Franklin, VA · City of Franklin
Zoning Clearance Application
This application lets property owners or other applicants describe a proposed property use and request zoning clearance from Franklin’s Department of Community Development.
What this form is
Use this application to request zoning clearance for a proposed property use. It asks for applicant and owner contact information, current or prior use, any new business name, a description of the proposed use, and whether the property is in a flood hazard area. The form says to attach a narrative and includes city staff review fields, a $25 fee, and a property address and zoning section.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking zoning clearance for a proposed property use can complete this application.
How to submit it
The form names the Department of Community Development at 207 West Second Avenue, Franklin, Virginia 23851, and lists a $25 fee.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the form asks for an attached narrative, but does not say that it must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Clearance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and owner details, property use information, a proposed-use description, and the requested flood hazard area information.
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Attach The Narrative
Attach a narrative describing the proposed use, as requested on the form.
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Submit To The Department
Submit the application to the Department of Community Development at the address printed on the form; the form lists a $25 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Zoning Clearance Application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and owner contact details, current or prior use, any new business name, a proposed-use description, and whether the property is in a special flood hazard area.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Clearance Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. It asks for an attached narrative but does not say that the narrative must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Zoning Clearance Application?
- The form names the Department of Community Development at 207 West Second Avenue, Franklin, Virginia 23851, and lists a $25 fee.
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