Do I need a notary for the Board of Adjustment Petition for Variance?

No. The petition asks the property owner or authorized agent to sign and date it, but it has no notary block. It requires a site plan attachment and does not say that the attachment must be notarized.

How do I submit the variance petition?

Submit the completed petition and required site plan to Planning and Economic Development at 14094 Buffalo Road, Archer Lodge, NC 27572. The form lists a $475 fee.

What information does the petition ask for?

It asks for petitioner and property owner contact details, the petitioner’s relationship to the owner, property location, tax ID, zoning district, the ordinance section, and explanations addressing the findings of fact.

What attachment is required with the petition?

Attach a site plan illustrating the requested variance. The form says it must be prepared by a licensed engineer, architect, or professional land surveyor.

Archer Lodge, NC · Johnston County

No notary required

Board of Adjustment Petition for Variance

Property owners or authorized agents use this petition to ask Archer Lodge’s Board of Adjustment for a zoning variance.

What this form is

The petition asks the Board of Adjustment to consider a variance from dimensional ordinance provisions. It collects petitioner and property owner details, property location and tax ID, zoning district, the related ordinance section, and explanations addressing the required findings of fact. Applicants must attach a site plan prepared by a licensed engineer, architect, or professional land surveyor, then sign and date the certification.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent seeking a variance from dimensional ordinance provisions in Archer Lodge must complete this petition.

How to submit it

Submit the completed petition and required site plan to Planning and Economic Development, Town of Archer Lodge, 14094 Buffalo Road, Archer Lodge, NC 27572; the form lists a $475 fee.

About notarization

This petition is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a site plan attachment but does not say that the attachment must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Petition
Download the Board of Adjustment Petition for Variance PDF.
2
Complete The Petition
Enter petitioner, owner, and property details, then explain the requested variance and address each finding of fact.
3
Gather The Site Plan
Attach a site plan illustrating the requested variance, prepared by a licensed engineer, architect, or professional land surveyor.
4
Sign And Date
The property owner or authorized agent must certify the information and sign and date the petition.
5
Submit To The Town
Submit the petition and site plan to Planning and Economic Development at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Board of Adjustment Petition for Variance?: No. The petition asks the property owner or authorized agent to sign and date it, but it has no notary block. It requires a site plan attachment and does not say that the attachment must be notarized.
How do I submit the variance petition?: Submit the completed petition and required site plan to Planning and Economic Development at 14094 Buffalo Road, Archer Lodge, NC 27572. The form lists a $475 fee.
What information does the petition ask for?: It asks for petitioner and property owner contact details, the petitioner’s relationship to the owner, property location, tax ID, zoning district, the ordinance section, and explanations addressing the findings of fact.
What attachment is required with the petition?: Attach a site plan illustrating the requested variance. The form says it must be prepared by a licensed engineer, architect, or professional land surveyor.

Need something notarized?

This Board of Adjustment Petition for Variance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Archer Lodge form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.