Pontiac, MI · Oakland County
Zoning Map Amendment Application
This application asks Pontiac to consider changing a property’s zoning map designation and is filed by an applicant seeking a zoning amendment, with supporting materials and the required fee.
- 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 form to request a zoning map amendment and provide the property, ownership, proposed zoning, intended use, and reasons for the requested change. Pontiac’s instructions say to submit a complete application with the appropriate fee at least 30 days before a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting; supporting documents may include a site plan or property survey. Incomplete applications can delay review.
Who needs it
A property owner or their agent seeking a zoning map amendment in Pontiac should complete the application and provide the requested property information and supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat; the person named as appearing must sign and swear that the application is true before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Zoning Map Amendment Application from the City of Pontiac.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property, owner, applicant, proposed zoning, intended use, and amendment-reason details. Gather supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary, swear to the application’s truth, and sign as directed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the complete application, supporting documents, and appropriate fee to Pontiac at least 30 days before a regular Planning Commission meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pontiac. 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 the zoning map amendment application?
- Complete the form, gather supporting documents such as a site plan or property survey, and submit it with the appropriate fee to Pontiac’s Office of Land Use and Strategic Planning at least 30 days before a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form’s jurat says the named person appears before a notary, swears to the application’s truth, and signs it.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Michigan law authorizes remote electronic notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized application.