Neighborhood Development Services

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.

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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    Draft Zoning Ordinance: Consolidated Draft and Public Hearing

    Consolidated draft Zoning Ordinance is now available; first Public Hearing scheduled for September 14. Read on...
  2. City Hall

    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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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