Valparaiso, IN · Porter County
Petition for Waiver of Sidewalk Requirement
This petition asks the Valparaiso Board of Public Works and Safety to waive sidewalk installation before occupancy; property owners submit it with a waiver of remonstrance.
- 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
Property owners use this petition to ask the Valparaiso Board of Public Works and Safety to waive sidewalk installation before they occupy improvements on the property. The form also includes a waiver of remonstrance and states that the waiver is not permanent: the City may later request sidewalk construction at the owners’ expense. The completed petition includes owner signatures, notarization, and acceptance by the City’s Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer.
Who needs it
Owners of real estate in Valparaiso seeking to occupy improvements without first installing a sidewalk may submit this petition to the Board of Public Works and Safety.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block: each signing owner personally appears before the notary and acknowledges the waiver’s execution as a free and voluntary act.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Petition for Waiver of Sidewalk Requirement from the City of Valparaiso.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Add the owner names, legal description, street address, and date. Review the waiver terms.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notary appointment for the owner or owners who will sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary online and acknowledge signing the petition as a free and voluntary act.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized petition and waiver of remonstrance to the City of Valparaiso for review and acceptance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Valparaiso. 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 complete the sidewalk waiver petition?
- Enter the property owners’ names, legal description, street address, and date. Each owner signs before a notary, then submit the petition with the waiver of remonstrance to the City.
- Do I need to sign the petition before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block requiring the owner or owners to appear before a notary and acknowledge signing the waiver.
- Can I notarize this petition online?
- Indiana authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized copy.
- What happens if the City later requests a sidewalk?
- The form says the waiver is not permanent. If the City requests sidewalk construction, the owner must build it within a reasonable time, at the owner’s expense.