Do I need a notary for the Zoning Interpretation or Appeal Application?

No. The form calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not a notary. A plot plan may be required, but the form does not say it must be notarized or sworn.

What information does the application request?

It asks for applicant and owner details, property and project information, the decision or ordinance provisions at issue, and the applicant’s statement and signature.

Can I check the status of my application online?

Yes. The form provides a City of Jacksonville online link for checking application status.

Jacksonville, NC · Onslow County

No notary required

Zoning Interpretation or Appeal Application

This application lets property owners or other applicants ask Jacksonville to review a zoning enforcement decision or interpret the zoning ordinance.

What this form is

Use this application to appeal an action by a Zoning Enforcement Officer or request an interpretation of the zoning map or ordinance text. It asks for applicant and owner details, the property location, project information, and the decision or ordinance provisions at issue, along with the applicant’s statement and signature. A $300 fee is required when the application is submitted, and a plot plan may be required.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking review of a zoning enforcement decision or an interpretation of the zoning map or ordinance for a property needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form states that a $300 fee is required at submission and provides an online link to check application status.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; a plot plan may be required, but the form does not say it must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the zoning interpretation or appeal application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, project information, and the decision or ordinance provisions at issue; write your statement and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Any Required Plot Plan
A plot plan may be required to illustrate the appeal or request for variance.
4
Submit The Application
Submit the application to the city department named on the form. The form states a $300 fee is required at submission.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Interpretation or Appeal Application?: No. The form calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not a notary. A plot plan may be required, but the form does not say it must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Zoning Interpretation or Appeal Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form states that a $300 fee is required at submission.
What information does the application request?: It asks for applicant and owner details, property and project information, the decision or ordinance provisions at issue, and the applicant’s statement and signature.
Can I check the status of my application online?: Yes. The form provides a City of Jacksonville online link for checking application status.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Interpretation or Appeal Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Jacksonville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.