Ontario, OR · Malheur County
Annexation And Rezone Application
This application requests annexation into Ontario and a zoning change, and is filed by property owners or authorized applicants seeking these actions for land in the city.
- 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
Ontario uses this application to review a request to annex property and assign it a city zoning designation, with a public hearing and city decision. Applicants provide property details, the requested zone and intended use, justification addressing the city’s criteria, and information about site conditions and services. The packet includes property-owner consent to annexation, with separate notarized consent forms, and may require supporting plans or other supplemental information.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking to bring land into Ontario and obtain a city zoning designation must submit this application and the required supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The property-owner consent forms carry acknowledgment blocks; each signing property owner must acknowledge their signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get Ontario’s annexation and rezone application packet, including the property-owner consent forms.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, ownership, proposed zoning, justification, and site information; gather any required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for each property owner who must sign a consent form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable property-owner consent form while meeting with the notary online.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application, notarized consent forms, and supporting materials to the Ontario Planning Director.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ontario. 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 submit Ontario’s annexation and rezone application?
- Complete the application, attach the required property details and supporting materials, and submit it to the Ontario Planning Director. The packet identifies the City Recorder at Ontario City Hall as the filing office for the consent to annexation.
- Do I need to notarize the annexation application?
- The packet includes property-owner consent forms with acknowledgment blocks. Each signing property owner should acknowledge their signature before a notary; check with the city if you are unsure which consent pages apply.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the consent form?
- Oregon recognizes properly notarized remote online notarizations performed by an authorized out-of-state notary, as confirmed by the Oregon Secretary of State’s FAQ. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.
- What information does the application ask for?
- The form requests property and ownership details, the proposed zone and use, written justification, site and service information, and property-owner consent. The city may also require supplemental plans or other data.