Do I need a notary for the Community Unit Plan Application?

No. The form has no notary block; the property owner signs the authorization. If a legal representative signs for an owner, the packet requires an executed power of attorney.

How do I submit the Community Unit Plan Application?

Submit the application documents as PDFs through the Online Permit Portal. The packet also lists the Land Use Administration Division at City Hall, Room 511, as the filing office.

What materials must accompany the application?

The packet lists property-owner authorization, an application fee, an applicant's report, plans with a completed checklist, and a survey plat. The report and plans must address the information described in the filing procedures.

Does the packet cover preliminary and final plans?

Yes. It describes preliminary plan review and approval, followed by final plan review and approval after City Council approves the preliminary plan.

Richmond, VA · City of Richmond

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Community Unit Plan Application

Applicants use this packet to seek preliminary or final Community Unit Plan review and approval from Richmond's Planning Commission and, for preliminary plans, City Council.

What this form is

This application packet explains how to request preliminary or final approval for a Community Unit Plan, which may allow development that does not conform to the site's zoning district regulations. The filing procedures describe the review process and required materials, including owner authorization, a fee, an applicant's report, plans, and a survey plat. Applicants must schedule a pre-application conference before applying.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking preliminary or final Community Unit Plan approval for a qualifying tract may use this packet.

How to submit it

Submit application documents as PDFs through the Online Permit Portal. The packet lists the Land Use Administration Division, Room 511, City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, and says online fee payments are available through the portal.

About notarization

This document has no notary block; the owner signs the authorization, and the packet also requires an executed power of attorney if a legal representative signs for an owner.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Community Unit Plan Application packet and review its filing procedures and plan checklist.
2
Complete The Application
Complete the applicant information and arrange for all property owners to sign the authorization form.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the fee, applicant's report, plans with a completed checklist, and survey plat; attach an executed power of attorney if applicable.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application documents as PDFs through the Online Permit Portal.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Community Unit Plan Application?: No. The form has no notary block; the property owner signs the authorization. If a legal representative signs for an owner, the packet requires an executed power of attorney.
How do I submit the Community Unit Plan Application?: Submit the application documents as PDFs through the Online Permit Portal. The packet also lists the Land Use Administration Division at City Hall, Room 511, as the filing office.
What materials must accompany the application?: The packet lists property-owner authorization, an application fee, an applicant's report, plans with a completed checklist, and a survey plat. The report and plans must address the information described in the filing procedures.
Does the packet cover preliminary and final plans?: Yes. It describes preliminary plan review and approval, followed by final plan review and approval after City Council approves the preliminary plan.

Need something notarized?

This Community Unit Plan Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.