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Department of Planning and Community Development

 

Welcome to the Department of Planning and Community Development!

 

The Department of Planning and Community Development applies the highest quality planning and regulatory principles to preserve, protect, and enhance Norfolk's developed and natural environments.

 

The Department is responsible for ensuring that Norfolk's plans and implementation activities reflect goals and policies advocated by residents and approved by City Council.  The Department fulfills two primary functions: provision of comprehensive planning services; and oversight of construction and building safety.  

 

The Department also staffs various commissions, boards, and committees including the Planning Commission and provides advice to property owners and developers on the development of parcels of land in the City while remaining in compliance with various regulatory programs. 

 


 

 

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DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Building Safety Division

Housing Division Planning Division

400 Granby Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23510

111 Granby Street

Norfolk, Virginia 23510

810 Union Street

Suite 508
Norfolk, Virginia 23510

Tel: 757-664-6565

Tel: 757-664-6770

Tel: 757-664-4752

Fax: 757-664-6899

Fax: 757-441-1301

Fax: 757-441-1569

Monday-Friday

8:30AM-5:00PM

planning@norfolk.gov

 

 

 Latest News

 

Effective July 1, 2009, the state surcharge for building permits will increase from 1.75% to 2.00%.

Board of Zoning Appeals March 18, 2010 meeting CANCELLED

City Planning Commission March 25, 2010 Agenda