Jamestown, NC · Guilford County
Variance Request Application
This application asks the Town of Jamestown Board of Adjustment to consider a variance from the Development Ordinance, and is filed by an applicant seeking permission to use a parcel in a specified way.
- 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 application to explain the requested variance, identify the property and ordinance provisions involved, and describe the grounds for the request. The form asks the applicant to address three hardship criteria and sign an acknowledgment before a notary. The town lists a $400 fee, ten copies of a tax map or other drawing, a list of adjacent property owners, and a deed or subdivision map as additional submission items.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a variance from the Town of Jamestown Development Ordinance should complete this form and provide the listed supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment, not a jurat: the applicant named in the notary block signs the application and acknowledges its execution before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Jamestown variance request application and review its instructions and additional requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant and parcel information, describe the variance request, and explain the grounds addressing the listed criteria.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Ask the town whether it accepts a remotely notarized acknowledgment, then arrange a session with a commissioned online notary if appropriate.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Sign the application and acknowledge its execution during the notarial session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Include the fee and supporting items listed on the form, then submit the completed application to the Town of Jamestown.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jamestown. 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 Jamestown variance request application?
- Provide the applicant and property details, explain the requested variance and grounds, address the listed hardship criteria, and sign the acknowledgment before a notary. Include the supporting items listed by the town.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form contains an acknowledgment stating that the applicant personally came before a notary and acknowledged execution of the instrument.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Ask the Town of Jamestown whether it accepts a remotely notarized acknowledgment before booking. North Carolina's remote electronic notarization program has not launched; emergency video notarization is distinct and requires the signer and notary to be in North Carolina.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form lists a $400 fee, ten copies of a tax map or other drawing, a list of adjacent property owners, and a copy of the deed and/or subdivision map. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Variance Request Application in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.