Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Special Use Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request City of Richmond approval for a proposed special use that may not meet underlying zoning regulations.
What this form is
The application requests City Council approval for a proposed special use when underlying zoning regulations cannot be met. Applicants submit it with an owner authorization form, application fee, written report describing the proposed use, plans, and a survey plat; the report must address compatibility with the surrounding area and the conditions for approval. The city reviews the materials before the application proceeds to the Planning Commission and City Council.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking City of Richmond approval for a special use permit must submit the application and required supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit the application documents electronically as PDFs through the Online Permit Portal. The appropriate application fee must accompany the application; online payments are available through the portal, or checks may be made payable to the City of Richmond.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owners sign the form, and a legal representative must attach an executed power of attorney.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the application and obtain the required property owner signatures on the authorization form.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the application fee, applicant’s report, plans, and survey plat. Attach an executed power of attorney if a legal representative signs for an owner.
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Submit To The City
Submit all application documents as PDFs through the Online Permit Portal and include the appropriate application fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The applicant and property owners sign the form without a notary. If a legal representative signs for an owner, attach an executed power of attorney.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- Submit the application documents electronically as PDFs through the Online Permit Portal. Include the appropriate application fee; online payment is available through the portal.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The application requires owner authorization, an application fee, an applicant’s report, plans, and a survey plat. The report describes the proposed use and explains why it is suitable for the site.
Need something notarized?
This Special Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.