Goldsboro, NC · Wayne County
Variance Request Application
Goldsboro property owners or authorized applicants use this four-page application to request a zoning variance or appeal and provide property details, supporting materials, and owner authorization.
- 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 ask the Goldsboro Board of Adjustment to consider a variance or appeal for a property. It requests property and applicant details, the reason for the request, and supporting site plans and documents; reasonable accommodation requests include an additional explanation. If the applicant is not the owner, the form says to submit an Owner Authorization page, where the owner acknowledges the authorization before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a Goldsboro zoning variance or appeal should complete the application and include the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The Owner Authorization page has an acknowledgment before a notary; the property owner named on that page signs the authorization before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the four-page variance request application and review its instructions and minimum required documents.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the property and applicant information, select the request type, explain the request, and gather the supporting materials.
- 3
Book a Commissioned Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the Owner Authorization acknowledgment if the applicant is not the property owner.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
The owner signs the Owner Authorization page before the notary, who completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, authorization if needed, supporting documents, and application fee to the City of Goldsboro.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Goldsboro. 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 complete the notarized Owner Authorization?
- Fill in the agent’s name and the owner details, then have the property owner sign the authorization before a notary. Complete the notary acknowledgment fields as directed.
- Do I need to submit the Owner Authorization page?
- The form says an applicant who is not the owner must be authorized by the owner and submit an Owner Authorization Form.
- Can I use online notarization for this form in North Carolina?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is not remote online notarization and requires both signer and notary to be in North Carolina. Ask the city what it accepts.
- What supporting materials does the application list?
- The form lists a scaled site plan, scaled exterior drawings, sample materials or colors, photographs, and other information showing adherence to or deviation from City Development Regulations. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Other forms in Goldsboro
Variance Request Application in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.