Lake Elmo, MN · Washington County
Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan Application
This 15-page application packet requests preliminary approval for a planned unit development and is filed by an applicant seeking city review of a proposed unified property development.
- 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
Lake Elmo’s packet explains the preliminary PUD review process and collects applicant, fee owner, property, and proposal information. It also includes submission requirements, a municipal review escrow agreement, and responsibility and sufficient-interest forms. Applicants use it after a pre-application conference to request preliminary plan review; the city reviews complete applications, holds a public hearing through the Planning Commission, and takes the request to the City Council for action.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a unified property development in Lake Elmo who have completed the pre-application stage and are seeking preliminary PUD plan review need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The escrow agreement contains acknowledgment blocks for the applicant and owner; each person signing that agreement must acknowledge their signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download Lake Elmo’s Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan Application packet.
- 2
Fill Out The Forms
Complete the application and applicable packet forms; leave the escrow agreement signature lines unsigned until the notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and owner acknowledgment signatures.
- 4
Sign On Video
Join the online session, verify your identity, and sign the escrow agreement as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the notarized escrow agreement and required application materials in your submission 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 PUD escrow agreement notarized online?
- Complete the agreement without signing it, then book with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and owner whose signatures require acknowledgment appear on video and sign as directed by the notary.
- Do I need to notarize the entire PUD application?
- The packet’s escrow agreement includes acknowledgment blocks for the applicant and owner. The application signature lines and other forms shown in the packet do not display notary blocks.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries, and recognizes notarial acts performed by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the preliminary PUD packet ask me to submit?
- The packet requests applicant and property details, a complete legal description, a reason for the request, preliminary plan materials, and supporting items listed in its submission requirements.