Application Number
Rev. 03-2023
Corporation of Harpers Ferry
Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places
1000 W Washington Street • P.O. Box 217 • Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425
304-535-2206 • Fax: 304-535-6520
ZONING COMPLIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION
Applicant
Name
Mailing Address
City
State Zip
E-Mail
Daytime Telephone
Evening Telephone
I hereby certify that (1) I am the owner or that I have the authority of the owner to
make application, (2) I have read and understand the accompanying instructions, (3)
the information given is correct and (4) all provisions of state and municipal laws
and ordinances governing this application will be complied with, whether specified
herein or not. I understand that Town staff may (1) visit and photograph the subject
property, (2) perform reasonable site inspections as required to determine
compliance, and (3) that this application, including all submitted documents and
staff photos relating to this request, is public information and can be made available
upon request. Further, I understand that any deviation from the application as
requested requires the express written approval of the Ordinance Compliance
Officer or the Mayor’s designee.
Signature of Applicant Date
Owner
Name
Mailing Address
City
State Zip
E-Mail
Daytime Telephone
Evening Telephone
Contractor
Company Name
Contact
Mailing Address
City
State Zip
E-Mail
Daytime Telephone
Evening Telephone
All building contractors and sub-contractors are required to have Corporation of
Harpers Ferry and State of West Virginia business licenses while working in the
Town of Harpers Ferry and to remit required B&O tax for work performed (Article
735).
WV License Number Harpers Ferry License Number
Will subcontractors be involved? No Yes (contact information and license
information must be provided for all subcontractors on a separate sheet)
Property
Street Address
Block and Lot Number(s)
Total Acreage/Lot Size Existing Zoning Residential District Business District
Are there buried utilities or easements on the property? No Yes (When a plat is required, please show all easements)
Description
of Work
Please check all of the following that apply to this
project:
New construction (creates new structures)
Enlargement/On-Site Relocation (enlarges or
moves an existing structure)
Demolition/Off-Site Relocation (removes
existing structures)
Alteration/Reconstruction (changes in exterior
materials, design or existing appearance from
a street or public way)
Disturbs 5,000 sq. ft. of land or more
Briefly describe the work to be performed
For Official Use Only
Date Received
Within Historic District Overlay (Part 13 App. A) Contributing Structure
Fees Paid
Site Plan Required (1303.04(b))
Deposits Paid
Invokes Stormwater Management regulations (1713)
Within floodplain, floodway or other flood hazard area (1711, see map Town Hall)
Conditions of Approval
Rationale for Denial
ZONING COMPLIANCE
APPROVAL
STAMP
Application Number
Rev. 03-2023
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
The following are required of all Zoning
Compliance Permit Applications unless
administratively waived:
Provided
Not Provided
(Waiver Sought)
Waiver approved when initialed
and rationale provided below by
Authorized Town Official
Perspective drawings or photographs
Exterior views and elevations drawn to scale (¼” =
1 foot)
Building materials list
The following are required of all Site Plans
(1303.04(c)) unless administratively waived:
Provided
Not Provided
(Waiver Sought)
Waiver approved when initialed
and rationale provided below by
Authorized Town Official
Lot lines and easements
Roof plan of building (i.e. view of building from
above)
Location of existing and proposed structures and
permanent signs
Location of existing trees 6” or greater diameter at
breast height, indicating which trees are proposed to
be removed and the area of disturbance (1104)
Location of off-street parking and any loading
spaces
Location and dimensions of street and right-of-way
dedications
Location of points of entry and exits for vehicles
and pedestrians and internal vehicle circulation
patterns upon the property
Location of any Fences and Retaining Walls and
indication of their height and material of
construction
Location of exterior lighting devices
Locations of all paved and Impervious Surfaces and
Landscaped Areas
Location of all new water and sewer taps and
laterals
Depending on the size and scope of project, the Board of Zoning Appeals may also require additional supporting documentation.
For Official Use Only
Authorized Town Official (person granting the waivers shown above and recording the inspections below)
Name
Title
Signature
Date
Record of Inspections
Inspection
Date Completed
Waived
Prior to all removals
Prior to placement of foundation or footers
When framing is completed
At project completion
Application Number
Rev. 03-2023
FEE SCHEDULE
(1303.06)
Estimated Project Cost ......................................... $
Application Fee ................................................... $ ($25/non-refundable)
Zoning Compliance Permit and/or Site Plan Fee $ ($10 for every
$1,000.00) Inspection Fee
1
.................................................
$ (see guidelines below)
Floodplain Review
2
..................................................................
$ (see guidelines below)
Stormwater Technical Review Fee
3
..............................
$ ($25 administrative fee; $2000 deposit)
Total amount of fees payable to the Town ....... $
New Sewer Service
Sewer Utility Service Fee payable to the Harpers Ferry Water Works
$ (applicant to consult with HF-B PSD)
Sewer Utility Tap Fee payable to the HF-B PSD
$ ($350)
New Water Service payable to the Harpers Ferry Water Works
Capital Capacity Improvement Fee ...... $ (see 905.04 Rate Schedule 3)
Water Utility Tap Fee .......................... $ ($750)
If the Board of Zoning Appeals determines that a subject matter expert is required, additional fees may apply
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. For
projects greater than $1.5 million, request Fee Schedule Addendum from Town Clerk. Zoning Compliance Permits are
valid for two years. Upon written application to the Ordinance Compliance Officer or the Mayor’s designee,
extensions for permits about to expire may be granted. There is a fee of $25.00 for each permit extension.
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Guidelines for Inspection fees:
(A) For an application with an estimated project cost less than $500.00, the inspection fee is $25.00 per inspection (maximum three inspections);
(B) For an application with an estimated project cost from $500.00 to $2,000.00, the inspection fee is 0.05 times the estimated project cost per inspection
(maximum three inspections);
(C) For an application with an estimated project cost of over $2,000.00, the inspection fee is $100.00 per inspection (maximum three inspections);
A minimum deposit for two inspections is required at the time of application. For complex projects, additional inspections may be required, but a maximum deposit for
no more than three inspections may be required at the time of application. Inspections for compliance with the permit application are required (1) prior to all removals,
(2) prior to placement of foundation or footers, (3) when framing is completed, and (4) at project completion. Inspection fees are refunded for waived inspections.
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Guidelines for Floodplain Review fees:
An application for proposed development determined to be occurring in an identified floodplain, floodway or other flood hazard area must be accompanied by an
additional fee based upon the estimated value of the proposed construction at the following rate:
Type of Development Fee
1 & 2 family dwelling $1.00 per $1,000.00
Accessory structures $1.00 per $1,000.00
Any other structure $1.00 per $1,000.00
Site plans, grading & filling (additional fee) $50.00 per acre or part thereof
Floodway development reviews $1.00 per $1,000.00
The Floodplain Administrator may determine a different value for the proposed construction and apply the above rates for an adjusted fee amount.
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Stormwater Technical Review Deposit
If the cost of the technical review exceeds the initial $2,000 deposit, an additional $2,000 deposit will be required.
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Guidelines for Deposits
(A) The Board of Zoning Appeals may require expert consultants to evaluate your application. If so, you will be informed in writing that such a deposit is
required before approval can be made.
(B) For an application within the floodplain, the Floodplain Administrator may require a deposit. If so, you will be informed in writing that such a deposit is
required before approval can be made.
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INSPECTIONS
To schedule an inspection, call the Town Hall during regular business hours. Please have the following information ready before calling to
schedule an inspection:
1.
Owner name, address and/or block & lot number.
2.
Type of inspection requested (removal, foundation or footers, framing, or final)
3.
Name and phone number of the person scheduling the inspection.
Inspections scheduled by close of a Town business day will be performed within the next two business days (48 hours).
NO APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE FOR INSPECTIONS.
ALL WORK SCHEDULED FOR INSPECTION MUST BE COMPLETED AND READY FOR INSPECTION BY 8:00 A.M. THE
FOLLOWING DAY. INCOMPLETE WORK IS SUBJECT TO REJECTION AND PAYMENT OF A REINSPECTION FEE
PRIOR TO RESCHEDULING OF THE INSPECTION.
TOWN INSPECTIONS DO NOT COVER FIRE, SAFETY OR BUILDING CODES. FOR THOSE INSPECTIONS NOT
REQUIRED BY THE TOWN, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THE APPLICANT ENLIST THE SERVICES OF A
PROFESSIONAL INSPECTOR.
Application Number
Rev. 03-2023
INSTRUCTIONS
Provide the Zoning Compliance Permit Application form with all the information completely filled-in.
Please provide one printed copy of this application with all supporting documentation to Town Hall. An equivalent set should
also be sent electronically.
The permit fee and any deposit amounts required (check or money order) are payable to the Corporation of Harpers Ferry must
accompany the application before the application will be considered.
Your permit will be considered only after the Zoning Compliance Permit Application is complete and all applicable fees are paid.
Allow approximately ten (10) business days for administrative review after all of the above items are received by this office. An
application which cannot be approved administratively by the Ordinance Compliance Officer or Mayor’s designee will be forwarded
to the Board of Zoning Appeals. To avoid delay, we recommend that applications be submitted and paid in full by the first Monday of
the month to be considered by the Commission(s).
The permit holder is required to pay any necessary Jefferson County impact fees directly to the county before the Corporation of
Harpers Ferry will issue the applicant their final project permit. Proof of payment is required by the Town. The Jefferson County
Department of Impact Fees may be reached at 304-728-3331.
Newly constructed homes require a “911 address” be assigned to them by Jefferson County. Information about 911 addresses may be
obtained at 304-724-6759.
Block and lot numbers can be found on the S. Howell Brown maps in the Town Hall or at
the county clerk’s office in Charles Town. Tax map and parcel number can be found on
the tax assessor’s map. A parcel is composed of one or more lots. In the assessor’s map,
block numbers are shown in a dashed circle and lot numbers are in parentheses. The parcel
number is inside a solid oval. Dashed lot lines indicate lots included in a larger parcel,
bounded by solid lines. Deed book and page number can be found by clicking on the
Jefferson County Document Inquiry link at https://jeffersoncountywv.org.
You must comply with the Historic District Standards and Guidelines (Part 13 Appendix A,
copies available at Town Hall and on the Town website).
For Zoning Compliance Permit approval, a Site Plan is also required except for:
1.
Projects approved at the administrative level by the Ordinance Compliance Officer or the Mayor’s designee;
2.
The relocation of any residential accessory building or structure less than 500 square feet in area and when such building or
structure is relocated within 100 feet of its then existing location and on the same lot and is within setbacks; or
3.
Projects where the existing footprint of the structure is not disturbed.
For all projects requiring a Site Plan and which are valued over $100,000, you must comply with the Standards for Project Activities
(Part 13 Appendix B, copies available at Town Hall and on the Town website).
The construction of one single-family residence, or additions or modifications to existing single-family residential structures are
exempt from the Stormwater Management ordinance. However:
1.
The property owner is responsible for preventing soil accumulation on the road surface as a result of the construction, addition, or
modification.
2.
The property owner must prevent sediment and runoff drainage from impacting neighboring properties as a result of the
construction, addition, or modification.
3.
By signing this application form, the applicant attests to the following: "In lieu of submission of a Stormwater Management Plan
for the construction of this single-family dwelling, I agree to comply with any reasonable requirements determined necessary by
employees of the Corporation of Harpers Ferry in accordance with published Harpers Ferry Standards for Construction Activities.
Such requirements are based on the conservation standards contained in the Town’s Stormwater Management Ordinance and
represent the minimum practices necessary to provide adequate control of erosion and sedimentation on or resulting from the
project. I further understand that failure to comply with such requirements following notice by the representatives of the Town
could result in a citation for violation of the Stormwater Management Ordinance."