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 > City of Chesapeake, Virginia > Government > City Agencies, Departments, and Offices > Departments > Department of Development and Permits > Development Engineering and Construction > Plan Review and Approval Process > Soil Drainage Management Plan

Soil Drainage Management Plan


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What is SDMP?

An SDMP, also known as an LMP (Land Management Plan), is a type of private sewage disposal system for poorly drained soils. It is a means for soils to accept sewage where the soils respond to artificial drainage. An SDMP requires a lot area of three (3) acres (excluding wetlands), surface grading in the subsurface soil absorption area of .5% and drainage ditches that surround the soil absorption area.

First Step – Where do I start?

If the property is zoned for single family, however cannot be served by City sewer, then fill out an Application for a Sewage Disposal and/or Water Supply Permit (form) from the Chesapeake Health Department. The Health Department will:

  • Perform a soils evaluation on the property.
  • Issue a CHS-201A form that prescribes type of sewage disposal system.

If the CHS-201A indicates an SDMP is required, then a plan is submitted to Public Works.

Who may prepare an SDMP?

  • CLS – Certified Land Surveyor
  • Professional Engineer
  • Property Owner (May not be able to perform exhibits for easements)

Review & Approval Process

What are the minimum submittal requirements?

  1. Transmittal letter
  2. Two and/or Three Party Septic Tank Drainage Easement
  3. CHS-201A
  4. Submit online through eBuild
  5. eview fee

What are the SDMP Plan requirements?

  • SDMP Criteria

What other processes may be necessary?

  • Subdivision – Subdivision Plan requirements may apply if two or more parcels are created.

Where do I apply for final plan review?

Submit to:

Via Online - ebuild

or
 Via Delivery:
Development Engineering
Development & Permits, 3rd Floor
City Hall Building
306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, Virginia.

For questions contact:
Contact the Department of Development & Permits at
757-382-6101
Fax 757-382-6310
Fax 757-382-8537

Also: Development Contact List

Post Approval

What happens after I receive plan approval?

  • Obtain a Right-Of-Way Permit.

  • Notify Development Construction Administrator 48 hours in advance to inspect rough grading Adobe PDF - graphic icon
    of lot and ditches.

  • Development Construction Administrator sends letter to Health Department that ditching and rough grading is complete (valid for 6 months).

  • Obtain a Sewage Disposal and/or Water Supply Permit from the Chesapeake Health Department

  • Building Permit can then be obtained from Department of Development & Permits.

  • Once the sewage system and final grading have been completed and inspected, obtain a Sewage Disposal System Operation Permit from the Chesapeake Health Department

  • Obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
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