Palestine, TX · Anderson County
Zoning Change Application
A property owner's sworn application requesting the City of Palestine change the zoning classification of a specific parcel, filed with Development Services.
- 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
Owners who want to rezone a property in Palestine file this application with the Development Services Department, describing the current and proposed zoning and use. The owner or authorized representative must sign an acknowledgment stating the information is true and that they own or represent the property, and that signature is completed before a notary public in a jurat block on the form itself.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents petitioning the Palestine City Council for a zoning classification change.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a printed notarial acknowledgment block requiring the owner's or representative's signature to be taken before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the official Zoning Change Application PDF from the City of Palestine website.
- 2
Fill Out Property and Owner Details
Enter the property description, current and proposed zoning, and owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the acknowledgment before the notary during a live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application and fee to Palestine Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Palestine. 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
- Do I need my zoning change application notarized?
- Yes. The City of Palestine's Zoning Change Application includes a notarial acknowledgment block that the property owner or authorized representative must sign before a notary public.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Download the PDF, fill it out, then book a session with a commissioned online notary who verifies your ID and witnesses your signature by live video.
- Can an authorized agent sign instead of the owner?
- Yes, but the agent must attach documentation showing they are authorized to represent the property owner, and their signature is the one notarized.
- Where do I submit the notarized form?
- Submit the completed, notarized application to the City of Palestine Development Services Department along with the filing fee.
- What if the city has updated this form?
- Check with the city if unsure whether you have the current version before submitting.