Colonial Beach, VA · Westmoreland County
Variance Request
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a variance, administrative appeal, or right-of-way vacation from the Town of Colonial Beach.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance, an administrative appeal concerning zoning, building, or property maintenance codes, or a right-of-way vacation. For a variance, include a recent property survey showing the area where relief is sought and a narrative addressing the stated findings. The application also requests applicant and property details, signatures, supporting documents, and fees.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking a variance, administrative appeal, or right-of-way vacation from the Town of Colonial Beach should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Department of Planning and Community Development at 315 Douglas Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443. The form lists a $500 variance fee, payable by cash or check to the Town of Colonial Beach.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires signatures but does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Variance Request PDF.
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Complete The Application
Select the request type and fill in applicant, owner, property, and other requested information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
For a variance, include a recent survey and narrative; attach a tax receipt showing taxes are current.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, include the applicable fee, and submit it to the Department of Planning and Community Development.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Request?
- No. The application calls for signatures and dates, not notarization. Its listed supporting materials include a recent survey, a variance narrative, and a current-tax receipt.
- How do I submit the Variance Request?
- Submit it to the Department of Planning and Community Development at 315 Douglas Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443. The form lists a $500 variance fee payable by cash or check.
- What documents should accompany a variance request?
- The application calls for a recent property survey showing where relief is sought, a narrative explaining how the request meets the stated findings, and a tax receipt showing property taxes are current.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the request type, applicant and owner contact details, property information, proposed and current utilities, current zoning, tax map number, signatures, and fees.
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This Variance Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Colonial Beach form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.