Leander, TX · Williamson County
Development Agreement Application and Checklist
This application and checklist packet is for property owners seeking a development agreement with the City of Leander, covering items to submit and owner authorization for the application.
- 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
Use this packet to apply for a development agreement with the City of Leander, which may address utility reimbursements, roadway adequacy fees, subdivision procedures, or masonry agreements. The owner completes and signs the application, provides a letter explaining the proposed agreement, and submits the required items through the Development Hub. The packet says a staff meeting is required before submission and that the City Attorney drafts an agreement for review after the application is submitted.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a development agreement with Leander must complete the packet, and each property owner must provide a separate notarized form when there are multiple owners.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes an acknowledgment beginning “Before me” and stating the owner personally appeared and acknowledged signing; the property owner signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the City of Leander’s Development Agreement Application and Checklist packet.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill out the application and checklist, provide owner and agent information as applicable, and prepare a letter explaining the proposed development agreement.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the owner acknowledgment before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video before a commissioned online notary and complete the owner acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Upload the completed packet and required items to the Development Hub.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Leander. 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 submit the development agreement application?
- Complete the application and checklist, include a letter explaining the proposed agreement, and upload the required items to the Development Hub. The packet says a staff meeting is required before submission.
- Do I need to have the owner’s signature notarized?
- The packet includes an owner acknowledgment for a notary, and it states that each property owner must provide a separate notarized form when there are multiple owners.
- Can I sign the owner acknowledgment online?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A commissioned online notary can take the acknowledgment by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who signs the notarized section?
- The property owner signs the application and appears before the notary for the acknowledgment, which says the owner personally appeared and acknowledged executing the instrument.