Waynesville, NC · Haywood County
Appeal Application
The Appeal Application is used by people or authorized agents challenging a Town administrative decision involving zoning or land development standards.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal an action or determination by a zoning or land-use official, or an interpretation of the Land Development Standards. It asks for applicant and property information, details about the decision and relevant ordinance section, and the applicant’s interpretation or reason for appealing. The form says an appeal must be made to the Town Clerk within 30 days of receiving written notice of the decision.
Who needs it
A person aggrieved by an administrative decision, their authorized agent, or a Town officer, department, board, or bureau may file an appeal.
How to submit it
File the appeal with the Town Clerk within 30 days after receiving written notice of the decision. The form lists the Development Services Department at 9 South Main Street, Suite 110, Waynesville, NC 28786.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form says contact with the Zoning Board of Adjustment must occur through sworn testimony at the public hearing.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Appeal Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, describe the decision being appealed, identify the relevant ordinance section, and explain your reason for appealing.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Attach additional documents or maps if necessary.
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Sign And Date The Application
Sign and date the application.
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File With The Town Clerk
File the appeal with the Town Clerk within 30 days of receiving written notice of the decision.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Appeal Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The form says contact with the Zoning Board of Adjustment must occur through sworn testimony at the public hearing.
- How do I submit the Appeal Application?
- File it with the Town Clerk within 30 days after receiving written notice of the decision. The form also lists the Development Services Department address in Waynesville.
- Who may file an appeal?
- The form says an appeal may be filed by a person aggrieved or their authorized agent, or by a Town officer, department, board, or bureau.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the staff determination or action being appealed, the relevant ordinance section, and the applicant’s interpretation or reason for the appeal.
Need something notarized?
This Appeal Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Waynesville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.
