Forsyth, GA · Monroe County
Rezoning, Conditional Use, or Variance Application
The application property owners in Forsyth file to request rezoning, a conditional use, or a variance, with an owner signature block designed to be witnessed by a notary.
- 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
This single-page application starts a rezoning, conditional use, or variance request before the Forsyth Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. Alongside the applicant's signature, the form includes a separate owner signature block paired with its own Notary Print Name and Notary Signature line, so the property owner's authorization is witnessed and signed by a notary as part of the submission.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents applying to rezone property, request a conditional use, or obtain a variance in the City of Forsyth.
Why it needs a notary
The owner's signature authorizing the request is signed in front of a notary, who completes the adjoining Notary Print Name and Notary Signature line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Rezoning/Conditional Use/Variance Application PDF from the City of Forsyth website.
- 2
Complete Property Details
Fill in current and proposed zoning, property use, and applicant/owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at your convenience.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your ID and sign the owner authorization while the notary watches by live video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application with the required supporting documents to Forsyth Planning & Zoning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Forsyth. 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
- Does the Forsyth rezoning application need to be notarized?
- The owner authorization signature line is paired with a dedicated Notary Print Name and Notary Signature block, so it is designed to be signed in front of a notary.
- How do I get this application notarized online?
- Fill in the property and request details, then connect with an online notary by video who verifies your ID and witnesses your signature.
- Who signs as the owner if the applicant is an agent?
- If the applicant is not the property owner, the owner must also print and sign their name on the form, next to the notary block.
- Can a notary from another state notarize this Georgia form?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries commissioned in other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit it to the Forsyth Planning & Zoning office along with the required supporting documents and copies; check with the city if unsure how many copies to bring.