Front Royal, VA · Warren County
BZA Application for Variance
Front Royal property owners use this application to request a zoning variance and provide property details, hardship reasons, and supporting plan information.
What this form is
The Board of Zoning Appeals application requests a variance from Town Code requirements for a proposed building or structure. Applicants provide property and contact details, identify the requested variance, and explain the hardship and other criteria listed on the form. One copy of a plan showing the lot and existing and proposed structures must accompany the application.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a variance for a proposed building or structure in Front Royal should complete this application and provide the required plan.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Department of Planning and Zoning at 102 East Main Street, PO Box 1560, Front Royal, VA 22630, or email [email protected]. The form lists an application fee of $650.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires one copy of a plan, but the form does not say that attachment must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the BZA Application for Variance PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property and contact details, requested variance, and applicable reasons and statements.
- 3
Gather The Required Plan
Include one copy of a plan showing the lot and the locations and dimensions of proposed and existing structures.
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Submit To Planning And Zoning
Submit the application and plan to the Department of Planning and Zoning using the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the BZA Application for Variance?
- No. The form has an owner signature and date line but no notary block. It requires a plan attachment, which the form does not say must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the BZA Application for Variance?
- Submit it to the Department of Planning and Zoning at 102 East Main Street, PO Box 1560, Front Royal, VA 22630, or email [email protected]. The form lists a $650 application fee.
- What attachment is required with this application?
- The form requires one copy of a plan showing the lot’s size and location, the proposed building or structure, and existing structures on the lot.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property and applicant details, the variance requested, and reasons supporting the request, including hardship and statements about the property and surrounding district.
Need something notarized?
This BZA Application for Variance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Front Royal form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.