city · Chesterfield County · Virginia

Chesterfield County, Virginia Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.2

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

36 days

5 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$11,300

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$8,200

per lot

Permit Fee

$2,200

residential

Plan Review Fee

$900

per application

Delay Risk

24%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Site plan review
✓ Proffer agreement (rezonings)
✓ Comprehensive plan compliance
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Erosion control plan
✓ Fire Marshal review
✓ Health Department review
✓ Traffic impact study (50+ lots)
✓ School capacity analysis
✓ Utility connection permits

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Chesterfield County Planning Department. Strong residential growth market south of Richmond. Developer-friendly with streamlined processes. Proffer system reasonable. Route 288/Hull Street corridor very active. Pre-application meetings available and helpful.

Recent Changes

August 2025: Updated Comprehensive Plan for Route 288 corridor. No major fee changes for 2026. October 2025: Revised stormwater management requirements. December 2025: New school capacity analysis requirements for large subdivisions. County expanding utility infrastructure.

Rezone Probability

68%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(804) 748-1050

Official Website

https://www.chesterfield.gov/290/Planning

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