Alice, TX · Jim Wells County
Special Exception (Home-Based Business) Application
Alice residents seeking to register a home-based business use this application for city review of the proposed business and its compliance with ordinance standards.
What this form is
The City of Alice uses this application to review proposed home-based businesses for compliance with applicable ordinance standards and to issue a Certificate of Registration to qualifying applicants. Submit the application at least 15 days before a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, with a site plan and the registration fee. The form requests applicant and property owner details, business type and description, and a signed certification.
Who needs it
Residents proposing a home-based business in Alice should complete this application to register the business and have it reviewed against applicable ordinance standards.
How to submit it
Return the completed application and site plan to the City of Alice Inspection Department, 500 E Main St., PO Box 3229, Alice, TX 78333. Include the $125 registration fee or $75 renewal fee; make checks or money orders payable to the City of Alice.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Alice Special Exception (Home-Based Business) Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property owner details, describe the business, select its category, and sign and date the certification.
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Prepare The Site Plan
Include a site plan or survey with scaled drawings of the property and the features described in the application.
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Submit To The City
Return the application and site plan to the Inspection Department with the applicable fee at least 15 days before a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Alice Home-Based Business Application for?
- The City of Alice reviews the application to determine whether a proposed home-based business conforms to applicable ordinance standards and qualifies for a Certificate of Registration.
- Who should complete this application?
- An occupant proposing to operate a home-based business in Alice should complete the application, provide the requested business and property details, and sign the certification.
- Do I need a notary for the Alice Home-Based Business Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Alice Home-Based Business Application?
- Return the completed application and site plan to the City of Alice Inspection Department at the address on the form, with the applicable registration or renewal fee.
Need something notarized?
This Special Exception (Home-Based Business) Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.