Bristol, TN · Sullivan County
Petition for Rezoning
This petition lets a property owner or applicant ask the City of Bristol to rezone property and provide details about the owner, applicant, location, and desired zone.
- 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 petition for a change to the zoning of a property in Bristol. It asks for the owner and applicant’s contact details, the property location, existing and desired zones, and whether a similar proposal has been made before. The form says required materials must reach the Community Development Department at least 30 days before a Planning Commission meeting to be considered for that meeting’s agenda.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning change in Bristol can use this petition to provide property, zoning, and contact information.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment beginning “Before me”; the property owner signs the petition and acknowledges before the notary that it is their free act and deed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the City of Bristol Petition for Rezoning form.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the owner and applicant details, property location, existing and desired zones, and any prior similar proposal information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner signs and acknowledges the petition during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the petition and all required materials to Bristol’s Community Development Department at least 30 days before the Planning Commission meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bristol. 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 a rezoning petition in Bristol?
- Complete the petition with the owner, applicant, property location, existing zone, and desired zone information. Submit all required materials to Bristol’s Community Development Department at least 30 days before the Planning Commission meeting.
- Do I need to sign this petition before a notary?
- The form includes an acknowledgment for the owner’s signature before a notary. The owner acknowledges that they executed the petition as their free act and deed.
- Can I sign the petition with an online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Online notaries register through the Secretary of State; a traditional notary commission is issued through the county clerk.
- When must Bristol receive the petition materials?
- The form states that all required material must be submitted to the Community Development Department at least 30 days before the Planning Commission meeting to be placed on its agenda. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.