Wilmington, DE · New Castle County
Zoning Board of Adjustment Application
This application lets property owners or their representatives request zoning relief from Wilmington’s Zoning Board of Adjustment and includes a notarized affidavit about city taxes, fees, and liens.
- 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
Use this application to request a dimensional or use variance, special exemption, reestablishment of a nonconforming use, appeal of an administrative decision, or other relief. The applicant provides property details, explains the request, and includes supporting documents and neighbor-notification records. The application also requires an affidavit certifying that specified city taxes and fees for the property have been paid. Submit the completed packet at least one week before the hearing; the form says hearings are typically scheduled four to six weeks after application.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking zoning relief from Wilmington’s Zoning Board of Adjustment must complete the application and attach the required affidavit and supporting materials.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Zoning Board of Adjustment application and review its instructions, required attachments, and submission deadline.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter applicant and owner details, property information, the requested relief, and responses to the neighbor-notification requirements.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the property owner’s affidavit certifying payment of city taxes and fees.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the affidavit during the online notarization; the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the signed application, notarized affidavit, and supporting materials to Wilmington at least one week before the hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wilmington. 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 complete the notarized affidavit?
- Fill in the affidavit and parcel identification numbers, then sign it before a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized affidavit with your application packet.
- Do I need to notify adjoining property owners?
- The application asks applicants to notify, or make a good-faith attempt to notify, adjoining property owners and the district City Council Member, and to attach mailing documents and receipts or signatures.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Delaware law authorizes remote notarization by its commissioned notaries under 29 Del. C. §4320. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner’s affidavit remotely; check that the city will accept the completed document.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit the application, supporting documentation, and board-member information packets to Wilmington’s Department of Land Use and Planning at 800 N. French Street. If unsure about recording or submission requirements, confirm with the city, county, or Recorder of Deeds office if unsure.