Hickory Creek, TX · Denton County
Development Application Owner Waiver
A notarized property-owner waiver within Hickory Creek's combined plat, variance, zoning, and site plan application, granting town staff access to the property and waiving statutory review time limits.
- 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
The Town of Hickory Creek uses a single Development Application for amending plats, preliminary and final plats, replats, variances, zoning changes, specific use permits, and site plans. By signing, the property owner grants staff access to the property and waives the statutory time limits under Local Government Code §212.009, and that signature must be notarized.
Who needs it
Property owners, developers, engineers, or surveyors filing a plat, variance, zoning change, or site plan application in Hickory Creek.
Why it needs a notary
The signature section includes a Texas notary jurat (before-me, notary-public, commission-expires) tied to the owner's waiver of statutory review time limits.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Development Application from the Town of Hickory Creek and select your request type.
- 2
Fill In Property and Owner Details
Complete the project, applicant, and property owner sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at a convenient time.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet your commissioned online notary by video and sign the owner waiver.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the notarized application with Hickory Creek Community Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hickory Creek. 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 development application notarized?
- Complete the project and owner information, then book an online notary session to sign the owner waiver live on video.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes — Hickory Creek requires the property owner's signature waiving statutory review time limits to be notarized.
- Who signs the owner waiver?
- The property owner signs to grant town staff site access and waive the LGC §212.009 time limits.
- Can an online notary handle this Texas application?
- Yes, Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 and recognizes commissioned online notaries.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- Submit it to Hickory Creek Community Development Services; check with the town if unsure of current requirements.