What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and owner contact information, property details, the determination being appealed, justification, adjacent property-owner names and addresses, and the applicant’s signature and date.

When does the form say to file an appeal?

The form says appeals generally must be filed within 30 days after the decision. It specifies 10 days for certain short-term, recurring violation notices.

Front Royal, VA · Warren County

No notary required

Board of Zoning Appeals Application for an Appeal

This application asks the Board of Zoning Appeals to review a Zoning Administrator determination and is filed by an aggrieved person or affected public body.

What this form is

Use this application to ask the Board of Zoning Appeals to review a determination by the Zoning Administrator. It requests applicant and property-owner contact details, property information, the subject and justification for the appeal, and the names and addresses of adjacent property owners; accompanying property drawings are referenced. The form says an appeal generally must be filed within 30 days of the decision, with a 10-day period for certain notices of violation.

Who needs it

A person aggrieved by a Zoning Administrator decision, or an affected public officer, department, board, or bureau, may file an appeal.

How to submit it

The form names the Department of Planning and Zoning at 102 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1560, Front Royal, VA 22630. It says to file the appeal with the Zoning Administrator and the Board.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form references accompanying property drawings but does not say they must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Board of Zoning Appeals application for an appeal.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, owner, and property information, then describe the determination and your justification for appealing.
3
Gather Property Drawings
Include the accompanying property drawings referenced by the application and provide adjacent property owners’ names and addresses.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then file it with the Zoning Administrator and the Board as directed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the BZA appeal application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the form. It references accompanying property drawings but does not say they must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the BZA appeal application?: The form names the Department of Planning and Zoning at 102 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1560, Front Royal, VA 22630, and says to file with the Zoning Administrator and the Board.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and owner contact information, property details, the determination being appealed, justification, adjacent property-owner names and addresses, and the applicant’s signature and date.
When does the form say to file an appeal?: The form says appeals generally must be filed within 30 days after the decision. It specifies 10 days for certain short-term, recurring violation notices.

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