Development, Land Use, & Construction Project Planning
Phase I: Preliminary Phase
Planning Processes
Applications
Please be advised, the Planning Department does not accept paper applications. Staff and computers will be available to assist customers with electronic applications using eBUILD.
- Agricultural Division and Resubdivision
- Conditional Use Permit
- Planned Unit Development (PUD) - Creation / Modification
- Planned Unit Development (PUD) - Deviation
- Preliminary Site Plan
- Preliminary Subdivision
- Rezoning
Development Considerations
- Architectural Review Process (PDF)
- Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA)
- Fire Protection
- Health Department
- Overlay Districts
- Public Utility Availability
- Wetlands
Miscellaneous
Review Committees
Zoning
Phase 2: Plan Approval
Construction Plans
Building Construction
- New Commercial Plan Review
- New Residential Plan Review
- Residential Additions or Alterations
- Tenant or Commercial Alteration / Build-outs
Development Plans
Public Facilities Manual (PFM)
Watersheds in Chesapeake
Reports and Maps
Permits
Building Construction
Civil Permits & Bonds
- Land Disturbing Permit (PDF)
- Right-of-Way Permit
- Stormwater Permit
- Residential Driveway Entrance Permit
- Miscellaneous Right-of-Way Permit
- Bonds and Agreements
- Cost Estimate - Bond Figure
Inspections
Building Construction
Commercial Development
Call Development Construction at 757-382-6101 or your assigned Engineering Technician.
Subdivisions
Call Development Construction at 757-382-6101 or your assigned Engineering Technician.
Utility Activation
Plats
Certificate of Occupancy
Miscellaneous Permits
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Chesapeake Health Department
Phone: 757-382-8672Fax: 757-382-8713
Contact us for questions or concerns about septic systems where utilities are not available.
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Development & Permits
Phone: 757-382-6018Fax: 757-382-8448 or 757-382-8555
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Community Risk Reduction Division
Phone: 757-382-6566Fax: 757-382-8313Emergency Phone: 911
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Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Phone: 757-382-6411Fax: 757-277-9365
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Planning Department
Phone: 757-382-6176
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Real Estate Assessor
Phone: 757-382-6235Fax: 757-382-6844
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Public Utilities
Phone: 757-382-6352Emergency Phone: 757-382-3550
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Public Works
Phone: 757-382-6101Fax: 757-382-6310
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