Bristol, VA · City of Bristol
Special Use Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a special use permit and provide information about the property and proposed use.
What this form is
This application is for requesting a special use permit for a property in Bristol. Before submitting it, consult with the City Planner. The form asks for the property location, zoning, existing and desired uses, prior similar proposals, and owner and applicant contact details and signatures. It also requires a narrative describing the proposal and a concept site plan or other information explaining the request.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a special use permit for a Bristol property should complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
Consult with the City Planner before submitting the application. The form lists the Planning Department at 300 Lee Street, Bristol, VA 24201, and provides its phone number, 276-645-7470.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for a narrative and site plan or other information, but no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application PDF.
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Consult The City Planner
Consult with the City Planner before submitting the application.
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Complete And Sign The Form
Provide the property and contact information requested, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Information
Attach a narrative description of the proposal and a concept site plan or other information explaining the request.
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Submit To The Planning Department
Submit the application to the Planning Department at 300 Lee Street, Bristol, VA 24201.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. Its requested narrative and site plan or other supporting information are not identified as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- Consult with the City Planner before submitting. The form lists the Planning Department at 300 Lee Street, Bristol, VA 24201.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property location, zoning, existing and desired uses, information about any similar prior proposal, and owner and applicant contact details and signatures.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Attach a narrative description of the proposal and a concept site plan or other information that explains the request.