Springfield, MO · Greene County
Zoning Protest Petition
This notarized petition lets eligible property owners object to a proposed rezoning in Springfield; owners within 185 feet submit it to the City Clerk’s Office before City Council votes.
- 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 petition records opposition to a proposed rezoning from property owners whose property is wholly or partly within 185 feet of the proposed change. Springfield requires it to be notarized and filed with the City Clerk’s Office before City Council votes on the rezoning request. All owners of record must sign personally, and an individual signing for a trust or other entity must state their authority to do so.
Who needs it
Property owners with land wholly or partly within 185 feet of a proposed rezoning may file this petition if they oppose the change.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; every property owner must personally sign before the notary, who witnesses all signatures.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the zoning protest petition from Springfield’s official document page.
- 2
Fill In the Petition
Enter the project name or bill number and each owner’s information as it appears on the deed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for all property owners who need to sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signs personally while the notary witnesses the signatures and completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized petition with the Springfield City Clerk’s Office before City Council votes.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springfield. 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 a zoning protest petition in Springfield?
- Complete the petition, have every owner sign in front of a notary, then file it with the City Clerk’s Office before City Council votes on the rezoning request.
- Do I need a notary for this petition?
- Yes. The form says a notary must witness all signatures, and all property owners of record must sign personally.
- Can I sign the petition with a commissioned online notary?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization for its notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether online notarization meets its filing requirements.
- Who can sign a zoning protest petition?
- Property owners whose land is wholly or partly within 185 feet of the proposed rezoning may sign. All owners of record must sign, and entity representatives must state their authority.