(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.
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.
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.
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.
