Stanley, NC · Gaston County
General Rezoning Application
The General Rezoning Application asks property owners or authorized representatives to provide parcel and zoning details, obtain owner consent, and submit a rezoning request to the Town of Stanley.
- 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 two-page application to identify the applicant, property owner, parcel, current use and zoning, and proposed zoning. Property owners or heirs provide consent for the proposed action, and the applicant certifies the information and grants town employees permission to enter the property for zoning review and hearing signage. The form warns that incomplete applications may be rejected or delayed and that approval is not a zoning permit.
Who needs it
Property owners, heirs, or authorized representatives seeking a rezoning action for a parcel in the Town of Stanley complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a North Carolina notarial acknowledgment stating the signer personally appeared and acknowledged execution; the property owner or heir signing the consent appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Stanley General Rezoning Application and review both pages before completing it.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Provide applicant, owner, parcel, current zoning, and proposed zoning information; complete the consent and certification sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and check whether the Town of Stanley accepts the notarization method.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to appear and acknowledge the owner consent signature during the video appointment.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and any applicable documents to the Town of Stanley Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stanley. 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 rezoning application?
- Enter the applicant, owner, property, and proposed zoning information; obtain the required owner consent and signatures; complete the notarial acknowledgment; then submit the application to the Town of Stanley.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- The owner consent section includes a notarial acknowledgment requiring the signer to personally appear before a notary and acknowledge execution of the instrument.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law, but its program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires both the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Confirm acceptance of any notarization method with the town.
- What should I do if I am unsure about a form requirement?
- The form says incomplete applications may be rejected or delayed and that approval is not a zoning permit. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Other forms in Stanley
General Rezoning Application in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.