Opening a business?
Installing a fence?
A permit is required before a fence or wall can be installed in the city limits. Click here for more information.
Developing your property?
NOTE: Planning and Zoning staff strongly suggest an applicant proposing any one of the following projects consult with City staff before formally submitting an application.
Is your property located in the Corridor Enhancement District?
(see maps)
- Corridor Enhancement District Application
- Summary Matrix of Regulations
- More Information about CE District
Is your property located in a Historic District?
(see maps)
- Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Application - BAR
- Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Application - fillable
- Historic Building Plaque Application
- Historic Building Plaque Guidelines
- More Information about Historic Districts
Subdividing property, assembling property, shifting property lines, or creating an easement?
Subdivision packet, includes the following:
Expanding or converting an existing use?
Creating a new use that is considered a by-right use in your zoning district?
Site Plan packet, includes the following:
- Site Plan Application
- Site Plan Brochure
- Site Plan Checklist
- Additional Materials
Is the new use you want to pursue allowed in your zoning district but as a conditional use?
Conditional Use packet, includes the following:
Is the new use you want not a by-right or conditional use in your zoning district?
Rezoning Packet, includes the following:
Requesting a variance or exception of a regulation of the Zoning Ordinance, or filing an appeal of a zoning determination?
Want to change a regulation in the Zoning Ordinance or Subdivision Ordinance?
Want to operate an AirBnB, Homeshare or Short Term Rental out of your home?
Need a permit for an outdoor dining area, portable sign, outdoor display of merchandise or as an outdoor vendor?
- Old Town Winchester Outdoor Dining Guidelines
- Primary & Secondary Use Permits:
- Hold Harmless Agreement
Holding a temporary event, use or storage?
Want to operate a mobile food establishment or food truck on private property?
Requesting a zoning determination or zoning confirmation?
Other
- Administrative Telecommunications Permit - Minor Modification to Existing Facility
- Certificate of Occupancy Guide and Checklist
- Citizen Complaint Form / Excessive Occupancy Questionnaire
- Fee Schedule
- Graffiti Removal Techniques
- Minimum Zoning Standards
- Over Occupancy Brochure
- Right of Way Vacation Application
- Tax Confirmation Form
- Underground Utility Waiver