Horizon City, TX · El Paso County
Land Development Exemption Determination Application
An application asking the Town of Horizon City to confirm a land division qualifies for an exemption from the Subdivision Ordinance's platting requirements.
- 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 dividing or combining lots without triggering full plat review must first obtain an approved exemption determination from Horizon City under Subdivision Ordinance No. 35. The three-page packet includes the parcel and representative information plus a built-in sworn Affidavit of Appointment of Representative page, which must be signed before a notary when a representative files on the owner's behalf.
Who needs it
Property owners or developers in Horizon City seeking confirmation that a land division (lot combination, metes-and-bounds sale, or similar) is exempt from full subdivision platting.
Why it needs a notary
Page 3 of the application packet is a Texas jurat affidavit sworn before a notary, required whenever a representative is appointed to file the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Land Development Exemption Determination Application from the Town of Horizon City website.
- 2
Fill in Parcel Details
Complete the parcel information and representative sections of the application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary for the affidavit page.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and take your oath before a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the completed, notarized application to the Horizon City Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Horizon City. 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 this land exemption application need to be notarized?
- The application packet includes a built-in Affidavit of Appointment of Representative on page 3 that must be sworn before a notary if someone else files on your behalf.
- How do I get the affidavit page notarized online?
- Fill out the full application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary to swear and sign the affidavit page over video.
- What land divisions qualify for exemption in Horizon City?
- Examples include combining recorded lots, dividing a lot between adjacent owners, or metes-and-bounds sales, as listed under Subdivision Ordinance No. 35.
- Do I need this if I am filing the application myself?
- Check with the city if unsure, but the notarized affidavit is specifically required when a representative, not the owner, is appointed to file.