Bulverde, TX · Comal County
Guest House Special Use Permit Application
This application requests a special use permit for a guest house or caretaker’s quarters in Bulverde and is filed by the property owner or an authorized applicant.
- 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
Bulverde uses this application to review requests for a guest house or caretaker’s quarters, including the proposed use, property details, and any requested deviations from the listed restrictions. Submit it with a written statement and required site plan; the city may request additional information. If someone other than the property owner submits or amends documents on the owner’s behalf, the included letter of authorization is also required.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Bulverde special use permit for a guest house or caretaker’s quarters must file this application, with authorization if another person applies on their behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes owner acknowledgment blocks; the property owner named in each acknowledgment signs before a notary, including when signing the authorization letter.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Guest House Special Use Permit Application from the City of Bulverde.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant and property details, describe the requested use, and attach the required statement and site plan.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the acknowledgment during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required materials to Bulverde’s Planning & Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bulverde. 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 get the owner acknowledgment notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. The property owner signs during the video session, and the notary completes the acknowledgment.
- Do I need to notarize the application and authorization letter?
- The application and the optional authorization letter each contain an owner acknowledgment block. If submitting the authorization letter, its property owner acknowledgment also calls for notarization.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form calls for a written statement describing the request and a site plan meeting its minimum specifications. An owner authorization letter is required when someone else applies or amends documents for the owner.