Williamsburg, VA · City of Williamsburg
Board of Zoning Appeals Application
This application asks the City of Williamsburg Board of Zoning Appeals to consider a zoning appeal, variance, or special exception and is filed by the property owner or applicant representative.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to ask the Board of Zoning Appeals to review a zoning interpretation or administrative decision, grant a variance, or consider a special exception. The form requests owner and applicant details, the location of the request, supporting narrative statements, and a plat or detailed property drawing. Property owners sign the statement requesting a determination; the form provides space for the signature to be sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a zoning appeal, variance, or special exception from the City of Williamsburg Board of Zoning Appeals can use this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a “Sworn before me” jurat; the owner or owners sign the request before the notary, who completes the notary and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Board of Zoning Appeals application from the City of Williamsburg.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Provide owner and applicant details, identify the request, and prepare the required narrative and property drawing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary to notarize the owner’s signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the online notarization session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application and supporting materials to the City of Williamsburg Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Williamsburg. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit a notarized Board of Zoning Appeals application?
- Complete the application, attach the requested plat or detailed property drawing, and sign before a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed materials to the City of Williamsburg Planning Department.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn before me” jurat for the owner or owners’ signature, along with fields for the notary and commission expiration.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- Virginia authorized remote online notarization effective July 1, 2012. A notarial act performed remotely by a commissioned online notary authorized to act where the notary is located has recognized, presumed-valid status in Virginia.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form asks you to attach a plat or detailed drawing showing existing and proposed structures, setback lines, and encroachments. Confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.
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