Requirements to Obtain a Zoning and Building Permit

P.O. Box 399 102 Tobacco Street COUNTY OF BRUNSWICK Lawrenceville, VA 23868 REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A ZONING AND BUILDING PERMIT (434)848-0882 or 800-848-3199

To obtain a ZONING and BUILDING PERMIT for a single-family dwelling, single/double wide manufactured home, addition, garage, deck, porch, carport or storage shed you will need the following as it pertains to the type of construction you will be doing:

Applicants (Property owners or their agent) commencing construction are not required by law to be licensed as contractors. Affidavit that he/she is not subject to licensure as a contractor must be submitted.

An approved health permit from the Brunswick County Health Department for installation of a new well and septic system, or hook-up to an existing well and septic system, if applicable.

An entrance permit issued by the Virginia Department of Transportation for all new construction. (See reverse)

A copy of the recorded plat and deed of the property for which you propose construction or placement of a manufactured home. (Please sketch on this plat where your proposed construction will be situated.)

Written approval from the towns (Alberta, Brodnax, Lawrenceville) if connecting to public water or sewage.

A copy of the purchase/contract sales agreement for new manufactured homes (single, double, triple wides). Used manufactured homes must have a copy of the title and HUD number. The manufactured home’s age must be at least a 1976.

HUD Required Installation Program Disclosure to Consumer Form.

The square footage of the manufactured home, the single family dwelling (including basement, if applicable) deck, porch, carport, addition, or accessory building will have to be provided.

The estimated cost of construction for the job including materials will have to be provided.

A copy of permits issued by Virginia Dominion Power and Army Corps of Engineers for the construction to or alteration of a pier/boathouse.

Two (2) complete sets of construction documents for the project must be submitted with the building permit application to include, but not limited to the following:  SEE ATTACHED SHEET

Two (2) sets of complete engineered plans for any addition and/or modification to a manufactured home.

Two (2) sets of engineered plans complete with details for construction of or alteration to pier/boathouse.

Applications and information as checked above must be submitted to the Building and Planning Department for plan review and approval prior to scheduling an appointment to obtain a zoning and building permit. Please allow two (2) weeks for the plan approval process.

You must make an appointment with the Planning Office to obtain your zoning and building permits. Appointments are made between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.