What is the Appeals Application for?

It lets an appellant ask the Board of Adjustment to review an adverse Planning Officer decision or request an interpretation of the zoning map or ordinance text.

How do I submit the Appeals Application?

Submit the completed application and $250 non-refundable fee to Planning & Neighborhood Services at P.O. Box 1388, 500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28359. The form says to submit at least three weeks before the intended meeting.

Do I need a notary for the Appeals Application?

No. The application is signed without a notary. However, people who present evidence at the hearing, rather than arguments only, must be sworn.

What information and attachments does the application request?

It asks for applicant and property information, the proposed use, zoning district, appeal or interpretation request, and reasons. Attach a list of property owners within 150 feet with their current mailing addresses and tax-map details.

Lumberton, NC · Robeson County

No notary required

Appeals Application

Property owners or other appellants use this application to ask Lumberton’s Board of Adjustment to review a zoning officer’s decision or interpret the zoning ordinance.

What this form is

Use this application to appeal an adverse decision by a Planning Officer or request an interpretation of the zoning map or ordinance text. Submit it at least three weeks before the intended Board of Adjustment meeting, with the non-refundable application fee listed on the form. It asks for applicant and property details, the requested appeal or interpretation, and the reasons for the request.

Who needs it

A person seeking review of an adverse Planning Officer decision or an interpretation of the zoning map or ordinance can file this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and the $250 non-refundable fee to Planning & Neighborhood Services, City of Lumberton, P.O. Box 1388, 500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28359. The form says to apply at least three weeks before the intended Board of Adjustment meeting; fees are subject to change.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; people presenting evidence at the hearing, rather than arguments only, must be sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Appeals Application from the city document listing.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, identify the appeal or interpretation requested, and explain your reasons.
3
Gather The Required Attachment
Attach a list of property owners within 150 feet, including current mailing addresses and the tax-map details specified on the form.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and fee to Planning & Neighborhood Services at the address on the form, at least three weeks before the intended meeting.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Appeals Application for?: It lets an appellant ask the Board of Adjustment to review an adverse Planning Officer decision or request an interpretation of the zoning map or ordinance text.
How do I submit the Appeals Application?: Submit the completed application and $250 non-refundable fee to Planning & Neighborhood Services at P.O. Box 1388, 500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28359. The form says to submit at least three weeks before the intended meeting.
Do I need a notary for the Appeals Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary. However, people who present evidence at the hearing, rather than arguments only, must be sworn.
What information and attachments does the application request?: It asks for applicant and property information, the proposed use, zoning district, appeal or interpretation request, and reasons. Attach a list of property owners within 150 feet with their current mailing addresses and tax-map details.

Need something notarized?

This Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lumberton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.