Jamestown, NC · Guilford County
Development Clearance Certificate
This certificate lets property owners or project representatives request town development clearance for proposed residential, commercial, or other work in Jamestown.
What this form is
The Town of Jamestown requires this certificate for development regulated by its Land Development Ordinance. The applicant provides the permit type, property and applicant details, and project information; town staff completes the zoning section. A plot plan or other supporting documents may be required, and the completed certificate must be submitted for appropriate permit issuance before work begins.
Who needs it
Property owners or project representatives proposing development regulated by the Town of Jamestown Land Development Ordinance need to complete this certificate.
How to submit it
Submit the certificate to Guilford County Planning & Development Department for appropriate permit issuance before work begins. The form lists project fees and says credit cards are accepted in person with a 3% additional fee.
About notarization
This certificate is signed and dated without a notary; the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, though it says supporting documentation may be required.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Development Clearance Certificate PDF.
- 2
Complete Applicant Sections
Enter the permit type, property and applicant information, and project details.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include a plot plan or other supporting documentation if required for the permit type.
- 4
Submit For Permit Issuance
Submit the completed certificate to Guilford County Planning & Development Department before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the Development Clearance Certificate?
- The applicant completes the permit type, property and applicant information, and project details. Town staff fills in the zoning information and certification.
- How do I submit the Development Clearance Certificate?
- Submit the completed certificate to Guilford County Planning & Development Department for appropriate permit issuance before work begins, as directed by the form.
- Do I need a notary for the Development Clearance Certificate?
- No. The certificate is signed and dated without a notary. The form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, though supporting documentation may be required.
- What supporting documents may be needed?
- Depending on the permit type, the form says a plot plan or other supporting documentation may be required.
Need something notarized?
This Development Clearance Certificate doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Jamestown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.