Athens, TX · Henderson County

No notary required

Pre-Development Meeting Application

The Pre-Development Meeting Application lets property owners and project applicants request a city meeting before submitting a development or permit application for a major construction project.

What this form is

The application helps applicants schedule a meeting with city representatives to discuss a major construction project and learn about development processes, codes, applications, timelines, and fees. The city requires a pre-development meeting before applicants submit a development or permit application for a major construction project. The form asks for applicant, property, and project details, including proposed use, project type, and target dates.

Who needs it

Property owners, developers, and other project applicants planning major construction should complete this application before submitting a development or permit application.

How to submit it

Complete the application and email it to Noemi Lopez at [email protected] to schedule a meeting.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the document asks the applicant to sign and date it, with no notarized attachment or sworn step stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Pre-Development Meeting Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter applicant, property, and project information, and sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Materials

    Provide applicable project details and materials, such as a preliminary site plan, property survey or plat, and preliminary building plans.

  4. 4

    Email The Application

    Email the completed application to Noemi Lopez at [email protected] to schedule a meeting.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pre-Development Meeting Application for?
It provides project information to help schedule a meeting with city representatives about development processes, codes, applications, timelines, and fees.
Who should complete this application?
Property owners, developers, and other applicants planning a major construction project should complete it before submitting a development or permit application.
How do I submit the application?
Complete the application and email it to Noemi Lopez at [email protected] to schedule a pre-development meeting.
Do I need a notary for the Pre-Development Meeting Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it states no notarized attachment or sworn step.

Need something notarized?

This Pre-Development Meeting Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.