Rutland, MA · Worcester County
Development Schedule Covenant
This covenant sets a schedule limiting when lots in a proposed subdivision may receive building permits, and is submitted by an applicant seeking Rutland Planning Board approval of a Definitive Subdivision Plan.
- 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 covenant records the maximum number of subdivision lots authorized for building permits in each year, or identifies an exemption from the schedule. It also states that the covenant runs with the land and binds successors in title. The form is for an application to the Rutland Planning Board for approval of a Definitive Subdivision Plan subject to development phasing; the form does not specify other circumstances for its use.
Who needs it
An applicant submitting a Definitive Subdivision Plan to the Rutland Planning Board subject to development phasing uses this form to provide the development schedule covenant.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment: the applicant and a named Rutland Planning Board member appear before the notary and acknowledge the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Form L, Development Schedule Covenant, from the Town of Rutland Planning Board forms page.
- 2
Complete the Covenant
Provide the applicant, municipality, plan, date, designer, development schedule, and other requested information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization appointment for the acknowledgment, including the applicant and named Planning Board member.
- 4
Acknowledge on Video
Appear before the commissioned online notary and acknowledge the instrument as required by the form.
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Submit to the Planning Board
Send the completed covenant to the Rutland Planning Board as part of the Definitive Subdivision Plan application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rutland. 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 notarize the Development Schedule Covenant?
- Complete the covenant and arrange for the applicant and a named Planning Board member to appear before a notary and acknowledge the instrument. Submit it as directed by the Rutland Planning Board.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the applicant and one named Rutland Planning Board member personally appear before a notary and acknowledge the instrument.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask the Rutland Planning Board whether it will accept a remotely notarized version; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- What information does the development schedule include?
- The schedule lists the year and number of lots authorized for building permits, or a reference to an exemption from the schedule.