Circleville, OH · Pickaway County
Zoning Amendment and Rezoning Application
This application requests a zoning map or text amendment in Circleville and is filed by a property owner, lessee, or designated agent seeking a change affecting the property.
- 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 provides details about the property, its current and proposed zoning and land use, and any proposed zoning code changes. A scaled site plan is required, and proposed map changes may also require a legal description, nearby property information, and other supporting materials. The city uses the completed application in its Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council review process; applicants should follow the city’s amendment schedule and submission checklist.
Who needs it
A property owner, lessee, or designated agent within the area proposed to be affected must file a completed application to request a zoning amendment or rezoning.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the property owner’s authorization; the individual or non-individual owner signs the applicable block before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download Circleville’s Zoning Amendment and Rezoning Application and review its checklist and submission timeline.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the property, owner, applicant, and proposed zoning details, and gather the required site plan and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary to notarize the property-owner authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the applicable authorization block during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, required copies, and supporting documents to the City of Circleville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Circleville. 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
- Do I need to notarize the zoning amendment application?
- The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the property owner’s authorization. The individual or non-individual owner signs the applicable authorization block before a notary.
- How do I submit a zoning amendment application in Circleville?
- Complete the application and checklist, include the required site plan and supporting materials, and submit the requested paper and electronic copies to the City of Circleville.
- Can I sign the property-owner authorization online?
- Ohio has authorized online notarization by its notaries since 2019. You can sign the owner authorization by video with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents may the application require?
- The form requires a scaled site plan. For proposed map changes, it lists a legal description, a map of the tract and nearby properties, and a list of certain nearby owners; a traffic study may also apply.
Zoning Amendment and Rezoning Application in other Ohio cities
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