Information About the Building Inspection Process

Maureen Corum

Building Permit Application Checklist
For Construction Of Single Family Dwellings, Additions and Associated Accessory Structures

*         TWO SETS OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS/PLANS WITH THE
            FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. Dimensioned foundation plan
2. Dimensioned floor plan indicating door & window sizes
3. Typical Cross section view indicating size of materials to be used in construction from footing thru roof

Plans for these types of structures do not ordinarily require the services of an architect or engineer unless alternative methods & materials are used. Where a seal is not present, the plans MUST be signed by the individual (not the Company) responsible.

For the design, including their address & occupation

*        ONE COPY OF A PLAT OF THE PROPERTY (This may be a
         formal plat or hand drawn sketch of the property. Indicate
         the location of the proposed structure & distances to the
         property lines & right-of-way.   Also indicate location and
         use of all other existing buildings on property.)

*        ONE COPY OF THE WATER SUPPLY AND/OR SEWAGE DISPOSAL
         SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION PERMIT which is issued by the Nelson
         County Health Dept.    You can obtain a copy of that document by
         calling the Health Dept. at (434) 263-4297.

*       AN AGREEMENT IN LIEU OF A PLAN (LAND DISTURBING PERMIT)
        FOR ALL REGULATED LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITY

*       PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE LICENSED CONTRACTOR WHO WILL
        BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WORK OR IF THE OWNER IS ACTING
        AS CONTRACTOR, COMPLETE & SIGN THE AFFIDAVIT

Building Permit Fees:
Minimum fee for projects valued at not over $5,000. . . . . . . . $ 25.00
Projects valued over $5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 per $1,000 of value
Agreement in Lieu of a Plan (Land Disturbing) . . . . . . . . . . . .$35-450
(A 1.75% Levy Fee is added to all Building Permit fees as per the State)

Building Inspections Policy Documents:
Third Party Inspection Policy
Asbestos Form
Application Package for Building Permits
Nelson County Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance
Mandatory Inspections
Agreement In Lieu of Plan Permit for a Single Family Dwelling and/or Accessory Structure

Permit Application Checklists (general information):
Agreement In Lieu of Plan Permit for a Single Family Dwellin
Swimming Pool-Spa Safety

Forms for download, completion and submission to our office:
80 Front Street, Lovingston, VA 22949
434-263-7080
Application Package for Building Permits
Asbestos Form
Farm Structure Exemption Application

Other information:
Swimming Pool Safety

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