Grapevine, TX · Tarrant County
Special Use Permit Application and Checklist
A property owner's request to Grapevine Planning and Zoning for a special use permit, including a sworn owner's affidavit within the multi-page application and site plan checklist.
- 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
Grapevine requires a Special Use Permit for certain land uses that need extra review, such as drive-throughs or outdoor storage. The application bundles a site plan checklist with a property owner authorization page, and that page's printed jurat requires the owner to swear the submission is true and correct before a notary public.
Who needs it
Property owners or their designated agents seeking a special use permit for a Grapevine property.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner's certification page must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public per its printed acknowledgment language.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the current Special Use Permit Application and Checklist from Grapevine Planning Services.
- 2
Assemble the Site Plan Set
Complete the checklist items and attach the required site plan exhibits.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the owner's affidavit page.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the sworn certification before the online notary.
- 5
Submit to Planning Services
File the notarized application, checklist, and filing fee with the City of Grapevine.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grapevine. 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 my Special Use Permit application notarized?
- Complete the multi-page application and site plan checklist, then sign the owner's affidavit page before a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need a notary for a Special Use Permit in Grapevine?
- Yes, the owner's certification page includes a sworn jurat that must be completed before a notary.
- How long does this application take to complete?
- Because it includes a full site plan checklist, expect roughly 40 minutes to gather exhibits and complete the paperwork.
- What happens after the affidavit is notarized?
- Submit the complete, notarized package to Grapevine Planning Services along with the required filing fee before the case is scheduled; check with the city if unsure of the current deadline schedule.
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