Smithville, TX · Bastrop County

No notary required

Planning and Zoning Application

Smithville property owners or agents use this application to request zoning changes, variances, special uses, plats, subdivisions, or another planning and zoning action.

What this form is

Use this application to petition the City of Smithville for a zoning change, ordinance change, variance, special use permit, minor plat or subdivision, or another request. It asks for property identification, owner and agent contact information, current and proposed zoning, and the reason for the request. An accurate location map and site plan are required; the signer agrees to attend the Planning and Zoning and subsequent City Council meetings.

Who needs it

A property owner or agent seeking a Smithville zoning change, variance, special use permit, minor plat or subdivision, or other listed planning and zoning action needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; include an accurate location map and site plan, plus an unplatted property's deed metes-and-bounds description.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Planning and Zoning Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Select the request type and provide property details, owner or agent information, and the reason for the request.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include an accurate location map and site plan. For unplatted land, provide the metes-and-bounds description from the deed.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What requests can I make with the Planning and Zoning Application?
The form lists zoning class changes, ordinance changes, variances, special use permits, minor plats or subdivisions, and other requests.
What attachments does the application require?
An accurate location map and site plan are required. For unplatted land, the form also requests the metes-and-bounds description from the deed.
Do I need a notary for the Planning and Zoning Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Include the required location map and site plan, and the deed description for unplatted land.
How do I submit the Planning and Zoning Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The signer agrees to attend the Planning and Zoning and subsequent City Council meetings.

Need something notarized?

This Planning and Zoning Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.