Marion, NC · McDowell County
Variance Application
Marion property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a variance from the city’s zoning ordinance and provide information supporting the request.
- 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
The application asks for property and applicant details, the zoning district, existing and proposed uses, and the reasons for the requested variance. Applicants must provide supporting materials, including a site plan, site photographs or an aerial photograph, and the property assessor card. The form says applications must be complete before scheduling; if someone other than the property owner applies, a notarized authorization letter is also required.
Who needs it
Marion property owners seeking a zoning variance, or applicants acting for an owner with a notarized authorization letter, use this form to present their request.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, and the applicant named on the application signs the form and acknowledges its execution before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get Marion’s variance application and review its fields and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the property, owner, applicant, zoning, and variance details. Arrange a notarized authorization letter if applying for the owner.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge your signature during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application and required supporting materials to Marion’s Planning & Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marion. 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 get the variance application notarized?
- Complete the application, then acknowledge your signature before a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized form and required supporting materials to the city.
- Do I need a notarized letter if I apply for the property owner?
- Yes. The application says an applicant other than the property owner must submit a notarized letter authorizing them to act for the owner and stating the applicant’s name, address, and phone number.
- Can I use an online notary for this Marion form?
- North Carolina’s own remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is separate and requires the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Ask the city about acceptable notarization methods.
- What supporting documents accompany a variance application?
- The form lists a site plan, site photographs or a recent aerial photograph with property boundaries, and the property assessor card. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Variance Application in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.