Greensboro, NC · Guilford County
Board of Adjustment Special Exception Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to ask the Greensboro Board of Adjustment for a special exception to the Greensboro Development Ordinance.
What this form is
Use this application to petition the Greensboro Board of Adjustment for a special exception authorized by the Greensboro Development Ordinance. It asks for the property address, zoning, occupancy, owner and applicant contact information, and signatures; list adjoining property owners within 150 feet, using another sheet if needed. The property owner must attend the meeting or be represented by legal counsel; corporations must be represented by counsel.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a special exception from the Greensboro Board of Adjustment should complete this application and provide the required property and contact details.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $430 filing fee, effective July 1, 2025.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and dates it, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Board of Adjustment Special Exception Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, zoning, occupancy, owner, and applicant details, and sign and date the form.
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Gather Property Owner Information
List all property owners within 150 feet and their addresses; use another sheet if needed.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Greensboro special exception application for?
- It lets a property owner or applicant petition the Greensboro Board of Adjustment for a special exception to the Greensboro Development Ordinance.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property address, zoning, occupancy, owner and applicant contact information, and signatures. It also requires a list of adjoining property owners within 150 feet.
- Do I need a notary for the Greensboro special exception application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Greensboro special exception application?
- The form does not give a submission address or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact information.
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