Applications and Forms

Developing your property?

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

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS & PROPERTY OWNERS:

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. There will be a one (1) year grace period for hte use of the 2015 VCC from July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022.

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Building Inspections Permits and Forms:

• Accessibility Regulations Alterations Compliance Form
• Amusement Device:
  • Amusement Device Application
  • Amusement Device Guidelines
• 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
• Building Permit:
  • 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.  Once everything has been reviewed, an Occupancy Certificate will be issued and the Zoning Use Permit can be approved for a business license.  
  • Change of Use
• Combustible Storage Questionnaire
• Commercial Plan Checklist
• Contractor/Sub-Contractor Listing Form
• Deck Design:
  • Deck Design Guidelines
  • Deck Design Affidavit  (Submit in addition to building permit application if using Deck Design Guidelines in lieu of plans)
• 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
  • Gas Piping Certification
• Mechanical Permit Application
• Plumbing Permit Application
• Signs:
  • Sign Permit Application
  • Certification for Permitted Wall Signs  (Required at time of final inspection)
• Special Inspections & Testing Agreement
• Stocking Permit
• Tent Permit Application
• 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