Murray, UT · Salt Lake County
Land Use Decision Appeal Application
This application lets a person appeal a Murray City land use authority decision to a Hearing Officer and includes notarized sections for property owners and, when needed, an agent.
- 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 application to ask a Murray City Hearing Officer to review an alleged error in a land use authority decision. File it with the Community and Economic Development Department within the applicable deadline: generally 10 calendar days after the written decision, or 30 days for specified reasonable-accommodation and historic-preservation decisions. The submission checklist calls for a Property Owner’s Affidavit, and the form also includes an Agent Authorization with its own notarial certificate.
Who needs it
Anyone appealing a Murray City land use authority decision should submit this application, with property owners completing the affidavit and owners appointing an agent completing the authorization.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat for the Property Owner’s Affidavit and an acknowledgment for Agent Authorization; the property owner or owners sign the relevant section before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Land Use Decision Appeal Application and review its checklist, filing deadlines, and instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the appeal and property information, prepare the written statement, and complete any applicable affidavit or agent authorization.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Choose a time with a commissioned online notary for the owner affidavit or agent authorization that applies.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the relevant section when directed by the notary; complete the oath for the affidavit or acknowledgment for the authorization.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required materials to Murray City’s Community and Economic Development Department within the applicable filing deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Murray. 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 property owner affidavit notarized?
- Complete the Property Owner’s Affidavit, then sign it before a commissioned online notary or in person. The affidavit’s notarial certificate uses a jurat, so the owner swears or affirms the statement.
- Do I need to notarize the Agent Authorization?
- If a property owner appoints an agent, the form includes a separate Agent Authorization with an acknowledgment. The owner or owners signing that section must appear before a notary.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Utah authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check with Murray City about its submission requirements, and confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.
- When must I file a land use appeal?
- The form says appeals generally must be filed within 10 calendar days after the written decision. It gives a 30-day period for specified reasonable-accommodation and historic-preservation decisions.
