Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Zoning Permit Application?

No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block; the operator signs and dates it.

What information does the application request?

It requests property identification, bedroom count and occupancy, water and sewer information, operator and designee contact details, parking, signage, and operator certification.

What attachments may be required?

If the property is not served by public water and sewer, the form says to provide a copy of the Virginia Department of Health septic tank capacity. It also requires a parking layout on a plat or plot plan.

Colonial Beach, VA · Westmoreland County

No notary required

Short-Term Rental Zoning Permit Application

Short-term rental operators use this application to request or renew a zoning permit for each rental unit they operate in Colonial Beach.

What this form is

This application requests a zoning permit for a short-term rental and must be completed separately for each unit. It asks for the property address and tax map ID, occupancy, operator and designee contact details, parking, signage, and signed certification. The form says permits expire April 30 and must be renewed annually by May 1; it also states that a Town business license is required.

Who needs it

Operators of short-term rentals in Colonial Beach must complete a separate application for each unit they operate.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the operator signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Short-Term Rental Zoning Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Complete a separate application for each rental unit and sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach a septic tank capacity copy if required and a property plat or plot plan showing designated parking.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Zoning Permit Application?: No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block; the operator signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Short-Term Rental Zoning Permit Application?: The form does not specify a submission method or address. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application request?: It requests property identification, bedroom count and occupancy, water and sewer information, operator and designee contact details, parking, signage, and operator certification.
What attachments may be required?: If the property is not served by public water and sewer, the form says to provide a copy of the Virginia Department of Health septic tank capacity. It also requires a parking layout on a plat or plot plan.

Need something notarized?

This Short-Term Rental Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Colonial Beach form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.