What does the 30-Day Action Waiver do?

It records an applicant’s or representative’s waiver of the right to action on a subdivision plat within 30 days of the plat’s submission.

Who signs the waiver?

The form provides a signature line for the property owner or an agent with power of attorney.

Do I need a notary for the 30-Day Action Waiver?

No. The waiver is signed without a notary and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step; the property owner or agent signs the form.

How do I submit the waiver?

The form says the plat and associated plans will be submitted to Planning & Development Services. It lists the department’s address, phone number, and email.

Abilene, TX · Taylor County

No notary required

Waiver of Right for 30-Day Action

Property owners or agents use this waiver to give up the right to action on a subdivision plat within 30 days of its submission.

What this form is

This waiver records an applicant’s or representative’s decision to waive the right to action on a subdivision plat within 30 days after the plat’s submission. The form says the plat and associated plans will be submitted to Planning & Development Services by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the desired Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, allowing time for staff review and scheduling.

Who needs it

An applicant or representative for a subdivision plat uses this form to waive the right to action on the plat within 30 days of submission.

How to submit it

The plat and associated plans will be submitted to Planning & Development Services; the form lists 555 Walnut Street, Post Office Box 60, Abilene, Texas, (325) 676-6237, and [email protected].

About notarization

This waiver is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, and the property owner or agent signs the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Waiver
Download the Waiver of Right for 30-Day Action.
2
Complete The Waiver
Identify the subdivision proposal and have the property owner or agent with power of attorney sign.
3
Gather The Plans
Prepare the plat and associated plans for submission to Planning & Development Services.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the plat and associated plans to Planning & Development Services by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the desired commission meeting.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 30-Day Action Waiver do?: It records an applicant’s or representative’s waiver of the right to action on a subdivision plat within 30 days of the plat’s submission.
Who signs the waiver?: The form provides a signature line for the property owner or an agent with power of attorney.
Do I need a notary for the 30-Day Action Waiver?: No. The waiver is signed without a notary and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step; the property owner or agent signs the form.
How do I submit the waiver?: The form says the plat and associated plans will be submitted to Planning & Development Services. It lists the department’s address, phone number, and email.

Need something notarized?

This Waiver of Right for 30-Day Action doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.