Building Permits

Issued Building Permits

These PDF documents list building permits issued for large projects. They include demolition, new buildings, and additions. They do not include smaller projects even if a building permit was part of the project.
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Issued Building Permits

These PDF documents list all permits issued within the date range.
Most Recent Issued Permit
View All Issued Permits

Informational Handouts

• Brochure #1: Building Permit Fees and Process Summary
• Brochure #2: Requirements for Application for a Permit
• Brochure #3: Plan Submission Requirements
• Commercial Bonds Guidelines and Requirements
• Commercial Pool Owner's Letter 2019
• Current Building Codes and Local Design Load Criteria
• Deck Plan Guidelines
  Note: The city does not accept this in lieu of permit plans
• Demolition Permit Requirements
• Fee Schedule (Development Services and Public Works)
• Floodplain Requirements
• Good Construction & Site Management Practices
• Grading Plan Requirements
• Grading Plan Requirements - Urban Forestry
• Green Home Award Program
• Mechanical Permit Manual J Requirements
• Preconstruction and Special Inspections Manual
• Retaining Wall How-To Guide
  Note: The city does not accept this in lieu of permit plans
• Right-of-Way Work General Conditions
• Site Plan Checklist
• Solar Panel (PV System) Installation Checklist
• Special Exception Checklist
• Standard Sidewalk
• Standard Street Cut Detail
• Stormwater Permit Guidance Document
• Virginia Runoff Reduction Method New Development Spreadsheet 
• Virginia Runoff Reduction Method Redevelopment Spreadsheet
• Yard Hydrant Guidelines

Construction Permit Applications

• Amusement Devices Permit
• Building Permit
• Building Permit: ADA Compliance Form
• Building Permit: Asbestos Certification
• Building Permit: Mechanic's Lien Agent Addendum
• Building Permit: Outside Work Addendum (a.k.a. Land-Disturbance Form)
• Building Permit: Waiver for Fences and Sheds
• Construction General Permit Registration Statement (VSMP)
• Construction General Permit Registration Statement (VSMP) - Notice of Termination
• Demolition Permit
• Electrical Permit
• Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Permit
• Fuel Gas Permit
• Fuel-Gas Vent Certification Form
  Note: This is required after any fuel-gas appliance is installed or replaced
• Geothermal Well and Stormwater Direct Connection
• Historic Architectural Review Application
• Mechanical Permit
• Mechanical Permit Manual J Requirements
• Pool Operating Permit (commercial only)
• Plumbing Permit
• Right-of-Way (Permit to Work in City Right-of-Way)
• Right-of-Way
  Note: This is for lane closures only
• Sanitary Sewer Service Application
• Sign Permit
• Temporary Tent Permit
• Special Guidance on Tents during the COVID-19 state of emergency (includes application)

Site Work Applications

• As-Built Site Plan Requirements
• Bond Refund Request
  Note: This requires a Federal W-9 form filed at the same time
• Disclosure Statement
• Grading Plan
• Planning Application
• Right-of-Way
  Note: This is a permit to work in the City Right-of-Way (ROW)
• Site Plan
• Zoning Variance, Special Use, and Appeal
• See Also: Use of Public Streets Permits and Forms