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January 9, 2023
Development Advisory Number 62 (PDF)
December 22, 2021
Development Advisory Number 61 (PDF)
- Proposed Fee Schedule Development (PDF)
- Proposed Fee Schedule Building Permits (PDF)
- RW-57 Street Section (PDF)
October 8, 2021
Development Advisory Number 60 (PDF)
- Public Hearing Continuance Fee Changes
September 3, 2021
Development Advisory Number 59 (PDF)
- Traffic Signal Control Cabinet
July 21, 2021
Development Advisory Number 58 (PDF)
- Planning application fees
June 30, 2021
Development Advisory Number 57 (PDF)
- New eBUILD process for submitting Post Approval Plan Revisions for Final Site Plans and Final Subdivision Plans
April 19, 2021
Development Advisory Number 56 (PDF)
- Public Hearing Sign Posting Requirements
December 22, 2020
Development Advisory Number 55 (PDF)
- Chesapeake Floodplain Ordinance - Duct Work
April 16, 2020
Development Advisory Number 54 (PDF)
April 9, 2020
Development Advisory Number 53 (PDF)
- CODIV-19 City Services and Alternative Procedures
November 14, 2019
Development Advisory Number 52 (PDF)
- Public Utilities in Private Developments
November 4, 2019
Development Advisory Number 51 (PDF)
July 30, 2019
Development Advisory Number 50 (PDF)
- Builder Responsibility on Single-family Vegetation
July 18, 2019
Development Advisory Number 49
July 9, 2019
Development Advisory Number 48 (PDF)
- Public Facilities Manual - Chapter 13 Fire Protection
July 2, 2019
Development Advisory Number 47 (PDF)
- 2019 VSMP guidance on grandfathering and continued use of old stormwater Part IIC criteria
June 11, 2019
Development Advisory Number 46 (PDF)
June 5, 2019
Development Advisory Number 45 (PDF)
- Revised Water Cross Connection Policy
May 24, 2019
Development Advisory Number 44 (PDF)
- PFM changes include:
- Chapter 14 - Franchise Utilities (DRAFT)
- PFM Volume 1 Appendices
- Appendix 26 - Unit Cost
January 16, 2019
Development Advisory Number 43 (PDF)
- PFM changes include:
- Chapter 7: Pavement Design
- Chapter 8: Street Design
- Chapter 15: Soil Drainage Management Plan Design
- PFM Volume 1 Appendices:
- Appendix 7: Plat and Plan Special Notes
- PFM Volume II design details
- CG-7A
- CG-7C
- EGA-1 Emergency Gate Access
July 3, 2018
Development Advisory Number 42 (PDF)
- Conditional Rezoning Final Proffer Deadline
May 10, 2018
Development Advisory Number 41 (PDF)
- FINAL REVISED Policy adjustments to Single Family Lot Grading Requirement
March 21, 2018
Development Advisory Number 40 (PDF)
- Policy adjustments to Single Family Lot Grading Requirement
March 14, 2018
Development Advisory Number 39 (PDF)
- New procedures subdivision development bond requirements
March 6, 2018
Development Advisory Number 38 (PDF)
- Amended update, PFM Chapter 10 update
December 11, 2017
Development Advisory Number 37 (DOC)
- Public hearing application deadline
June 9, 2017
Development Advisory Number 36 (DOC)
- Proposal: Public Facilities Manual update
- Volume II, WD-03 detail change
- Volume III, Traffic controller and signals update
March 1, 2017
Development Advisory Number 35 (PDF)
December 7, 2016
Development Advisory Number 34 (PDF)
- Planning Department Public Hearing Schedule and Development Application Deadlines
November 7, 2016
Development Advisory Number 33 (PDF)
- Proposed changes to the Public Facilities Manual
- Chapter 5, 7, 8 Volume II details
July 1, 2016
Development Advisory Number 32 (PDF)
June 20, 2016
Development Advisory Number 31 (PDF)
June 13, 2016
Development Advisory Number 30 (PDF)
- Revised Subdivision Postal Service Mail Delivery Requirement
- Development Within Electric Transmission Easements and Rights-of-way
April 8, 2016
Development Advisory Number 29 (PDF)
- Individual Lot BMP Design and Final Construction Certification
- New Subdivision Postal Service Mail Delivery Requirement
March 15, 2016
Development Advisory Number 28 (PDF)
- FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate
October 27, 2015
Development Advisory Number 27 (PDF)
- Public Facilities Manual Chapter 1 Update (PDF)
- Residential Preliminary Site Plan Applications (Multi-Family)
- Sanitary Sewer Connection (PDF)
June 9, 2015
Development Advisory Number 26 (PDF)
- New Land Disturbing Fee Schedule
- Land Disturbing Permit Threshold
- Public Hearing Application Process
- New Building Code Effective Date
- Street Name Signs
- Subdivision Design - Preliminary Exemption
January 12, 2015
Development Advisory Number 25 (PDF)
- Development Within Electric Transmission Easements and Right-of-Way
September 17, 2014
Development Advisory Number 24 (PDF)
- Development Within Franchise Utility Transmission Easements and Right-of-Way
August 27, 2014
Development Advisory Number 23 (PDF)
- Chesapeake Floodplain Management Ordinance Amendments
June 18, 2014
Development Advisory Number 22 (PDF)
- New Stormwater Management Regulations:
- Residential Land Disturbing Requirements (PDF)
- Site and Subdivision Land Disturbing Permit Issuance / Enforcement (PDF)
- Site and Subdivision Design Requirement
April 30, 2014
Development Advisory Number 21 (PDF)
- Public Facilities Manual Update
- Permitting Requirements Flow Chart (PDF)
- Grandfathering Flow Chart (PDF)
April 29, 2014
Development Advisory Number 20 (PDF)
- EPA Lead in Drinking Water FAQ (PDF)
- PFM Volume 3 Division 34 Sewer Pipe Material Final Memo April 24, 2014 (PDF)
April 22, 2013
Development Advisory Number 19 (PDF)
- Public Facilities Manual Update:
February 20, 2013
Development Advisory Number 18 (PDF)
- Floodplain Management Ordinance Enhancements
July 13, 2012
Development Advisory Number 17 (PDF)
- Change in the City of Chesapeake's Tidal Wetlands Process Effective August 1, 2012
February 4, 2011
Development Advisory Number 16 (PDF)
- Review of Urban Forest Management Plan 2010 (PDF)
October 26, 2010
Development Advisory Number 15 (PDF)
September 17, 2010
Development Advisory Number 14 (PDF)
- Proposed text amendment to SECTIONS 16-102 and 17-102 of the Zoning Ordinance.
April 2, 2010
Development Advisory Number 13 (PDF)
- Proffer Management
- Minimizing Review Time
- New Curb Ramps
- PFM Update
- Electronic Submissions
- Residential Site Plan Review - Lot Grading
March 1, 2010
Development Advisory Number 12 - Part 2 (PDF)
- Public Facilities Manual (PFM) Volume I
- Comprehensive Review and Update
- Note - July 1, 2010: PFM Draft link in advisory now links to current PFM page.
February 5, 2010
Development Advisory Number 12 (PDF)
- Public Facilities Manual (PFM) Volume I
- Comprehensive Review and Update
- Note - July 1, 2010: PFM Draft link in advisory now links to current PFM page.
May 6, 2009
Development Advisory Number 11 (PDF)
- Tentative agenda and schedule
- Development Process Review Updates
The City of Chesapeake has completed the initial phase of the Development Process Review. The purpose of this review was to identify ways to improve timeliness and customer service. We have made multiple internal structural changes, process changes, and a review of various regulations and design criteria. While there remain several initiatives underway, we would like to update those development stakeholders interested in this topic.
We scheduled an information session on May 20, 2009, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Chesapeake Central Library located at 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322.
January 30, 2009
Development Advisory Number 10 (PDF)
- Public Facilities Manual (PFM) Volume I
- Comprehensive Review, Reformatting, and Updating
- New Subdivision Inspection Fee Requirements
- New Site Plan As-Builts
January 12, 2009
Development Advisory Number 9 (PDF)
- New Construction Record Drawing and Utility Activation Requirements
- Subdivision Inspection Fee
- Personnel Changes
November 21, 2008
Development Advisory Number 8 (PDF)
- Development, Land Use and Construction website
- New Construction Plan Review Process - CPR Meetings
- Landscape Ordinance Revisions
- Health Department Approvals for Subdivision Plats
- Personnel Changes
- Subdivision / Site Plan Permit and Inspection Fees - Unit Cost Price List (XLS)
- PFM Modifications
- DEQ Sewer Requirement Changes
June 3, 2008
Development Advisory Number 7 (PDF)
- Installation of Street Name Signs and Traffic Control Signs for New Developments
- Plan Elevations Must be Based on NAVD 88 Datum
- Street Lights on Record Drawings
- Sanitary Sewer Overflows - Regional Consent Order
- Lot Grading Policy
- Public Facilities Manual (PFM) Changes
April 25, 2008
Development Advisory Number 6 (PDF)
- New VDOT Traffic Impact Regulation Requirements - Chapter 527
- New Vertical Datum Requirements
- Electronic Construction Record Drawings
- Regional Consent Order - Sanitary Sewer
- CCTV Inspection of Gravity Sewers during Defect Period
- Fire Department Plan Review Fees - Effective July 1, 2007, (Revised 01 / 02 / 2008)
June 21, 2007
Development Advisory Number 5 (PDF)
- New Fees Effective July 1, 2007
- Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
- New Draft State Stormwater Regulations
- Construction Plan Review Times
- Construction Plan Review Time Guidelines
- New Notary Public Requirements
April 9, 2007
Development Advisory Number 4 (PDF)
- Subdivision Construction Agreements Modifications
- Deeds of Easement / Subdivision Plat Review
- Review of Development Plans
- Rezoning Applications / Traffic Impact Analysis
- City Development Website
- Personnel Changes
January 3, 2007
Development Advisory Number 3 (PDF)
- Deeds of Easement / Subdivision Plat
- Architectural Review Process
- Personnel Changes
May 17, 2006
Development Advisory Number 2 (PDF)
- Electronic Preliminary Plan and Subdivision Plat Submittals
- Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Program
- Nonconforming Lots in the R-6 and R-SFA Zoning District
- Personnel Changes
- Handicap Ramp Standard Update
- 2006 to '07 Operating Budget Fee Changes
January 18, 2006
Development Advisory Number 1 (PDF)
- New Communication Initiative
- Environmental Site Assessments
- Operation Streamline - Plan Review Times
- Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance Amendments Relative to BRAC Directives