Clarkton, NC · Bladen County
Special Use Permit Application
This seven-page application is for property owners or petitioners requesting permission to develop a land use designated as a special use under Clarkton’s zoning 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
Clarkton requires this application for a proposed land use designated as a special use in the applicable zoning district. Applicants must attend a pre-submittal meeting with Planning Staff, provide the application and required materials, and attend the Planning and Zoning Board evidentiary hearing. The application includes property and project details, findings of fact, witness information, and a request to present before the Board of Commissioners; the petitioner’s acknowledgment is notarized.
Who needs it
Property owners or petitioners seeking a special use permit must submit this application and supporting materials for the proposed use.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block on page five; the petitioner signing the presentation request must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge execution.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the seven-page Special Use Permit Application and review its checklist and process.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Provide petitioner, property, request, and findings information, and gather the required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the petitioner acknowledgment; confirm acceptance with the town if needed.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Personally appear before the notary and acknowledge execution of the presentation request.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Attend the required pre-submittal meeting, then submit the completed application, fee, and required materials to Clarkton.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Clarkton. 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 part of this application?
- Complete the application and presentation request, then sign the acknowledgment before a notary. The form’s acknowledgment says the petitioner must personally appear and acknowledge execution.
- Do I need to attend a hearing for this permit?
- The form says all petitioners or applicants must attend the Planning and Zoning Board evidentiary hearing and make the case for their request.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law for its own notaries, but the program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina and is not remote online notarization. Confirm acceptance with the city.
- What supporting materials does the application checklist request?
- The checklist requests a $375 fee, three copies of a scaled site-specific plan, a written legal description, and a copy of the recorded deed, along with the completed application.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure what the city requires?
- The form lists Clarkton’s office phone as (910) 647-5961. Contact the town about application or submission questions; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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