Gautier, MS · Jackson County
Special Exception Application
This five-page application asks the City of Gautier to consider a special exception for a proposed property use; property owners or their agents submit it to 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 application to request a special exception for a property use that is not allowed by right in its zoning district. The applicant must be the property owner or the owner’s agent and should include applicable attachments, such as a legal description, project narrative, or owner’s consent form. The city reviews complete applications for a Planning Commission public hearing and recommendation, followed by City Council action.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner’s agent seeking city approval for a use that is not allowed by right in the property’s zoning district needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The owner’s consent and designation of agency carries an acknowledgment block with an oath; the property owner signs that section before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Special Exception Hearing Application from the City of Gautier.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, explain the request, and gather applicable attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s consent section.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner completes the required signing before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, notarized owner’s consent if applicable, required attachments, and fee to the Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gautier. 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
- Who may submit a special exception application?
- The procedure says the applicant must be the property owner or the owner’s agent. If someone other than the sole owner applies, the form lists an Owner’s Consent form as an applicable attachment.
- What does the application require?
- It requests the reason for the request, property location and intended use, applicant details, and applicable attachments. The form also includes owner consent and a notarial certificate.
- Do I need to sign the owner’s consent before a notary?
- Yes. The owner’s consent and designation section includes an acknowledgment stating that the owner appeared before a notary and took an oath. The owner signs that section before the notary.
- How do I get the owner’s consent notarized online?
- Book a session with a commissioned online notary, have the property owner show identification and sign during the video session, then attach the notarized consent to the application. Mississippi does not authorize its own notaries to notarize remotely; an out-of-state notarial act may receive the same effect under Mississippi law.
- When will the city consider my application?
- The procedure says sufficiently complete applications submitted by the third Tuesday of a month go on the Planning Commission agenda for the second month after submission. Confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.