Planning

A demolition permit is required for any demolition or partial demolition of any building or structure which will improve or upgrade any property owned in the City of Harrisonburg.

A building permit is required for any new construction, alterations, additions, demolitions, accessory buildings, swimming pools, and/or other types of construction, which will improve or upgrade any property in the City of Harrisonburg.

Blasting regulations are contained within the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. All permits, inspections and enforcement procedures concerning these regulations are the responsibility of the Harrisonburg Fire Department.

Allowable signage is calculated differently depending on the zoning district where the sign is to be displayed.

Phone, fax, address, hours, and email directory for the Harrisonburg Department of Planning and Community Development.

City regulations pertaining to Tall Grass and Weeds.

Property owners, adjacent to city streets or alleys, may request to "close" such areas and acquire them as additional land for their property.

Subdividing property is the division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, tracts or parcels, any of which are less than five acres in area for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of building development.

The Planning and Zoning Division of the Department of Community Development promotes development as desired by the community through the Comprehensive Plan and with consistent application of the zoning and subdivision regulations and other land use codes.

Tax maps, Topo maps, and other maps can be found on the Maps page. Or you can view mapping information within the City's GIS (Geographic Information System).