Windsor Heights, IA · Polk County
Petition to Amend the Official Zoning Map
This sworn petition requests a change to the official zoning map and is filed by a property owner or an authorized applicant with the City of Windsor Heights.
- 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 petition to request an amendment to the official zoning map for a property in Windsor Heights. The form asks for the current and requested zoning classifications, proposed use, property details, and a legal description. The application may be filed by the property owner, someone with the owner’s power of attorney, or the owner’s attorney-at-law. By signing, applicants also authorize the city to install a public-hearing notification sign on the property.
Who needs it
A property owner, the owner’s authorized power of attorney, or the owner’s attorney-at-law files this petition to request a zoning map amendment.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the owner or owners making the certification sign and swear to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the City of Windsor Heights Petition to Amend the Official Zoning Map.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the petitioner and property details, current and requested zoning classifications, proposed use, and legal description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the certification before the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed petition and $400 fee to the City of Windsor Heights.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Windsor Heights. 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 zoning map amendment petition?
- Complete the petition with the property, zoning request, proposed use, and legal description. Sign the certification before a notary, then submit the petition and $400 fee to the City of Windsor Heights.
- Do I need to be the property owner to file this petition?
- The form says an application may be filed by the property owner, a person with the owner’s power of attorney authorizing the application, or the attorney-at-law representing the owner.
- Can I sign this petition with a remote online notary?
- Iowa authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Iowa Code §9B.14A. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn certification; Iowa Code §9B.11 also recognizes certain acts by authorized out-of-state officers.
- What should I do if I am unsure about the application?
- The form identifies who may file and lists a $400 fee. For questions about your property, the zoning request, or filing, confirm with the city if unsure.