Bowling Green, VA · Caroline County
Appeal To The Board Of Zoning Appeals
Property applicants use this petition to ask Bowling Green’s Board of Zoning Appeals to interpret zoning rules, review an administrator’s decision, or authorize a variance.
What this form is
This petition asks the Town of Bowling Green Board of Zoning Appeals to interpret a zoning ordinance section or map, review a Zoning Administrator decision, or authorize a variance. The applicant provides contact and property details, describes the problem and proposed use, and identifies their interest in the property. The form also requests adjacent property owner information; variance or modification requests require a scaled property plat and location sketch.
Who needs it
Property owners, contract purchasers, agents, or other applicants seeking a Board of Zoning Appeals action complete and submit this petition.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and any coapplicant sign the declaration, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Appeal Form
Download the Board of Zoning Appeals appeal petition.
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Complete The Petition
Provide applicant details, select the requested Board action, describe the problem, and complete the property information.
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Gather Required Attachments
For a variance or modification, include a scaled property plat and a location sketch showing nearby road intersections.
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List Adjacent Property Owners
Provide accurate and complete information for adjacent property owners, as required before the application can be accepted.
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Submit To The City
Submit the signed and dated petition to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Board of Zoning Appeals appeal petition request?
- Applicants can request an interpretation of a zoning ordinance section or map, review of a Zoning Administrator decision, or authorization of a variance.
- What attachments are required for a variance or modification?
- The form requires a scaled property plat showing dimensions and a location sketch showing nearby road intersections. The two items may be combined.
- Do I need a notary for the Board of Zoning Appeals appeal?
- No. The applicant and any coapplicant sign and date the declaration; the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Board of Zoning Appeals appeal?
- The form does not list submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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