Wetlands Board/ Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA)

Contact: Somer Stoudenmire (Wetlands Board)
Phone: 757-382-8298	Fax:757-382-6793
Contact: Brian Swets (CBPA) Email: bswets@cityofchesapeake.net
Phone: 757-382-6176	Fax: 757-382-8356
Address: 306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322

The Wetlands Board's legislative purpose is to regulate the development and use of the City's wetlands. The Board accepts permit applications for the use or development of wetland areas in the City, holds public hearings, and acts on an applicant's request in accordance with the City Code.
(VA Code 62.1-13.6; City Code Sec 2813-12)

What is the Wetlands/CBPA Board?

The Wetlands/CBPA Board is a nine (9) member board appointed by the City Council. The Wetlands/CBPA Board is charged with reviewing and either approving or denying tidal wetland applications and processing tidal wetland violations. The Wetlands/CBPA Board also reviews and makes decisions regarding Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) exceptions, appeals and violations.

Note: Projects requiring Joint Permit Application may also require a CBPA Exception.