Tappahannock, VA

Town of Tappahannock Zoning Ordinance & Comp Plan
Zoning Ordinance
Comp Plan
Erosion & Sediment Control Ordinance



Zoning Permits and Forms
Food Truck Permit
Zoning Permit
Historic Overlay Zoning Permit
Application for Variance/Special Exception
Sign Permit
Zoning Verification Letter
Park Reservation Form


Permit Process  

1. Download or pick up at our office a copy of the Zoning Permit

2. Depending on the project fill out permit as needed.

             a. New structure or existing building 

             b. Accessory building (shed, garage etc.…)

             c. Development – i.e. subdivision, minor site or major site plan 

             d. Permissible use

             e. Sign permit



Water System Cross Connection
Back Flow Prevention Program
Cross Connection & Control Program
Cross Connection Questionnaire
Backflow Test Form




Facade Grant Program
The Façade Improvement Grant (FIG) program is an initiative to visually improve business properties
demonstrating a need for public investment to spur further investment from the private sector. The goal
is to visually enhance the streetscape and increase interest in the designated area. The initiative also
serves as a tool in supporting and retaining small businesses.

The program will be administered by Economic Development Committee. FIG is a matching,
reimbursement program which requires the applicant to make the initial investment of the full project
costs; 50% of the eligible costs will be paid as a reimbursement based on verifiable evidence of payment
(canceled checks and receipts).

The maximum FIG amount available for any approved project or property is $5,000. Funding is
available on a first-come, first-served basis until the funding pool has been exhausted annually as
appropriated each fiscal year (beginning July 1st and ending June 30th the following year).
All recipients are required to enter into a FIG Agreement document that will establish the conditions of
approval and terms of grant disbursement. An individual owner, L.L.C., and/or other type of IRS
recognizable holding company who owns multiple properties and has applied for multiple projects in
town may only receive a maximum of $10,000 in funding per fiscal year referenced above. 

Facade Grant Application

For questions regarding Zoning & Community Development, please contact Connie Dalton at cdalton@tappahannock-va.gov or (804) 443-3336.