Palmetto, GA · Coweta County
Special Use Permit Application
The City of Palmetto's Planning Commission application for a special use permit, required whenever a property owner requests a use not otherwise allowed under current zoning.
- 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
Property owners and applicants seeking a special use permit in Palmetto must file a detailed application identifying the applicant, the property owner (if different), and the proposed use, and pay a $2,400 fee. The packet includes a property owner authorization page that must be sworn before a notary so the city can confirm the owner has consented to the request before it goes to the Planning Commission and City Council for public hearings.
Who needs it
A property owner or their authorized agent applying for a special use permit before the City of Palmetto Planning Commission.
Why it needs a notary
The application packet's owner authorization page requires a notarized signature, confirmed by a before-me notary jurat later in the document.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Special Use Permit Application from the City of Palmetto website.
- 2
Complete Applicant and Property Details
Fill in applicant, owner, and property information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the authorization page live in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City Clerk
Deliver the original signed, notarized application and fee to City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Palmetto. 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
- Do I need to notarize the Palmetto special use permit application?
- Yes, the owner authorization page in the packet must be signed before a notary, confirmed by the notary jurat block later in the form.
- How do I get the special use permit notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a remote online notarization session so the property owner can sign the authorization page live on video.
- Who needs to sign the notarized owner authorization?
- The property owner, when the applicant is different from the owner, must authorize the special use request in writing.
- How much does a special use permit cost in Palmetto?
- The application fee is $2,400, payable to the City of Palmetto; check with the city if the fee has changed.