Avondale, AZ · Maricopa County
Rezone Application
The Rezone Application requests a change to a property's zoning and collects project, owner, and applicant information from those seeking city review of a proposed development.
- 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
Avondale requires a completed application for a rezoning request and says incomplete applications will not be accepted. The packet also includes a submittal checklist, narrative requirements, an owner authorization form, and a school facilities certificate for applicable residential developments. The property owner’s authorization includes a notarial acknowledgment; the form also calls for original signatures on the application and certain checklist items.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking a zoning change in Avondale need this packet, with owner authorization required when an applicant acts for the property owner.
Why it needs a notary
The owner authorization form carries an acknowledgment-before-me block; the property owner signs that authorization before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Packet
Get Avondale’s Rezone Application packet and review its checklist and narrative requirements.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the project and property details, prepare required supporting materials, and complete the owner authorization.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a live audio-video session with a commissioned online notary for the owner authorization acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the owner authorization during the notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet and required supporting documents digitally to Avondale Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Avondale. 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 notarize the owner authorization form?
- Complete the owner authorization details, then meet with a commissioned online notary over live audio-video. Sign the authorization when directed during the session.
- Do I need to notarize the whole rezone application?
- The packet’s notarial block appears on the owner authorization form. The application and checklist also call for signatures, but do not show notarial blocks.
- Can I use an online notary for this Avondale form?
- Arizona permits its notaries to perform remote online notarizations and recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries of other states. Rush Notary sessions are conducted over live audio-video by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city/town if unsure.
- What else is required with the application?
- The packet lists items such as a legal description and map, survey, title report, project narrative, and conceptual site plan. Requirements depend on the project; the city may request additional information.