Who uses the Home Occupation Business Zoning Approval Form?

Hopewell residents seeking zoning approval for a business operated from their home use this application to provide property, ownership, and business details.

What information does the application request?

It asks for applicant and property owner details, business activity, operating hours, customers, employees, and vehicles. Applicants must include a copy of their driver’s license.

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Business Zoning Approval Form?

No. The applicant signs and dates the form without a notary. A copy of the applicant’s driver’s license is requested, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How do I submit the Home Occupation Business Zoning Approval Form?

Submit the completed form to the Department of Development. The form lists a $10 fee payable by cash, check, or credit card, with a $2 surcharge for credit card payments.

Hopewell, VA · City of Hopewell

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Home Occupation Business Zoning Approval Form

Hopewell residents use this application to request zoning approval for a business operated from their home and provide details about the business and property.

What this form is

This application requests zoning approval for a business operated from a home in Hopewell. Applicants provide property, contact, ownership, and business details, including the business activity, operating schedule, customers, employees, and vehicles. The form also includes home occupation guidelines and asks applicants to attach a copy of their driver’s license; additional information is requested for home catering, daycare, or truck parking when applicable.

Who needs it

Residents applying for zoning approval to operate a home occupation in Hopewell should complete this form and provide the requested supporting information.

How to submit it

Submit the form to the Department of Development. The listed fee is $10, payable by cash, check, or credit card, with a $2 surcharge for credit card payments.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant includes a copy of their driver’s license, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Home Occupation Business Zoning Approval Form.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the requested applicant, ownership, property, and business information, then sign and date the form.
3
Gather The Requested Attachment
Include a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license. Complete applicable sections for catering, daycare, or truck parking.
4
Submit To The Department
Submit the application to the Department of Development and pay the listed fee.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Home Occupation Business Zoning Approval Form?: Hopewell residents seeking zoning approval for a business operated from their home use this application to provide property, ownership, and business details.
What information does the application request?: It asks for applicant and property owner details, business activity, operating hours, customers, employees, and vehicles. Applicants must include a copy of their driver’s license.
Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Business Zoning Approval Form?: No. The applicant signs and dates the form without a notary. A copy of the applicant’s driver’s license is requested, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Business Zoning Approval Form?: Submit the completed form to the Department of Development. The form lists a $10 fee payable by cash, check, or credit card, with a $2 surcharge for credit card payments.

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