Hickory, NC · Catawba County
Variance Application
The Variance Application asks property owners or their authorized agents to request Hickory Board of Adjustment approval for a zoning variance and submit supporting information.
- 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 three-page application to identify the property, its owner and applicant, and the requested variance. Applicants must address the applicable review criteria and provide paper or digital copies of application materials. The owner’s affidavit certifies that the information submitted is true and correct. Submit the complete application to the Planning Department by 5:00 p.m. on the last regular working day of the month before the meeting when it will be considered.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a zoning variance from the Hickory Board of Adjustment, or agents applying with proper authorization from the property owner, need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The owner’s affidavit has individual and entity acknowledgment blocks; the owner or authorized entity representative signs before the notary using the applicable block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the three-page Variance Application and review its fields, review criteria, and owner’s affidavit.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter property and applicant information, explain the requested variance, address applicable criteria, and select the correct acknowledgment block.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the city will accept the notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner’s affidavit during the notary session, using the individual or entity acknowledgment block that applies.
- 5
Submit to the City
Provide the complete application and supporting materials to the Planning Department by its stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hickory. 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 notarize the owner’s affidavit?
- Choose the individual or entity acknowledgment block that applies. Complete the form, then sign the affidavit before a commissioned online notary and confirm the city will accept the notarization.
- Do I need to attach supporting materials?
- The form requests a copy of the most recent deed, purchase contract, or other legal interest showing ownership. It also requires paper or digital copies of application materials.
- Can I complete this form with a remote online notary?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is separate and requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina; confirm the city’s requirements before proceeding.
- When must I submit the application?
- Submit it to the Planning Department by 5:00 p.m. on the last regular working day of the month before the meeting when it will be considered. Confirm with the city if unsure.
Variance Application in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.