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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.

What should I bring for my plan review approval?

You should bring the following to the City of Chesapeake City Hall, 2nd floor, Department of Development & Permits:

• 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 purposed structures can be drawn onto the survey.

• Two (2) sets of Building Plans

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

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

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

  • Landscaping Plan
    
    A single family residential landscaping plan for tree canopy is required that the applicant includes a standard calculation format to be printed on or attached to the landscaping plan.
    
    Single Family Residential Landscaping Plan for Tree Canopy
    
    

    • See Landscape Guidelines

  • R-5 Residential Plan Review Information Sheet

    • See Forms & Permits (under Forms) for other formats.

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

Upon your arrival to the Department of Development  and Permits:

Step 1:

You will need to complete a Building Permit Application and submit four (4) sets of Survey Site Plans to the Zoning Inspector for approval.

The following information must be submitted at the time of application:

Land Disturbing Permit
       A lot over 10,000 sq. ft. requires a Land Disturbing License.

Mechanics Lien Agent (if desired)

Commonwealth of Virginia Contractor's License (builder or contractor)

City of Chesapeake Business License (builder or contractor)
        This is required if the contract value is more than $25,000.00

Step 2:

Upon the completion of Step 1, you will then need to submit your Building Plan to the Building Inspector for plan review approval. A $40.00 Plan Review Fee will be rendered at the time of the plan submittal.

Normally, plan reviews may take a minimum of 4 to 5 business days and is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The inspector will utilize the City of Chesapeake, Development and Permits Residential Plan Checklist to ensure that the detailed plan is completely and thoroughly reviewed.

How do I know if my plan is approved?

If your plan is approved, the inspector will notify you by phone to pick up your permit and pay for your building permit fee.

What should I do if my plan is disapproved?

If your plan is disapproved, the inspector will notify you by phone. You will need to pick up your plan for correction. A Residential Plan Checklist containing correction information will also be attached to your plan.

After your plan is corrected, you will need to resubmit it to the Building Inspector. You will not have to pay a plan review fee for resubmittals. Normally, a resubmitted plan review takes a maximum of three business days.

After your plan has been reviewed and approved, the inspector will notify you to pick up your permit and pay for your building permit fee.

 

 

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