Athens, TX · Henderson County

No notary required

Development Application (Plats, Zoning, Variances)

Property owners or their representatives use this application to request plat, site plan, zoning, variance, or right-of-way abandonment review in Athens.

What this form is

Use this application to request a subdivision or plat, new or revised site plan, zoning change or appeal, variance, or right-of-way or easement abandonment. The form asks for property details, the requested action, and owner and representative contact information. Supplemental instructions list supporting materials and fees for different request types; applicants acknowledge that they or their representative must attend the relevant meeting.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized representatives seeking a listed development, plat, zoning, variance, or abandonment review in Athens should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to Development Services, 501 U.S. Highway 175 West, Athens, TX 75751; the form also lists [email protected] and an application fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; subdivision or plat requests require a draft plat with a notarized owner signature.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Development Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Select the request type and enter the property, owner, and representative details; sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Check the instructions for your request type and include the required plans, supporting documents, and application fee.

  4. 4

    Submit To Development Services

    Submit the application and attachments to Development Services at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What requests does the Athens Development Application cover?
It covers plat and subdivision requests, new or revised site plans, zoning changes and appeals, variances, easement or right-of-way abandonments, and other requests.
Do I need a notary for the Athens Development Application?
No. Sign and date the application without a notary. For subdivision or plat requests, the draft plat must include a notarized owner signature.
How do I submit the Athens Development Application?
Submit it to Development Services at 501 U.S. Highway 175 West, Athens, TX 75751. The form also lists [email protected] and an application fee.
What attachments are required for a plat request?
The instructions require four copies of a draft plat signed and sealed by a registered surveyor, existing and proposed deed restrictions if applicable, and the application fee.

Need something notarized?

This Development Application (Plats, Zoning, Variances) doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.