Forms & Policies

All applications for Conditional Use Permits, Rezonings, or Special Exceptions require a Preapplication Meeting with Planning and Zoning staff prior to application submittal. The Preapplication Meeting Request Form is found under the applications section for each division. The department can be contacted at 804-693-1224 or e-mailed at PlanningStaff@gloucesterva.info for questions about planning applications and ZoningStaff@gloucesterva.info for questions about zoning applications.

Planning Applications

  1. Boundary Line Adjustment Application
  2. Conditional Use Permit Application (Preapplication Meeting Required)
  3. Conditional Use Permit Application For Transitional Homes (Preapplication Meeting Required)
  4. Family Transfer Subdivision Application
  5. Final Subdivision Plat Application
  6. Pre-Application Meeting Request Form and Checklist
  7. Preliminary Subdivision Packet for Major Subdivisions
  8. Rezoning Application and Checklist
  9. Right-of-Way Dedication Application
  10. Site Plan Application

Zoning Applications

  1. Appeal Application Revised DEC 2019
  2. Pre-Application Meeting Request Form and Checklist
  3. Special Exception Application Revised DEC 2019 (preapplication meeting required)
  4. Variance Application Revised DEC 2019
  5. Zoning Permit Application For Business License
  6. Zoning Permit Application For Construction/Modification/Change of Use
  7. Zoning Permit Application for Seasonal Sales
  8. Zoning Permit Application for Signs

Planning Documents

  1. Deed of Easement Template (Utilities)
  2. Deed Template For Pump Station
  3. Final and Minor Subdivision Plat Checklist
  4. Final Plat Approval Checklist for Major Subdivisions
  5. General Letter of Credit Template (Auto-Renewable)
  6. General Letter of Credit Template (Non-Renewable)
  7. Preliminary Subdivision Checklist
  8. Proffer Statement Template
  9. Subdivision Development Agreement Template
  10. Summary of Zoning District Regulations
  11. VDOT Pre-Scope Meeting Form

Zoning Documents

  1. General Letter of Credit Template (Auto-Renewable)
  2. General Letter of Credit Template (Non-Renewable)
  3. Steps For Constructing A Single-Family Home
  4. Summary of Zoning District Regulations

Planning Policies

  1. Adopted Sidewalk Policy
  2. Boundary Line Adjustment Policy
  3. Chapter 527 Policy (TIA Requirements)
  4. Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance Policy on Notes Required for Plats
  5. Final Plat Submittal Policy
  6. Frontage Requirement Policy
  7. Major Subdivision Documentation for Family Transfers Policy
  8. Private Road Construction and Standards Policy
  9. Private Road Requirements for Non-Residential Lot Policy
  10. Proof of Access for Private Roads Policy
  11. Rezoning Proffer Policy and Proffer Information
  12. Right-of-Way Width Deficiency Policy
  13. Wetland Delineation Policy

Zoning Policies

  1. Accessory Structure Setback Policy
  2. Average Lot Width Policy
  3. Landscaping Installation Policy
  4. Special Events Policy