The City of Greensboro’s Planning Department has released revamped online zoning applications, which make the zoning process more intuitive, streamlined, and user-oriented.  

Residents may continue to access both the straight and conditional rezoning applications through the City’s planning application page.  

Specific updates to the new applications include:  

• A checklist ensuring all required information is provided with the application. Incomplete submittals cannot move forward in the rezoning process.  

• Drop-down boxes with only applicable responses based on the current Land Development Ordinance to reduce errors.  

• Additional details on other application requirements such as Traffic Studies and Unified Development Plans, plus clarification on required documents for those items.  

• Electronic signature capability, which allows for a quicker submittal process.  

• Removed requirement for notarized signature for applicants representing property owners. Documentation is still required to confirm applicant is authorized to represent the property owner with rezoning requests. 

• Supplemental information related to how the GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan guides rezoning requests. 

• More details on public hearings, so the Planning and Zoning Commissions' rezoning evaluation criteria is more clearly defined.