Bedford, VA · Bedford County
Zoning Use Permit Application
This application requests a zoning use permit from the Town of Bedford for residential or commercial land uses, including new uses and changes of use.
What this form is
Use this application to request a zoning permit for a listed residential or commercial use, such as a home occupation, a change of use, or a new use with a structure. It asks for applicant, property owner, contact, property, and proposed-use details, along with a signed certification. A site plan and application fee are required; the form includes a checklist describing site-plan information.
Who needs it
Property applicants seeking a listed residential or commercial zoning use in the Town of Bedford need to complete this application and provide a site plan and fee.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Town of Bedford Department of Planning and Community Development, 215 E. Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523. The form lists [email protected] and says an application fee and site plan are required.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a site plan and fee, but identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Bedford Zoning Use Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, property owner, contact, property, and requested-use information, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Materials
Provide a site plan and the required application fee; use the attached checklist for site-plan information.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application to the Department of Planning and Community Development at the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Zoning Use Permit Application request?
- It requests details about the applicant, property owner, property, and proposed permitted land use for a residential or commercial zoning request.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Use Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It requires a site plan and fee, and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning Use Permit Application?
- The form lists the Town of Bedford Department of Planning and Community Development at 215 E. Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523, and [email protected].
- What must accompany the application?
- The application certification says a site plan and the required application fee must be provided. The attached checklist describes site-plan information.
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This Zoning Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bedford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.