Garland, TX · Dallas County
Public Hearing Application
A notarized application property owners and their agents file with Garland Planning & Development for zoning changes, planned developments, and specific use provisions headed to a public hearing.
- 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
Anyone seeking a zoning change, planned development, or specific use provision in Garland must submit this application along with a notarized Acknowledgment. Both the property owner and, separately, the applicant or agent must sign before a notary swearing that the information provided is true and that they own or are authorized to represent the property before the case reaches the City Plan Commission and City Council.
Who needs it
Property owners, developers, or their agents requesting a zoning change, planned development, or specific use provision in Garland.
Why it needs a notary
The Acknowledgment sheet includes separate Texas acknowledgment blocks requiring both the property owner's and the applicant/agent's signatures to be taken before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Public Hearing Application from Garland Planning & Development's Forms & Applications page.
- 2
Fill In Property and Application Details
Select the application type (zoning change, PD, SUP) and enter property and owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the owner and agent acknowledgments before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the City of Garland Planning & Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Garland. 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 my Garland Public Hearing Application notarized online?
- Complete the property and application details, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign the Acknowledgment sheet.
- Do I need to notarize the Public Hearing Application?
- Yes. The Acknowledgment sheet requires both the property owner's and applicant/agent's signatures to be taken before a notary, or Planning & Development may reject the application.
- Who signs the Public Hearing Application acknowledgment?
- Both the current property owner and the applicant or agent sign separate jurats swearing the information is true and that they are authorized to make the request.
- Can an online notary handle a Garland zoning application?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with Planning & Development if you are unsure whether they will accept it.