Columbus, NE · Platte County
Rezoning Application and Notice Compliance Affidavits
This packet includes a rezoning application and sworn notice-compliance affidavits for property owners or authorized agents seeking a zoning change in Columbus.
- 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 identifies the property, current and requested zoning, proposed use, and supporting materials, including an aerial image. A completed application must be submitted to the Community Development Office at least 21 calendar days before the relevant Planning Commission meeting. The packet also includes separate sworn affidavits for the Planning Commission and City Council hearings, documenting posted notice and notice to nearby property owners; the applicable affidavit is filed with the Community Development Office on the hearing date.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking rezoning in Columbus complete the application and, as applicable, the hearing notice-compliance affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes jurat blocks for both notice-compliance affidavits; the affiant signing the applicable affidavit must swear to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the rezoning application and notice-compliance affidavits from the City of Columbus.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the property, zoning, applicant, and proposed-use details, and gather the requested supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
The affiant signs and swears to the applicable notice-compliance affidavit during the online notarization.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and applicable affidavit to the Community Development Office following the city's timing requirements.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Columbus. 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 part of this rezoning packet needs notarization?
- The packet has separate sworn notice-compliance affidavits for the Planning Commission and City Council hearings. The affiant signs the applicable affidavit under oath before a notary.
- How do I submit a completed rezoning application?
- Submit the completed application to the Community Development Office at least 21 calendar days before the relevant Planning Commission meeting. The applicable notice-compliance affidavit is filed with the office on the hearing date.
- Do I need an online notary for the affidavit?
- Nebraska authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under the Online Notary Public Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§64-401 to 64-420. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit by video; confirm with the city if unsure.