Watkinsville, GA · Oconee County
Application for Text Amendment
The application property owners or applicants file with Watkinsville to amend the text of the zoning ordinance itself, following the same 45-day rezoning process.
- 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 application requests a text amendment to Watkinsville's zoning ordinance under Chapter 14.03, filed at least 45 days before the Mayor and Council hearing, and requires supporting documentation similar to a rezoning application.
Who needs it
Property owners, developers, or applicants seeking to change the wording of Watkinsville's zoning ordinance.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant's certification on the text amendment application must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Application for Text Amendment from the City of Watkinsville.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the proposed ordinance text and supporting information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the application before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application to the Watkinsville City Clerk at least 45 days before the hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Watkinsville. 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 my Watkinsville text amendment application?
- Complete the application, then book an online notary session to sign it remotely by video.
- Do I need a notary for a text amendment?
- Yes, the applicant's certification must be sworn before a notary public, following the same process as a rezoning application.
- How far ahead must I file?
- The application must be filed at least 45 days prior to the Mayor and Council meeting where it will be heard.
- Is this different from a rezoning application?
- Yes, a text amendment changes the ordinance's wording rather than a specific parcel's zoning classification.