Colonial Beach, VA · Westmoreland County
Developer’s Agreement for Landscape Guarantee and Maintenance
This agreement guarantees ongoing maintenance of required site improvements and is completed by property owners for a Town of Colonial Beach project before final inspection or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
- 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
The property owner guarantees that required improvements—including stormwater facilities, parking, landscaping, signage, and screening—will be maintained in good condition for the life of the project. The Town requires the agreement, or a cash bond or irrevocable letter of credit, at final inspection or when issuing a Certificate of Occupancy. The agreement must be recorded at the owner’s expense, and a copy of the recorded document must be provided to the Department of Planning, Community Development and Property Maintenance.
Who needs it
Property owners for a Town of Colonial Beach project must complete this agreement when providing it to guarantee maintenance of required site improvements at final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; each property owner whose name is signed to the certificate of confirmation must acknowledge the signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Download the Town of Colonial Beach Developer’s Agreement for landscape guarantee and maintenance of site improvements.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide the date, project name, site plan number, property-owner details, and signatures requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each property owner whose name appears on the certificate of confirmation acknowledges their signature during the notarial session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Record the agreement at your expense and provide the Town department with a copy of the recorded document.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colonial Beach. 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 complete this agreement?
- Enter the project and property-owner information, sign the agreement before a notary, then record it at your expense and provide a copy of the recorded document to the Town’s department.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment for property owners whose names are signed to the certificate of confirmation. They must acknowledge their signatures before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Virginia is widely credited as the first U.S. state to authorize remote online notarization, effective July 1, 2012. A commissioned online notary may perform the notarial act; confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.
- What happens after the agreement is notarized?
- The form says the agreement must be recorded at the property owner’s expense, and a copy of the recorded document must be provided to the Department of Planning, Community Development and Property Maintenance.