Applications / Fees

All rezoning, special exception, and variance requests have forms that must be completed prior to the request being considered by a board or commission. Failure to meet the deadline may delay your project by at least one month. Please submit completed applications to Planning@bristolva.gov.

 Administrative Permits 

• Administrative Modification Request 
• Home Occupation Permit - A home occupation is a business which is operating out of a residential structure. An application is required to be completed by the applicant/owner of the business or home. After it is completed, it must be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval prior to the establishment of the business. These types of businesses are also required to receive and maintain a business license issued by the Commissioner of Revenue. The first step in the process is getting the home occupation permit approved by the Planning Department.
• Residential Use in Business Zone 
• Zoning Map Amendment Application 
• Special Use Permit Application 
• Sign Permit Application
• Zoning Variance
• Clear Creek Building Application 
• Zoning Verification for Business License
• Agricultural Use in a Residential Zone Application
• Zoning Appeal Application

Temporary Use Permits

• Mobile Food Vending
• Seasonal Sales
• Storage Containers

 Subdivision Plat Permits and Checklists (checklists will assist the design professional, property owner and/or developer with compliance to code requirements)

• Subdivision Application 
• Subdivision Variance Request
• Preliminary Plat Checklist
• Final Plat Checklist