Lenexa, KS · Johnson County
Zoning / Special Use Permit Protest Petition
This petition lets eligible property owners formally protest a proposed rezoning or special use permit in Lenexa, Kansas, and is filed with the City Clerk after the Planning Commission public hearing.
- 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 protest a proposed rezoning or special use permit, with the required percentage of eligible owners signing. Lenexa says the original, properly signed and acknowledged petition must be filed with the City Clerk within 14 days after the Planning Commission public hearing concludes. The form includes an acknowledgment for the petition carrier to confirm before a notary that they witnessed the signatures; signers who signed independently must have their signatures notarized individually.
Who needs it
Property owners who meet the form’s stated eligibility thresholds and want to protest a proposed rezoning or special use permit in Lenexa may file this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment, not a jurat; the petition carrier signs before the notary and acknowledges witnessing the listed owners’ signatures, or individual signers are notarized separately.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Get the zoning or special use permit protest petition from the City of Lenexa.
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Fill Out the Petition
Enter the application details and eligible owners’ information; follow the instructions for signatures and the petition carrier’s acknowledgment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the petition carrier’s acknowledgment, or for individual signatures when required.
- 4
Sign on Video
Complete the notarial act during the online session and follow the notary’s instructions.
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Submit to the City
File the original, properly signed and acknowledged petition with the Lenexa City Clerk within the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lenexa. 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 get the Lenexa protest petition notarized?
- Complete the petition, then have its carrier acknowledge before a commissioned online notary that they witnessed the listed signatures. If signers sign independently, each must have their own signature notarized.
- Do I need every property owner’s signature notarized?
- The form says all signatures must be acknowledged. The petition carrier may acknowledge witnessing each signature; owners whose signatures the carrier did not witness must have their individual signatures notarized.
- When and where must I file the original petition?
- Lenexa says to file the original with the City Clerk within 14 days after the Planning Commission public hearing concludes, during regular business hours. Confirm the current filing details with the city if unsure.
- Can I sign the acknowledgment with an online notary?
- Kansas authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under K.S.A. 53-5a15, and K.S.A. 53-5a11 recognizes certain notarial acts by authorized officers of another state.