Marion, VA · Smyth County
Special Use Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a special use permit for a property in Marion.
What this form is
The application requests information about the property’s location, zoning, existing use, and proposed use, and asks whether a similar proposal has been made before. Before submitting, consult the Zoning Administrator and attach a narrative describing the proposal and a concept site plan or other explanatory information. A $400 advertising fee is due before the public hearing can be scheduled.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a special use permit for property in Marion should complete this application.
How to submit it
Consult the Zoning Administrator before submitting the application to the Zoning Department, 138 West Main St., Marion, VA 24354. The $400 advertising fee must be paid before the public hearing is scheduled.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer also attaches a proposal narrative and concept site plan or other explanatory information.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application PDF for Marion.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property location, zoning and use details, proposal history, owner or applicant information, and signatures and dates.
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Gather Attachments
Attach a narrative describing the proposal and a concept site plan or other information explaining the request.
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Consult And Submit
Consult the Zoning Administrator, then submit the application to the Zoning Department at 138 West Main St. The $400 advertising fee is due before hearing scheduling.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for a Special Use Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. Attach a proposal narrative and concept site plan or other information explaining the request.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- Consult the Zoning Administrator before submitting it to the Zoning Department at 138 West Main St., Marion, VA 24354. The $400 advertising fee is due before the hearing is scheduled.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Attach a narrative description of what is proposed and a concept site plan or other information that explains the request.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property location, existing zoning and use, desired use, any prior similar proposal, and owner or applicant contact details and signatures.