Lake Elmo, MN · Washington County
Interim Use Permit Application
This application requests City of Lake Elmo approval for a temporary land use and is filed by the applicant and property owner with supporting materials for city review.
- 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 an interim use permit for a use that is acceptable now but may no longer be appropriate after anticipated development, redevelopment, or another significant change. The applicant submits the signed application, fee, and required supporting materials for staff review; the City may request additional information. The process includes review by the Planning Commission and consideration by the City Council, which grants or denies the permit.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking approval for an interim use in Lake Elmo should complete the application with the property owner and provide the supporting materials required for city review.
Why it needs a notary
The escrow agreement includes a notarial acknowledgment, and the applicant and owner whose signatures appear on that agreement must acknowledge signing before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Lake Elmo Interim Use Permit packet and review its application procedures and supporting-material requirements.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, and request details, and assemble the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the escrow agreement acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant and owner acknowledge their signatures on the escrow agreement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized escrow agreement, fee, and required supporting materials to the City of Lake Elmo.
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 get the escrow agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement and book a session with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and owner signing the agreement acknowledge their signatures during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The packet’s notarial acknowledgment appears on the escrow agreement. The application also requires applicant and fee-owner signatures; check with the city about submission requirements.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under the Remote Online Notarization Act, Minn. Stat. §358.645. Confirm the city will accept your notarized document; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What materials go with the application?
- The packet lists a completed, signed land use application and filing fee, written proposal details, ownership verification, nearby property-owner labels, and plans or other information needed for review.