The Town of Clifton Forge Community Development Department administers general planning functions and plan review, zoning enforcement, neighborhood property maintenance code enforcement, and land disturbing activities, construction permits and inspections.

Contact Information:

Code Enforcement Officer
Brad Balser
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Phone: (540) 863-2509
Fax: 540.863.2534

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 631
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

Town Hall Address: 547 Main Street
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

Address: Google Map

547 Main Street
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

Documents

Town of Clifton Forge Zoning Application (Fillable)

Alleghany County, VA Building Permit Application

Sign Application (Fillable)

Planning and Zoning

The planning and zoning division manages the Town’s Comprehensive Planning program and coordinates the Town’s plan review process. The division manages the Town’s zoning and subdivision ordinances. The planning and zoning division also provides staff support for the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals Board, and the Architectural Review Board. Activities managed by this division include rezoning and special use permits review, assistance in site plan/subdivision plat review and evaluation, development and maintenance of the comprehensive plan, and other planning activities involving transportation, housing, and resource protection. This division is also responsible for enforcing the zoning ordinance.

Building Permits and Inspections

The inspection division is responsible for ensuring public health, safety, and welfare associated with the design, construction, and utilization of public and private buildings. The Town inspector ensures compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

Building Permits and Inspections/Housing and Business Maintenance Code Violations-Permitting and inspections for all new construction and upgrades to existing structures service is provided by Alleghany County.  Any and all necessary building/renovation permits can be obtained from the building inspector’s office of Alleghany County. 

The Town’s Code Enforcement official is responsible for property maintenance and code enforcement of properties in town.  Town employees reinspect the property.  If the violation has not been abated, the Town has the right to and will enforce the code violated either by use of Public Works employees or a private contractor.  Property owners will receive an invoice for the cost of the necessary abatement.  Failure to pay the invoice within 30 days will result in a lien being placed upon the property.  If the property owner fails to abate the cited nuisance and violation, they can be summoned to court.  To report a violation, call the Code Enforcement office at (540) 863-2509.

Erosion and Sediment Control

The Town of Clifton Forge amended the Town Code of ordinances in 2024, in order to bring the town into conformance with state mandates. The amendments to the Code include clarification for when an Erosion & Sediment Control plan is required and when one is not, performance bonds, monitoring of a site, as well as penalties and fines for violations.

Town Hall of Clifton Forge, Va.
547 Main Street
Clifton Forge, Virginia 24422
Google Map Directions

Office Hours: M-F 8:30am to 5pm

To Douthat State Park: 5.7 miles
To Covington, Virginia: 13 miles
To Humpback Covered Bridge: 16 miles
To Falling Spring Falls: 18 miles
To Lexington, Virginia: 29 miles
To The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VA: 35 miles
To The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 36 miles
To Roanoke, VA: 44 miles
To Blacksburg, VA: 77 miles
To Charlottesville, VA: 95 miles
To Charleston, WV: 150 miles
To Richmond, VA: 166 miles
To Washington, DC: 218 miles

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