Wrightsville Beach, NC · New Hanover County
Special Use Permit Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to request town review of a proposed land use requiring a Special Use Permit.
What this form is
Use this application when a proposed project requires a Special Use Permit in Wrightsville Beach. It asks for owner and agent details, project and site information, and written responses to permit standards; applicants must also provide a detailed site plan and other required materials. The town reviews complete applications through staff, Planning Board, and Board of Aldermen review, including a public hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents proposing a land use that requires a Special Use Permit in Wrightsville Beach should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit 10 hard copies and one electronic copy to the Planning and Inspections Director at Town Hall, P.O. Box 626, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. Include the $400 check payable to the Town.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or authorized agent signs the application and any agent authorization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in owner or agent, project, site, and departmental review information, and address the permit standards.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the required site plan and supporting materials; include the agent authorization if an agent represents the owner.
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Submit To The Town
Provide 10 hard copies and one electronic copy to the Planning and Inspections Director, with the $400 check payable to the Town.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Wrightsville Beach Special Use Permit Application for?
- It requests town review of a proposed land use that requires a Special Use Permit. Applicants provide project information, written responses to permit standards, and required supporting materials.
- Who can file this application?
- The property owner or an authorized agent can submit the application. If an agent represents the owner, attach the completed Authority for Appointment of Agent form.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- Submit 10 hard copies and one electronic copy to the Planning and Inspections Director at Town Hall, P.O. Box 626, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. Include a $400 check payable to the Town.
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or authorized agent signs the application and any agent authorization.
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