Development in Harrisonburg: View information about current and recent-past development projects in the City of Harrisonburg.

Electronic Review Procedures

Notify Community Development of the intent to submit final plans for review via email to siteplanreview@harrisonburgva.gov

Community Development staff will create a unique folder in MS Teams for the proposed submittal and respond with the link.

Upload all submittal documents to the assigned Teams folder. 

Report Construction Site Issues

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 Review Procedures Overview

To determine if a comprehensive site development plan is required, refer to DCSM 1.3.1.[124KB]

Site Development General Information

How do I submit a site plan for review?

Pre-Application Meeting

The City of Harrisonburg hosts pre-application meetings for rezonings, special use permits, major subdivisions (preliminary plats) street/alley closings, and engineered comprehensive site plans twice a month for property owners, developers, engineers, attorneys, etc. to meet with city departments including, but not limited to, Community Development (Planning & Zoning, Engineering, Building Inspections), Fire, Public Works, Public Utilities, and Public Transportation.

Please visit Pre-Applications Meetings for more information. 

Prerequisites

Fire Chief's Preliminary Review (Community Development 540-432-7700)

Fire Chief's Preliminary Fire Review

[60KB] Fire Chief Review Application

For Hydrant Flow Test Report information, please contact the Department of Public Utilities Engineering Division at 540-434-9959.

Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)  Determination of Need (Public Works 540-434-5928)

Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Requirements webpage

Preliminary Engineering Report (Public Utilities 540-434-9959)

DCSM Chapter 4 Water and Sewer Utility Design Standards

DCSM Appendix E Public Utilities Project Management Approach

[671KB] Appendix C: Engineering Report for Water and Sewer Main Extensions

Site Plan Review

[148KB] Comprehensive Site Plan Review Application

Comprehensive Site Plan, Erosion & Sediment Control Plan, and Stormwater Management Plan fees

[181KB] Certified Checklist

Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) - provides design and construction standards. Additional checklists, forms, and templates are available.

Bonding Information

[1.3MB] Hydrological Unit Codes map for the City of Harrisonburg

[66KB] Schedule Agreement for Public Facilities

Erosion Control and Stormwater Management

If you are starting a construction project, it is important to make sure the dirt/sediment on your property stays where it is supposed to be. Wind, rain, and even trucks can easily cause it to become displaced and potentially cause harm to roads, lungs, and aquatic habitats. Before starting any work, watch this video and take these steps to prevent damage: 

  1. Set up perimeter controls (silt fences, compost filtration socks, etc). These go around the edges of your construction site to make sure sediment doesn’t get swept off the property.
  2. Prepare the site entrance. Vehicles driving in and out of the site can pick up sediment and track it out onto the roads. Make sure that the entrance has a geotextile filter fabric topped with gravel, that run off is directed away from the entrance, and that, for especially muddy projects, a vehicle wash station is installed. 

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

Visit Recently Adopted Ordinances to view the City's Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance.

Comprehensive Site Plan, Erosion & Sediment Control Plan, and Stormwater Management Plan fees

[137KB] Land Disturbing Permit Application

VPDES Registration Statement

Please note that the City of Harrisonburg is an administrator for the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) VESMP program. All DEQ forms must be submitted to the City of Harrisonburg.

Use of Nutrient Credit Purchases for VSMP Compliance 

Procedures for Submitting BMP Maintenance Agreements

[67KB] SWPPP Table of Contents

[1.1MB] BMP Maintenance and Inspection Checklist App 9C SWM Handbook

For Single-Family Residential Development:

[545KB] Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

[1.2MB] Agreement in Lieu of Stormwater Management Plan

[2.58MB] Erosion and Sediment Control: A Guide for Single Family Dwellings in the City of Harrisonburg

Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Law, Regulations, and Certification Regulations - Please visit the Department of Environmental Quality website for complete and up-to-date state documents.

Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Requirements

Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Requirements webpage - For more information, documents and procedures

 Public Access Permit Application

A Public Access Permit (PAP) shall be submitted to the Harrisonburg Department of Public Works and is required for construction, demolition, replacement, installation, excavation, or maintenance within the public street or alley right-of-way (ROW) related to the following:

  • Private and Commercial Entrances
  • Underground Conduits
  • Above-ground Structures (poles, towers, etc.)
  • Overhead Utility Lines
  • Excavations (test bores, emergency openings)
  • Turn Lane Construction
  • Curb and gutter
  • Sidewalks
  • Landscaping
  • Tree Trimming
  • Storm Sewer System
  • Dumpsters (Temporarily located in ROW)
  • On-Street Parking Closures
  • Sidewalk and Road Closure
  • Wireless Small Cell Facilities

For application and more information, please visit the Public Access Permit webpage.

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