Zoning Ordinance Update Project
The Zoning Ordinance Update Project seeks to make Harrisonburg’s zoning ordinance clearer, more consistent, and easier to use.
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Encroachment License
The City of Harrisonburg may authorize Downtown businesses and restaurants to place certain improvements, fixtures, and outdoor dining areas on public property or within the public right-of-way in the B-1 Central Business District.
General Guidelines for Surveys and Plats
The applicant is responsible for providing a survey of the public street/alley and metes and bounds description (prepared by a surveyor, engineer, or other person duly authorized by the state). City staff will advise the applicant:
- If the entire alley/street will be sold/conveyed to the applicant, or if the plat should show the alley/street being divided between the applicant and adjacent property owner(s).
- If any easements need to be reserved.
The survey should include:
Submitting BMP Maintenance Agreements
Procedures for Submitting Best Management Practice (BMP) Maintenance Agreements.
Use of Nutrient Credit Purchases for VSMP Compliance
The offsite water quality compliance options listed in the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulations include restrictions for their use in impaired watersheds.
Housing Study
Comprehensive Housing Assessment and Market Study
(January 2021)
Capital Improvement Program
The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) is a multi-year production and scheduling of capital projects of $50,000 or greater with an appropriate financing plan to fund these projects.
Agendas & Streaming Media
View agendas, read meeting minutes, or watch a live or past meeting.
Fees Directory
Building and Trade Permit Fees, Engineering Plan Fees, Planning and Zoning Fees, and Other City Fees.
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