Paris, TX · Lamar County
Zoning Change / Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application
A notarized application a property owner or authorized agent files with Paris to request a zoning change, comprehensive plan amendment, 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
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking to rezone land, amend the comprehensive plan, or obtain a specific use permit in Paris must submit this application through the Planning & Zoning Commission. The owner or applicant certifies the application is true and correct and signs it sworn to and subscribed before a notary public of the State of Texas.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents applying for a zoning change, comp plan amendment, or specific use permit in Paris.
Why it needs a notary
The form's final block requires the owner/applicant's statement to be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public, so it is not valid without notarization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Zoning Change/Comp Plan Amendment Application from the City of Paris website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete property, use, and owner/applicant information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application live in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application and required attachments with Paris Planning & Zoning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Paris. 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
- Does Paris require the zoning change application to be notarized?
- Yes, the owner/applicant section must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the city will accept the application.
- Do I need to be the property owner to sign this form?
- The owner or a duly authorized agent may sign, but the signer must certify their authority when swearing to the application.
- How do I notarize my zoning application online?
- Download the form, complete the property and use details, then book an online notary to witness your signature on video.
- Is remote online notarization accepted by Texas cities?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 and recognizes acknowledgments from commissioned online notaries.
- What if my zoning request is more complex, like a specific use permit?
- Check with the City of Paris Planning & Zoning Commission if unsure which submittals your request requires.