Shenandoah, VA · Page County
Variance Application
Property owners or other applicants use this application to request a variance from a property setback requirement in the Town of Shenandoah.
What this form is
The application requests a variance for proposed construction that does not meet required setbacks from a property line. Applicants provide property and contact details, the requested change to the yard setback, proposed construction information, zoning, and any comments. The Town requests a deed copy, paid tax receipt, and a survey plat or hand-drawn sketch with property features and measurements; additional information may be required.
Who needs it
An owner or other applicant seeking a variance for proposed construction that does not meet the required property setbacks needs this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed application, required documents, and $500 filing fee to the Town of Shenandoah, 426 First Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849. The form says checks payable to the Town and credit or debit cards are accepted.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, requested setback change, proposed construction details, zoning, and any comments.
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Gather The Documents
Include a deed copy, paid tax receipt, and a survey plat if available or a hand-drawn sketch with buildings and measurements.
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Submit To The Town
Return the completed application and documents with the $500 filing fee to the Town of Shenandoah at 426 First Street.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Variance Application?
- Return the completed application, required documents, and $500 filing fee to the Town of Shenandoah at 426 First Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849. Checks and credit or debit cards are accepted.
- What documents should I include with my application?
- The form requests a copy of the property deed, a paid tax receipt, and a survey plat by a registered surveyor licensed in Virginia if available, or a hand-drawn property sketch with buildings and measurements.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the requested change to the yard setback, proposed construction information, current zoning, and any additional comments.
Need something notarized?
This Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Shenandoah form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.