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Home My WebLink AboutLOD201300019 Letter of Determination 2014-02-26�'IRGINZP COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 October 8, 2013 Stephen T. McLean 503 Faulconer Drive, Suite 5 Charlottesville VA 22932 RE: LOD2013 -00019 - Letter of Zoning Compliance - Tax Map 59D2- 02 -OG, Parcel 10 (Property of PETER A or ELIZABETH H MAILLET) Dear Sir: This letter is to confirm, per the Zoning Map, that Tax Map 59D2 -02 -OG Parcel 10 is zoned Residential R -1 and that per Chapter 18 of the Albemarle County Code (also known as the Zoning Ordinance) in particular Section 13 of Chapter 18 that a detached single - family dwelling unit is a permitted use by- right. Please see Section 13.3 for minimum yard /setback requirements. To build a detached single - family dwelling on this property a building permit must be applied for and reviewed for compliance with the Building Code, Zoning Ordinance, and Water Protection Ordinance before being issued through the Department of Community Development. Below is a link to Section 13, Residential R -1 of the Zoning Ordinance and all of the permitted uses by- right. Also included is a link to the Residential Building Permit Handout. Both of these documents will be attached to the letter you receive. ZONING ORDINANCE, RESIDENTIAL - R -1 http://www.albemarle.or.q/upload/images/Forms Center /Departments /County Attorney /Forms /AI bemarle County Code Ch18 Zoning13 Residential R1.pdf RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT HANDOUT http://www.albemarle.or,q/upload/images/forms center /departments /Community Development /f orms /buildinq_and inspections forms and info /Residential Building Permit Handout.pdf If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, -7 Francis H. MacCall Principal Planner Attachments: ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 13, RESIDENTIAL - R -1 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT HANDOUT ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 18 ZONING SECTION 13 RESIDENTIAL - R -1 Sections: 13.1 INTENT, WHERE PERMITTED 13.2 PERMITTED USES 13.2.1 BY RIGHT 13.2.2 BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT 13.3 AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS 13.4 BONUS FACTORS (REFERENCE 2.4) 13.4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS 13.4.2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 13.4.3 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 13.5 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT OPTION REGULATIONS 13.1 INTENT, WHERE PERMITTED This district (hereafter referred to as R -1) is created to establish a plan implementation zone that: - Recognizes the existence of previously established low density residential districts in communities and the urban area; (Amended 9 -9 -92) - Provides incentives for clustering of development and provision of locational, environmental and development amenities; and - Provides for low density residential development in community areas and the urban area. (Amended 9 -9 -92) R -1 districts may be permitted within community and urban area locations designated on the comprehensive plan. (Amended 9 -9 -92) 13.2 PERMITTED USES 13.2.1 BY RIGHT The following uses shall be permitted by right in the R -1 district, subject to the applicable requirements of this chapter: 1. Detached single- family dwellings. 2. Cluster development of permitted residential uses. 3. Rental of permitted residential uses and guest cottages, provided that yard, area, and other requirements of this ordinance shall be met for each such use whether or not such use is on an individual lay -out. 4. (Repealed 9 -2 -81) 5. (Repealed 9 -2 -81) 18 -13 -1 Zoning Supplement 481, 9 -11 -13 ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE 6. Electric, gas, oil and communication facilities, excluding tower structures and including poles, lines, transformers, pipes, meters and related facilities for distribution of local service and owned and operated by a public utility. Water distribution and sewerage collection lines, pumping stations and appurtenances owned and operated by the Albemarle County Service Authority. Except as otherwise expressly provided, central water supplies and central sewerage systems in conformance with Chapter 16 of the Code of Albemarle and all other applicable law. (Amended 5- 12 -93) 7. Accessory uses and buildings including home occupation, Class A (reference 5.2) and storage buildings. 8. Temporary constriction uses (reference 5.1.18). 9. Public uses and buildings including temporary or mobile facilities such as schools, offices, parks, playgrounds and roads funded, owned or operated by local, state or federal agencies (reference 31.2.5); public water and sewer transmission, main or trunk lines, treatment facilities, pumping stations and the like, owned and /or operated by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (reference 31.2.5; 5.1.12). (Amended 11 -1 -89) 10. Tourist lodgings (reference 5.1.17). 11. Homes for developmentally disabled persons (reference 5.1.07). 12. Stormwater management facilities shown on an approved final site plan or subdivision plat. (Added 10 -9 -02) 13. Tier I and Tier II personal wireless service facilities (reference 5.1.40). (Added 10- 13 -04) 14. Family day homes (reference 5.1.56). (Added 9- 11 -13) (§ 20- 13.2.1, 12- 10 -80; 9 -2 -81; 11 -1 -89; 5- 12 -93; Ord. 02- 18(6), 10 -9 -02; .Ord. 04- 18(2), 10- 13 -04; Ord. 13-18(5),9-11-13) 13.2.2 BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT The following uses shall be permitted by special use pen-nit in the R -1 district, subject to the applicable requirements of this chapter: (Amended 5 -5 -10) 1. Community center (reference 5.1.04). 2. Clubs, lodges, civic, fraternal, patriotic (reference 5.1.02). 3. Fire and rescue squad stations (reference 5.1.09). 4. Swim, golf, tennis, or similar athletic facilities (reference 5.1.16). 5. Private schools. 6. Electrical power substations, transmission lines and related towers; gas or oil transmission lines, pumping stations and appurtenances; uninanned telephone exchange centers; micro- wave and radio -wave transmission and relay towers, substations and appurtenances (reference. 5.1.12). 7. Day care, child care or nursery facility (reference 5.1.06). 8. Mobile home subdivisions (reference 5.5). 9. Home occupation, Class B (reference 5.2). 18 -13 -2 Zoning Supplement 481, 9 -11 -13 ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE 10. Churches. (Added 9 -2 -81) 11. Cemeteries. (Added 9 -2 -81) 12. Tier III personal wireless service facilities (reference 5:140). (Added 10- 13 -04) 13. Historical centers, historical center special events, historical center festivals (reference 5.1.42). (Added 6 -8 -05) 14. Fanners' markets (reference 5.1.47). (Added 5 -5 -10) (§ 20- 13.2.2, 12- 10 -80; 9 -2 -81; Ord. 04- 18(2), 10- 13 -04; Ord. 05- 18(7), 6 -8 -05; Ord. 10- 18(4), 5 -5 -10) 13.3 AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS 13.4 BONUS FACTORS (REFERENCE 2.4) 13.4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS For maintenance of existing wooded areas equal to: ten (10) percent to nineteen (19) percent of the site, a density increase of five (5) percent shall be granted; twenty (20) percent or greater of the site, a density increase of ten (10) percent shall be granted. In order to qualify for this bonus, a conservation plan as specified in section 32.7.9 shall be required. (Amended 9 -9 -92) For provision of significant landscaping in the fonn of street trees as specified in section 32.7.9, a density increase of five (5) percent shall be granted. This bonus shall not be granted if existing trees along road frontages have been needlessly removed. (Amended 8- 14 -85; 9 -9 -92) 13.4.2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS For serving lots with an internal road system which is the sole access to the existing state - maintained road system, a density increase of ten (10) percent shall be granted. For dedication of land to public use not otherwise required by law, density may be increased as follows: 18 -13 -3 Zoning Supplement #60, 5 -5 -10 STANDARD LEVEL BONUS LEVEL CONVENTIONAL CLUSTER CONVENTIONAL CLUSTER REQUIREMENTS DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT Gross density 0.97 du/acre 0.97 du/acre 1.45 du/acre 1.45du /acre Minimum Lot Size 45,000 sq ft 30,000 sq ft 30,000 sq ft. 20,000 sq ft Minimum frontage: public, private 120 feet 100 feet 100 feet 80 feet Yards, minimum: Front 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet Side 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet Rear 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet Maximum Structure height 35 feet 35 feet 35 feet 30 feet 13.4 BONUS FACTORS (REFERENCE 2.4) 13.4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS For maintenance of existing wooded areas equal to: ten (10) percent to nineteen (19) percent of the site, a density increase of five (5) percent shall be granted; twenty (20) percent or greater of the site, a density increase of ten (10) percent shall be granted. In order to qualify for this bonus, a conservation plan as specified in section 32.7.9 shall be required. (Amended 9 -9 -92) For provision of significant landscaping in the fonn of street trees as specified in section 32.7.9, a density increase of five (5) percent shall be granted. This bonus shall not be granted if existing trees along road frontages have been needlessly removed. (Amended 8- 14 -85; 9 -9 -92) 13.4.2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS For serving lots with an internal road system which is the sole access to the existing state - maintained road system, a density increase of ten (10) percent shall be granted. For dedication of land to public use not otherwise required by law, density may be increased as follows: 18 -13 -3 Zoning Supplement #60, 5 -5 -10 ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE The acreage of the land dedicated and accepted shall be multiplied by twice the gross density - standard level, and the resulting number of dwellings may be added to the site, provided that the density increase shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent. The dedication shall be accepted by the board of supervisors prior to final approval. For provision of road improvements to secondary or primary roads not otherwise required by this ordinance or Chapter 14 of the Code of Albemarle, a density increase up to twenty (20) percent shall be granted, to be agreed upon by the commission and the applicant, based upon the relative need for transportation improvements in the area. The need for such improvements shall be established by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation. (Amended 8- 14 -85) 13.4.3 AFFORDABLE HOUSING For providing affordable housing units, a density increase of thirty (30) percent shall be granted, subject to the following: a. At least one -half of the additional housing units allowed by this density bonus shall be developed as affordable housing units. (Amended 10 -3 -07) b. The initial sale price for sale units or the rental rate for a period of at least ten (10) years for rental units shall qualify as affordable housing under either the Virginia Housing Development Authority, Farmers Home Administration or Housing and Urban Development housing choice voucher program. (Amended 10 -3 -07) c. If rental units, the developer shall enter into an agreement with the County of Albemarle restricting the rental rates of the affordable units for a period of at least ten (10) years or until the units are sold as affordable units, whichever comes first. (Amended 10 -3 -07) d. If sale units, the developer shall provide the chief of housing with confirmation of the initial sale price for the affordable units prior to the issuance of building permits for the bonus units. (Amended 8- 14 -85; 10 -3 -07) e. Manufactured homes for rent in an approved manufactured home park shall be considered rental units under this section provided they qualify as affordable housing under the Housing and Urban Development housing choice voucher program. (Added 3 -5 -86; Amended 10 -3 -07) f. Manufactured home lots for rent in an approved manufactured home park shall qualify for this bonus provided the developer enters into an agreement with the County of Albemarle that the lots shall be available for rent to manufactured home owners for a period of at least ten (10) years. (Added 3 -5 -86; Amended 10 -3 -07) g. Manufactured home lots for sale in an approved manufactured home subdivision shall qualify for this bonus provided the developer restricts the use of the lots to manufactured homes or other affordable housing for a period of at least ten (10) years. (Added 3 -5 -86; Amended 10- 3-07) h. The decision to extend the periods beyond the ten (10) year minimum provided in subsections (b), (c), (f) and (g) shall be in the sole discretion of the developer. (Added 10 -3 -07) i. The occupancy of the affordable units shall be restricted to those households with incomes at or below eighty (80) percent of the area median income for for -sale units and at or below sixty (60) percent of the area median income for rental units. The chief of housing or his designee must approve all purchasers of for -sale units based on household income. Prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for a building providing affordable rental units, the developer shall enter into a rental rate agreement with the county, approved by the county attorney, that 18 -13 -4 Zoning Supplement 460, 5 -5 -10 ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE delineates the terms and conditions pertaining to rental rates, occupancy and reporting during the minimum ten (10) year period. (Added 10 -3 -07) (§ 13.4.3, 12- 10 -80; 8- 14 -85; 3 -5 -86; Ord. 07-18(2),10-3-07) 13.4.4 The cumulative effect of density factors above may not exceed fifty (50) (Amended 8- 14 -85) 13.5 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT OPTION REGULATIONS At the option of the owner, regulations under cluster development provisions in section 13.3 may be used for cluster development of the land to be subdivided and developed. Use of cluster provisions shall be subject to other requirements of this ordinance, applicable health requirements and the provisions of Chapter 14 of the Code of Albemarle. (Amended 8- 14 -85) 18 -13 -5 Zoning Supplement #60, 5 -5 -10 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION PACKEVINFORMATION Residential Building Permit Applicant: The information attached has been developed to assist you with applying for a Residential Building Permit. Enclosed you will find: 1. Building Permit Application; 2. Process Information; 3. Inspection Guidelines; 4. Minimum Standards for Drawings; 5. Residential Swimming Pool Permit Checklist; 6. Building Permit Fee Schedule. Please review the information and complete the attached application. The completed Residential Building Permit Application may be mailed to the address on above letterhead; and /or delivered to the Community Development office at 401 McIntire Road — Ist floor, North Wing. Upon receiving completed application, an Intake Specialist will be assigned to your application for review and processing. You will be contacted by an Intake Specialist who will discuss provisions for payment of fees and clarification of any information that has been provided. We do hope that our customers find this packet of information useful when applying for a residential building permit. Comments and suggestions may be submitted in writing or by calling our department at 434 - 296 -5832. Sincerely, Community Development Staff January 12, 2009 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 -4596 Building Application Inspection Line: (434) 972 -4179 Voice: (434) 296 -5832 Fax: (434) 972 -4126 r,ARCEL/OWNER INFORMATION rr- TMP House # Street Name Apt / Suite Current Owner(s) Work Class: ❑ Addition ❑ 1 Alteration ❑ I Demolition I ❑ New ❑ Other ❑ Remodel Jurisdictional Area Work Valuation Frame Type: ❑ Concrete ❑ Masonr [:]I Other 01 Steel I ❑ I Vinyl ❑ I Wood Water Supply Type: Sewage Disposal Footing / Foundation Type: Type: ❑ Artesian Well ❑ None ❑ Basement ❑ 1 None ❑ Private ❑ 1 Crawl S ace ❑ 1 Private ❑ I Public I ❑ lNone ❑ Central Well ❑ ❑ I Other ❑ Public ❑ I 1 ❑ 1 Slab ❑ ❑ ❑ Other Foot / Found Desc.: Power Company Work Description Directions Use Group Construction Type iges: # of Stories 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor Finished Basement Other Habitable Total Habitable Sq. Footage Porches .Decks Garage Swimming Pool Unfinished Basement Other Unfinished Total Unfinished Sq. Footage Total Building Sq. Footage Setbacks: Zoning Pre - Construction? Land Use? ❑ Front Back Fire Alarms Required? Bldg Pre - Construction? Left Side Right Side F9 Fire Sprinkler NAPA Code Year? Dwelling Units Accessory Structures Mobile / Prefab. Homes Mobile Offices /Prefab. Units J Carports Bedrooms Baths Paint Spray Booths Garages Kitchens Swimming Pools/Hot Tubs /Spas (Res. Only) Other Elevators /Escalators/Lifts Primary Contact Name Phone # Street Name Fax # City / State Zip Code E -mail Cellular # Owner /Applicant Name Phone # Street Name Fax # City / State Zip Code E -mail Cellular # Mechanics Lien Name Phone # Street Name Fax # City / State Zip Code E -mail Cellular # General Contractor Name Phone# Street Name Fax # City / State Zip Code E -mail Cellular # • •• INF ORMATI ON Business Name: License Types: State License # Locality License # Separate permits may be required for Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning. This permits becomes null and void if work or construction authorized is not commenced within 6 months, or if construction or work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 6 months at any time after work is commenced. I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct. All provi- sions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with whether specified herein or not. The granting of a permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any other state or local law regulating construction or the performance of construction. By signing this building permit, the owner and/or their agent hereby grant employees of the Albemarle County Community Development & Real Estate Departments the right to enter and inspect the subject property Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m, and 5:00 p.m., holidays excepted. . If you are not the owner of record, please check which applies: 7 &rllONT 9111`NER iNta,Il9. I certify that I am the agent for The Owner, and am authorized to submit this application on behalf of the Owner under the agency I am neither the Owner nor the Owner's agent. I certify that written notice of this application, by pro- viding a copy of this application, will be mailed to the Owner at the following address: lmltINI'AMDl INS CI'D'TNFtltTE ZIP 4;//161; Within 10 days of today's date as required by Virginia Code § 15.2- 2204(H). I understand that, if I do not provide the notice to the Owner as provided herein, the building permit application and every other subsequent approval, permit or certificate related thereto could be determined to be void. Signature of Owner, Contractor, or Authorized Agent Date Signature of Owner, Contractor, or Authorized Agent Date ELECTRONIC RECORDS STATEMENT: Albemarle County is creating and using electronic records and electronic signatures as allowed by the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (Virginia Code § 59.1 -479 et. Seq.). As an applicant to the Building Permit process, you may consent to receive, or have online access to, electronic records and receive and create records having electronic signatures related to Building Permits, Correspondence, Inspection Tickets and Certificates of Occupancy (the Building Permit transactions). Initials of Owner, Contractor or Authorized Agent Date Your agreement to conduct Building Permit transactions by electronic means does not prevent you from refusing to conduct other transactions by electronic means. 1'lfiGIN1P COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Web: www.albemarle.org Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 Inspections Hot Line (434) 972 -4179 Dear Applicant: Thank you for applying for a Building Permit with the Department of Community Development. We hope you find this handout beneficial as you go through the application and building processes. Once your application is complete, it will be processed and reviewed as quickly as possible. A typical application requires seven to ten (7 —10) business days to review, but may vary depending on staff workload and the complexity of your application. Your application will be considered complete and ready for the review process once we have the following: I. A complete and accurate Building Permit Application form, to include all applicable State and County Contractor License Information (i.e. Contractor License Numbers, Locality Business License information, for all General and Sub- Contractors), 2. Payment of applicable Building Permit Fees (cash or check - expected day of the initial application request), 3. Required documentation, which May include the following: a. Two (2) copies of your plans (See Minimum Standards for Drawings handout enclosed) b. Two (2) copies of your RECORDED PLAT for all new and exterior additions /renovations c. Land disturbing documentation (i.e. Erosion & Control Application and Plan, Critical Resources Plan, Erosion & Control Agreement...) d. Groundwater / Well documentation via the Thomas Jefferson Health Department e. Commercial Permits — two (2) copies of the approved, signed site plan. Please note that if you do not provide all required documentation for this application within six (6) months of your initial application date, your application will become VOID. Should you wish to continue with your project at a later date; you will be required to initiate a new application, complete with documentation and fees. Once your application has been reviewed and approved; you will be issued a Building Permit. Your Building Permit must be onsite throughout the building process, and available for public inspection. You are now ready to begin work on your building project. To keep your Building Permit active throughout the building process, YOU MUST COMMENCE WORK WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF THE ISSUANCE DATE, AND YOU MUST REQUEST AT LEAST ONE (1) INSPECTION WITHIN A SIX -MONTH TIME PERIOD until the project is complete. If you are not ready for a specific inspection type, you may keep your permit active by providing other evidence that work is being performed. You will be issued a CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, prior to occupancy, once this department has received all (if applicable) Health Department Operations Permits; and your project has received APPROVAL ON ALL REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. An APPROVED FINAL INSPECTION may serve as your CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY for alterations to existing buildings or structures. If you have questions at any time throughout the application or building process, please feel free to contact us at the address or numbers above. You may track the status of your application building permit, and schedule required inspections via the web at httn: / /countyviewweb.albemarle.ora /. January 12, 2009 5 INSPECTI ®NS GUIDELINES Inspections are a vital part of the building process to ensure that your building project meets State and County Codes. These Codes /Inspections are intended to protect the safety and welfare of our citizens. To keep your Building Permit active throughout the building process, you must request at least one (1) inspection within a six -month time period until the project is complete. If you are not ready for a specific inspection type, you may keep your permit active by providing "other evidence" that work is being performed. "Other evidence" must be in writing to this office, in the form of a simple progress report/memo stating what progress has been made during the past six (6) months. To ensure your report/memo is processed correctly; please include the Building Permit Number and Owner Name & Address. The complexity of your building project will dictate your required inspections. Simple projects (i.e. Small Sheds) may require only Zoning Inspections to ensure buildings are not placed in easements, or that they meet property setback guidelines. More complex projects may require numerous types of inspections. If you have questions about required inspections, please contact this office during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., Monday— Friday). Inspections may be requested via the web at l ittp : / /www.albemarle.org/DTSCobWeb, via the Inspection Hotline at (434) 972 -4179, or by contacting this office. You may place an Inspection Request at anytime, but the request must be received before 4:00 p.m. during business hours (Monday — Friday) to be placed on the next business day's Inspection Schedule. Requests received after 4:00 p.m. will be scheduled for the second business day. Due to workload; requests for specific inspection times cannot be honored. If you require an approximate time for your scheduled inspection, you will need to contact your inspector between 8:00 -8:15 a.m. the day of your inspection. If you have specific Code questions during your project, you may request to speak to an Inspector during their in- office times of 8:00 -8:15 a.m. and 3:00 -4:00 p.m., Monday— Friday. You may also request to speak to the Deputy Building Official during the business hours of 8:00 a.m -3:00 p.m., Monday- Friday. A Preliminary Zoning (PZ) Inspection may be required for some projects prior to the issuance of the building permit to verify property line setbacks and easements. Please mark the property lines, and stake -out the four corners of the structure. Please ask your Intake Support Specialist at the time of application if a PZ is required. Tvnical Reauired Insaections: 1. Footing Excavation Inspection prior to the placement of concrete; and Preliminary Zoning Inspection, if not already performed. 2. Rough -in Inspections for Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing installations prior to a Framing Inspection. Or, IF all Rough -in installations are ready, they can be scheduled with the Framing Inspection. 3. Framing Inspection (after Rough -ins have been approved or with Rough -ins). 4. Insulation Inspection prior to the installation of gypsum board. (Note: The R values for Albemarle County are as follows; R13 for exterior walls, R19 for floors and R38 for roofs and ceilings.) 5. Final Inspections for Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Zoning and Building. 6. Depending on your project; other inspections may be required (i.e. Gas Line, Water Line, Underground Tank) prior to your Final Building Inspection. Occupying a new building: Prior to occupancy of any new building, permission must be obtained from the Building Official in the form of a Certificate of Occupancy, or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. To obtain a Certificate of Occupancy all Final Inspections must be completed and approved. If you are on a private water /septic system, you must also provide this office with an Approved Operations Permit from the Thomas Jefferson Health Department (434) 972 -6259. Certificates of Occupancy are normally issued after 3:00 p.m. the day following your Final Inspections and receipt of all required Operations Permits. Temporary Certificates of Occupancy are granted under certain circumstances, and can only be granted at the discretion of the Building Official. January 12, 2009 Minimum Standards for Drawings Submitted for Review for New Residential Construction New Residential and Additions -- Single Family and Townhouses Two sets of construction drawings and two copies of the recorded plat need to be submitted. 1. Indicate the building's location on the recorded plat. 2. Foundation Plan: Show dimensions of foundation, wall thickness, footing width and thickness, pier locations and sizes. 3. Floor Plan: Basement, first floor, second floor, etc., as applies. Label rooms and include dimensions. 4. Floor Framing Plan: Show size and spacing of floor joists. Include beam sizes and post locations. If using floor trusses, the shop drawings must be on the job site at the time of the inspection. *Structural plan review of lumber will assume that Southern Yellow Pine #2 is being used* 5. Roof Framing Plan: Show size, span and spacing of rafters. If using roof trusses the shop drawings must be on the job site at the time of the inspection. 6. Typical Wall Section: Indicate the size and spacing of studs. For any wall openings greater than 4 feet please show header sizes. 7. Elevation (Building Height) Elevations or dimensions to demonstrate building height. 8. For any additional information and or questions please contact Keith Huckstep, 434 -296- 5832 ext. 3241. Note: We are pleased to intake your building permit requests at anytime during our business hours of operation (Monday — Friday from 8:00a.m. — 4:30p.m). However, your wait time can be reduced by applying for your building permit between the hours of 9:00a.m - 12:00p.m. or between 2: 00p.m - 4:06p.m. January 12, 2009 RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL PERMIT CHECKLIST When applying for a permit for a Swimming Pool, please have the following items: ❑ TWO COPIES OF YOUR RECORDED PLAT INDICATING: ❑ PROPOSED LOCATION OF THE SWIMMING POOL ❑ DISTANCES TO ALL PROPERTY LINES WITHIN 100 FEET You may obtain a copy of your recorded plat at the Albemarle County Clerk's Office — 2nd Floor, 501 E. Jefferson Court Square, Charlottesville, Virginia - business hours are 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday — Phone 434 - 972 -4083. You must also show the location of the following (if applicable) on the copies of your recorded plat. If you do not know the location of the following items, you may obtain this information from the Thomas Jefferson Area Health Department at 1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia — business hours are 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m, Monday through Friday — Phone 434 - 972 -6200. ❑ LOCATION OF WELL CAP ❑ LOCATION OF EXISTING SEPTIC FIELD ❑ LOCATION OF RESERVE FIELD AREA ❑ THOMAS JEFFERSON AREA HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL OF POOL LOCATION Once you have applied for your pool permit with the Department of Community Development, it will be your responsibility to take the permit information and accompanying copy of recorded plat to the Thomas Jefferson Area Health Department for review. Once the Thomas Jefferson Area Health Department has approved the location of the pool, return to Community Development Department for issuance of the permit (barring any other problems). The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that compliance with Section 4.1 of Albemarle County's Zoning Ordinance is maintained, and that the addition of a pool does not remove the only available reserve septic disposal field area. NOTE: A Preliminary Zoning Inspection is required prior to your permit being issued. Once the area as been marked (staked), it is the responsibility of the CUSTOMER AND /OR CONTRACTOR to schedule this inspection by contacting the Community Development Department at 434 - 296 -5832. January 12, 2009 RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL PERMIT CHECKLIST (CONT'D) For your information, following is a list of Safety Enclosure requirements based on Appendix G of the 2000 International Residential Code: Appendix G of the 2000 International Residential Code requires that all residential swimming pools, over 24" deep, whether in- ground or above - ground, be enclosed with a fence. Fence Details: • At least 48" tall • No more than a 2" gap under the fence • Openings shall be small enough that a 4" sphere will not pass through • No ornamental indentations that can be used as a ladder • Maximum mesh size for chain link fences is 1 -1/4" • Maximum mesh size for diagonal lattice fences is 1 -3/4" • If the fence is made of horizontal and vertical members, and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 ", the horizontal members shall be installed on the swimming pool side of the vertical members and the vertical members shall be no more than 1 -3/4" apart Gate Details: • Same requirements as for fences (see above) • Must swing outward, away from the pool • Self- closing and self - latching • If the latch is less than 54" above the bottom of the gate, the latch shall be mounted on the swimming pool side of the gate and shall be at least 3" from the top of the gate, and there shall not be any openings larger than 1/2" within 18" of the latch There are special alarm requirements if there is a door from the house that leads directly into the pool enclosure. Alarm Details: • Must be wired to activate when the door is opened • Produce a distinct sound, which can be heard throughout the house, for at least 30 seconds • Automatically reset • Deactivating buttons or switches shall be mounted at least 54" above the threshold of the door, and shall not allow deactivation for more than 15 seconds. Further questions may be addressed to the Albemarle County Department of Community Development. January 12, 2009 I'�RGINSP COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 Community Development Department Permit Fee Schedule Effective 8/7/08 A. Building Permits a. New Residential (including additions) Use Groups R -3 and R -5 (one and two family dwellings). Calculate on gross finished square footage Fee..................................................... ............................... ..........................$0.49 / sq. ft. Minimumfee .................................... ............................... .........................$75.00 Note: For garages, decks, and porches use fee schedule for accessory structures. No additional fee for landings less than 10 sq. ft. b. Accessory Structures (residential) Residential attached garages, detached garages, sheds, decks, and Porches 10 sq. ft. or larger. Calculate on gross finished square footage. Fee..................................................... .................:............. ..........................$0.15 / sq. i:t. Minimumfee .................................... ............................... .........................$25.00 c. Swimming Pools / Hot Tubs / Spas Residential Fee.................................................... ............................... .........................$50.00 ea. d. Mobile Homes / Prefabricated Homes Fee.................................................... ............................... .........................$45.00 ea. e. New Commercial (including additions) Use groups A -], A -2, A -3, A4, A -5, B, E, F -1, F -2, H -l., H -2, H -3. H -4, H-5,1-1,1-2.1-3,1-4, R4, R -2, 'R -4, S -1, S -2 or U, or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group Calculate on gross square footage.. Feefor 0 -5,000 sq. ft ............... ............................... ..........................$0.20 / sq. ft. PLUS - for excess over 5,000 sq. ft . .............. .........................$0.14 / sq. ft. Minimumfee .................................... ............................... .........................$75.00 f. Change of Building Occupancy Classification Fee for eva] uation ............................ ............................... ........................$150.00 g. Swimming Pools - Commercial Fee................................................... ............................... .......................$305.00 h. Elevators / Escalators / Lifts Fee................................................... ............................... ........................$240.00 ea. i. Paint Spraying Booths Fee............................................................................. ............................... $25.00 ea. j. Mobile Office / Pre - manufactured Units Fee.................................................... ............................... ......................... $45.00 ea. January 12, 2009 10 k. Tents Fee.................................................... ............................... .........................$50.00 ea. 1. Alterations / Repairs All use groups. No increase in gross square footage. Fee..................................................... ............................... ..........................$0.17 / sq. ft. Minimumfee .................................... ............................... .........................$75.00 B. Electrical Permits a. New Residential (including additions) Use Groups R -3 and R -5 (one and two family dwellings) Fee ............ Included as part of the building permit fee under Section 5- 201(A). b. Accessory Structures (residential) Fee.................................................... ............................... .........................$30.00 ea.. c. Mobile Homes / Prefabricated Homes Fee.................................................... ............................... .........................$30.00 ea.. d. New Commercial (including additions) All use groups (A. -1, A -2, A -3, A -4, A -5, B, E, F -.l, F -2, H -1, H. -2, .H -3, H -4, H- 5,1 -1, .1- 2,1 -3, .1 -4, R -1, .R -2, R -4, S -1, S -2 or U) Calculate on gross square footage. Fee $0.04 / sq. ft. Minimum fee $75.00 e. Swimming Pools / Hot Tubs/ Spas Bonding Fee.................................................... ............................... .........................$30.00 ea. Equipment Wiring Fee $30.00 ea. f.. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups — (no increase in square footage) Fee $0.04 / sq. ft. Minimumfee .................................... ............................... .........................$75.00 g. Signs Fee $45.00 ea. h. Temporary Service Fee (unless the service is part of a building permit paid under 5- 201(A).$95.00 L Early Service Pee (unless the service is part of a building permit paid under 5- 201(A)...60.00 j. Fuel Dispensing Pumps Fee $30.00 ea. k. Alarm Systems Fee MlnirnUil] fee January 12, 2009 11 $0.04 / sq. ft. $75.00 C. Plumbing Permits a. New Residential (including additions) Fee Use Groups R -3 and R -5 (one and two family dwellings) Minimum fee $75.00 Fee ............ Included as part of the building permit fee under Section 5- 201(A). b. Mobile Homes / Prefabricated Homes Fee $0.04 / sq. ft. Fee $30.00 c. New Commercial (and additions to existing) Fee (unless tanks are included as part of the building permit) $170.00 ea. All use groups (A -1, A -2, A -3, A -4, A -5, B, E, F -1, F -2, H -1, .H -2, H -3, Fee (unless tanks are included as part of the building permit) 1-1 -4, H -5, .l- l, 1 -2, 1 3), l -4, R -1, R -2, R -4, S -1, S -2 or U) g. Gas / Oil Lines Fee $8.00 / fixture h. Fu -races / Woodstoves /Gas Log Systems Minimum fee $75.00 d. Alterations /Repairs of all use groups. Fee No increase in gross square -footage. j. Hood Suppression Systems Fee $8.00 / fixture Minimum fee $75.00 e. Water Lines Fee (unless lines are included as part of a building permit) $25.00 ea. f. Sewer Laterals Fee (unless laterals are included as part of a building permit) $25.00 ea. g. Fire Suppression Systems Fee $0.80 / head Minimum fee $75.00 A Mechanical Permits a. New Residential (including additions) Use Groups R -3 and R -5 (one and two family dwellings) Fee ............ Included as part of the building permit fee under Section 5- 201(A). b. Mobile Homes / Prefabricated Homes Fee $30.00 c. New Commercial (and additions to existing) All use groups (A -1, A -2, A -3, A -4, A -5, B, E, F -1, F -2, H-1,1-1-2, 'H -3, H -4, H -5, 1-1, I- 2,1- 3,1 -4, .R -1, R -2, R -4, S -1, S -2 or U) Fee $0.04 / sq. ft. Minimum fee $75.00 d. Alterations / Repairs - All use groups. No increase in gross square footage. Fee $0.04 / sq. ft. Minimum fee $75.00 e. Underground Tanks (including associated piping) Fee (unless tanks are included as part of the building permit) $170.00 ea. f. Abovejzround Tanks (including associated piping) Fee (unless tanks are included as part of the building permit) $100.00 ea. g. Gas / Oil Lines Fee (unless tanks are included as part of the building permit) $35.00 ea.. h. Fu -races / Woodstoves /Gas Log Systems Fee (unless included as part of the building permit) $65.00 ea. i. Range Hoods Fee $25.00 ea. j. Hood Suppression Systems Fee $30.00 ea. January 12, 2009 12 E. Amusement Rides a. Kiddie Rides Fee $15.00 ea. b. Major Rides Fee $25.00 ea. c. Spectacular Rides Fee $40.00 ea. F. Demolition Permits Fee $95.00 ea. G. Miscellaneous a. Other Permits Building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or amusement devise permit not identified above Fee per inspection $30.00 ea. b. Re- inspections For each inspection of work performed after the second inspection of such work Fee per inspection $30.00 ea. c. Plan Amendments New plans submitted requiring a fire /safety /structural review Fee $30.00 d. State Surcharge (Applications subject to a state surcharge) Fee $1.75% H. Refunds For permit applications withdrawn or voided after processing. Refund shall not exceed 80% of original fee. Refund must be requested in writing. State Surcharge is non - refundable. I. Zoning Inspections a. Foundation of main and accessory structures The fee for each inspection following the laying of the foundation of main or accessory structures $1.5.00 ea. b. Surface ~eater drainage pines and culverts The fee for each .inspection pertaining to the size and location of surface water drainage pipes and culvei.-ts $10.00 ea. c. Subsurface stone for narking lot or entrance The fee fo.r each inspection to determine the proper depth of the sub- surface stone lbr a parking lot on, or entrance onto, the property being developed, prior to the .final surfacing of the parking lot or entrance $10.00 ea. d. Final site inspection The fee for each final site inspection before a certificate of occupancy or a temporary certificate of occupancy $15.00 ea. January 12, 2009 13