Portland, TN · Sumner County
Preliminary Master Development Plan Application
This application lets a property owner or authorized agent request Planning Commission review of a preliminary master development plan for a proposed project in Portland.
- 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 four-page application to submit project, parcel, ownership, zoning, and development information to the Portland Planning Commission. Include the maps, supporting materials, and agent authorization or purchase contract required by the form; the Commission reviews the request and makes a recommendation to the Portland City Council. The owner’s agent authorization on page four includes a notary acknowledgment.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking Planning Commission review of a preliminary master development plan for property in Portland should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The page-four agent authorization has an acknowledgment block; the property owner signing the authorization must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Preliminary Master Development Plan Application from the City of Portland.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter project, parcel, applicant, owner, and surveyor or engineer information; gather the supporting materials listed on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session for the property owner to acknowledge the page-four agent authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner signs the authorization during the video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application, notarized authorization, and required attachments to the Portland Planning Commission.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Portland. 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 owner’s agent authorization notarized?
- Complete the authorization and have the property owner sign it during a video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized authorization with the application.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form’s notary block appears on the page-four agent authorization. The block is for the property owner’s acknowledgment; the other application signatures have no notary block shown.
- Can I sign the authorization with an online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The notary takes the owner’s acknowledgment during a live video session; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What materials go with the application?
- The form calls for maps, drawings, or other supporting information, along with project and parcel details. It also requires agent authorization when the applicant is not the owner, or a qualifying purchase contract.