Big Spring, TX · Howard County
Specific Use Permit Application
This two-page application gathers property, proposed-use, traffic, occupancy, and parking details from applicants seeking a specific use permit, with a notarized affidavit bearing the legal owner’s signature required.
- 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 application asks for the subject property’s location and legal description, current zoning, intended use, and related details such as traffic, occupancy, and parking. The city says it will schedule the application for a hearing only after the Public Works Director or designee reviews it and deems it complete; incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The listed application fee is $325.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a specific use permit for a property in Big Spring must provide the requested property and proposed-use details and include the required notarized affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The application requires a notarized affidavit bearing the legal owner’s signature; the form does not identify a jurat or acknowledgment block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Specific Use Permit Application from the City of Big Spring.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the property and proposed-use sections, and prepare the required affidavit bearing the legal owner’s signature.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the legal owner’s affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
The legal owner signs the affidavit during the online notary session and completes the required notarization.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized affidavit with the completed application and submit it to the city for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Big Spring. 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 legal owner affidavit?
- Have the legal owner sign the affidavit before a commissioned online notary during a live video session, then include the notarized affidavit with the application.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form specifies a notarized affidavit bearing the legal owner’s signature. It does not say that the entire application must be notarized; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Check with the city about submission requirements for your completed application.
- What details does the application request?
- It asks for property information and a detailed description of the intended use, with additional questions about traffic, occupancy, licensing, parking, and loading areas when applicable.
Specific Use Permit Application in other Texas cities
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