Galena, OH · Delaware County
Application for Change in Zoning District Classification
This application asks the Village of Galena Planning & Zoning Commission to change a property’s zoning classification and is filed by the applicant with supporting property information and attachments.
- 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
Use this application to petition the Village of Galena Planning & Zoning Commission to change a property from one zoning district classification to another. It requests applicant and owner details, the property location, reasons for the change, and supporting materials, including a plat map and legal description. The application also calls for a nearby property-owner list, a fee, and the applicant’s sworn signature before filing with the Commission.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a change to a property’s zoning district classification in Galena should complete this form and submit it with the required attachments and fee.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the application in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the Village of Galena Application for Change in Zoning District Classification.
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Complete The Form
Fill in applicant, owner, property, proposed zoning change, and supporting information; gather the attachments and fee listed on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application in the notary’s presence during the online session.
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Submit To The Village
File the notarized application, required attachments, and fee with the Village of Galena Planning & Zoning Commission.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Galena. 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 get the zoning class change application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, then include it with the required attachments and fee when filing with the Village of Galena.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat stating it was sworn to and subscribed before a notary, with spaces for the notary’s name and commission expiration.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Ohio law authorizes online notarization by its notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s sworn signature by video; confirm the filing process with the Village of Galena if unsure.
- What attachments does the application call for?
- The form lists a plat map, legal description, development plan, and contact information for relevant parties. It also requires a list of record owners within 200 feet and a fee; the Commission may request topographical maps.