Lee's Summit, MO · Jackson County
Preliminary Development Plan Application
This application requests review of a proposed development, redevelopment, or change in primary property use and is filed with the Lee’s Summit Development Services Department.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Lee's Summit · Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cityofls.net
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Lee’s Summit uses this application to seek City Council consideration of a proposed development plan for a property. The plan outlines the development concept, including site layout and building elevations, and is required for rezoning, development or redevelopment for an already permitted use, or a change in the property’s primary use. The packet also includes an ownership affidavit, submission checklists, and information about required neighborhood meetings, notices, and public hearings.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing a development, redevelopment, rezoning, or change in a property’s primary use in Lee’s Summit need this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Preliminary Development Plan Application packet and review its process information, ownership affidavit, and submission checklists.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide project, property, applicant, owner, and contact details, and gather the required plans and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange for the property owner to notarize the ownership affidavit with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the affidavit during the online notary session and completes the required sworn statement.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the complete application package, required materials, and fees to the Lee’s Summit Development Services Department by the deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lee's Summit. 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 Preliminary Development Plan Application?
- Complete the application and ownership affidavit, gather the required drawings, checklists, and fees, then submit the package to the Development Services Department by the applicable deadline.
- Do I need to sign the ownership affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The affidavit says the owner’s statement is subscribed and sworn before a notary, so the property owner should sign before a commissioned online notary.
- Can I sign the ownership affidavit with an online notary?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the notarized affidavit meets the city’s submission requirements; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What else is required with this application?
- The checklist includes a signed application, ownership affidavit, legal description, required technical studies, filing fee, and preliminary development plan materials. The packet also describes neighborhood meeting and public notice requirements.
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