Aurora, TX · Wise County
Concept Plan Application & Checklist
The first-stage subdivision application a landowner or developer files with the City of Aurora before submitting a preliminary plat, including a notarized owner authorization.
- 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
Aurora's Planning Department requires a Concept Plan Application before it will schedule a subdivision through preliminary and final plat review. The multi-page packet includes a checklist of required exhibits and an owner's authorization section, in which the property owner acknowledges the submission and authorizes City inspection of the property. That authorization must be signed before a notary public, who completes a standard Texas acknowledgment.
Who needs it
Landowners or developers proposing to subdivide land within the City of Aurora or its extraterritorial jurisdiction who must begin the concept plan review process.
Why it needs a notary
The owner's signature authorizing the application and City property inspections must be acknowledged before a notary public under a full Texas jurat block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Concept Plan Application & Checklist from the City of Aurora Planning Department.
- 2
Complete the Checklist
Fill in the owner, agent, and property details and gather the required plan exhibits.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at a convenient time.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera with photo ID and sign the owner authorization before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application and required exhibits to the Aurora Planning Department by appointment.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Aurora. 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 the Aurora Concept Plan Application?
- Complete the checklist and owner authorization section, then book an online notary video session to sign the acknowledgment page with a valid photo ID in hand.
- Do I need this form to subdivide land in Aurora?
- Yes, an approved Concept Plan is required before the City will accept a Preliminary Plat for any subdivision of land within Aurora or its ETJ.
- Can an agent sign instead of the property owner?
- The form allows an agent to represent the request, but the owner's authorization signature must still be notarized; check with the city if you are unsure who must sign.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- Submit it to the City of Aurora Planning Department by scheduled appointment, along with the required plan sets and supporting documents.