Burgaw, NC · Pender County
Petition for Variance
Property owners or applicants use this petition to ask the Town of Burgaw Board of Adjustment for relief from development ordinance requirements.
What this form is
The petition asks the Board of Adjustment to consider a variance where enforcing an ordinance would cause unnecessary hardship. Applicants provide contact and property details, explain the hardship, and respond to four required findings. The form also requests a site plan or survey plat in eight copies, allows other pertinent information required by planning staff, and includes applicant and, when applicable, property-owner signatures.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking relief from Town of Burgaw development ordinance requirements should complete this petition.
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 petition is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant swears the statements are accurate and must present sworn testimony at the hearing.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Petition
Download the Petition for Variance PDF.
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Complete The Petition
Provide applicant and site information, explain the hardship, and respond to the four required findings.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Include eight copies of a site plan or survey plat and any other pertinent information required by planning staff.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the petition to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Petition for Variance ask the Board to consider?
- It asks the Board of Adjustment to grant relief from ordinance requirements where enforcement would cause unnecessary hardship. Applicants explain the request and address four required findings.
- What attachments does the petition request?
- The form lists a site plan or survey plat of the property, with eight copies required. It also says planning staff may require other pertinent information.
- Do I need a notary for the Petition for Variance?
- No. The petition has no notary block and is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant swears the statements are accurate and must present sworn testimony at the hearing.
- How do I submit the Petition for Variance?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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