Front Royal, VA · Warren County
Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Applicants use this application to request administrative review of proposed work affecting a property in Front Royal’s historic district.
What this form is
This application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work, with options for new construction, rehabilitation, signs, or other projects. It asks for applicant and property-owner contact details, the property address and tax map number, the historic district, and a description of proposed changes, including materials and colors. Applicants should include applicable supporting materials such as a site plan, drawings, photographs, or material samples.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing work in a Front Royal historic district can use this application to request administrative review.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Town of Front Royal Department of Planning and Zoning, 102 East Main Street, PO Box 1560, Front Royal, VA 22630, or [email protected]. The application lists a $100 fee and a 25% reduction for nonprofits.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; listed supporting materials may be attached, but the form requires no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, identify the historic district, and describe proposed changes, materials, and colors.
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Gather Applicable Attachments
Include applicable maps, site plans, sketches or drawings, photographs or slides, and material samples.
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Submit To The Town
Send the application to the Planning and Zoning Department by mail or email; the form lists a $100 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- It requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work, including new construction, rehabilitation, signs, or other projects in Front Royal.
- What information and materials does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the historic district, and a description of proposed changes, including materials and colors. Applicable maps, plans, drawings, photos, or samples may be attached.
- How do I submit the Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Submit it to the Town Department of Planning and Zoning at 102 East Main Street, PO Box 1560, Front Royal, VA 22630, or email [email protected]. The listed application fee is $100.
- Do I need a notary for the Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; listed supporting materials may be attached, but the form requires no notarized or sworn attachment.
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