Front Royal, VA · Warren County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application (Board Review)
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed construction, rehabilitation, signs, or other work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for work involving a property in a historic district. It asks for applicant and property-owner contact details, the property address and tax map number, the historic district, and a description of the proposal, including materials and colors. Include applicable supporting materials such as a site plan, drawings, photographs, or material samples.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing construction, rehabilitation, signs, or other work on a property use this form to request a Certificate of Appropriateness.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Department of Planning and Zoning at 102 East Main Street, PO Box 1560, Front Royal, VA 22630, and [email protected]. It lists an application fee and a separate fee for demolition of a historic structure.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application (Board Review).
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property-owner details, property information, and a description of the proposal, including materials and colors.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include applicable maps, plans, drawings, photographs, or slides; the form says material samples shall be provided with the application.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the application. A representative may also sign and date it, if applicable.
- 5
Submit To Planning And Zoning
Use the Department of Planning and Zoning contact information shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for?
- It requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction, rehabilitation, signs, or other proposed work, and asks for details about the property and proposal.
- What supporting materials should I include?
- As applicable, include a marked property map, site plan, sketches or drawings, photographs or slides, and material samples. The form says material samples shall be provided with the application.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- The form identifies the Department of Planning and Zoning at 102 East Main Street, PO Box 1560, Front Royal, VA 22630, and lists [email protected]. Check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Certificate of Appropriateness Application (Board Review) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Front Royal form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.