Back Zoning; Appeals Complaints Setbacks Permitted Uses Rezoning Property Zoning Administration (757) 385-8074; zoning@vbgov.com . These districts are defined by the City'sZoning Ordinance, which outlines regulations applicable to each district. Vehicles associated with the business, including customers, are parked in the driveway and not on the street. x]r7}Wf11E=&E+-.2Z3/\$t%.U 8I$2qB?zomw~G?nyfEVuK>x} m?_>8?.NcK7[fe5mMz^_~>R.njXfwoVquL$\U6y$QD:Rv\t8+5iXTyQguIs|j" HB HWC0)kPjYkjY _ *@*U<=GtMr}DWjnWu|"'g}yq&.mH2l1i(iexb3U2ohFLtE#>|g0myx9vdnvh`1Q-%cp:C: *+_*2EJSf?#(ims"J-Fjuz Note: The company name must be the same on both the business license and state contractor's license. 1-19. Is it low? Summary: T his Technical Bulletins supersedes Technical Memorandum 10-02 concerning compliance with the minimum yard and location requirements of the Zoning Ordinance (setback certifications) which was issued on February 3, 2010. Call the Zoning Office at (757) 385-8074 if you have any questions. Hannah SaboZoning Administrator(757) 385-8074HSabo@vbgov.comLynn RoenkerAdministrative Technician(757) 385-8800lroenker@vbgov.comBrandon HackneyDeputy Zoning Administrator(757) 385-7432bhackney@vbgov.comGarek HanniganPlanner I(757) 385-4790ghannigan@vbgov.com, Chris LangasterBoard of Zoning Appeals Coordinator(757) 385-5093clangast@vbgov.com, Arlethia WilsonZoning Supervisor(757) 385-2058awilson@vbgov.comJeff ManuelZoning Inspector(757) 385-5089jmanuel@vbgov.comTerry HoagZoning Inspector(757) 385-8884thoag@vbgov.com, Russell GlinieckiZoning Inspector(757) 385-7933RGliniecki@vbgov.com, Lynn Draper-DavisZoning Inspector(757) 385-5094ldraper@vbgov.comJohn DudleyZoning Inspector(757) 385-5091jdudley@vbgov.comBeth MitchellZoning Inspector(757) 385-5068BMitchel@vbgov.comMike DevinZoning Inspector(757) 385-7745mdevin@vbgov.com, Warren FletcherZoning Inspector(757)385-5065wfletche@vbgov.com, Channing TuttleZoning Inspector(757) 385-1829ctuttle@vbgov.com Lamarr LawrenceZoning Inspector(757) 385-5088llawrence@vbgov.comJessica HewesZoning Inspector (757) 385-7040jhewes@vbgov.com. What documentation do I need to obtain a Building Permit? Virginia Beach BZA chairman Alcaraz agreed. A zoning permit is required for any new fence or wall: View more detailed information about fence permits. Some easements may require permission from your homeowner's association or utility company before commencing work. Local Zoning Ordinances AICUZ Noise Zones Fl ood Zone Map - Select "Flood Zones" under Services & Layers: Toggle "Flood Zones - Effective Jan 16 2015" to On. Find assessment and service information for residential, commercial and agricultural properties throughout the city. Additional regulations/requirements governing permitted special exceptions are located in sections 72-293 and 72-415 of this article. If the building permit is in the owner's name, and the owner's fax number is not on file, a copy of the certificate may be requested from Permits & Inspections. Please do not use it for Planning & Community Development needs. Residential Setbacks. The table below provides a simple reference for zoning and subdivision requirementswhendeveloping land (like subdividing into smaller lots, building homes, and constructing accessory buildings) in the County. The Agricultural Districts shall consist of: In a 6-1 vote, the board denied Chesson's request, which means he must tear down the addition or appeal the decision within 30 days to Virginia Beach Circuit Court. - GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE 2. The person operating the business lives in the home. For more information, contact the Zoning office at (757) 385-8074 or by email at bza@vbgov.com. Resubmittals shall include the entire resubmittal bundle including all of the requested items, address, and permit tracking number, or the plans will not be resubmitted for review. Performance bond in lieu of installation. To find out the setback requirements for accessory structures, go to the online Virginia Beach City Code and find Section 502 (Dimensional Requirements) of Appendix A, Zoning Ordinance. State and city codes regarding building and property maintenance are designed to keep the places you live, work, and play safe and attractive. Programs that can help make fixing up your home more affordable. Setbacks-the distance by which a building must be "set back" from the lines of front, side and rear lots, as well as from the street-determine the placement of a building on a lot. How large can my garage or shed (or other accessory structure) be? The city said he couldn't get a building permit until he got a special OK for the project from the Virginia Beach Board of Zoning Appeals. In addition to safety concerns, it also protects property values and ensures that a neighbor isn't building a fence on your property, he said. 1-15. Amendments to City Code, including the Zoning Ordinance, are usually included within two months of City Councilapproval. Virginia Beach, Virginia A zoning permit is not required for a shed under 256 square feet. % An application can be completed electronically via an online portal at norfolkvapermits.force.com. Theres a $400 application and advertising fee for residential applications and a $500 application and advertising fee for all commercial applications. Contact Information VB311 (757) 385-3111 VB311@vbgov.com VB311 Site "Our board is pretty tight," she said. Amendments to City Code, including the Zoning Ordinance, are usually included within two months of City Council approval. Nature of rights acquired; repurchases; exchanges. 9. - Dimensional requirements. Procedure for approval of final plat. 5. Procedure for modification of standards and variances. A zoning permit shall be required for the construction of all fences and walls, and for repairs, replacements, and/or reconstruction of fences and walls that involve more than fifty percent (50%) of the existing fence or wall, measured in linear feet. 1-7. Review of stormwater management plans. <>/Metadata 242 0 R/ViewerPreferences 243 0 R>> Submittal, approval, and recording of plats. "They stick to the state code.". 7.3. Street signs and traffic-control devices. No registration is required to view information, however. Residential plan review takes approximately 10 business days to complete for any new construction. BZAs benefit the citizens, property values and a community's safety, he said. Is the lot narrow? View more detailed information about PSC's. April. Administers the Uniform Statewide Building Code and associated laws and ordinances. The structure cannot exceed the height of the house. State help for homeowners experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Building plans, site plans, and property surveys for residential new construction, additions, garages, sheds, decks, fences, pools, and driveways; and commercial new construction, additions, fences, decks, and alterations, are kept on file during construction. IR-12345) You can also login into your portal account and schedule the inspection. Please do not use it for Planning & Community Development needs. Water & Sewer Utilities Code Enforcement Appendix H. STORM SEWER SYSTEM DISCHARGE ORDINANCE, Appendix I. Minimum standards and specifications required. Administrative Departments Generally, Chapter 7. Think Chicago and San Francisco. 205. (Ord. There is no change in the outside appearance of the home or lot and no noise that can be heard from the street or neighboring property. chain link, wrought iron, picket, etc.) These districts are defined by the City's Zoning Ordinance, which outlines regulations applicable to each district. Copies of updated licenses should be provided to Permits & Inspections so that all records are current, which will help prevent delays when submitting applications for permits. Any problems will also be noted. Water & Utilities Virginia Beach has a reliable water supply that's in full compliance with federal and state standards, and it responds to water and sanitary sewer emergencies 24 hours a day. Certain documentation is required to apply for a building permit. You may then be issued a building permit. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AGENCIES AND VEHICLES, Chapter 12. -k"{ If the building permit is in the general contractor's name, a copy of the certificate is automatically faxed to the general contractor's office. Procedure for acquisition of development rights. "Anything they're looking to do on their property - build a shed, build a deck, put up a fence, just call our office and let us help you and keep you out of trouble," said Karen Lasley, Virginia Beach's zoning administrator. Parking lot and foundation landscaping. Seehttp://www.ecode360.com/9742097 for details. If a fence is within 10 feet of the right-of-way. Please refer to our Applications and Forms page for Building Permit Form that provides plan submittal instructions and a list of required documentation. emailed to the Development Services Center. All Rights Reserved. Its made up of three parts: Virginia Construction Code, Virginia Existing Building Code, and Virginia Maintenance Code. The Virginia Beach City Council has been studying possible regulations for short-term home rentals, like those promoted on Airbnb and other sites, out of concern for how rentals affect quiet residential neighborhoods as well as the safety of visitors who rent homes, apartments, or rooms. Please refer to the Plan Submittal Checklist. 459-6185. stream "oX?BmZ;DO0II]E'`Kl,]Z. Your resource for new construction, additions to existing structures, code enforcement and much more. Plans and specifications for general improvements. Virginia Beach BZA chairman Alcaraz agreed. Water quality design criteria requirements. Conditional Use Permit Application Package. <> If a Conditional Use Permit is required, contact the Planning Department at (757) 385-4621 and ask to speak to a Current Planner ordownload theConditional Use Permit Application Packageand read about the application process.Don't forget to get your business license.For more detailed information on home businesses/occupations, see "Accessory Activities Operated for Profit in a Residential Dwelling" in Section 501(b)(5); the definition of "Home Occupation" in Section 111 (Definitions); and Section 234 (Conditional Uses and Structures: Home Occupations) of Appendix A, Zoning Ordinance of theVirginia Beach City Codeor contact the Zoning Office at (757) 385-8074. A list of fence materials should be included. AIRPORT NOISE ATTENUATION AND SAFETY ORDINANCE. Off-street Does the property next door have a gully running through it that adversely impacts yours? (Dennis Tennant). Two additional tables at the bottom of this page clarify exceptions for lots zoned A-1 that are between 10 and 29 acres in size (as of . Waller, like many other folks in Hampton Roads, begin work on their homes - whether it's an addition, a new fence, a shed or even a deck - and don't know they might be going against the parameters of the zoning laws established to govern land use in their particular city. If a contractor is performing the work on a property, the contractor should obtain the permit and schedule all required inspections. Stormwater applicability and exemptions. "We don't really get a large amount of people asking for forgiveness" in Norfolk, Newcomb said. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY, Chapter 35.1. 1-2. Instead, visit VBgov.com. may be up to 4 feet tall. MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC CODE, Chapter 25. 208. That's where a zoning administrator and the board of zoning appeals come in. Long-term maintenance of permanent stormwater facilities. "The basis of a zoning ordinance is the public welfare," said Lenny Newcomb, Norfolk's zoning administrator and manager of Land Use Services. The application review can take up to 60 days and it can be two to three months for a hearing date. John Waller holds the plans and correspondence involved in building an addition to his Atlantic Avenue home. Preservation of noteworthy features. Any shed under 150 square feet with an eve height less than 8', the setbacks range from 5' to 20' feet from the side property lines and range 20' to 30' for front property lines. All rights reserved. Article III. Contact the Zoning Office at (757) 385-8074 to find out if a Conditional Use Permit is required. What are the rules for having a portable storage container or "POD" on my property? Code Enforcement handles complaints on private property only relating to exterior property maintenance and building maintenance; graffiti abatement; unsafe equipment/structures; hoarding; parking restrictions; deck, balcony, and porch safety; swimming pool safety; and rental inspections. With the exception of City-owned rights-of-way, all of the land in Virginia Beach has a designated Zoning District. Ordinances regulating the building of houses and establishing setback lines. - AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS ARTICLE 5. 9.1. 1 0 obj These districts are defined by the City's Zoning Ordinance, which outlines regulations applicable to each district. Overseeingregulations of the use of land and the placement of structures on the land. If a contractor is performing work on your property, it is highly recommended that they obtain the permit and be listed as the responsible party. There are no sales of products or merchandise to the general public. OFFICE DISTRICTS Article 9. BUSINESS DISTRICTS When sale or transfer of land by reference to plat prohibited. The homeowner or the contractor. . Auto Repairs/Auto Repair Shops -The Zoning Ordinance does not allow you to perform auto repair or operate an auto repair shop in residential or apartment districts. A Mechanical Permit is required for a gas line. - PRESERVATION DISTRICT ARTICLE 4. Graphics to illustrate these requirements can be found here. How can I look up information in the Zoning Ordinance? Yes, re-inspection and stop-work order fees can be paid online. 2023 City of Virginia Beach. THE SHORE DRIVE CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT, Article 18. Please contact Zoning at 757-664-6588 to verify setbacks for a specific property and structure. To apply for a permit or to request inspections, register and create a user account on the citys Citizen Access System. Installation of improvements; inspections. Any permit that requires multiple inspections (new construction, building addition, etc.) Stormwater management program established. No. farm pond or fish ponds within the required setback area will not . Southern Rivers Watershed Management Plan. Regulations relating tothe use of land and the placement of structures on the land. Plans are the property of the City of Virginia Beach, the architect and/or engineer of record, and the contractor. ZONING ORDINANCE Article 1. Speak to recruitment advertising specialist, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Sec. (With a Conditional Use Permit, one employee who does not reside in the home is permitted in addition to family members who live in the home). B12-3456) PIN Number (ex. If you wait 31 days, you're guilty of the violation, he said. All Rights Reserved. No more than one patron, customer, or pupil may be present at one time (unless a Conditional Use Permit is approved). 459-6185. stream `` oX? BmZ ; DO0II ] E ' `,... 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