What attachments may be required?

Depending on the property and request, attachments include a survey or metes and bounds description, floodplain map, location map, development standards for a subdivision development, and a deed showing current ownership.

When is the application due?

The form says applications are due three weeks before the planning and zoning meeting at which the matter is scheduled to be heard.

Early, TX · Brown County

No notary required

Application for Zone Change/Special Use Permit

Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a zoning change or special use permit from the City of Early.

What this form is

The application requests a zoning change or special use permit and asks for applicant and property details, existing and proposed uses, current and proposed zoning, and the reason for the request. The city requires the application and listed attachments to be submitted with filing fees; the form says applications are due three weeks before the planning and zoning meeting. A preliminary conference with Planning Division staff is part of the process.

Who needs it

Property owners requesting a zoning change or special use permit, and agents authorized in writing by the property owner, need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application with required attachments and filing fees; the form lists the City address as P.O. Box 3100, Early, Texas 76803. Contact the Planning Division at 325-643-5451 for additional information.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; an agent must include an owner-signed letter of authorization, which the form does not say must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the City of Early Application for Zone Change/Special Use Permit.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, existing and proposed uses, zoning details, and the reason for the request.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include attachments that apply, such as a survey, floodplain map, location map, or deed; agents must include an owner-signed authorization letter.
4
Submit The Application
Submit the application with required attachments and filing fees. The form lists P.O. Box 3100, Early, Texas 76803.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the zone change application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. An agent must include an owner-signed letter of authorization; the form does not say that letter must be notarized.
How do I submit the zone change application?: Submit the application with the required attachments and filing fees. The form lists the City address as P.O. Box 3100, Early, Texas 76803, and the Planning Division phone number as 325-643-5451.
What attachments may be required?: Depending on the property and request, attachments include a survey or metes and bounds description, floodplain map, location map, development standards for a subdivision development, and a deed showing current ownership.
When is the application due?: The form says applications are due three weeks before the planning and zoning meeting at which the matter is scheduled to be heard.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Zone Change/Special Use Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.