Abilene, TX · Taylor County
Zoning and Platting Power of Attorney
A notarized power of attorney authorizing an agent to file zone changes, plats, thoroughfare closures, or Board of Adjustment appeals on a property owner's behalf.
- 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 who cannot personally file or appear for a zone change, plat, thoroughfare closure, or Board of Adjustment appeal in Abilene can appoint an attorney-in-fact using this form. The appointment must be acknowledged before a notary public in Taylor County, who confirms the owner's identity and signature before Planning and Development Services will accept filings made by the designated agent.
Who needs it
Property owners who want an agent to file or represent them in Abilene zoning, platting, or Board of Adjustment matters need this notarized power of attorney.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a full jurat: the owner must appear before a notary who administers the acknowledgment and seals the document.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Power of Attorney PDF from abilenetx.gov.
- 2
Fill It Out
Name your attorney-in-fact and check the filing types authorized.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before your commissioned online notary to acknowledge and sign.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized power of attorney with Abilene Planning and Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Abilene. 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 an Abilene zoning power of attorney?
- Fill in the name of your appointed agent and the filing types you're authorizing, then book an online notary session to sign before a commissioned notary.
- Do I need a notary for this power of attorney?
- Yes, the form requires the property owner's signature to be acknowledged before a notary public before the City will accept filings from the named agent.
- Can I use a remote online notary for a Taylor County filing?
- Texas authorizes remote online notarization for acknowledgments; check with Planning and Development Services if unsure whether they will accept it.
- What can my appointed agent do with this form?
- The agent can file a zone change, plat, thoroughfare closure, or Board of Adjustment appeal and appear at related meetings on your behalf.