Keene, TX · Johnson County
Planning Application
This application lets property owners or their authorized representatives request planning actions, including plat, zoning, annexation, special-use, and variance reviews from the City of Keene.
- 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
Applicants use this four-page form to identify the requested action, provide contact and property details, explain the request, and attest that the information is accurate. The form lists supporting materials that may be required, including a notarized warranty deed and, when a representative will present the request, a notarized owner authorization letter. Submit it for a planning request such as a plat, zoning change, special-use permit, or variance.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives seeking a listed planning action from the City of Keene should complete the application and provide the requested supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The example owner-authorization letter includes an acknowledgment block; the property owner signing the letter must appear before the notary when authorizing a representative.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Keene Planning Application and review its requested application types and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Fill In the Request
Enter applicant and owner contact details, project and property information, select the requested action, and complete the applicable signature fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If signing the owner-authorization letter, schedule a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner appears on video and signs the authorization letter as directed by the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the requested supporting materials and submit the completed application to the City of Keene.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Keene. 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 owner-authorization letter notarized?
- Complete the example letter with the request and property details, then have the property owner sign before a commissioned online notary if a representative will present the request.
- Do I need to notarize the planning application?
- The application itself includes signature and attestation fields. Its checklist calls for a notarized warranty deed, and a notarized owner-authorization letter if the owner will not attend to present the request.
- Can I use an online notary for the authorization letter?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized letter for your filing.
- What supporting materials does the form list?
- The checklist requests a plat, map, sketch, or drawing for specified property and zoning cases, a notarized warranty deed, and a tax certificate. A notarized owner-authorization letter is listed when the owner will not present the request.