Do I need a notary for the zoning change petition?

No. The petition has signature and date fields but no notary block or notarized attachment is listed; the signer just signs and dates it.

How do I submit the zoning change petition?

Submit the petition and supplementary information to the Town of Norwood at 212 S. Main Street, Norwood, NC 28128. Fees payable to the town must accompany the petition.

What information and attachments does the petition request?

It requests petitioner and owner details, the site address, parcel number, acreage or square footage, and existing and requested zones. Include a recorded deed, Stanly County Tax Map, property legal description or recorded plat, and proposed text changes if applicable.

When must the petition be received?

The petition and supplementary information must be received at least 15 working days before the scheduled meeting date to allow time for processing and advertisement.

Norwood, NC · Stanly County

No notary required

Petition for Zoning Change of Property and/or Text Amendment

Property owners or petitioners use this petition to request a change to the Town of Norwood zoning map or an amendment to zoning text.

What this form is

The petition asks the Town of Norwood to amend its zoning map for a property, change zoning text, or request both changes. It requests petitioner and owner contact details, site address, parcel number, acreage or square footage, existing and requested zoning, and signatures. Include the listed supplementary information; the town reviews the submission for completeness before acceptance, and the petition is scheduled for a Planning and Zoning Board meeting.

Who needs it

A petitioner requesting a property zoning change, a zoning text amendment, or both from the Town of Norwood needs to complete this petition.

How to submit it

Submit the petition and supplementary information to the Town of Norwood, 212 S. Main Street, Norwood, NC 28128. Fees payable to the town must accompany it.

About notarization

This petition is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the zoning change and text amendment petition PDF.
2
Complete the Petition
Provide petitioner and owner details, property information, existing and requested zones, and required signatures and dates.
3
Gather Supplementary Information
Include the listed deed, tax map, property description or plat, and proposed text changes as applicable.
4
Submit to the Town
Deliver the petition, supplementary information, and fees to the Town of Norwood at 212 S. Main Street, Norwood, NC 28128.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the zoning change petition?: No. The petition has signature and date fields but no notary block or notarized attachment is listed; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the zoning change petition?: Submit the petition and supplementary information to the Town of Norwood at 212 S. Main Street, Norwood, NC 28128. Fees payable to the town must accompany the petition.
What information and attachments does the petition request?: It requests petitioner and owner details, the site address, parcel number, acreage or square footage, and existing and requested zones. Include a recorded deed, Stanly County Tax Map, property legal description or recorded plat, and proposed text changes if applicable.
When must the petition be received?: The petition and supplementary information must be received at least 15 working days before the scheduled meeting date to allow time for processing and advertisement.

Need something notarized?

This Petition for Zoning Change of Property and/or Text Amendment doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Norwood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.