Wilmington, NC · New Hanover County
Application for Appeal From an Action of the Historic Preservation Commission
This application lets a person appeal an adverse decision by Wilmington’s Historic Preservation Commission to the city’s Board of Adjustment.
What this form is
Use this application to ask Wilmington’s Board of Adjustment to review an adverse Historic Preservation Commission decision. The appeal must be filed with the City Clerk no more than 30 days after the written notice of the Commission’s action. The form asks for the decision, property location and parcel number, reasons for the appeal, supporting facts, and the applicant’s contact information.
Who needs it
A person appealing an adverse Wilmington Historic Preservation Commission decision to the Board of Adjustment needs to complete and file this application.
How to submit it
File the appeal with the City Clerk no more than 30 days from the date of written notice of the Commission’s action. Include correspondence, a list of adjacent property owners, addressed envelopes, and an agent form if retaining legal representation.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed correspondence, adjacent-owner list and envelopes, and any agent form are not identified as notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the application for appeal from an action of Wilmington’s Historic Preservation Commission.
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Complete The Application
Identify the adverse decision and property, explain your reasons and supporting facts, and provide your contact information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include relevant correspondence, a list of adjacent property owners, addressed envelopes, and an agent form if you retain legal representation.
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File With The City Clerk
File the appeal with the City Clerk no more than 30 days after the date of the written notice of the Commission’s action.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Historic Preservation Commission appeal application do?
- It asks Wilmington’s Board of Adjustment to review an adverse decision by the Historic Preservation Commission, including the applicant’s reasons and supporting facts.
- How do I submit the Historic Preservation Commission appeal application?
- File it with the City Clerk no more than 30 days after the written notice of the Commission’s action. Include the correspondence, adjacent-owner list and addressed envelopes required by the form.
- Do I need a notary for the Historic Preservation Commission appeal application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; its listed attachments and any agent form are not identified as requiring notarization.
- What information and attachments does the appeal application request?
- The form requests the appealed decision, property location and tax parcel number, reasons and supporting facts, and applicant contact details. It also calls for specified correspondence, an adjacent-owner list and addressed envelopes.
