Fortville, IN · Hancock County
Special Exception Petition
This packet lets property owners or their agents petition the Fortville Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals for a special exception and provide the supporting information required for review.
- 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
Fortville requires this application packet before scheduling a special exception petition for a public hearing. It gathers petitioner and property details, the requested use, supporting materials, and public notice information; when the petitioner is not the owner, the packet also requires the owner’s notarized affidavit and consent. Applicants must provide a legal description, site plan, deed or contract, and other listed materials, and explain how the request meets the Board’s decision criteria.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents seeking a special exception from the Fortville Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals must submit this packet and its required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner signs the Consent of Property Owner(s) before a notary, who completes its sworn-and-subscribed block; a non-owner petitioner also needs a notarized owner affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the Fortville Special Exception Petition packet and review its checklist and application instructions.
- 2
Fill Out The Application
Complete the petitioner and property information, prepare the statement of intent, and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the property owner’s consent or affidavit, as required for your application.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the consent in front of the commissioned online notary, who completes the notarial section.
- 5
Submit To Fortville
Submit the completed packet and required materials to the Town of Fortville before the petition is scheduled.
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 get the property owner’s consent notarized?
- The owner signs the Consent of Property Owner(s) in front of a commissioned online notary, who completes the form’s sworn-and-subscribed section.
- Do I need notarization if I am not the property owner?
- Yes. The checklist says a non-owner petitioner must include the property owner’s notarized affidavit and consent bearing the owner’s original signature.
- Can I sign the owner consent with an online notary?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17, and IC 33-42-9-8 recognizes acts by authorized officers of another state. Ask your commissioned online notary about completing this sworn form remotely.
- What supporting materials does the application require?
- The checklist calls for items including a legal description, site plan, deed or contract, notice materials, and supporting information. It also lists a filing fee payable to the Town of Fortville.
- Where do I submit the completed special exception packet?
- The packet says required items must be submitted before the petition can be scheduled. For submission details or questions about the requirements, contact the Fortville Planning & Building Director; confirm with the city or town if unsure.