Site Development

Erosion and Sediment Control Documents

Comprehensive Site Plan Documents

Public Access Permit Document

Erosion and Sediment Control Documents
Visit the Municipal Code website to view the City's Erosion and Sedimentation Ordinance.

Questions regarding land disturbance permits can be answered by the Engineering Division at 540-432-7700.

[2.58MB] Erosion and Sediment Control: A Guide for Single Family Dwellings in the City of Harrisonburg  (last updated July 2010)

[72KB] Erosion and Sediment Control procedure Letter to builders, contractors, developers, engineers and excavators explaining new procedures (last updated 3-3-08).

Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law, Regulations, and Certification Regulations - Please visit the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) website for complete and up-to-date state documents.

Applications and forms for site and single family home land disturbances:
[686KB] Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (last updated 8-25-11)
[211KB] Land Disturbing Permit Application (last updated 7-20-11)

Current Permitted Sites for Land-Disturbing

To report construction site issues concerning erosion and sediment control problems or storm water run-off, please call the Department of Planning and Community Development at 540-432-7700.

Comprehensive Site Plan Documents

Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM)

Applications, forms and procedures for site plan review:

[13KB] Fire Chief Review Application
[1.3MB] Hydrological Unit Codes map for the City of Harrisonburg  (last updated 12-30-08)
[98KB] Procedures for Site Plan Review  (last updated 9-9-09)
[66KB] Schedule Agreement for Public Facilities  (last updated 5-6-08)
[153 KB] Comprehensive Site Plan Review Application  (last updated 9-9-09)
[57KB] Traffic Impact Analysis Procedures
[12KB] Traffic Impact Analysis Form

Public Access Permit Application

[49KB] Public Access Permit