Community Development Contact Information
Phone, fax, address, hours, and email directory for the Harrisonburg Department of Planning and Community Development.
Phone, fax, address, hours, and email directory for the Harrisonburg Department of Planning and Community Development.
The Planning and Zoning Division of the Department of Community Development promotes development as desired by the community through the Comprehensive Plan and with consistent application of the zoning and subdivision regulations and other land use codes.
In connection with site and subdivision development, developers are responsible for all costs associated with planning, constructing, installing and testing of all public facilities, stormwater management and erosion control measures required to complete the proposed project.
Erosion and Sediment Control and Site Plan Documents.
The Engineering Division of the Department of Community Development provides professional services in engineering, surveying, geographic information systems (GIS), stormwater management and erosion and sediment control to create a high-quality, lasting and manageable developed environment.
Fees directory for building and trades permit fees, engineering feeds, planning and zoning fees and other fees found on the city website.
The City of Harrisonburg administers a variety of permits. Most permits are administered by Department of Planning and Community Development staff who coordinate with other departments to ensure projects are undertaken in conjunction with all applicable ordinances, codes, and standards.
Building permits are administered by the Department of Planning and Community Development's Building Inspections Division.
The Department of Planning and Community Development plans for the orderly and efficient development of the community in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.