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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.
Subdividing land requires approval from the Planning Department, except when:
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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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