Dunn, NC · Harnett County
Board of Adjustment Application for Variance
This application asks the Board of Adjustment to approve a variance from the City of Dunn Unified Development Ordinance and is filed by the property owner or an applicant with a legal interest in the property.
- 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 four-page application to request a variance from a requirement of the City of Dunn Unified Development Ordinance. It asks for ownership, property, zoning, and land-use details, an explanation of the request, and evidence addressing the Board’s findings. Include the required deed legal description and a site or plot plan; the form also identifies optional supporting illustrations. The Board reviews the request through a process that includes public hearings.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant with a legal interest in a Dunn property who seeks relief from a Unified Development Ordinance requirement should file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The owner certification carries an acknowledgment block; each owner signing the certification must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the document.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the City of Dunn Board of Adjustment Application for Variance.
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Complete the Form
Provide applicant and property details, describe the requested variance, and explain its justification.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the recorded-deed legal description and a site or plot plan showing existing and proposed conditions.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner certification acknowledgment.
- 5
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge your signature during the session.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed application and supporting materials to the City of Dunn Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dunn. 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 submit a Dunn variance application?
- Complete the application, attach the recorded-deed legal description and a site or plot plan, sign the owner certification before a notary, and submit it to the City of Dunn Planning Department.
- Do I need a notary for the variance application?
- Yes. The owner certification includes an acknowledgment block. Each owner signing it must appear before a notary and acknowledge signing the document.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law in G.S. Chapter 10B, Article 2, but that program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether your notarized document will be accepted.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form lists a legal description of the property from the recorded deed and a site or plot plan showing existing conditions and the proposed change. Building elevations, pictures, or illustrations may also be useful.
Other forms in Dunn
Board of Adjustment Application for Variance in other Harnett County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.