Attention Developers, Property Owners & Contractors
NOTE: We strongly suggest that applicants consult with Zoning and Inspections staff before formally submitting an application.
As of July 1, 2021 - 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 The 2015 VCC is no longer valid.
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): Nonmechanical 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:
- 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. Once everything has been reviewed, an Occupancy Certificate will be issued and the Zoning Use Permit can be approved for a business license.
- 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
- Footing and As-Built Survey Form
- Gas:
- Gas Permit Application - .pdf
- Gas Permit Application - fillable
- Gas Piping Certification
- Mechanical Permit Application
- Plumbing Permit Application - .pdf
- Plumbing Permit Application - fillable
- 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:
- Utility Disconnect Prior to Demolition
- Ventilation Air Calculation Spreadsheet
- WATTS Application