Suffolk, VA · City of Suffolk
Application for Subdivision Variance
Property owners or applicants use this application to petition Suffolk City Council for a subdivision variance, exception, or waiver of conditions.
What this form is
This application petitions City Council for a variance, exception, or waiver from subdivision regulations in Article 5 of the Unified Development Ordinance. The subdivider must submit the written petition when a plat is filed for consideration. The form requests property and contact details, the specific relief requested, grounds and supporting facts, and supporting documentation and exhibits.
Who needs it
A subdivider seeking a variance, exception, or waiver from subdivision regulations must submit this petition when filing a plat for consideration.
How to submit it
Submit a hard copy with original signatures to the City of Suffolk Department of Planning and Community Development, 442 West Washington Street, P.O. Box 1858, Suffolk, VA 23434. The form lists a $525 application fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant is not the owner, attach the owner's written consent, such as an authorization letter or binding contract of sale.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Subdivision Variance PDF.
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Complete The Applicant Sections
Provide the property details, requested variance or waiver, grounds and facts, and contact information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Initial the listed requirements and attach supporting documentation and exhibits. If the applicant is not the owner, include the owner's written consent.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit a hard copy with original signatures to the Department of Planning and Community Development.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Application for Subdivision Variance used for?
- It petitions Suffolk City Council for a variance, exception, or waiver of conditions to the subdivision regulations in Article 5 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Subdivision Variance?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If the applicant is not the owner, attach the owner's written consent, such as an authorization letter or binding contract of sale.
- How do I submit the Application for Subdivision Variance?
- Submit a hard copy with original signatures to the City of Suffolk Department of Planning and Community Development at 442 West Washington Street, P.O. Box 1858, Suffolk, VA 23434.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form asks the applicant to initial each requirement and attach the written petition's grounds and supporting facts, along with supporting documentation and necessary exhibits.
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