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Application for Land Disturbing Permit

Download the Application for Land Disturbing Permit*

Applicants wishing to perform land disturbing activities not included as part of a building permit or a demolition permit must submit the following:
  • Four copies of a completed Application for Land Disturbing Permit;
  • Four copies of an erosion and sediment control plan prepared in accordance with the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook;
  • One copy of all supporting documentation and design calculations as noted in the Instructions at the top of the Application for Land Disturbing Permit;
  • The fee as noted in the Instructions at the top of the Application for Land Disturbing Permit;
  • One completed copy of the CHECKLIST FOR EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLANS contained in the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook (pages VI-13 and VI-14);
  • A completed form for the Designation of "Responsible Land Disturber".
The Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook and other documentation is available online from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation at: http://www.dcr.state.va.us/sw/e&s.htm#pubs

Each application is reviewed by Permits & Engineering Services ("P&ES") and by Zoning for compliance. As part of the review process P&ES will establish the amount of the erosion and sediment control bond. Zoning will also determine the need for any additional special approvals. On average, the process should take no longer than four weeks.

Submit Application With Appropriate Materials To:
Permits & Engineering Services - Room 110
900 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219

If you need further instructions, please call (804) 646-6440.

*Note: In order to view and print these documents, your computer must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader utility installed; if this software is not installed on your system, you can download it for free from Adobe.
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