Brenham, TX · Washington County

No notary required

Zoning Verification Form

This form lets a business applicant request zoning verification by providing business details and the existing and proposed uses for review by a zoning official.

What this form is

A business applicant completes this form to request verification of the zoning for a business location. It asks for the applicant’s contact details, business address, existing use, and proposed use based on the zoning ordinance classification. A zoning official completes the zoning district and use classification, records whether the use is compliant, non-compliant, or nonconforming, and may provide an explanation.

Who needs it

A business applicant seeking zoning verification for a business location completes the applicant section for review by a zoning official.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Development Services Department at P.O. Box 1059, 200 W. Vulcan Street, Brenham, Texas 77834. It does not state how to submit the completed form.

About notarization

This form has no notary block; the zoning official signs it and records the research date, with no notarized attachment or sworn step listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Zoning Verification Form PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete Applicant Details

    Print your name, business name and address, contact information, existing use, and proposed use classification.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    The form does not list any required attachments.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    The form identifies the Development Services Department and its mailing address, but does not give submission instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Zoning Verification Form for?
It lets a business applicant request zoning verification for a business location. The applicant provides business and use details, and a zoning official completes the zoning review.
Who completes this form?
The business applicant completes the applicant section with contact details, the business address, and existing and proposed uses. A zoning official completes the zoning information and outcome.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Verification Form?
No. This form has no notary block; the zoning official signs it and records the research date. It lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Zoning Verification Form?
The form identifies the Development Services Department at P.O. Box 1059, 200 W. Vulcan Street, Brenham, Texas 77834, but does not state how to submit it.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Verification Form doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.