The Inspections and Code Enforcement Department utilizes a wide array of applicable codes and ordinances to enforce health and safety standards. Through the administration of these adopted codes, the City can further achieve its goals of sustainability and improving overall quality of life for Winchester residents and businesses.
The services provided by the department include:
- building permit application review and approval
- building inspections
- codes compliance services
- spot blight abatement plan development
- rental housing inspections
- Housing Choice Voucher Program inspections
- vacant building registry
- nuisance codes enforcement
- issuance of certificates of occupancy for new construction, change of use, home occupations and businesses
- sign permit application review and approval
Aaron Grisdale
Zoning & Inspections Director
Rouss City Hall
15 North Cameron Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-1815
Fax (540) 722-3618
Vicky Palmerton
Building Official
Rouss City Hall
15 North Cameron Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-2152
Fax (540) 722-3618