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Town of Abingdon, Virginia
Department of Planning
Application for Zoning Amendment
Non-refundable Application Fee - $75
The following items must be submitted with this form before application may be processed.
Please bring the following items with you when submitting your application form:
1. Copy of survey plat(s) and/or deed(s) or map to the parcel(s) requested for rezoning.
2. Completed Adjoining Property Owner(s) List form.
3. Completed Project Questionnaire included on page three of the application.
4. A site plan/development plan outlining features of the proposed use of the property (if new construction is proposed). The
following items should be included on the plan:
Title, preparer, and date of plan
Property lines and dimensions
Easements affecting the property
Physical features such as flood plains
Setbacks, dimensions, floor area, and height of all existing and proposed buildings
Dimension and locations of existing and proposed roads, driveways, entrances/exits, and parking areas (please label
number of parking spaces on plan)
Location and description of site features such as landscaping, lighting, and signage (if proposed).
Additional Notes:
Following approval of the rezoning application, your project may require additional permits issued through the Building
and /or Public Works Department. Please contact this department to discuss permits that may be required for the
construction of your project at (276) 628-6611.
You (or a designated representative) are strongly encouraged to attend all public hearings for your project. Failure to
appear may result in the delay of the application.
Applicant Information
Applicant Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address or P.O. Box City/State/Zip Code
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home/Work Phone Number Mobile Number Email
Is the applicant the owner of the parcel(s) to be rezoned? Yes No
Owner Information
Owner Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address or P.O. Box City/State/Zip Code
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home/Work Phone Number Mobile Number Email
Applicant and Owner Certification and Signature
(If Applicant and Owner are different individuals, both must sign. If Applicant and Owner are the same, please sign as Owner.)
Applicant Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
I THE UNDERSIGNED AM AN OWNER OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PARCEL(S) AND CERTIFY I AM LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE
THIS APPLICATION FOR REZONING, HAVING THE PERMISSION OF ALL OTHER OWNERS (IF ANY).
Owner Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
NOTARY STATEMENT:
State of Virginia, County of Washington to wit:
I, ______________________________ a notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid, do hereby certify that
_____________________________________________________________ whose name(s) is (are) signed to the foregoing
statement, personally appeared before me in my state and county and acknowledged the same.
My commission expires __________________________________________________________________________________
Given under my hand this _____________________ Day of _____________________________________________________
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Adjoining Property Owner(s)
Please list ALL property owner(s) and street address(es) of parcel(s) immediately adjoining AND
directly across street(s), road(s), and highway(s) from parcel(s) requested for rezoning.
Tax Map
Numbers
Adjoining Property Owner Street Address of Adjoining Property (if none, list ‘Vacant’)
Adjoining Property Owner Street Address of Adjoining Property (if none, list ‘Vacant’)
Adjoining Property Owner Street Address of Adjoining Property (if none, list ‘Vacant’)
Adjoining Property Owner Street Address of Adjoining Property (if none, list ‘Vacant’)
Adjoining Property Owner Street Address of Adjoining Property (if none, list ‘Vacant’)
Permit Information
Owner Requests Rezoning of the Following Parcel(s):
Parcel #1: ______________ Parcel Size: _______________ _____________________________________________
Tax Map ID Acres/Square Ft Street Address
Current Parcel Zoning: _______________________________ Request to Rezone to: _________________________
Current Parcel Use: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Vacant/Unused
Owner Requests Rezoning of the Following Parcel(s):
Parcel #2: ______________ Parcel Size: _______________ _____________________________________________
Tax Map ID Acres/Square Ft Street Address
Current Parcel Zoning: _______________________________ Request to Rezone to: _________________________
Current Parcel Use: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Vacant/Unused
Owner Requests Rezoning of the Following Parcel(s):
Parcel #3: ______________ Parcel Size: _______________ _____________________________________________
Tax Map ID Acres/Square Ft Street Address
Current Parcel Zoning: _______________________________ Request to Rezone to: _________________________
Current Parcel Use: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Vacant/Unused
If you are requesting a Zoning Text Amendment, please provide proposed new language or uses below. Add
additional sheets if necessary.
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Project Questionnaire
Rezoning requests involve analysis by Town staff and Planning Commission members. The information provided
below will help staff members review the application for compliance with town regulations. The questionnaire will
also serve as an introduction to Planning Commissioners as a copy of the application will be included in information
delivered to each member prior to the meeting date. Please use additional sheets and attach photographs if
necessary.
Why are you requesting this rezoning?
Please provide a description of the site before and after development (if construction is proposed).
Please describe the operation proposed including number of employees and hours of operation, if applicable.
Please describe how the properties around your site are used (residential, churches, business, schools) and how
the proposed project may impact the surrounding area (e.g. noise, traffic, light, impact on environmental or other
unique features).
Please describe potential impacts on public facilities and infrastructure such as the water/wastewater system,
public schools, and roads.
Will your project require a permit from other licensing agencies (e.g. Department of Environmental Quality,
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, Virginia Department of Social Services, Virginia Department of
Transportation, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles). Yes No If yes, please explain.
Town of Abingdon, Virginia
133 West Main Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 628-3167
For Town Use Only
Date Application Received: ________________________________________________________________________
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rezoning? A rezoning is required if the proposed use
of your property is not permitted by right or with a Special
Exception Permit.
What is the process? Applicants submit an application for
rezoning to the Planning Department by the second Tuesday of
the month to meet the deadline for the following month’s
Planning Commission meeting. Applications are then
considered at a public hearing before the Planning Commission
which makes a recommendation for consideration by the Town
Council.
How long does the process take? The process typically takes 3
to 4 months to complete from beginning to end. This time
frame can vary if an application requires additional time for
review by the Planning Commission or Town Council.
What happens during a public hearing? All rezoning
applications require two public hearings, one by the Planning
Commission and one by the Town Council. Costs for public
hearing advertisements to be paid by the applicant. The Code
of Virginia requires that a notice of public hearing be placed in
the newspaper. All abutting property owners to your property
will receive a notice of the date, time and nature of the public
hearing and are invited to attend to make public comments.
What can I expect during the meetings? At the time of your
public hearing, the meeting chairperson will introduce the item
by reading the case summary from the meeting agenda. The
Chair will then ask town staff to provide a summary of the
application. The applicant and those attendees in support and
opposed to the project are then invited to speak.
Why is it important for the applicant to attend both public
hearings?
During the public hearing, you (or your representative) will
have the opportunity to present your project and respond to
questions from Planning Commission members and Interested
parties in the audience.
Typical Timeline
Step 1. Meet with town staff to discuss your proposed project.
Staff members can assist you with the application and answer
any questions you may have about the rezoning process.
Step 2. Applications are always due on the second Tuesday of
the month. A non-refundable application fee of $75 is due
upon submittal.
Step 3. Your application is reviewed by town staff for
completeness. Applicants are notified if there are any
deficiencies.
Step 4. Complete applications are advertised for public hearing.
Step 5. The Planning Commission meeting is held on the 4th
Monday of every month.
Step 6. The Town Council public hearing is scheduled,
generally, for the first Monday in the following month.
Step 7. Approved applications may proceed with the building
permit application process.
Contact Information
You may find the following numbers helpful during your
application process:
Planning Department
Town Attorney
Town Manager
Washington County Service Authority
Washington County Health Department
VA Department of Transportation
VA Department of Environmental Quality
VA Department of Mines, Minerals, and
Energy
VA Department of Motor Vehicles
Bristol Virginia Utilities
Atmos Energy
276-628-3167
276-492-2149
276-628-3167
276-628-7151
276-676-5604
276-669-6151
276-676-4800
276-676-4800
804-367-1100
866-835-1288
888-824-3434
Planning Commission
Rick Humphreys
Janice Rice Reeves
Maggie Costello
Chris Burcher
Kenny Shuman
Wayne Austin
Greg Kelly
276-608-3465
276-676-0210
540-589-3000
276-676-4803
276-628-3944
276-628-7167
276-628-3167
Town of Abingdon, Virginia
Department of Planning
Rezoning Permit
Process Guide