Bulverde, TX · Comal County
Special Use Permit Application
This application requests a special use permit and is filed by a property owner or applicant seeking a specified use for property in Bulverde.
- 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
The application identifies the applicant, property owner, property, and requested use, and asks for a written statement, site plan, and landscape or buffering plan. Bulverde’s Planning and Development Department uses it to review a special use permit request; an owner’s letter of authorization is required when someone other than the property owner applies. The form also includes the owner’s agreement to pay applicable fees and an acknowledgment for the property owner.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant requesting a special use permit for property in Bulverde should submit this application and the required plans and supporting statement.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries acknowledgment blocks for the property owner in the application and, when applicable, authorization letter; the property owner signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Bulverde’s Special Use Permit Application and review its application and authorization sections.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter applicant, owner, property, and requested-use information. Include the written statement and required site and landscape or buffering plans.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs during the online notarization session so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the application, required plans and statement, and any required authorization letter to Bulverde’s Planning and 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 property-owner acknowledgment notarized?
- Complete the form, then book a commissioned online notary. The property owner signs during the video session, and the notary completes the acknowledgment block.
- Do I need a letter of authorization with this application?
- The form says a letter of authorization is required when the property owner is not the applicant. The letter authorizes another person to apply for a special use permit on the owner’s behalf.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form contains acknowledgment blocks; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What plans and information must I submit?
- The form calls for a written statement describing the request, a site plan, and a landscape or buffering plan. It also lists property, applicant, owner, and requested-use information.
Special Use Permit Application in other Texas cities
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