Merrillville, IN · Lake County
Planned Unit Development Application
This application asks petitioners and property owners to provide project, property, zoning, utility, and development details when requesting a conceptual, preliminary, or final planned unit development.
- 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 Merrillville Plan Commission application records information about the property, its current and proposed uses, development type, utilities, and handling of surface water. The form states that applicants must submit nine plan copies, engineering plans, and the application fee; it also warns that the fee will not be refunded if the petition is withdrawn or denied.
Who needs it
Petitioners and property owners seeking conceptual, preliminary, or final planned unit development review for real estate in Merrillville should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment stating the instrument is the signers’ voluntary act and deed; the petitioner(s) and owner(s) sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Planned Unit Development Application from the Town of Merrillville.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide the property, zoning, land-use, development, utility, and surface-water details requested.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the petitioner(s) and owner(s) who must sign.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application before the commissioned online notary, who completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application, required plan and engineering copies, and filing fee to the Town of Merrillville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Merrillville. 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
- Who signs the planned unit development application?
- The form provides signature lines for the petitioner(s) and owner(s), followed by a notary acknowledgment for the signers.
- Do I need to submit plans with this application?
- Yes. The form says to include nine copies of the plan, engineering plans, and the application fee.
- How do I get this application notarized online?
- Indiana authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary with the required remote notary endorsement. Book an online session and sign before the notary on video.
- What happens to the filing fee if my petition is withdrawn?
- The form states that the filing fee will not be refunded if the petition is withdrawn or denied. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Planned Unit Development Application in other Indiana cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.