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Residential Development
In some instances, if a property is not zoned for residential uses it must first be rezoned before proceeding through the subdivision or site plan process.
To divide a parcel(s) to create new residential lots the development plan must be reviewed through the residential subdivision review process.
Subdividing land requires approval from the Planning Department, except when:
The scope and complexity of a proposed development will determine the review process to be followed. Some factors used to determine the review process include:
Single Family Residential (Attached & Detached)
To divide a parcel(s) to create new residential lots the development plan must be reviewed through the residential subdivision review process.
Subdividing land requires approval from the Planning Department, except when:
- The sale or exchange of parcels does not result in additional building lots or reconfiguration of the property
- The division is the result of an inheritance or by court order
- The division is to create a lot for a public facility, public building, or community well
Review Process to Follow
The scope and complexity of a proposed development will determine the review process to be followed. Some factors used to determine the review process include:
- The number of lots proposed
- The need to extend public utilities (water and sewer) to the property
- The need to upgrade or construct roads to serve the development
- The need to construct public drainage improvements to serve the development
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Review Process Documents
Administrative Subdivision
Public Improvement Subdivision
Family Divisions
Family divisions have different review criteria and a separate review process from other residential subdivisions. The application provides a list of the requirements and defines who qualifies as a family member. There are two types of family division applications:
- Use the family division application (PDF) if the proposed lot meets the minimum lot size required by the zoning district
- Use the family homestead application (PDF) for property in the A-1, Agricultural District where the proposed lot is less than 10 acres in size
Multi-family Residential
For multi-family residential development, follow one of the following processes:
- Duplexes or townhouses - follow the residential subdivision review process
- Condominiums or apartments - follow the site plan review process
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David P. Maloney
Director
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Planning
Physical Address
7516 County Complex Road
Hanover, VA 23069
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 470
Hanover, VA 23069
Phone: 804-365-6171Fax: 804-365-6540
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM