Richmond is an independent city and not part of any county, meaning it maintains its own independent building, zoning, and fire departments. All permit applications for residential and commercial projects must be submitted directly to the city's Department of Planning and Development Review. The city enforces specific historic district overlays and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act requirements that necessitate additional review for many projects.
The city enforces strict regulations under the Richmond Historic Preservation Ordinance, requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior work on properties located within designated Old and Historic Districts.
Cómo encaja con el estado
La autoridad estatal aquí es Virginia DPOR - Board for Contractors. El expediente del condado no la reemplaza — añade la oficina de permisos, las reglas locales y el camino real de presentación.
Fuente · Richmond Department of Planning and Development ReviewÚltima verificación · 05 / 2026