Independence Township, MT · Warren County

No notary required

Zoning Hold Harmless Release Form

Applicants seeking a zoning permit use this release when they have board approval but do not yet have a memorialized resolution.

What this form is

This release accompanies an application for a zoning permit when the applicant has Land Use Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment approval but does not yet have a memorialized resolution. It records the applicant’s understanding that proceeding with improvements before receiving that resolution is at their own risk, and that outstanding approval conditions must be met before the Construction Department issues a Certificate of Approval or Certificate of Occupancy.

Who needs it

An applicant with zoning board approval but no memorialized resolution who wants to proceed with improvements before receiving one needs this release.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant prints their name, signs, and dates the release.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Zoning Hold Harmless Release Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter applicant and project details, including the zoning permit purpose, block, lot, address, and approval date.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Print the applicant’s name, then sign and date the release.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Zoning Hold Harmless Release Form?
An applicant with Land Use Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment approval who does not yet have a memorialized resolution uses this form before proceeding with improvements.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hold Harmless Release Form?
No. The applicant prints their name, signs, and dates this release; the document does not call for notarization.
How do I submit the Zoning Hold Harmless Release Form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Hold Harmless Release Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Independence Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.