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Plan Approval
Residential - New Building Construction

 

Where should I start to get a building permit for my new home

If the home will be constructed in a new subdivision, a subdivision construction drawing must be submitted to the Department of Public Works for an approval (Site Plan Approval).

The plat for a private residential lot in the City of Chesapeake should be recorded in the Circuit Court with a Map Book and Page No.; if the plat has not been recorded, the builder or owner builder may apply to have the plat recorded from the Clerk of Circuit Court.

You will bring the following to the City of Chesapeake City Hall, 2nd floor, Department of Neighborhood Services:

1. Four (4) sets of survey site plans **

   A survey site plan is a plan of the property, drawn to scale, showing the true dimensions of the lot and the location and true dimensions of all existing and proposed structures. A copy of the most recent survey of the property is the preferred document for this purpose. Any recent or proposed structures can be drawn onto the survey. Upon the arrival at the Neighborhood Services Department, you will submit this plan to zoning inspector for permit application issuance.

2. Two (2) sets of building plans **

   A building plan is a plan of the construction; drawn to scale which include the following:

   • A floor plan of the existing and/or proposed structure.

   • A wall section showing the proposed foundation, framing, insulation and roofing. Additional details may be required depending upon the scope of work.

   • A landscaping plan

     • See Landscape Guidelines pdf format

   • All engineering plans and computations shall include the signature and seal of the professional engineer or architect responsible for the design.

   Upon the completion of permit application from zoning inspector, you will submit a building plan and the permit application to the building inspector for permit issuance.

   1. See Residential Plan Checklist pdf format

   Upon the completion of the permit application from zoning inspector, you will submit two (2) sets of building plans and the permit application to the building inspector for permit issuance.

3. Land Disturbance License **

4. Mechanics Lien Agent

5. Commonwealth of Virginia Contractor’s License

6. City of Chesapeake Business License
          (if the contract value is more than $25,000.00)

** Items #1-3 are REQUIRED for ALL applicants

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