Building Permit Process
Building Permits applications are reviewed, and, if approved, issued by City staff. No work may begin until the permit is issued. Additional permits, such as trade permits, may be required prior to beginning the work.
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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:
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update - Ordinance Advisory Committee (OAC)
The Ordinance Advisory Committee will meet with city staff and the consultant team six times during the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update to represent the broader community, review draft ordinances, serve as a sounding board for new ideas and solutions, and to provide constructive input.
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Update Project
Information on the updates to the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
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.
How Do I Submit a Site Plan?
Information and steps to submit a site plan.
Mobile Businesses and Food Trucks
Information and regulations to help individuals navigate the process of starting a mobile business unit operation in Harrisonburg.