Asheville, NC · Buncombe County
Zoning Variance Application Packet
This four-page packet is used by property owners or petitioners seeking a zoning variance from Asheville’s Board of Adjustment and includes an Owner’s Affidavit when the petitioner is not the owner.
- 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
The packet gathers the application, property and variance details, supporting plans, and information about the standards the Board considers. The City requires the completed application and filing fee before staff review and placement on a Board of Adjustment agenda. If the applicant or petitioner is different from the property owner, the packet also requires a completed Owner’s Affidavit authorizing the request and consenting to possible conditions.
Who needs it
Property owners or petitioners requesting a zoning variance from Asheville’s Board of Adjustment need this packet; a separate Owner’s Affidavit is required when the petitioner is not the owner.
Why it needs a notary
The Owner’s Affidavit includes an oath and acknowledgment before a notary; each listed property owner signs before the notary and swears or affirms the statements are true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Asheville Board of Adjustment Zoning Variance Application Packet.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, petitioner, variance, and supporting information, and prepare the required plans and filing fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the Owner’s Affidavit, if required.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Each listed property owner signs the affidavit while appearing before the notary and swears or affirms its statements.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, required materials, affidavit when applicable, and filing fee to the Asheville City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Asheville. 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 Owner’s Affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit details and authorization, then have each listed property owner sign before a notary. The notary completes the certificate after the owners appear and swear or affirm the statements.
- Do I need an Owner’s Affidavit if I am the property owner?
- The packet says a completed Owner’s Affidavit is required if the applicant or petitioner is different from the property owner. It includes an affidavit section for owners to authorize a representative.
- Can I use online notarization for this Asheville form?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. The state’s emergency video-notarization procedure requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Confirm with the city or town if unsure about accepting a notarized document completed another way.
- Where do I submit the application packet?
- The packet says all Board of Adjustment applications and filing fees must be submitted to the City Clerk at Asheville City Hall, 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801.