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Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)
Meetings
- 6 p.m.
- 3rd Wednesday of every month
- City Hall
City Council Chambers
What is the CBPA Board?
The CBPA Board is a nine (9) member board appointed by the City Council. The CBPA Board reviews and makes decisions regarding Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) exceptions, appeals and violations.
Note: Projects requiring Joint Permit Application may also require a CBPA Exception.
View an interactive map of the CBPA in our Chesapeake Map Gallery.
Better Site Design – "Riparian Buffers Modification & Mitigation Guidance Manual" (PDF) by Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation
For those areas that are out of tidal wetlands, but a structure or other impacts are proposed within the 100' protected Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) buffer, a CBPA permit will still be required from the Department of Planning at 757-382-6176.
Building and zoning permits are still required for wetlands projects and those projects within the CBPA. Contact the Department of Development and Permits at 757-382-6018 for these permits.
For tree issues in the CBPA, contact the Landscape Office of the Department of Development and Permits at 757-382-6531.
- What is a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) Appeal Application?
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When an applicant wishes to appeal a decision of the CBPA Review Committee, a CBPA Appeal application may be submitted to the Planning Department for review by the Wetlands / CBPA Board.
Application Deadline
5 p.m. two weeks prior to the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Preparation for Online Application Submittal
- Street Address of the Property or (Tax) Parcel Number
- Legal Description, Deed Book and Map Book if available
- Special Power of Attorney (PDF), Print, Sign, Notarize, and Scan, if applicable, ready to upload
- Statement of Ownership (PDF), Print, Sign, Notarize, and Scan, ready to upload. If an LLC/Corporation, an additional document on letterhead should list all members/officers, and be ready to upload.
- Real Estate Tax Demonstration Form Call or Email Treasurer's Office, a signed form can be emailed, ready to upload
- Calculations required to submit; for example, land disturbance, water quality impact assessment (WQIA), etc.
- Electronic Plan, drawn to scale, including all required elements, ready to upload as a PDF
- Acceptable Filing Fee payment method readily available (credit cards or e-Check/linked bank account)
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Apply online using eBUILD
After Online Application Submittal
- Deliver Adjacent Property Owner List (from Real Estate Department) and Envelopes to the Planning Department
Stamped Number 10 (4 1/8" x 9½") envelopes with the name and mailing address of each adjacent property owner printed legibly. - Deliver all Original Notarized Documents to the Planning Department
- Attend mandatory CBPA Board Public Hearing the 3rd Wednesday of the month, typically 4 to 45 days after the application is filed.
- Pay Advertising Fees when billed
The average advertising cost is $200 for the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board Public Hearing. The project will require a minimum of two advertisements. Any additional advertising costs incurred due to continuances will also be the responsibility of the applicant. Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board advertisement fees will be billed by the City of Chesapeake.
- What is a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) Exception Application?
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When an applicant can demonstrate that the application of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) ordinance to a lot or parcel located within the CBPA District would unreasonably restrict the utilization of the property under its current zoning classification, a CBPA Exception application can be submitted for consideration by the CBPA Board. All prohibited development within the Resource Protection Area (RPA) of the CBPA District shall require the submittal of a CBPA Exception application.
Certain encroachments in the RPA are either exempt or require CBPA Committee approval only. All applicants shall consult the Planning Department to determine which CBPA Exception Application is required and to identify any potential problem areas.
Application Deadline
5 p.m. two weeks prior to the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Preparation for Online Application Submittal
- Street Address of the Property or (Tax) Parcel Number
- Legal Description, Deed Book and Map Book if available
- Special Power of Attorney (PDF), Print, Sign, Notarize, and Scan, if applicable, ready to upload
- Statement of Ownership (PDF), Print, Sign, Notarize, and Scan, ready to upload. If an LLC/Corporation, an additional document on letterhead should list all members/officers, and be ready to upload.
- Real Estate Tax Demonstration Form Call or Email Treasurer's Office, a signed form can be emailed, ready to upload
- Calculations required to submit; for example, land disturbance, water quality impact assessment (WQIA), etc.
- Electronic Preliminary Site Plan or Plat, drawn to scale, including all required elements, ready to upload as a PDF
- Acceptable Filing Fee payment method readily available (credit cards or e-Check/linked bank account)
Submit Now
Apply online using eBUILD
After Online Application Submittal
- Deliver Adjacent Property Owner List (from Real Estate Department) and Envelopes to the Planning Department
Stamped Number 10 (4 1/8 inches x 9½ inches) envelopes with the name and mailing address of each adjacent property owner printed legibly. - Deliver all Original Notarized Documents to the Planning Department.
- Attend mandatory CBPA Board Public Hearing the 3rd Wednesday of the month, typically 4 to 45 days after the application is filed.
- Pay Advertising Fees when billed
The average advertising cost is $200 for the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board Public Hearing. The project will require a minimum of two advertisements. Any additional advertising costs incurred due to continuances will also be the responsibility of the applicant. Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board advertisement fees will be billed by the City of Chesapeake.
Please bring the required items to the 2nd floor of City Hall.
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Sherry Carawan
Phone: 757-382-6176
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Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)
Physical Address
306 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Fax: 757-382-8356