Lumberton, NC · Robeson County
Application for Zoning Map Amendment
This application asks the City of Lumberton to amend its Official Zoning Map and is filed by an applicant seeking a zoning change for a property.
- 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
Use this application to request a change to the Official Zoning Map for a property in Lumberton. The city asks applicants to provide property and zoning details, a legal description, a site map, the intended use, a detailed business plan, and the application fee. Submit at least four weeks before the intended City Council meeting; the application may be reviewed by City Council and, if forwarded, the Planning Board before a public hearing and decision.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking to change a Lumberton property's zoning map designation must submit the application and provide the required property information and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for the applicant and owner; each person signing in the applicable block must personally appear before a notary and acknowledge signing.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the zoning map amendment application and review the city's instructions and requested supporting materials.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, current and requested zoning, and intended-use details. Gather the legal description, site map, business plan, and fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary if eligible, and check that the notarization method is suitable for the form and your circumstances.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each applicable signer personally appears before the notary and acknowledges signing in the relevant acknowledgment block.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required attachments to Lumberton Planning & Neighborhood Services at least four weeks before the intended City Council meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lumberton. 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 application signatures notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary if eligible. Each signer must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the form.
- Do I need both the applicant and owner signatures notarized?
- The form provides separate acknowledgment blocks for the applicant and owner, and says all property owners must sign. Follow the block that applies to each signer; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form requests a legal description, a site map, the application fee, and a detailed business plan explaining the intended use. It also asks for property, tax map, and zoning information.
- Can I notarize this application online in North Carolina?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law, but its program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Ask about a commissioned online notary and whether the process fits your circumstances.
Application for Zoning Map Amendment in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.