Do I need a notary for the flood plain variance application?

No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it. The applicant must present sworn testimony at the Board of Adjustment hearing.

How do I submit the flood plain variance application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form. The document does not provide submission contact details, so check the city website for current information.

Is a pre-application meeting required?

Yes. The form says a pre-application meeting with staff is required before a variance application can be accepted.

What attachments does the application require?

Attach a plot plan and tax parcel and ownership information for adjacent properties, including stamped, self-addressed envelopes. Attach an agent form if the applicant is not the owner.

Wilmington, NC · New Hanover County

No notary required

Application for a Variance From Flood Plain Provisions

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a variance from the city’s flood plain development requirements.

What this form is

The application requests a variance from the city’s flood plain development requirements and asks applicants to explain why they need one and respond to findings the Board of Adjustment must consider. A pre-application meeting with staff is required before the application can be accepted. Applicants provide property, owner, and applicant details and attach a plot plan and adjacent-property tax parcel and ownership information.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a variance from the city’s flood plain development requirements must complete this form and attend the Board of Adjustment meeting to present sworn testimony.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, then must present sworn testimony at the Board of Adjustment hearing.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the flood plain variance application and review its requirements.
2
Meet With Staff
Attend the required pre-application meeting with staff before submitting the application.
3
Complete the Application
Provide the requested property, applicant, and owner information and respond to the variance questions.
4
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a plot plan, adjacent-property tax parcel and ownership information with stamped, self-addressed envelopes, and an agent form if applicable.
5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the flood plain variance application?: No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it. The applicant must present sworn testimony at the Board of Adjustment hearing.
How do I submit the flood plain variance application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form. The document does not provide submission contact details, so check the city website for current information.
Is a pre-application meeting required?: Yes. The form says a pre-application meeting with staff is required before a variance application can be accepted.
What attachments does the application require?: Attach a plot plan and tax parcel and ownership information for adjacent properties, including stamped, self-addressed envelopes. Attach an agent form if the applicant is not the owner.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Variance From Flood Plain Provisions doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Wilmington form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.