Site Plan review is required for any new construction or substantial reconstruction (2,500 square feet or more of land disturbance). Minor additions, accessory structures and single family homes outside of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area do not require Site Plan Review.

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
email: leslie.garrett@norfolk.gov

Requirements:

• 15 copies of a site plan
• 15 copies of a landscape plan
• 3 sets of construction plans
• Storm Water calculations
• Completed application -- Application available online
• Check or money order

Procedure:

• Zoning Services staff distribute the plans to other city agencies for review.
• City agency staff will have 2 weeks to review the plans and return comments to Zoning Services.
• If all agency requirements are met, an approved plan is forwarded to applicant.
• If there are negative comments by any city agency, the comments are forwarded to the applicant.
• The applicant must submit a revised plan for review by only those agencies that had negative comments.

Time Frame:
If all city agencies approve the plans on the first review, processing is normally two weeks. Re-submitted plans are reviewed within one week

Fees:
$200.00