Southlake, TX · Tarrant County
ZBA Special Exception Use Application
A Southlake Zoning Board of Adjustment application for a special exception use, requiring the property owner's notarized authorization.
- 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 seeking a special exception use from Southlake's Zoning Board of Adjustment must submit this application, including an owner authorization signed before a notary public. The notarized signature gives the Board a sworn record that the true property owner supports the request before it is scheduled for a hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners in Southlake requesting a special exception use from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Why it needs a notary
The application's owner authorization must be signed before a notary public, with the notary's commission expiration recorded.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the ZBA Special Exception Use Application from Southlake's Applications, Fees & Submittal Schedules page.
- 2
Fill In Property and Request Details
Enter the property address, legal description, and requested exception.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the owner authorization before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to Southlake Planning & Development Services by the ZBA submittal deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southlake. 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 Southlake ZBA Special Exception Use Application notarized online?
- Fill in the property and requested exception details, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign the owner authorization.
- Do I need to notarize the ZBA Special Exception Use Application?
- Yes. The owner authorization must be signed before a notary before the Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear the case.
- Who signs the ZBA Special Exception Use Application?
- The property owner requesting the special exception use, or their authorized representative.
- Can an online notary notarize a Southlake ZBA application?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it.