De Soto, KS · Johnson County
Special Use Permit Application
De Soto property owners, contract purchasers, and their authorized agents use this application to request city approval for a proposed land use requiring a special use permit.
- 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 six-page packet includes the application, a sample letter to the Planning Commission, and a proof of ownership affidavit. De Soto requires applicants to submit the completed forms, fee, property deed, and supporting materials after a pre-application meeting; a site plan may also be required. The application proceeds through staff review, Planning Commission consideration, and City Council review, so applicants should follow the city’s calendar and submission deadlines.
Who needs it
Property owners, contract purchasers, or authorized agents seeking De Soto approval for a proposed use that requires a special use permit should complete this packet.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Special Use Permit application packet from the City of De Soto.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the application and ownership affidavit, and gather the deed and supporting materials listed by the city.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the proof of ownership affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the online notarial session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit, fee, deed, and required supporting documents to the De Soto Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from De Soto. 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
- Which part of the special use permit packet needs notarization?
- The proof of ownership affidavit has a subscribed-and-sworn notary block. The form says each owner of record must file an affidavit.
- Do I need to sign the ownership affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The affidavit includes a jurat stating it is subscribed and sworn before a notary, so sign it during the notarial appointment.
- How do I get the affidavit notarized online?
- Kansas law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under K.S.A. 53-5a15. Book an appointment, show identification, and sign during the video session.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize my affidavit if I am outside Kansas?
- Kansas recognizes notarial acts performed by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state under K.S.A. 53-5a11. Confirm the city will accept your completed packet; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The packet lists a property deed showing owners and the legal description, a letter to the Planning Commission, the application fee, and supporting documents. A site plan may also be required.
Special Use Permit Application in other Johnson County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.