Fairfax, VA · City of Fairfax
Notice Of Appeal To City Council Architectural Review Decision
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to appeal a final architectural review decision to the City Council.
What this form is
This application lets an eligible appellant challenge a final decision on a Certificate of Appropriateness made by the Director or the Board of Architectural Review. The written notice must be submitted within 30 days of the decision, with the $425 nonrefundable fee and required materials. It asks for applicant and property details, the decision being appealed, the grounds for appeal, and information about any separately attached supporting documents.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent with an immediate, pecuniary, and substantial interest may file an appeal of a qualifying architectural review decision.
How to submit it
Submit the completed notice, $425 nonrefundable fee, and required materials to the Zoning Office, Room 207A, City Hall. The notice must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the final decision.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Notice of Appeal to City Council for an architectural review decision.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the decision and grounds for appeal, and sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Materials
Gather the required information and any supporting documents you plan to attach separately; include the $425 nonrefundable fee.
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Submit To The Zoning Office
Submit the written notice and materials to the Zoning Office, Room 207A, City Hall, within 30 days of the final decision.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this Notice of Appeal?
- No. The form has signature and date fields but no notary block, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Notice of Appeal?
- Submit the written notice, the $425 nonrefundable fee, and required materials to the Zoning Office, Room 207A, City Hall, within 30 days of the final decision.
- Who can file this architectural review appeal?
- The form identifies the appellant as the property owner or someone authorized by the owner. It also says the appellant must have an immediate, pecuniary, and substantial interest.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property information, the architectural review decision being appealed, the grounds for appeal, and whether supporting documents are attached separately.
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