A rezoning is required when a property owner proposes to use his land for purposes other than those permitted by the Zoning Ordinance in a given zoning district. A request for a change of zoning allows the proposed land use to be reviewed as to its appropriateness in the zoning district.

Location:
5^th Floor, Room 508, City Hall Building, Department of Planning and Community Development, 810 Union Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

Contact:
Bureau of Zoning Services
Telephone: (757) 664-4752
Facsimile: (757) 441-1569
mailto:susan.pollock@norfolk.gov

Requirements:

• A completed rezoning application.  Application is available online.
• A check or money order for the processing fee
• A complete description of the proposed use of the property
• A site plan drawn to scale

Procedure:

• Zoning Services staff reviews your application and makes a recommendation.
• City Planning Commission holds a public hearing and makes a recommendation.
• City Council holds a public hearing and may adopt an Ordinance.

Time Frame:
2 ½ to 3 months

Fees:
$415.00

Other:
Similar to a rezoning is a conditional rezoning. A conditional rezoning allows the applicant to proffer conditions that help to ensure that the proposed use will not conflict with the surrounding neighborhood. The process and fees are the same as a regular rezoning.