New Market, VA · Shenandoah County
Application for Variance
Property owners use this application to request approval from the New Market Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance from zoning ordinance requirements.
What this form is
This application requests a variance from the New Market Zoning Ordinance and asks the applicant to explain their interest, the hardship involved, and why it is not shared by nearby properties. The applicant provides property and abutting-owner details and must include a scaled site plan or plat showing existing and proposed features. The document states a $325 fee is required before action will begin.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a zoning variance from the New Market Board of Zoning Appeals should complete this application and provide the required property information.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The document states the required fee is $325 and no action will begin until it is paid in full.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, with no sworn or notarized attachment identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Variance PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details and explain the variance request and hardship.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a scaled site plan or plat showing existing features and any proposed structure or alteration.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Pay the stated $325 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form states that the $325 fee must be paid in full before action begins.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- Include a site plan or plat drawn to scale showing existing buildings and other listed features, as well as any proposed structure or alteration. Additional relevant pages may also be attached.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, information about abutting and nearby property owners, and explanations of the applicant’s interest and the claimed hardship.