Balch Springs, TX · Dallas County

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Minor/Administrative Plat Amendment/Sidewalk Easement Application

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a minor or administrative plat amendment or sidewalk easement in Balch Springs.

What this form is

This application requests a minor or administrative plat amendment for the described property, including an amendment for a sidewalk easement. It asks for applicant and owner contact details, the property location and legal description, existing use, zoning, and the reason for the request. The checklist calls for signatures, a $400 flat application fee, and supporting plat, survey, and engineering materials.

Who needs it

A property owner or an agent submitting a minor or administrative plat amendment or sidewalk easement request to Balch Springs 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

The application is signed without a notary; its checklist says the separate certificate of ownership and dedication must be acknowledged before a notary by the owner and each lienholder.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Minor/Administrative Plat Amendment/Sidewalk Easement Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and owner details, property location and legal description, existing use, zoning, and the reason for the request.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Use the checklist to prepare signatures, the application fee, plat and survey materials, and any required engineering information.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the Minor/Administrative Plat Amendment/Sidewalk Easement Application?
It requests a minor or administrative plat amendment for a property, including a sidewalk easement, and collects applicant, owner, property, zoning, and request details.
Who needs to complete this application?
A property owner or an agent requesting a minor or administrative plat amendment or sidewalk easement in Balch Springs should complete it. An agent must provide an owner authorization letter.
Do I need a notary for the Minor/Administrative Plat Amendment/Sidewalk Easement Application?
No. The application itself is signed without a notary. However, the checklist calls for a separate certificate of ownership and dedication acknowledged before a notary by the owner and each lienholder.
How do I submit the plat amendment application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The checklist identifies a $400 flat application fee and required supporting materials.

Need something notarized?

This Minor/Administrative Plat Amendment/Sidewalk Easement Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.