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Department of Community Development
City of Richmond
900 E. Broad Street,
Room 511
Richmond, VA
23219 USA
(T) 804.646.6310
(F) 804.646.5789
Ask Community Development

Welcome to the Department of Community Development (DCD). Our mission is to plan and guide development in order to enhance the quality of life in Richmond. To carry out its mission, the Department is organized as follows:

Rachel O. Flynn, AIA
Director of Community Development
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The hours of operation for the Department of Community Development are Monday through Friday, 8:00am until 5:00pm. For more information, call (804) 646-6310 or email AskCommunityDevelopment@richmondgov.com.

All divisions of the Department of Community Development are located in City Hall. The specific location and contact information for a division is noted on that division’s web page.

Manchester Area Rezoning

Next Manchester meeting: Thursday, November 19 at Sacred Heart Center.
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Downtown Plan Downtown Plan.
08-09 CAPER Draft View the City of Richmond’s 2008-2009 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This document is a summary of the activities and projects funded with the City of Richmond federal funds (CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA). A paper copy of the document is available for review in the Department of Community Development office, 900 East Broad Street, Room 501, Richmond, VA. The supporting reports from the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) can be found here
Neighborhood Stabilization App
Neighborhood Stabilization Map
Permits and Inspections Policies and Procedures Handouts  
 
Permits and Inspections Policies and Procedures Handouts.
Deck Design Guide Deck Design Guide.
Vacant Building Registry Vacant Building Registry.
SPANLink To check the status of a bulding trades permit (electrical, gas, piping, plumbing or mechanical) or to schedule an inspection call
SPANLINK at (804)646-0770
Citizens' Request To report a property maintenance violation or to make a request, please use the Citizens' Request System.
(If you are unsure what constitutes a violation, see Property Maintenance)
Permits Web Inquiry System To view information about pending and issued permits, or to request an inspection, please use the Permits Web Inquiry System.
Pending Land Use Log To view information about pending Land Use applications, please review the Logbook of Pending Land Use Applications . To view an interactive map of Land Use projects in the City please click here.
ABC Reviews To view information about ABC License applications, please review the ABC License Application Reviews.
Subdivision Review Process To view information about Subdivision Review Process, please review the Subdivision Review Process.
Zoning Ordinance LexisNexis hosts our City Code which includes the zoning ordinance (chapter 114 of the City Code). Additionally, the Zoning Fee Schedule, the Tree Canopy Chart Handbook, Fence and Wall Design Guidelines and the Frequently Asked Questions are available in a PDF format.
Grand Opening Click here to read a Guide to Starting a Business in Richmond.
2008 2009 CAPER View the Substantial Amendment to the 2008-2009 Consolidated Action Plan covering the Community Development Block Grant Recovery Funds (economic stimulus funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).
2007 2008 Consolidated Plan View the 2009-2010 Consolidated Action Plan. A hard copy of the document is available for review in Room 501 of City Hall and all Richmond Public Library branches.
Renovate_Right_Brochure_English View the EPA Renovate Right brochure, in English, or in Spanish.
HPRP Click the button to view a copy of the Substantial Amendment regarding the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP) Funds awarded to the City of Richmond through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Planning Services
Demographic Information
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Construction Permits
Building Permit
Certificate of Occupancy
Demolition Permit
Electrical Permit
Elevator Permit
Gas Piping Permit
Land Disturbance Permit
Mechanical Permit
Plumbing Permit
Sign Permit
Tank Permit
Construction Supplies

Land Use & Zoning
Certificate of Zoning Compliance
Community Unit Plan Application
Conditional Rezoning
Conditional Use Permit
Plan of Development
Plan of Development for Wireless Communication Facilities
Rezoning Application
Special Use Permit
Subdivision Application Zoning Confirmation
Zoning map

Historic Properties
Commission of Architectural Review
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Old and Historic Districts Handbook
Maps of Historic Districts
View Commission of Architectural Review / Old & Historic Districts Informational Brochure
Historic Marker

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