Process Guides

Site Plan

Persons interested in filing a request for a Special Use Permit or Rezoning must contact the Department of Neighborhood Development Services at 434-970-3182 to schedule a pre-application meeting with the appropriate planner for the proposed project.

View the Development Review Procedures (PDF).

View the Site Plan Review Process (PDF).

Sidewalks

• Sidewalk Fund Calculator (XLSX)

Charlottesville Code of Ordinances

View the Charlottesville Code of Ordinances for additional information on the following:

• Downtown Mall - Chapter 28
• Subdivision - Chapter 29
• Water Protection Ordinance - Chapter 10
• Zoning Ordinance - Chapter 34
  • Zoning Map (PDF)

Noise Ordinance

Contact Police Non-Emergency 434-970-3280. Charlottesville Police Department is responsible for the enforcement of the Noise Ordinance (PDF).

Standards & Design Manual

• Standards & Design Manual (PDF)
  • Appendix A - Standard Details (PDF)
  • Appendix B - Roadway Typical Sections and Right-of-way Requirements (PDF)
  • Appendix C - Potable Water System Details (PDF)
  • Appendix D - Sanitary Sewer System Details (PDF)
  • Appendix E - Pavement Repair Details of Utility Installations (PDF)
  • Appendix F - Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer System Standard Specifications (PDF)
  • Appendix G - Gas Distribution System Standard Specifications and Details (PDF)
  • Appendix H - Tree Planting and Preservation BMP Manual with Details (PDF)
  • Appendix I - Table of Contents (PDF)
    • Appendix I - Engineering Completeness Review Checklist (PDF)
    • Appendix I - MS4 Reporting Chart (PDF)
    • Appendix I - Outfall Accounting Form (PDF)