Ocean Springs, MS · Jackson County
Conditional Use Permit Application
Ocean Springs property owners and applicants use this four-page application to request review of a proposed conditional land use and provide ownership details, project information, and required supporting documents.
- 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
The application asks about the property, its current and proposed uses, neighborhood compatibility, utilities, access, and other review criteria. Applicants must include the listed supporting materials, such as a property map, site plan, legal description, and proof of ownership, and pay the application fee before the Planning Commission meeting. The form states that a conditional use permit requires public hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking approval for a conditional use, and applicants authorized to represent them, must submit this application with the required attachments and owner signatures.
Why it needs a notary
The ownership affidavit contains an oath or affirmation block; each property owner completing it signs and swears that the submitted statements are true before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Conditional Use Permit Application from the City of Ocean Springs Planning Department.
- 2
Complete the Form
Answer every question, provide owner and applicant details, and gather the required attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary for the ownership affidavit, and confirm acceptance with the city.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and complete the oath or affirmation.
- 5
Submit to the City
Pay the fee and submit the application and attachments to the Planning Department before the meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ocean Springs. 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 apply for a conditional use permit in Ocean Springs?
- Complete the application, answer all questions, gather the listed attachments, and pay the fee before the Planning Commission meeting. The form says applications are due by the seventh of each month.
- Do I need to notarize the ownership affidavit?
- The form includes an ownership affidavit with a notary block stating that the statements are sworn before the notary. Each owner completing an affidavit signs it.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Mississippi requires its own notaries to meet signers in person under Miss. Code §25-34-15. Under §25-34-23, an act by a commissioned online notary from another state may receive the same effect; confirm acceptance with the city.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form identifies the City of Ocean Springs Planning Department as the application contact. For submission details or questions about the form, confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.
Conditional Use Permit Application in other Mississippi cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.