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4. Zoning Clearance/Permit Application

   Pursuant to § 286-606.A. of the City Code, a zoning permit is required for the erection, construction, reconstruction, moving, adding to, or alteration of any structure, or the establishment of any land use. This application is to obtain zoning approval for your proposal. Staff will review the application, and inform you upon its completion. The zoning application fee is $50 which is paid for when the application is approved. If no permit is required, a letter approving the proposal is provided at no cost for your records.

    

   The application will be reviewed and completed within 4-10 business days, dependent on the proposal and the application’s queue.  All zoning permits issued shall be valid for a period of six months unless the structure, use, or activity for which the permit was issued has commenced.

    

   Instructions

   • Fill out each field to the best of your knowledge.
   • (*) Indicates a required field.
   • Incomplete applications will be rejected.
   • Describe the project and proposed use with as much detail as possible.
   • Please call 804-520-9297 if you have questions.  

    

   NOTICE: REQUIREMENT FOR SURVEY/PLAT

   Pursuant to § 286-606.D. of the City Code, zoning permit applications for such work on single-family and duplex dwellings, including fence permits, and any work exempt from submitting a site plan for approval per City Code Section 286-326.46, is required to include the submission of a recent survey/plat showing the project drawn to scale identifying the following information: 

   1)  The property for which a permit is requested 

   2) The dimensions of the proposed improvement drawn to scale

   3) The distances between the proposed improvement to each property line and/or adjacent structure.

6. Property Address*

   Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

8. Property Owner Name*
10. Address of Owner*
    Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
12. Parcel Identification Number*
14. Current Use of the Property*
16. Current Zoning of Property

    1. Residential Low (RL)
    2. Residential Medium (RM)
    3. Residential High (RH)
    4. Boulevard Business (BB)
    5. General Business (GB)
    6. Industrial (I)
    7. Planned Unit Development (PUD)
    8. Residential Office (RO)
18. Name of Subdivision
    (if applicable)
20. Applicant Name*
22. Applicant Address*

    Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

24. Telephone No.*
26. Email Address*
28. Type of Project*

    1. New Construction (Dwelling, Commercial space, etc.) Describe the new construction work being undertaken including dimensions, area (sq. ft), and setbacks
    2. Addition (Uncovered or covered deck, uncovered or covered porch, additional living space) Describe the additions being made to the existing property including dimensions, area (sq. ft), and setbacks
    3. Accessory Structure (Shed, detached garage, carport, pool)
    4. Tenant upfit/change of use (describe the proposed use)
    5. Others (ramp, steps, etc.)
30. Business Name/ Tenant Name*
32. Project Description, Proposed use (For retail sale use, please list the major items of sale)*
34. Retail Business Details*

    1. Sale of Recreational Substances
    2. Sale of Alcohol
36. Would Gaming Machines be operated at the business? If so, please describe the type and number of machines*
38. Height of Proposed Structure(s) (New construction, addition, and/or accessory structures)*
40. Height of Existing Structure(s)*
42. Estimated Cost
43. Number of Parking Spaces available on the property*
45. Attachments

    1. Plot Plan for Construction
    2. Construction Document(s)
47. Statement*

    1. All information is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I take responsibility for the work presented on this permit. By checking this box, I certify that I am the property owner for the site of the application or I am certifying the property owner has authorized me to act on their behalf for such work of this permit application, which includes granting city staff access to the property for necessary inspections of such work to ensure compliance with city regulations pertaining to this permit.
49. Print Name*

    By printing your name here you are signing the application.

    
    

51. Plot Plan for construction to include: details, dimensions, location of construction

    *Please notate whether the RPA/RMA exists on the site

53. Construction Document

    May be submitted as a hard copy to the Building Official

55. Please email attachments to siteplans@colonialheightsva.gov to include with your submission if error occurs attaching files above.
Leave This Blank:


57. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
58. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

59. Submit

* indicates a required field