Wellfleet, MA · Barnstable County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application for Hearing and Findings of Fact
This application requests a Wellfleet Zoning Board of Appeals hearing and findings of fact for a special permit, variance, flood hazard district exemption, or appeal, and is filed by the petitioner.
- 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
Wellfleet applicants use this application to request one type of Zoning Board of Appeals action and provide property, petitioner, owner, and representative information. The form also includes findings sections for special permits, flood hazard exemptions, variances, and certain National Seashore Park District properties. It states that the application must be notarized before submission and directs applicants to use the town’s filing-procedures checklist.
Who needs it
A petitioner seeking a Wellfleet Zoning Board of Appeals hearing for a special permit, variance, flood hazard exemption, or appeal needs to complete and submit this application.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download Wellfleet’s Zoning Board of Appeals Application for Hearing and Findings of Fact.
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Complete the Form
Choose one requested action, fill in the property and petitioner details, and complete the applicable findings sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the applicant oath.
- 4
Sign and Swear on Video
Appear by video, sign as directed, and swear that the application statements are true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized application and required supporting materials to the Wellfleet Zoning Board of Appeals according to the town’s filing procedures.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wellfleet. 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 the Wellfleet zoning application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statements during the video session, and submit the notarized application with the required materials.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be notarized before submission and includes an oath stating the applicant personally appeared and swore the statements are true and accurate to the best of their knowledge, information, and belief.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure whether the notarized form will be accepted.
- What materials should I submit with the application?
- The form directs applicants to use Wellfleet’s Zoning Board of Appeals Filing Procedures checklist and include one copy of prior petitions and decisions regarding the property with the original application.