PLANNING DEPARTMENT
306 Cedar Road, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 15225
Chesapeake, VA 23328

Phone: (757) 382-6176
Fax: (757) 382-8356

Zoning Maps Now Available Online
Online zoning maps are for reference only. Official zoning determinations and adopted zoning maps are located in City Hall.

ADVISORY: Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Program
Phase 1 & 2 Amendments
December 12, 2005

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Planning Department

The Planning Department is responsible for the coordination of all long-range and current planning functions of the City. The Planning Department is comprised of three divisions - Comprehensive Planning, Current Planning and Administrative.

The Comprehensive Planning division provides vision and guidance for the long range development of the City. This Division develops and maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, conducts special studies, and monitors population growth.

The Current Planning Division coordinates the City's development review activities. This division reviews all rezonings, conditional use permits, subdivisions and site plans.

The Administrative Division advises the City Manager, Planning Commission and City Council on all planning-related activities. It develops the Department's policies, operating procedures and the budget.

City of Chesapeake population estimate
for January 1, 2008 is 223,743

Fact Sheet

January 1, 2008 Population Estimates

2007 Residential Certificates of Occupancy & Demolitions (Units)

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CODE OF ORDINANCES - City of Chesapeake
&
ZONING ORDINANCE

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