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 > City of Chesapeake, Virginia > Business in Chesapeake > Development, Land Use and Construction > Civil Permits

Civil Permits


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Where should I apply for Civil Permits?

The Civil Permits Section (Development Construction, 3rd floor of City Hall) issues Right-of-Way, Land Disturbing, Stormwater, Franchise Utility Permits, and Noise Permits and processes bonds and fees as required.

POINT OF CONTACT: Civil Permit Supervisor 757-382-8298 or sdimaya@cityofchesapeake.net

  • Commercial Right of Way Permits
  • Commercial Land Disturbing Permits – (Land Disturbing Permit Application)
  • Residential Driveway Permits
  • Stormwater Permits 
  • Franchise Utility Permits 
  • Residential Land Disturbing Permits

Commercial Right of Way Permits

An approved construction plan and permit bond with bond type are required. The bond amount and permit inspection fee are based on the scope of work as shown on the plan. The permit may be issued only to the landowner or a licensed contractor in the state of Virginia.

The permit applicant must submit evidence of contractor’s public liability insurance, minimum $1,000,000.

Contact the Development & Permits Civil Permits office at 757-382-6101 
or sdimaya@cityofchesapeake.net.

Commercial Land Disturbing Permits

An approved erosion and sediment control plan, an approved Stormwater Management Plan and permit bond with bond type are required if the disturbed area is ≥ 10,000 SF (or ≥ 2500 SF in CBPA).  If the disturbed area is ≥ 1 acre or < 1 acre in a common plan of development ≥1 acre, the following are required:

  • Evidence of State General Permit coverage; see Construction General Permit (CGP) registration process.
  • A Stormwater Management Plan approved.
  • No construction of the stormwater management facility until the Stormwater Permit is obtained.

The bond amount is based on the scope of E & S control measures shown on the approved plan and the permit fee is based on the disturbed acres (Fee Schedule). The permit may be issued only to the landowner or a licensed contractor in the state of Virginia.

Per State Code, the Responsible Land Disturber (RLD) must be identified and sign the Land Disturbing Permit Application. Find out more about the State (RLD) Certificate of Competence program through the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation.

Contact the Development & Permits Civil Permits office at 757-382-6101 
or sdimaya@cityofchesapeake.net.

Residential Driveway Permits

Applications to be submitted via eBUILD.

For new construction of a single family residence this permit is issued with the building permit in the Development & Permits Department, City Hall 2nd Floor (757-382-6018).

Permits for existing homes to replace an existing entrance, install a new or an additional entrance, and / or widening of an existing entrance, may be obtained from the Development and Permits, Civil Permits Section, City Hall 3rd Floor (757-382-6101). The permit may be issued only to the landowner or a licensed contractor in the state of Virginia.

The permit fee is $30. An insurance certificate, minimum $100,000, must be provided for entrances that will cross an improved pedestrian walk way.

Contact the Development & Permits Civil Permits office at 757-382-6101 or sgunsel@cityofchesapeake.net.

Stormwater Permits

An approved storm water management plan and permit bond with bond type are required. The bond amount is based on the scope of work as shown on the approved plan.

 This permit cannot be issued unless a Construction General Permit has been obtained.

The permit fee is $150. The permit may be issued only to the landowner or a licensed contractor in the state of Virginia.

Contact the Development & Permits Civil Permits office at 757-382-6101 or sdimaya@cityofchesapeake.net.

Franchise Utility Permits

A Franchise or Temporary License Agreement approved by City Council is required.

Permit applications and plans are submitted via eBUILD.

The permit fee is $50.  

Contact the Development & Permits Civil Permits Office at 757-382-6101 or sgunsel@cityofchesapeake.net to receive the review process and policy.

Residential Land Disturbing Permits

Applications to be submitted via eBUILD.

For new construction of a single family residence, this permit is issued with the building permit at the Development & Permits Department, City Hall 2nd Floor (757-382-6018).

For clearing a residential lot prior to obtaining the building permit, the permit may be obtained in the Development & Permits Department, City Hall 3rd Floor (757-382-6101).

The permit fee is $209, and the permit applicant must identify a State-certified Responsible Land Disturber.

For information on the State RLD program, go to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Web page.

  • Residential Land Disturbing Permit Application
 
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