Port Arthur, TX · Jefferson County
Zoning/Site Plan Application
A notarized application property owners file with Port Arthur's Planning & Zoning Division for a zoning change, site plan, planned development, or specific use permit.
- 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 a zoning change, site plan approval, planned development designation, or specific use permit in Port Arthur submit this application with a $125 fee to the Planning & Zoning Division. The form requires the signer to depose under penalty of perjury that the statements and plans are true, and it explicitly states that all signatures must be notarized, with a separate $125 notary-statement fee.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents requesting a zoning change, site plan approval, planned development, or specific use permit in Port Arthur.
Why it needs a notary
The form states 'NOTARY STATEMENT: ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED' with a jurat reading 'Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared...' and a $125 notary-statement fee per Ordinance 90-49.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Zoning/Site Plan Application from Port Arthur's Permits & Applications page.
- 2
Fill In Owner and Development Details
Enter the property owner, agent, requested zoning action, and property description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the notary statement before the notary.
- 5
Submit to Planning & Zoning
Deliver the notarized application and $125 fee to Port Arthur's Planning & Zoning Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Port Arthur. 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 get the Port Arthur Zoning/Site Plan Application notarized online?
- Fill in the owner, agent, and development information, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign the notary statement.
- Do I need to notarize the Zoning/Site Plan Application?
- Yes. The form explicitly states all signatures must be notarized, with a $125 notary-statement fee charged under Ordinance 90-49.
- Who signs the Zoning/Site Plan Application?
- The property owner and, if represented, the authorized agent both sign before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for a Port Arthur zoning application?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the Planning & Zoning Division if you are unsure whether they will accept it.