Stafford, TX · Fort Bend County
Rezoning Application
The property owner's request to the City of Stafford to change the zoning classification of a parcel of land.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Stafford · Stafford, Fort Bend County, Texas
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- staffordtx.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Owners seeking to change the zoning district of their property in Stafford must submit this rezoning application to the Planning & Zoning Division. The owner's certification on the application requires a notarized signature acknowledging authorization to request the change under Local Government Code chapter 211.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents applying to rezone a parcel within the City of Stafford.
Why it needs a notary
The application's owner certification page must be signed and acknowledged before a notary, with the notary's commission expiration recorded.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Rezoning Application from Stafford's Planning & Zoning page.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Provide property details and the requested zoning classification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner certification before your commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with Stafford Planning & Zoning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stafford. 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 a Stafford rezoning application?
- Fill in the application, then sign the owner certification before a commissioned online notary before submitting it to Planning & Zoning.
- Do I need a notary for a rezoning request?
- Yes, the owner's certification must be signed and acknowledged before a notary public.
- How long does notarizing a rezoning application take?
- Typically about 15 minutes with a commissioned online notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this?
- Texas authorizes remote online notarization; check with the city if unsure whether they accept it.
Rezoning Application in other Texas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.