Applications & Forms

Planning Applications & Forms

Fee Schedule (PDF)

Planning applications must be packaged appropriately in envelope or box. Do not send staples or cash. Paper clips are fine, if necessary.
Delivery must be through USPS, UPS, Fed EX or other professional messenger/courier service such as BDS. Address to: City Planning 810 Union St., Ste 508 Norfolk, VA 23510.
No hand deliveries are accepted. Professional deliveries are accepted during COVID as these companies have policies and protocols that keep all of the staff and security protected as well as tracking IDs and a designated spot in the lobby. Hand deliveries are too much of a liability.  

Architectural Review Board (Historic District) Applications

• Demolition Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
• Discussion Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
• Landscaping Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
• New Construction, Additions and Substantial Renovations Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • (This is NOT a building permit application)
• Signs, Canopies, Awnings and Outdoor Patios Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
• Windows and Doors Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)

Board of Zoning Appeals

• Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)

 Environmental / Wetlands Board Applications

• Erosion and Sediment Control Agreement (PDF) (In Lieu of a Plan)
• Floodplain Development Permit Application (PDF)
• Flood Zone Determination Form
• Joint Permit Application for Projects Involving Tidal Waters and/or Tidal Wetlands (PDF)
• Land Disturbing Activity Permit Application (PDF)
• Responsible Land Disturber Notification (PDF)

Planning Commission Applications

• Change of Zoning Applications
  • Change of Zoning Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • Conditional Change of Zoning Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
• Conditional Use Permit Applications
  • Auto Related Uses Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • Banquet Hall with Entertainment and Alcoholic Beverages On-Premise Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • Conditional Use Permit Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • Extended Hours of Operation Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • Live Entertainment Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • Nightclub Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • Production of Craft Beverages Application (PDF)| Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • Restaurant with Entertainment and Extended Hours of Operation Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • Restaurant with Extended Hours of Operation Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Off-Premise Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • Sale of Alcoholic Beverages On-Premise Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  • Short-Term Rental/Vacation Rental Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
• Development Certificate (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
• Future Land Use Map Amendment (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
• Historic District, Structures, or Landmarks Designation Application (PDF)| Filing Deadlines (PDF)
• Right-of-Way Vacation Application (PDF) - for permanent street closures only
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Application (PDF) | Filing Deadlines (PDF)
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Request Application (PDF)

Staff Review / Approval Forms & Applications

• A-Frame Guidelines and Application (PDF)
• Buildable Lot Letter / Ownership Review Request Form (PDF)
• Floodplain Development Permit Application (PDF)
• Flood Zone Determination Form
• Nonstandard Lot Application (PDF)
• Pop-up Establishment Printable Application (PDF)
• Portable Storage Unit/Container (On-Site) (PDF)
• Restaurant Zoning Certificate (PDF)
• Site Plan Review
  • Site Plan Review website
  • City Code as it applies to Site Plan.
• Special Event - Private Property Permit Application
• Vendor / Peddler Regulations (PDF)
• Zoning Compliance Request Form (PDF)