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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-19 Appeal Application - Combined Page 1 Appeal of Administrative Decision Application Cover Page – Updated 03-2026 APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION APPLICATION COVER PAGE This application form must be completed as part of a zoning or subdivision variance application submitted through the county’s online COAST portal. The main procedural steps in the submittal and review of applications are outlined in the flowchart below. More specific submittal and review requirements, as well as the standards applied in reviewing the application for completeness are found in Section 10.3.3 of the Unified Development Ordinance. Public Hearing Procedures (Optional) Pre- Application Meeting (Optional) Community Information Meeting 1 Application Submittal & Acceptance 2 Planning Director Review & Staff Report 3 Public Hearing Scheduling & Notification  Advisory Body Review & Action 4 Board of Adjustment Hearing & Decision 5 Post-Decision Limitations and Actions Applicant Contact Information Applicant Name(s) Agent Name (if different from Applicant) Company Company Address Address City, State, Zip City, State, Zip Phone Phone Email Email The listed Applicant/Agent will be the point of contact for Planning & Land Use staff during the application review process. Page 1 Appeal of Administrative Decision Application – Updated 03-2026 Applicant and Agent Applicant Name Agent Name (if different from Applicant) Applicant Company (if applicable) Agent Company (if applicable) Subject Property Information Address/Location Parcel Identification Number(s) Total Parcel(s) Acreage Existing Zoning and Land Use(s) Appeal Narrative Action Being Appealed: ❑ Decision or Interpretation ❑ Notice of Violation Date of decision/notice being appealed: In the space below, please provide a narrative of the appeal, including any evidence that proves the decision should be reversed or modified by the Board of Adjustment. (Additional pages may be attached to the application if necessary.) Page 2 Appeal of Administrative Decision Application – Updated 03-2026 In the space below, please describe the impact of the administrative decision on the applicant. Staff use the following checklist to determine if the application is complete. Please verify all the listed items are included and confirm by initialing under “Applicant Initial”. If an item is not applicable, mark as “N/A”. Applications determined to be incomplete must be corrected before being processed for further review. Staff will confirm if an application is complete within five business days of submittal. Applicants are encouraged to arrange an informal pre-application meeting with Planning staff at least two weeks before applying. Pre-application meetings can be conducted in-person, by phone, or by virtual meeting and can help improve the chances of submitting a complete application. Application Checklist and Acknowledgement Applicant Initial  This application form, completed and signed _____  Required application fee ($400) included _____  A copy of the notice of appeal submitted to the New Hanover County Clerk, showing the date of submittal ______  Any supporting documents ______  One (1) digital PDF copy of ALL documents _____ Page 3 Appeal of Administrative Decision Application – Updated 03-2026 Acknowledgement and Signatures By my signature below, I am attesting I understand and accept all of the conditions, limitations, and obligations of the appeal application for which I am applying. I understand that I have the burden of providing why the decision which is being appealed should be reversed or modifie d. I certify that this application is complete and that all information presented in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. If applicable, I also appoint the agent as listed on this application to represent me and make decisions on my behalf regarding this application during the review process. The agent is hereby authorized on my behalf to: 1. Submit an application including all required supplemental information and materials; 2. Appear at public hearings to give representation and comments; and 3. Act on my behalf without limitations with regard to any and all things directly or indirectly connected with or arising out of this application. _____________________________________________________ ___________________________ ___________ Signature of Applicant Print Name Date _____________________________________________________ ___________________________ ___________ Signature of Authorized Agent (if applicable) Print Name Date Notes: • A separate signed Acknowledgements and Signatures page must be provided for each applicant. • If the applicant is the property owner subject to the administrative decision, they or their attorney must be present for the case at the public hearing.