Chowan County Board of Adjustment
The Chowan County Board of Adjustment is a seven-member board (five active members and two alternate members) comprised of County residents that meets on an as needed basis. The Board hears and acts on appeals of administrative and Board decisions; and on variances from the
The Board of Adjustment provides the County and its citizens with a process for dealing with exceptions without legal action and without changing the development codes. Property owners who feel that practical or unnecessary hardships exist on the property by or because of the County Development Codes may petition the Board of Adjustment.