Tonganoxie, KS · Leavenworth County
Special Use Permit Application
This application requests City of Tonganoxie approval for a proposed special use and is filed by the property owner or an authorized agent with the City Clerk.
- 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 application asks Tonganoxie to consider a proposed use of property under the city’s zoning process. Applicants submit it to the City Clerk with the required non-refundable fee, deed, site plan, certified nearby-property-owner list, and other applicable materials. An agent must provide a notarized affidavit proving authorization. The Planning Commission holds a public hearing and may recommend conditions; the Governing Body considers its recommendation after a 14-day waiting period.
Who needs it
A property owner proposing a special use in Tonganoxie, or an authorized agent applying for the owner, must submit this application and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes an owner affidavit with a jurat; the property owners signing its sworn statements must sign and swear before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the special use permit application and review the instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property and proposed-use information, gather required attachments, and complete the owner affidavit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the affidavit before signing it.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the affidavit during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the application, notarized affidavit, required attachments, and fee with the Tonganoxie City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tonganoxie. 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 apply for a special use permit in Tonganoxie?
- File the completed application with the City Clerk and pay the required non-refundable fee. Include the deed, site plan, certified nearby-property-owner list, affidavit, and other applicable documents listed in the instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The form contains an owner affidavit that must be sworn before a notary. If an agent applies, the instructions also require a notarized affidavit documenting the owner’s authorization.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Kansas law 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 performed by authorized officers of another state. Confirm acceptance with the City if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the city request?
- The instructions call for a deed, a scaled site plan, a certified list of nearby property owners, and applicable business licenses. Child-care proposals have additional submission requirements.
Special Use Permit Application in other Kansas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.