Crawfordsville, IN · Montgomery County
Appeal of Administrative Decision Application
This application packet lets a person appeal a final administrative decision to the Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals and includes affidavits for the property owner and public hearing notice.
- 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 appeal a final decision by the Administrator to the Crawfordsville Board of Zoning Appeals. The instructions say to file within 30 days of the decision, with the fee, related materials, written decisions, and a letter explaining the appeal. The packet also contains a property owner affidavit and an affidavit of notice of public hearing; complete the applicable affidavit and supporting information for the appeal.
Who needs it
Anyone disagreeing with a final decision by the Administrator may file an appeal, and the packet includes affidavits for the property owner and the applicant or representative.
Why it needs a notary
The packet has jurat-style sworn acknowledgment blocks for the Property Owner Affidavit and Public Notice Affidavit; the property owner and applicant or representative sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the Appeal of Administrative Decision Application packet from Crawfordsville.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, property, and project information, and gather the fee and supporting materials listed in the instructions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable affidavit during the online notary session and complete its notarial block.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed application and required supporting documents with Crawfordsville Planning & Building Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Crawfordsville. 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 file an administrative decision appeal?
- The packet instructs applicants to file within 30 days of the decision with the application, fee, related materials, written decisions, and a letter explaining the appeal.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- The packet includes notary blocks for the Property Owner Affidavit and Public Notice Affidavit. Have the applicable signer complete the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavits with an online notary?
- Indiana law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary with a remote notary public endorsement. IC 33-42-17 took effect July 1, 2019; the endorsement took effect July 1, 2020. IC 33-42-9-8 recognizes certain acts by authorized out-of-state notaries.
- Who must attend the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting?
- The packet says the applicant or the applicant’s representative must be present at the meeting to present the appeal.
- Where should I submit the completed packet?
- The form identifies Crawfordsville Planning & Building Services Department as the department handling the application. Confirm submission details and requirements with the city or town if unsure.