Norwalk, OH · Huron County
Conditional Use or Special Exception Application
This application asks Norwalk’s Board of Zoning Appeals for permission to establish a conditional use or special exception, and is filed by the applicant with supporting statements, plans, and property information.
- 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 form to ask the Norwalk Board of Zoning Appeals for permission to carry out a proposed use under the city’s zoning ordinance. The applicant must provide a typewritten statement, plans and other property details, identify nearby property owners, and pay the application fee plus postage costs. The form also asks the applicant to affirm that the application and accompanying exhibits are true.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking Board of Zoning Appeals permission for a conditional use or special exception on property in Norwalk should file this application with the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat stating “Sworn to and subscribed before me”; the applicant must swear to the truth of the statements and sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Conditional Use or Special Exception Application from the City of Norwalk.
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Complete the Form and Attachments
Fill in applicant and property details, prepare the required statement and plans, and gather nearby property-owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the applicant statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, swear that the statements are true, and sign as directed while the notary completes the jurat.
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Submit to the City
File the signed application, supporting materials, and required fees with the Norwalk Board of Zoning Appeals.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Norwalk. 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 complete the notary section?
- Complete the application and supporting materials, then sign the applicant statement while in the notary’s presence. The notary completes the jurat, including the date and commission-expiration information.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat following the applicant’s statement that the application and exhibits are true.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Ohio authorizes its notaries to perform online notarizations under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it will accept your electronically notarized application.
- What should I file with the application?
- The form calls for a typewritten statement, plans and property details, information about owners of lots within 300 feet, and the application fee plus postage costs.