Lake Elmo, MN · Washington County
Conditional Use Permit Application
This application requests city review of a proposed conditional use and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant seeking a permit in Lake Elmo.
- 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 packet to request approval for a proposed land use that requires a conditional use permit in Lake Elmo. The city asks applicants to provide project details, supporting plans and materials, ownership information, and an escrow agreement for municipal review costs. After the application is found complete, staff review it and the Planning Commission holds a public hearing and makes a recommendation; the City Council makes the final decision after its public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant proposing a land use that requires conditional use approval in Lake Elmo should submit this application packet and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes an acknowledgment block in the escrow agreement for the applicant and owner, who sign the agreement and acknowledge it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the conditional use permit application packet from the City of Lake Elmo.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the application and prepare the required supporting information, plans, and materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the escrow agreement acknowledgment signed by the applicant and owner.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the escrow agreement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application packet and required materials to the City of Lake Elmo by the application deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Elmo. 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 conditional use permit in Lake Elmo?
- Complete the application and submit the full packet, required supporting materials, and applicable fee by the city’s deadline. The city says incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- Do I need to notarize the conditional use permit application?
- The packet includes a notary acknowledgment in the escrow agreement. The applicant and owner sign that agreement and acknowledge their signatures before the notary.
- Can I sign the escrow agreement with a commissioned online notary?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization for its notaries under Minn. Stat. §358.645, and Minn. Stat. §358.61 recognizes notarial acts by authorized officers of another state. Confirm the city’s submission requirements if unsure.
- What happens after I submit the application?
- After the city finds the packet complete, staff review it and the Planning Commission holds a public hearing and makes a recommendation. The City Council makes the final decision after a public hearing.