Spencer, NC · Rowan County
Detached Accessory Structure Zoning Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning permit for a detached, non-dwelling accessory structure in Spencer.
What this form is
Use this application to request the zoning permit required before work begins on a detached, non-dwelling accessory structure, such as a shed or garage. It asks for property and applicant details, project dimensions, setbacks, and a signature certifying the information is accurate. A basic site plan is required, and the form lists a $50 zoning permit fee.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants proposing a detached, non-dwelling accessory structure in Spencer need to complete this application before work begins.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists Planning & Development Services.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a basic site plan, but does not say that the plan or any related step must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Detached Accessory Structure Zoning Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, project, and accessory structure information, then sign and date the application.
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Prepare The Site Plan
Gather a basic site plan that addresses the items listed in the application’s site plan checklist.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and site plan to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Detached Accessory Structure Application?
- No. The application asks for the applicant’s signature and date, not a notary. It requires a basic site plan, but does not say that the plan must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Detached Accessory Structure Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists Planning & Development Services.
- What should I include with the application?
- The application requires a basic site plan. Its checklist asks for property, structure, boundary, setback, driveway, and other site details, including existing and proposed development.
- When is a zoning permit required?
- The form says an approved zoning permit is required before work can begin on a detached, non-dwelling accessory building, such as a shed or garage.
Need something notarized?
This Detached Accessory Structure Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Spencer form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.