Portland, TN · Sumner County
Rezoning Application
This three-page application requests a zoning change in Portland and is filed with the City of Portland Planning Commission by the applicant or an authorized agent.
- 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 application to request a change to a property's zoning in Portland. It collects project, parcel, acreage, applicant, owner, and surveyor or engineer details, and calls for supporting materials such as a legal description, recorded deed, and map. The city requires an agent authorization form for all applications; when the applicant is not the owner, the checklist also requires notarized owner consent, a purchase contract with a zoning contingency, or agent authorization.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Portland property rezoning must submit this application and supporting materials, with an agent authorization form required for all applications.
Why it needs a notary
The agent authorization form contains an acknowledgment block; the property owner signs the authorization before the notary, who completes the acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Portland rezoning application and review its three pages, checklist, and agent authorization section.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the project, property, applicant, owner, and surveyor or engineer details, and gather the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If using the agent authorization form, book a commissioned online notary for the property owner's acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the agent authorization form during the online notary session and completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, agent authorization, fee, and supporting materials to the City of 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 submit a Portland rezoning application?
- Complete the application, attach the required supporting materials and agent authorization form, and submit them to the City of Portland Planning Commission. The checklist also lists an application fee and other parcel information.
- Do I need to notarize the rezoning application?
- The application itself has a submission signature, while the attached agent authorization form has a notary acknowledgment for the property owner. The checklist also allows notarized owner consent when the applicant is not the owner.
- Can I sign the agent authorization form online?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary registered through the Secretary of State. Check with the City of Portland about its document-submission requirements before signing remotely.
- What supporting documents does the city request?
- The checklist names a legal description, a copy of the recorded deed, a map highlighting the subject property, parcel and zoning information, and an application fee. It also allows the Planning Commission or staff to request other information; confirm with the city or town if unsure.