Southaven, MS · DeSoto County
Conditional Use Permit Application
This application asks Southaven to consider a conditional use for a property and is filed by the property owner, agent, or attorney with the Planning Department.
- 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 three-page application to request that Southaven consider a conditional use under its zoning regulations. The applicant must submit the application, property plat, supporting materials, required copies, digital copy, and fee by the first working day of the month for the public hearing process. The form also requires site posting and a notarized affidavit of posting, with photographs, at least 15 days before the Planning Commission hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner, agent, or attorney seeking a conditional use must file the application and arrange site posting and affidavit submission.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit of posting has an acknowledgment block; the applicant signing the affidavit must appear before the notary and acknowledge the signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Conditional Use Permit Application and review the application, site-posting, and affidavit instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the property, owner, and applicant details, explain the request, and prepare the required plat and supporting materials.
- 3
Arrange Site Posting
Post the required notice at least 15 days before the first public hearing and take pictures of the posted sign.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary for the affidavit of posting and confirm with the city that the notarized document will be accepted.
- 5
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge your signature on the affidavit of posting.
- 6
Submit to the City
File the application and required materials with the Planning Department; return the notarized affidavit and pictures by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southaven. 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 conditional use application?
- File the completed application and required supporting materials with Southaven’s Planning Department. The form calls for two collated copies, a digital copy, a property plat, a $200 fee, and site posting.
- Do I need to notarize the site-posting affidavit?
- Yes. The form requests a notarized affidavit confirming the site was posted and says to return the affidavit with pictures at least 15 days before the Planning Commission hearing.
- Can I notarize the affidavit online?
- Mississippi has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. State law recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state; a commissioned online notary may be an option. Confirm acceptance with the city before proceeding.
- When must I post the property and submit proof?
- The form says to post the site at least 15 days before the first public hearing and maintain the posting until the final Board of Aldermen hearing. Submit the notarized affidavit and pictures at least 15 days before the Planning Commission hearing.
- Where should I confirm application requirements?
- Contact Southaven’s Office of Planning and Development with questions about filing or hearing requirements; confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.
Conditional Use Permit Application in other Mississippi cities
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