PLUS Enhancement

LDS Customer Benefit

Updates to Building

Allow Revisions to Critical Structures Record

Applicants can now submit a revision to their Critical Structures record (CRIT) to update contacts or make edits to the previously approved special inspections items.

Upload Documents to Critical Structures Record

Applicants can now upload documents to their Critical Structures record (CRIT).

Add Helpful Web Links

Helpful weblinks were added to the building search page to provide customers with relevant resources including the LDS Permit Library and When a Permit is Required webpages.

Add Solar Data Fields for Commercial and Residential Records

The Commercial and Residential Solar application has been updated with additional information required under Solar Installation Details. These data fields will be used to create reports to support and inform the county’s Community-Wide Energy and Climate Action Plan (CECAP).

Add Pedestrian Bridges Work Type

A new type of work has been added under the Commercial Miscellaneous record for Pedestrian Bridges. This was added to better track, review and assess fees for this type of work.

Updates to Site

Update Financial/Invoice Report

Allows site staff to view additional payment details and download a report for the customer.

Allow Pictures to be Added to Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection Report

Allows inspectors to attach photos directly to inspection reports in the field.  This improvement significantly increases efficiency for site inspections.

Update Entrance Correct Stamp and Process

The Entrance Correct Stamp has been updated and the associated stamping process has been simplified. This change allows staff to efficiently provide needed documentation for customers to obtain their Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) permits for major plans. 

Update Virginia Pollution Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Condition of Approval

Additional clarification and instructions have been added to the existing VPDES permit condition to guide customers on how to submit their VPDES applications.