The Colony, TX · Denton County
Planned Development Amendment Checklist
This checklist outlines application materials for a Planned Development submission, including the Certificate of Acknowledgment that current property owners sign and applicants upload with the online application.
- 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 checklist describes submittal requirements for Planned Development concept plan and development plan tracts, including owner signatures, a project narrative, fees, plans, and supporting documents. The City uses the checklist to review applications for completeness before accepting them for processing; applicants must upload it with the online project application. It also explains plan specifications, revision requirements, and when a development plan or schedule is needed.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants submitting a Planned Development application in The Colony need this checklist and the supporting materials required for their tract.
Why it needs a notary
The form requires a Certificate of Acknowledgment with notarized signatures from the current property owner or owners signing the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Checklist
Get the Planned Development Amendment checklist and review the requirements for the concept plan or development tract.
- 2
Complete the Application Materials
Prepare the application, project information, required plans, narrative, and other supporting documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the Certificate of Acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner or owners sign the acknowledgment during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Upload the signed acknowledgment and checklist with the online project application and required attachments.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from The Colony. 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 notarize the owner acknowledgment?
- Complete the Certificate of Acknowledgment and have each required owner sign before a commissioned online notary during a live video session. Upload the completed acknowledgment with the online application.
- Do I need to notarize the entire checklist?
- The checklist specifically requires notarized owner signatures through the Certificate of Acknowledgment. It does not say that every checklist page or supporting document must be notarized.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner’s acknowledgment remotely; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the acknowledgment?
- The checklist also calls for items such as a project narrative, fee, Planned Development ordinance, digital plan attachments, and applicant and owner information. Requirements vary by concept plan or development tract.