Applications and Forms

Attention Developers, Property Owners & Contractors

We strongly suggest that applicants consult with Zoning and Inspections staff before formally submitting an application.

NOTES: 

• A fee will be charged for work done without permits (City Ordinance O-2021-4).
• The 2018 Virginia Building Code (VCC) is now in effect. The 2015 VCC is no longer valid.

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Building Inspections Permits and Forms:

• Accessibility Regulations Alterations Compliance Form
• Amusement Device:
  • Amusement Device Application (inflatable amusement devices, rock walls, and zip lines, if open to the general public)
  • Amusement Device Guidelines
  • Exemptions (no permit required): Non-mechanical playground equipment, water slides, mechanical bulls or similar, mall trains, water walking balls/euro bubbles or similar
• Applicant Certification for:
  • Antenna Installation (Required at time of final inspection)
  • Chimney or Venting System Installation (Required at time of final inspection)
  • Permitted Wall Signs  (Required at time of final inspection)
  • Roofing (Required at time of final inspection)
  • Solar Panel Installation (Required at time of final inspection)
• Asbestos Compliance Form 
• Building Code Modification Request Form
• Building Fees  Updated 7/1/22   City Ordinance Section 6-27
• Building Permit:
  • Commercial Building Permit Application (.pdf)
  • Commercial Building Permit Application (NEW online form)
  • Residential Building Permit Application
  • Building Permit Cancellation/Refund Request Form
  • Building Permit Release Affidavit
  • Permit Extension Application
• Certificate of Occupancy Guide and Checklist
• Change of Use:  A Change of Use is required anytime a property changes from one use group to another.  After final inspection, an Occupancy Certificate will be issued and the Zoning Use Permit can be approved for a business license.  A floor plan drawing is required and must show:  1.Layout of all rooms with square footage  2.Label of each room/area function.  3.Exit locations  4.Restroom(s) locations.
  • Change of Use
• Combustible Storage Questionnaire
• Commercial Plan Checklist
• Contractor/Sub-Contractor Listing Form
• Deck Design:
  • Deck Design Guidelines (Use in lieu of plans or submit plans with permit application)
  • Deck Design Affidavit (Submit with building permit application if using Deck Design Guidelines)
• Duct Leakage Report Form
• Fire Protection Permit Application
• Fixture Installation Prerequisites
• Floodplain Permit Application and Checklist  Contact Kelly Henshaw, City Engineer, if you have questions about the FDP application.  540-667-1815, Option 5.
• Footing and As-Built Survey Form
• Gas:
  • Gas Permit Application - PDF
  • Gas Permit Application - fillable PDF
  • Gas Piping Certification
• Mechanical Permit Application
• Plumbing Permit Application - PDF
• Plumbing Permit Application - fillable PDF
• Signs:
  • Sign Permit Application
  • Certification for Permitted Wall Signs (Required at time of final inspection)
• Special Inspections & Testing Agreement
• Stocking Permit
• Tent Permit Application (For tents over 900 sq. ft. or more than 50 occupants)
• Third Party Inspection:
  • Third Party Inspection Policy
  • Third Party Inspection Application
• Utility Disconnect Prior to Demolition
• Ventilation Air Calculation Spreadsheet
• WATTS Application

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Code Enforcement Forms:

• Appeal Form to the Building Code Board of Appeals
• Building Maintenance Guidelines
• Rental Housing Notification
• Residential Rental Inspections Checklist
• Vacant Building Registration