What does the administrative variance application request?

It requests a variance from listed zoning requirements, such as lot dimensions, setbacks, or public street frontage, for a proposed building or structure.

What should I attach to the application?

Include one copy of a survey plat showing the lot size and location, the proposed building or structure, and existing structures on the lot.

Do I need a notary for the administrative variance application?

No. The application has an applicant signature and date line, but no notary block; the survey plat is submitted as an attachment.

Front Royal, VA · Warren County

No notary required

Application for Administrative Variance

Property owners or applicants use this application to request an administrative variance from zoning requirements for a proposed building or structure.

What this form is

This application asks the Town of Front Royal to consider a variance from specified zoning requirements for a property. It collects property and applicant details, the requested variance, and reasons for the request. The applicant must include a survey plat showing the lot and existing and proposed structures, and sign the application granting Town officials and employees permission to enter the property for application-related purposes.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking an administrative variance for a property in Front Royal should complete this application and provide the required survey plat.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Department of Planning & Zoning at 102 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1560, Front Royal, VA 22630. It lists a $100 fee and spaces for payment and receipt details.

About notarization

This application does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the survey plat is submitted as an attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Administrative Variance.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, variance request, and reasons for the request.
3
Gather The Survey Plat
Attach one copy of a survey plat showing the lot and the locations and dimensions of proposed and existing structures.
4
Submit To The Town
Submit the application and survey plat to the Department of Planning & Zoning at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the administrative variance application request?: It requests a variance from listed zoning requirements, such as lot dimensions, setbacks, or public street frontage, for a proposed building or structure.
What should I attach to the application?: Include one copy of a survey plat showing the lot size and location, the proposed building or structure, and existing structures on the lot.
Do I need a notary for the administrative variance application?: No. The application has an applicant signature and date line, but no notary block; the survey plat is submitted as an attachment.
How do I submit the administrative variance application?: The form identifies the Department of Planning & Zoning at 102 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1560, Front Royal, VA 22630, and lists a $100 fee.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Administrative Variance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Front Royal form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.