APPLICATION FORM
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—VARIANCE
Planning & Zoning Department
200 Jackson St., Fairmont WV 26554
Phone (304) 366-6211, Ext 333
Fax (304) 366-0228
planning@fairmontwv.gov
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Application No. _______________ Review Fee _______________ Hearing Date ____________
Date Received _______________ Receipt No. _______________ Complete _______________
I. APPLICANT
APPLICANT’S NAME ____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________ STATE ______________________________ ZIP _______________
PHONE ______________________________________ FAX ____________________________________________
II. PROPERTY INFORMATION
PROPERTY ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________
GENERAL LOCATION __________________________________________________________________
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ATTACHED ON PLAT
PROPERTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. _____________________________________________________
III. NARRATIVE—Please describe the nature and extent of your variance request(s).
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IV. ATTEST
I hereby certify that I am the owner of record of the named property, or that this application is
authorized by the owner of record and that I have been authorized by the owner to make this
application as his/her authorized agent. I agree to conform to all applicable laws of this jurisdiction.
The granting of the variance does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of
any other federal, state, or local law regulating construction or the performance of construction. I
certify that the information submitted herein and attached hereto is true and accurate and understand
that if found otherwise may result in the denial of this request or subsequent revocation of any and all
related approvals. The undersigned has the power to authorize and does hereby authorize City of
Fairmont representatives on official business to enter the subject property as necessary to process the
application and enforce related approvals and conditions.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AGENT (Print/type name of applicant/agent)
*You or a representative MUST be present at the scheduled hearing to present the request and answer
questions. Failure to appear at the hearing will result in your request being tabled.
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APPLICATION FORM
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—VARIANCE
Planning & Zoning Department
200 Jackson St., Fairmont WV 26554
Phone (304) 366-6211, Ext 333
Fax (304) 366-0228
planning@fairmontwv.gov
VI. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Depending on the type of variance requested and the scale and scope of the development
proposal, supplemental information may be needed to assist the Board of Zoning Appeals in
rendering a variance decision. Staff will check the appropriate boxes below that must be
addressed.
Land Use Characteristics (complete only those that apply)
Residential Single-Family Dwelling Townhouse Dwelling
Two-Family Dwelling Multi-Family Dwelling
Non-Residential or Mixed (please explain)
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Structure Characteristics (complete only those that apply)
Total number of buildings:________________Gross floor area of each building:__________________
Estimated number of employees:________No. of dwelling units:________No. of bedrooms:________
Additional structure-related details:
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Site Plan– A scaled site plan may be required to assist the Board in rendering a variance
decision. The following features must be represented, as required by Staff.
Location, shape, exterior dimensions and number of stories of each building on the site.
Standard yard setbacks for the applicable zoning district.
Location, grade and dimensions of paved surfaces and all abutting streets.
Existing and proposed contours at an interval of at least two(2) feet.
Complete traffic circulation plan showing dimensions, entrance/exit drives, planters and
similar improvements.
Location of landscaped areas (to be detailed on landscape plan), fences, walls and other
screen required.
For simple Variance requests (as determined by Staff), please use the graph area on the
following page to illustrate applicable features listed above.
Additional Information (as required by Staff)
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APPLICATION FORM
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—VARIANCE
Planning & Zoning Department
200 Jackson St., Fairmont WV 26554
Phone (304) 366-6211, Ext 333
Fax (304) 366-0228
planning@fairmontwv.gov
APPLICATION FORM
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—VARIANCE
Planning & Zoning Department
200 Jackson St., Fairmont WV 26554
Phone (304) 366-6211, Ext 333
Fax (304) 366-0228
planning@fairmontwv.gov
VII. Findings of Fact
The Board of Zoning Appeals may grant a variance request only if each of the following “Findings of Fact” criteria is deter-
mined to be in the positive. Applicants must give their own responses to the following criteria statements.
1. It will not adversely effect the public health, safety, welfare or the rights of adjacent property owners, residents
or the neighborhood, because:
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2. It arises from special conditions or attributes which pertain to the property for which a variance is sought and
which were not created by the person seeking the variance, because:
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3. It would eliminate an unnecessary hardship and permit a reasonable use of the land, because:
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4. It will allow the intent of the Zoning Ordinance to be observed and substantial justice done, because:
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5. It is the minimum variance that will accomplish this purpose, because:
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(Print/type name of applicant) (Print/type name of legal owner)
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