The Site Development & Inspections Division (SDID) staff of plan reviewers and inspectors ensure that the development of residential and commercial projects meets applicable county, state and federal regulations.
Before beginning any land disturbing activities associated with your approved site/grading plan and land disturbance permit, you are required to request a pre-construction meeting.
Have a cleared and current Virginia 811 (VA811) ticket in hand and ready to supply to the site inspector. To coordinate your utility ticket, call 811 or submit online at https://va811.com/, at least three business days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) before you are scheduled to commence work.
Place a continuous ribbon marking the perimeter of the limits of clearing and/or disturbance as determined by your licensed surveyor following your approved erosion and sediment control plans. Include the erosion and sediment control phase 1 limits, if applicable.
If your plan calls for a Project Arborist (International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist) ensure they are contracted and ready to attend the pre-construction meeting (reference the Tree Preservation and/or Landscape plan sheets of your approved plans).
Obtain all necessary permits and ensure they are posted at the job site, when appropriate (land disturbance permit, building/demo permit(s), stormwater permit, Construction General Permit, etc.). If your plan requires a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) permit for work in the Right of Way (ROW), ensure the approved permit is in hand and ready to supply to the Site Inspector.
When applicable, ensure your completed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is available on site and that you are using the county-approved format.
Need Help? Call 703-222-0801, TTY 711.
Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.
