Ashland, VA · Hanover County

No notary required

Subdivision Application

Property owners, applicants, and their representatives use this application to provide information about a proposed subdivision in Ashland.

What this form is

The application identifies the applicant, property owner, property, and proposed subdivision, including acreage, zoning, proposed lots, and intended improvements. Ashland’s form describes separate major and minor subdivision processes and lists plat, checklist, and fee requirements for review. It also asks for the property owner’s signature and says a legal representative signing for an owner must attach an executed power of attorney.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing a subdivision in Ashland use this application, with the applicable plat and checklist materials described in the form.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Department of Planning and Community Development at 121 Thompson Street, PO Box 1600, Ashland, Virginia 23005, and lists [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; however, the final plat must include notary certificates, and the recordation instructions call for signed and notarized copies.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Subdivision Application PDF and review its subdivision process and applicable plat requirements.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the applicant, property owner, property, and proposal information, then have the property owner sign and date it.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include the applicable plat, completed checklist, and application fee; attach an executed power of attorney if a legal representative signs for the owner.

  4. 4

    Submit To Planning

    Submit the materials to the Department of Planning and Community Development using the address or email listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Ashland Subdivision Application request?
It requests applicant, consultant, and property owner contact details; property identifiers and location; acreage, zoning, proposed lots, and information about roads, utilities, and proposed improvements.
What materials accompany a subdivision application?
The form lists plat copies, an application fee, and the applicable preliminary or final plat checklist. A legal representative signing for a property owner must also attach an executed power of attorney.
Do I need a notary for the Subdivision Application?
No. This application is signed without a notary. However, the final plat must include notary certificates, and the recordation instructions call for signed and notarized copies.
How do I submit the Subdivision Application?
The form identifies the Department of Planning and Community Development at 121 Thompson Street, PO Box 1600, Ashland, Virginia 23005, and lists [email protected].

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