St. James, NC · Brunswick County

No notary required

Town General Application Form

Town of St. James property owners or contractors use this application to request a zoning permit after plans receive Architectural Control Committee approval.

What this form is

Use this application to request a zoning permit after the Architectural Control Committee approves the plans. The document explains the review process and lists fees for zoning permits and other zoning-related requests. It asks for an email address for the stamped plans, the flood zone, and the permit type; applicants must also provide the approval letter and stamped plans, and an elevation certificate for sites in the AE Flood Zone.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors seeking a zoning permit after Architectural Control Committee plan approval use this application and provide the listed supporting materials.

How to submit it

After plan approval, email Jamie Burns a copy of the approval letter, stamped plans, and completed application. Deliver them to the Zoning Department at the Town Office with a fee check payable to the Town of St. James.

About notarization

This application is completed without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Town General Application Form and review the zoning permit process and fee schedule.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide the email address for stamped plans, flood zone information, and the type of permit.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Include the ACC approval letter and stamped plans; include an elevation certificate if the site is in the AE Flood Zone.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Town

    Email the materials to Jamie Burns and deliver them to the Zoning Department at the Town Office with a fee check payable to the Town.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Town General Application Form?
No. The application has no notary block and lists no sworn or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Town General Application Form?
After plan approval, email Jamie Burns the completed application, ACC approval letter, and stamped plans. Deliver them to the Zoning Department at the Town Office with a fee check payable to the Town.
What supporting documents are required for a zoning permit?
The process calls for the ACC approval letter and stamped plans. If the building site is in the AE Flood Zone, an elevation certificate is also required before a permit will be issued.
Does the application include zoning permit fees?
Yes. The document includes a FY27 fee schedule with charges for zoning permits and other listed requests. It states that all fees are non-refundable.

Need something notarized?

This Town General Application Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another St. James form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.