Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?

No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it, but has no notary block or notarized attachment requirement.

How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?

The form lists the Building & Zoning Department's mailing and street addresses. It does not specify a submission method; phone and fax numbers are also provided.

What should I include with the application?

Include an applicable site plan and building elevation drawings. The site plan requirements vary by project type, and the form directs applicants with property in a floodplain to complete a separate permit application.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests property and project details, proposed and current uses, applicant and owner contact information, and the applicant's signature and date.

Forest City, NC · Rutherford County

No notary required

Zoning Permit Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request zoning review for proposed construction, changes of use, and other listed projects in Forest City.

What this form is

The Town of Forest City requires applicants to complete the application for zoning review; the form says incomplete applications will not be processed. It asks for project, property, and contact details, and calls for a site plan and building elevation drawings when applicable. It also directs applicants to complete a separate Floodplain Development Permit application if the property is in a floodplain.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing construction, additions, changes of use, or another listed project in Forest City need to complete this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the Building & Zoning Department at PO Box 728, 128 North Powell Street, Forest City, NC 28043. It also lists phone and fax numbers, but does not specify a submission method.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires no sworn or notarized attachment, only applicable site-plan and building-elevation materials.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Forest City Zoning Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the application type, project and property information, contact details, signature, and date.
3
Gather Project Materials
Provide the applicable site plan and building elevation drawings; complete a separate Floodplain Development Permit application if the property is in a floodplain.
4
Submit To The City
Use the Building & Zoning Department address listed on the form; it does not specify a submission method.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?: No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it, but has no notary block or notarized attachment requirement.
How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?: The form lists the Building & Zoning Department's mailing and street addresses. It does not specify a submission method; phone and fax numbers are also provided.
What should I include with the application?: Include an applicable site plan and building elevation drawings. The site plan requirements vary by project type, and the form directs applicants with property in a floodplain to complete a separate permit application.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests property and project details, proposed and current uses, applicant and owner contact information, and the applicant's signature and date.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Forest City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.