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Building, Permits, Plan Review, and Inspections
- Responsible for permitting, plan review, and inspection of residential and commercial buildings and structures on private property. This includes renovations, additions, accessory structures, and trades (building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical).
Zoning and Property Maintenance Enforcement
- Inspections of existing land and structures for compliance with property maintenance code, city ordinance, and zoning ordinance. Also, provides Zoning Certifications.
Construction: Civil Permitting, Civil Inspections, and Commercial and Subdivision Development
- Construction Administration for the development of Commercial sites and Subdivisions and permitting for Right-of-Way, Stormwater, Land Disturbing, and Franchise Utilities.
Engineering Subdivision and Site Construction Plan Review
- Responsible for all subdivision, site plan, and plat review and approval including stormwater management approval and enforcement of the Public Facilities Manual.
Apply for a Permit or Request an Inspection
- Visit eBUILD: Electronic permit submittal and inspection request, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Building and Zoning Inspections: Call 757-382-CITY (2489) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
- Commercial and Subdivision Development and Driveway Inspections: Call 757-382-6101 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Report Properties, Zoning Violations, and/or Property Maintenance Concerns
- Visit CSR
- Call 757-382-CITY (2489) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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Jay Tate
Director of Development and Permits
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Development & Permits
Physical Address
306 Cedar Road
2nd Floor
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 15225
Chesapeake, VA 23328
Phone: 757-382-6018Fax: 757-382-8448 or 757-382-8555
Building Permits, Plan Review & Inspections
Zoning & Property Maintenance Enforcement
306 Cedar Road, 2nd Floor
Chesapeake, VA 23322Phone: 757-382-6018Construction: Civil Permitting & Civil Inspection
- develop-permits@cityofchesapeake.net
Engineering Subdivision & Construction Plan Review
306 Cedar Road, 3rd Floor
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: 757-382-6101