Colfax, WA · Whitman County
Petition for Zone Change
This eight-page application requests a change to a property's zoning in Colfax and is filed by the property owner or applicant with the City’s Building and Planning Department.
- 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 petition asks the City of Colfax to review a requested zoning change and includes applicant information, current and proposed uses, and proposed findings of fact. Applicants must submit the required letter, legal description, maps, nearby property-owner information, fees, and signatures before the City will process the application. The City reviews complete petitions, schedules public hearings, and forwards a recommendation to the City Council for a decision.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking to change a property's zoning in Colfax must submit this petition and the listed supporting materials to the City.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; the applicant named in the certificate signs and acknowledges the application before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Petition for Zone Change and review its application procedure and required submittal materials.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant and property details, describe current and intended uses, and prepare the requested letter, maps, legal description, and findings.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign and acknowledge the petition during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized petition, supporting materials, and applicable fees to the City of Colfax.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colfax. 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 petition notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and acknowledge it during the video session, and submit the notarized petition with the required materials to the City.
- Do I need to notarize the petition?
- The form includes a notary acknowledgment and lists applicant and notary signatures among the required materials. Contact the City if you need clarification about your submission.
- What materials must accompany the petition?
- The form lists a zone change request letter, legal description, plat and zoning maps, nearby property-owner names and addresses, proposed findings of fact, fees, and applicant and notary signatures.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Washington law authorizes commissioned online notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Ask the City whether it accepts a remotely notarized petition; confirm with the city or town if unsure.