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Draft Zoning Ordinance Update
(August 14, 2023) The draft consolidated Zoning Ordinance is available on the Cville Plans Together website. This consolidated draft combines all three of the draft zoning modules that were shared earlier this year, and also provides several updates based on feedback from City staff, the community, the Planning Commission, and City Council.
NDS Office Hours
Only NDS Customers may enter the Market Street entrance between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Payments for permits and permit applications are accepted from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday thru Friday or by mail.
On November 15, 2021, the Charlottesville City Council unanimously voted to adopt the 2021 Comprehensive Plan update (PDF).
Welcome to Neighborhood Development Services. Our department contains Planning, Zoning, Building Permitting and inspections, and Property Maintenance.
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Comprehensive Plan
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Building Codes & Inspections
Building Inspections staff require four (4) full sets of plans and four (4) sets of plat showing the distance from the property line for new construction and additions, and two (2) sets of Plans for alterations.
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Historic Preservation & Design Review
Charlottesville has a rich historic and cultural legacy. This heritage not only creates the City’s unique sense of place, but also represents one of its primary economic and cultural assets.
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Permit Calculations
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Planning
View information related to the Planning Department.
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Property Maintenance
We are responsible for upholding and enforcing Charlottesville’s Code of Ordinances and the Virginia Maintenance Code, both of which promote clean, safe, and attractive neighborhoods.
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Strategic Investment Area (SIA)
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Zoning
Get information about Zoning in the City of Charlottesville.
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City Hall to Reopen July 19, 2023
The City Hall building will reopen Wednesday, July 19, with impacted departments re-established in temporary locations. Read on... -
Part 3 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review
The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on the final part of the draft Zoning Ordinance update through June 18. Read on... -
Part 2 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review
The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on the draft Development Standards for the Zoning Ordinance update. Read on... -
Part 1 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review
The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on the draft zoning ordinance, including the zoning districts and map. Read on...
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James Freas
Director of Neighborhood Development Services
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Neighborhood Development Services
Physical Address
605 E Market St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 911
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: 434-970-3182Fax: 434-970-3359
Hours
Monday thru Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Building Code
Schedule Inspections Call: 434-970-3182
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Property Maintenance
Phone: 434-970-3081
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Zoning
Phone: 434-970-3995