Southaven, MS · DeSoto County
Rezoning Application
The City of Southaven rezoning application is for property owners, agents, or attorneys requesting a change to a property's zoning and submitting supporting materials to the city.
- 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 five-page application to ask the City of Southaven to change a property's current zoning. It requests property and applicant details, owner signatures, a boundary survey, a metes and bounds description, and a supporting letter or report. The application also includes site-posting instructions and notarized affidavits; submit the required copies, fees, and posting materials according to the form's instructions.
Who needs it
A property owner, agent, or attorney seeking a zoning change in Southaven must submit the application and required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes acknowledgment and jurat blocks for property owners and the applicant, who must sign the applicable affidavits before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Southaven rezoning application and review its application and site-posting requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property, zoning, owner, and applicant details, and gather the survey, legal description, and supporting letter or report.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the applicable owner and site-posting affidavits.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Sign the relevant affidavit before the notary and complete the notary certificate.
- 5
Submit To The City
Provide the application, required copies and supporting items, fees, and notarized posting affidavit and photos as instructed.
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
- Which parts of the rezoning application need notarization?
- The form includes an owner affidavit attesting to property owners' signatures and a separate affidavit of posting. Each has a notary block.
- How do I submit the rezoning application?
- Follow the form's instructions to provide the application, required copies and digital materials, supporting documents, fees, and site-posting materials to the Office of Planning and Development.
- Do I need to post a sign before the public hearing?
- Yes. The form says to post the site at least 15 days before the first public hearing and keep the sign posted until the final Board of Aldermen hearing.
- Can I use online notarization for the affidavits?
- Mississippi notaries must meet signers in person, but Mississippi recognizes notarial acts performed by a notary authorized in another state. A commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm acceptance with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.