Damascus, VA · Washington County
Application for Zoning / Development Permit
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request Town of Damascus approval for a proposed property use, development, or zoning change.
What this form is
The application requests permission to use property as described and covers changes of use, conditional uses, variances, rezoning, construction, renovation, and subdivisions. It asks for applicant and owner details, property and zoning information, the proposed use, and project-specific details. Applicants must complete every section and include a site plan or preliminary plat with required information and applicable permits or other attachments.
Who needs it
A property owner or someone authorized by the owner must file this application to seek approval for a proposed property use or development.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Office of the Zoning Administrator. To be included on the next normally scheduled Planning Commission meeting agenda, submit by noon on the preceding Thursday.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists applicable permits and floodplain materials as attachments, but does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the zoning and development permit application PDF.
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Complete Every Section
Fill in all sections with applicant, owner, property, zoning, proposed use, and project information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare a site plan or preliminary plat with the required information and include applicable permits or floodplain materials.
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Submit to the Zoning Administrator
Submit the application to the Office of the Zoning Administrator; submit by noon the preceding Thursday for the next normally scheduled Planning Commission agenda.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the zoning and development permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists applicable permits and floodplain materials as attachments, but does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the zoning and development permit application?
- Submit the completed application to the Office of the Zoning Administrator. For consideration on the next normally scheduled Planning Commission meeting agenda, submit by noon on the preceding Thursday.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and owner contact details, property and zoning information, the proposed use, and project details such as building area and parking where applicable.
- What attachments may be required?
- Include a site plan or preliminary plat with the listed measurements and site details. Depending on the project, applicable permits or floodplain materials may also be required.