Portland, TN · Sumner County
Site Development Plan Application
The Site Development Plan Application gives applicants a checklist for submitting development plans and supporting materials to the City of Portland Planning Commission for review.
- 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 seven-page application to provide project, property, applicant, owner, and design professional information and check the materials required for a site development plan review. The form says applicants must submit a completed, signed, notarized application with plans and other listed documents before the project can be placed on the Planning Commission agenda; incomplete packets may delay staff review.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents seeking Planning Commission review of a site development plan in Portland must submit this application and the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The agent authorization on page six contains an acknowledgment before a notary public; the property owner signing to appoint an agent must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download the Site Development Plan Application and review its seven pages of application information, checklist items, and submittal requirements.
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Complete the Form
Enter project, property, applicant, owner, and design professional information, and prepare the required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the property owner's agent authorization acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the agent authorization before the notary during the online session.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed, signed, notarized application and required supporting materials to the City of Portland for Planning Commission review.
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 the site development plan application?
- Complete and sign the application, include the listed plans and supporting documents, and submit the packet to the City of Portland before Planning Commission agenda placement.
- Do I need to have the agent authorization notarized?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment for the property owner’s signature appointing an agent, and the submittal requirements call for a signed and notarized application.
- Can I sign the agent authorization with an online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the acknowledgment by video; applicants register as online notaries through the Secretary of State.
- What supporting materials does the application list?
- The checklist includes site plan drawings, engineering review materials, drainage calculations, landscaping and lighting plans, building elevations, and other project-dependent documents. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.