Do I need a notary for the watering restriction violation appeal?

No. The form is signed without a notary. For a power-failure claim, it asks you to attach a power-provider record but does not say that record must be notarized.

What information does the appeal form ask for?

It asks for the appellant’s name, property address, contact details, violation type, and reason for appeal. It also requests a power-provider record for power-failure claims.

What happens after I submit my appeal?

The Watering Restrictions Enforcement Team reviews appeals. The form says a decision on whether to waive the violation notice will be sent in writing to the mailing address provided within 10 business days.

Southlake, TX · Tarrant County

No notary required

Appeal of Watering Restriction Violation

This form lets a person appeal a watering restriction violation notice they believe was issued in error by the City of Southlake.

What this form is

Use this form if you received a notice for violating the drought contingency or emergency water management plan and believe it was issued in error. Complete every part and submit the appeal in writing to the Watering Restrictions Enforcement Team. The form asks for the appellant’s contact details, property address, violation type, and reason for appeal; power-failure claims require a record from the power provider.

Who needs it

A person who received a watering restriction violation notice and believes it was issued in error can complete and submit this appeal.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form to City of Southlake, Public Works Department, Attn: Water Warning Appeal, 1400 Main St., Suite 320, Southlake, TX 76092.

About notarization

This appeal is signed without a notary; power-failure claims require a power-provider record, but the form does not say that record must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Appeal Form
Download the Appeal of Watering Restriction Violation form.
2
Complete the Form
Complete every part, provide the requested contact and property information, and describe why you are appealing.
3
Gather Any Required Attachment
For a power-failure claim, attach a record from your power provider. For new sod, check that you applied for a Landscaping Material Watering Exemption Request.
4
Submit the Appeal
Submit the completed appeal in writing to the City of Southlake Public Works Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the watering restriction violation appeal?: No. The form is signed without a notary. For a power-failure claim, it asks you to attach a power-provider record but does not say that record must be notarized.
How do I submit the watering restriction violation appeal?: Complete the entire form and submit it in writing to the City of Southlake Public Works Department, Attn: Water Warning Appeal, at 1400 Main St., Suite 320, Southlake, TX 76092.
What information does the appeal form ask for?: It asks for the appellant’s name, property address, contact details, violation type, and reason for appeal. It also requests a power-provider record for power-failure claims.
What happens after I submit my appeal?: The Watering Restrictions Enforcement Team reviews appeals. The form says a decision on whether to waive the violation notice will be sent in writing to the mailing address provided within 10 business days.

Need something notarized?

This Appeal of Watering Restriction Violation doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.