Palestine, TX · Anderson County
Specific Use Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request permission for a use that is not allowed by right in the property's zoning district.
What this form is
This application requests a specific use permit for a property use that is not allowed by right in its zoning district. It asks for applicant contact details, property information, deed restriction details, and descriptions of the present and proposed uses. The city states that the $300 fee must be paid before submission and the application must be submitted at least 15 days before the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a use not allowed by right in the property's zoning district should complete this application and attend both public hearings.
How to submit it
Pay the $300 application fee before submitting to Development Services. The form lists 504 North Queen Street, Palestine, Texas 75801, and [email protected] as contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it lists deed restrictions, surveys, or drawings as possible attachments but does not say they must be sworn, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Specific Use Permit Application for Palestine.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, then describe the property's present use and the proposed use.
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Gather Attachments
Attach copies of existing or proposed deed restrictions when applicable; add surveys or drawings if needed to show proposed improvements.
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Pay And Submit
Pay the $300 fee before submitting to Development Services, at least 15 days before the next regularly scheduled commission meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Specific Use Permit Application request?
- It asks the city to consider a property use that is not allowed by right in the property's zoning district. The application requests applicant, property, and proposed-use details.
- How do I submit the Specific Use Permit Application?
- Pay the $300 application fee before submission, then submit the application to Development Services. The form lists its street address and email; it also says to submit at least 15 days before the next regularly scheduled commission meeting.
- Do I need a notary for the Specific Use Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. It lists deed restrictions, surveys, or drawings as possible attachments but does not say they must be sworn; the signer just signs and dates it.
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