Land Use Permits
Complete library of land use applications for permits:

Ordinances, Permits, Guidance, and Application Forms
Residential Sub Division Ordinances			251 KB
Residential Permit Guidance			172 KB
Building Permit Application			73 KB
Rezoning Applications			134 KB
Special Use Application			98 KB
Special Event Application			98 KB
Special Exception Application			98 KB
Site Plan Application			115 KB
Plat Application			160 KB
Appeal of the Zoning Administrator Decision to the Planning Commission			99 KB
Board of Zoming Appeals Application			114 KB
Owner Affidavit			92 KB
2008-09 Meeting Schedule - Board of Zoning, Wetlands Board, Planning Commission Work Sessions and Public Hearing, Board of Supervisors Public Hearing			15 KB
Land Use Fee Schedule - Fee Schedule for Building Permits and Inspections			25 KB

Septic & Well Fees
Applications to install a new well or septic system must be submitted to the county's Environmental Health Department before construction begins.

New Septic Only       $75.00
New Septic & Well    $115.50
New Well Only          $40.00
Repair Septic            No Fee
Replacement Well    No Fee

Construction Permits
Building Permits & Inspections
Permits are required for the construction of all buildings and permanent structures before work begins. Fees vary depending of the type of work to be performed. Failure to obtain a permit is subject to substantial fines.

Electrical Service
Permits are required for connecting temporary or new electrical service to any permanent building, structure or mobile home in the unincorporated area of the county.

Contact the Planning and Community Development Department for more information on construction permits and inspections.

Other Permits
Health Permits
Permits for the following sanitation related services and activities are issued through the County Health Department:
Restaurants and food service
Shellfish processing and handling
Public swimming facilities
Marinas
Campgrounds
Lodging facilities

Dance Hall Permits
Permits are required to operate a public dance hall within the county's jurisdiction. Permits are not required for dances held for benevolent or charitable purposes, or for establishments licensed to serve mixed alcoholic beverages by the Virginia ABC Board. Applications should be filed with the county's Zoning Administration office.

Waterway Markers
In order to promote safety and minimize interference between users of public water, a system of Uniform Regulatory Markers has been adopted by the state of Virginia. This system is administered by the Department of Game & Inland Fisheries and they are charged with the establishment of waterway markers. The local contact regarding this program is Sgt. Rich Goszka, P. O. Box 1272, Warsaw, VA 22520, 804-313-5100, email: Richard.goszka@dgif.virginia.gov

Uniform Regulatory Markers - Regulations PDF 270KB
Uniform Regulatory Markers - Application PDF 50KB