Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County
UDO Administration, Variance And Appeal Application Packet
This packet guides applicants seeking UDO administrative adjustments, alternative compliance, variances, appeals, interpretations, rezoning administrative amendments, or zoning verification letters in Charlotte.
What this form is
Charlotte’s packet explains how to request different types of zoning and UDO administration decisions, including variances and appeals. Applicants use Accela to file the applicable application, upload the required signed signature form and supporting documents, and follow the packet’s process instructions. A presubmittal meeting is generally required, though it is not required before filing an appeal application.
Who needs it
Property owners, applicants, or their agents seeking one of the zoning or UDO administration decisions covered by the packet should use it.
How to submit it
File the applicable application through Accela Citizen Access; an account is required and is free. Upload the signed signature form and supporting documents, then pay the invoiced fee in Accela.
About notarization
This packet is signed without a notary; speakers provide sworn testimony at applicable hearings, but the packet does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the UDO Administration, Variance and Appeal Application Packet.
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Complete The Application
Follow the packet’s instructions and complete the applicable application in Accela Citizen Access.
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Gather Required Documents
Sign the required signature form and prepare supporting documents, such as site plans, surveys, plats, photos, or letters.
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Submit Through Accela
Upload the application and documents through Accela, then pay the invoiced fee there.
Frequently asked questions
- What requests does the Charlotte UDO application packet cover?
- It covers administrative adjustments, alternative compliance, variances, appeals, administrative interpretations, rezoning administrative amendments, and zoning verification letters.
- Do I need a notary for the Charlotte UDO application packet?
- No. The packet requires a signed signature form, not notarization. Speakers provide sworn testimony at applicable hearings.
- How do I submit a Charlotte UDO application?
- File the applicable application through Accela Citizen Access, upload the signed signature form and supporting documents, and pay the fee invoiced in Accela.
Need something notarized?
This UDO Administration, Variance And Appeal Application Packet doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Charlotte form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.