Wrightsville Beach, NC · New Hanover County
Stormwater Permit Application
This application requests a Wrightsville Beach stormwater permit and is submitted by a property owner or applicant proposing development, construction, or land-use changes that affect stormwater runoff.
- 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 project and owner details, a description of stormwater controls, and supporting site data and plans. The Town says a permit application is required for projects that change pervious surface, disturb soil, affect stormwater runoff, or alter land drainage; its introduction also says new development and redevelopment affecting 500 square feet or more are covered. The manual includes an Operations and Maintenance Agreement with notarial acknowledgment blocks, to be submitted with as-built drawings.
Who needs it
A property owner, applicant, or authorized agent should submit it for a project that changes pervious surface, disturbs soil, affects stormwater runoff, or alters drainage.
Why it needs a notary
The included Operations and Maintenance Agreement has acknowledgment blocks for the owner and Town clerk; each person signing an acknowledgment appears before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Town’s Phase II Stormwater Administrative Manual, which contains the permit application and related forms.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the project, property owner, contractor, and stormwater information, and prepare the supporting items listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If signing the included agreement, book a commissioned online notary and confirm the Town will accept the notarization.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Sign the agreement acknowledgment when directed by the notary; do not sign beforehand if the notary instructs you to sign during the session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Town’s Stormwater Manager as directed in the manual.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wrightsville Beach. 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 agreement notarized?
- Complete the applicable Operations and Maintenance Agreement fields, then book a commissioned online notary. The person signing the acknowledgment must appear before the notary and follow the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the permit application?
- The application page has an applicant certification and signature, but no notary block. The included Operations and Maintenance Agreement has acknowledgment blocks for the owner and Town clerk; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina; this is not remote online notarization. Ask the Town which notarization it will accept.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The manual directs applicants to submit the application and required information to the Stormwater Manager. It lists the Town of Wrightsville Beach address as 200 Parmele Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28411.
- What else is included in the application packet?
- The manual includes an application checklist, an Operations and Maintenance Agreement, an as-built submission form, and an annual maintenance and inspection report. It lists site plans and supporting information among the submittal requirements.