Building/Zoning Permit

Before a building permit is obtained, a change of use or location change is permitted, the site plan is reviewed for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance for issuance of a Zoning Permit.

Zoning Permits are required for residential and commercial uses and construction. Typical activities that require a zoning permit are:

• Fence erection and/or installation;
  
• Placement of an accessory structure;
  
• Addition of a porch;
  
• Addition of a deck;
  
• Installation of a swimming pool (above or below ground); and
  
• Change of use (e.g. residential to commercial, residential to office, commercial to industrial, etc.)
  
• New construction of residential, commercial, or industrial structures (utility connection fees must be paid prior to Zoning Permit issuance).

Click To Download: Procedure For Obtaining A Building/Zoning Permit

Click To Download: Water, Sewer And Fire Suppression Connection Fees

Click To Download: Accessory Structures In Residential Zones In The Town Of Front Royal

Click To Download: Notice Regarding Required Zoning Permit Application Information

Click To Download: Building/Zoning Permit

Click To Download: Warren Co. Residential Building Permit Application

Click To Download: Warren Co. Non-Residential Building Permit Application

Schedule of Fees

Schedule of Fees

Click To Download: Schedule of Fees

Checklist of Building/Zoning Permit Application Requirements

Pursuant to Town Code Section 175-134, all Building/Zoning Permit applications for new construction shall include the following information on site drawings

Click To Download: Checklist

Foundation Location Survey

Residential or commercial construction must not proceed beyond the foundation until a plat, prepared by a certified land surveyor, certifying that the location of the foundation is in compliance with zoning regulations has been submitted to and approved by the Zoning Officer. Approval of the Foundation Location Survey is required to receive a Final Compliance Certificate and a Certificate of Occupancy from Warren County.

Final Compliance Certificates

Before a new building can be used, or before a new business can occupy or use an existing building, the Zoning Office conducts a review for compliance with the site plan and/or zoning regulations for issuance of a Final Compliance Certificate.

Click To Download: Notice (For New Construction, Site Plan Review, New Off-Street Parking)

Zoning Approval Business License Clearance

Establishing a business in a new location requires zoning review and approval before obtaining a Business License from the Town Business Office.

Click To Download: Procedure For Obtaining A Town Business License

Click To Download: Zoning Clearance For A Business License

Home Occupation

To establish a business within your residence, the Zoning Office must determine whether the business is permitted as a home occupation according to established zoning criteria.

Click To Download: Home Occupation

Yard Sales

Before conducting a yard sale, first obtain a permit from the Town Business Office. Yard sale signs are not allowed to be placed on utility poles, street signs, or upon the public rights-of-way.

Signs

Sign applications must be submitted for review of compliance with the Zoning Ordinance that governs the location and size of all signs within Town Limits.

Click To Download: Sign Permit Application

Click To Download: Procedures for Obtaining a Sign Permit

Special Use Permits

Certain uses specified in the Zoning Ordinance, development in the Floodplain and changes to nonconforming uses require special use permit review and approval by the Town Council upon recommendation by the Planning Commission. A site plan is required with all Special Use Permit applications.

Click To Download: Special Use Permit Request

Site Development Plan Review

Plans for new commercial or multi-family structures and site development or redevelopment, additions and renovations must be submitted to the Planning Office for staff and Planning Commission review to ensure compliance with requirements. Plans must be prepared by professionals and certified by an architect, engineer, or land surveyor licensed in Virginia. Development sites are required to be properly landscaped in accordance with ordinance requirements.

Click To Download: Development Application Request For Site Plan Approval

Click To Download: Site Development Plan Review And Approval Process

Click To Download: Landscape Preservation And Planting Guide

Subdivision Plan Review

Plans and plats for subdividing any property in the Town must be submitted for review and approval by the staff, Planning Commission and Town Council. Boundary line adjustments and certain minor subdivision may be approved administratively.

Click To Download: Application For A Sketch Plat Approval

Click To Download: Application For a Final Plat Approval - Minor Subdivisions

Click To Download: Application For Final Plat Approval - Major Subdivisions

Click To Download: Final Plat Checklist

Click To Download: Application for Preliminary Plat Approval - Major Subdivision

Click To Download: Application for Preliminary Plat Approval - Minor Subdivision

Click To Download: Preliminary Plat Approval Checklist

Rezoning

Property owners may petition the Town Council for a zoning reclassification of their land by application through the Planning Office. Public hearings before the Planning Commission and Town Council are required. Applications may voluntarily proffer certain conditions to mitigate the effects of the proposed rezoning.

Click To Download: Request For Rezoning

Variances

A variance is a relaxation of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance that will not be contrary to the public interest and where, owing to the conditions peculiar to the property and not the result of the action of the applicant, a literal enforcement of the ordinance will work undue hardships on the property owner. The Board of Zoning Appeals is appointed to conduct public hearings on variance requests and decide each case on its merits.

Variances from the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance are decided by the Town Council upon recommendation from the Planning Commission.

Click To Download: Request For Variance To Subdivision Ordinance

Click To Download: Appeal To The Board Of Zoning Appeals for a Variance

Click To Download: Appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the Zoning Administrator's Decision

Certificate of Appropriateness

Certificate of Appropriateness

Click To Download: Certificate of Appropriateness

Landscape Maintenance & Continuous Warranty Agreement

 

Click To Download: Landscape Maintenance & Continuous Warranty Agreement

Letter of Credit

 

Click To Download: Application

Performance Agreement

 

Click To Download: Performance Agreement