Frankfort, KY · Franklin County
Preliminary Subdivision Plat Application
This application requests preliminary review of a proposed subdivision and is filed by the property owner or applicant with Frankfort’s Planning & Community Development office.
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 eight-page application to provide applicant, plan preparer, and site information for a proposed subdivision. The form lists a filing fee and supporting materials, including a preliminary plat, adjacent property owner addresses, and any private deed restrictions. Submit a complete application by the deadline for the applicable Planning Commission meeting; incomplete submittals will be returned.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking preliminary review of a subdivision plat must complete the application and provide the required supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block in the Agent Affidavit Special Power of Attorney; the owner executing that instrument signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Preliminary Subdivision Plat Application and its attached checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant, plan preparer, and site information, then gather the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If executing the Agent Affidavit Special Power of Attorney, arrange an acknowledgment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the power of attorney during the online notary session and complete the acknowledgment process.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and supporting materials by the applicable Planning Commission meeting deadline.
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 submit a preliminary subdivision plat application?
- Complete the application, gather the required plat and supporting materials, and submit them by the deadline for the applicable Planning Commission meeting.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- The main application has an owner signature line, while the Agent Affidavit Special Power of Attorney includes an acknowledgment for the owner’s signature before a notary.
- Can I sign the power of attorney with an online notary?
- Kentucky authorizes its notaries to perform online notarizations through online notary registration, and recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state. Confirm acceptance with the city before signing.
- What supporting materials are listed?
- The form lists a preliminary plat, a filing fee, adjacent property owner names and mailing addresses, and a copy of private deed restrictions, if any.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure about submission requirements?
- Contact the Planning & Community Development office about application materials and deadlines; confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.