of intent, and notices. Submit them to the Town as directed by its Planning & Building Director.
- Do I need notarization for this rezoning packet?
- The form calls for notarized owner consent if the petitioner is not the landowner. It also includes a jurat for the affidavit of notice of public hearing. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize these signatures?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries with a remote notary public endorsement to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can explain the video-signing process and confirm whether the notarized document meets your needs.
- What materials accompany the rezoning application?
- The checklist includes a legal description, vicinity map, executed and recorded deed or contract, letter of intent, hearing notices, and a filing fee. The packet also calls for proof of publication and a certificate of mailing receipt.
Rezoning Application in other Indiana cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.