Washington, VA · Rappahannock County
Architectural Review Board Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project or sign in Washington.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project or sign. The town reviews requests through the Zoning Administrator and Architectural Review Board; the application is required before the town issues the permit. It asks for applicant and property-owner details, project location and type, proposed use, zoning district, and a project description, with supporting materials such as photographs, drawings, and plans.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking approval for construction, alterations, demolition, signs, or amendments to a previously approved project need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application, fee, and supporting materials to the Town Clerk at 567 Mount Salem Avenue, Suite 3, Washington, VA 22747. The instructions say to schedule a meeting with the Zoning Administrator by calling 540-675-3128 or emailing [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant or owner signs it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Architectural Review Board application for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
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Complete The Application
Complete the applicant, property, and project sections, including the project description, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare applicable photographs, drawings, plans, samples, and other supporting information; confirm requirements with the Zoning Administrator.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application, fee, and materials to the Town Clerk at the address listed in the instructions, and schedule a meeting with the Zoning Administrator.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Architectural Review Board application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not specify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the COA application?
- Submit the application, fee, and supporting materials to the Town Clerk at 567 Mount Salem Avenue, Suite 3, Washington, VA 22747. The instructions also say to schedule a meeting with the Zoning Administrator.
- What supporting materials should I include?
- The application lists photographs and, as applicable, drawings, site plans, material or color samples, and other information requested by the Zoning Administrator. Check with the administrator about what your project needs.