Frankfort, KY · Franklin County
Development Plan Application
This application requests review of a proposed development plan and is filed with the Frankfort Planning & Building Codes Department by the property owner or designated agent.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Frankfort · Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- frankfort.ky.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 application to provide owner, plan preparer, and property information and submit the plans, drawings, ownership proof, and other materials listed for review. The form says the owner or designated agent must sign; if an agent applies, the owner must submit the attached Agent Affidavit. Multiple owners or their designated agents must sign as directed in the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or designated agents applying for development plan review in Frankfort should complete this application and provide the required plans and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The attached Agent Affidavit has an acknowledgment block; the property owner signing the affidavit appears before the notary and acknowledges executing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Development Plan Application and review its application sections, submission requirements, and attached Agent Affidavit.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicable owner, plan preparer, and property information, and gather the plans and supporting documents listed in the application.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If an agent is applying, arrange an online notary for the property owner’s Agent Affidavit acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the Agent Affidavit in the online notary session and acknowledges signing before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, any required Agent Affidavit, and the listed supporting materials to the City of Frankfort Planning & Building Codes Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Frankfort. 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 Development Plan Application?
- Complete applicable application sections, gather the listed plans and supporting documents, and have the owner or designated agent sign. If an agent applies, the owner must also complete the attached Agent Affidavit.
- Do I need to notarize the Development Plan Application?
- The application itself calls for an applicant signature. Its attached Agent Affidavit includes a notary acknowledgment for the property owner who executes the affidavit.
- Can I sign the Agent Affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Kentucky authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary, and recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized officers from other states. Confirm the city’s acceptance and certificate requirements before signing.
- What documents and plans accompany the application?
- The form lists proof of ownership, an adjoining-property-owner mailing list, required drawings and plans, architectural elevations and floor plans, and an electronic version of the drawings. An Agent Affidavit is required when the applicant is not the owner.
- Where should I submit the completed application?
- The form identifies the City of Frankfort Planning & Building Codes Department and says checks should be payable to the Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.