Wetlands Permit
Wetlands Permit:
- Read the permit and conditions of approval.
- Sign the last page of all three copies of the Permit.
- Return the VMRC and CITY copies of the Permit to this office.
- Keep the PERMITTEE copy of the Permit for your records.
- Obtain all required City, State, and Federal Permits.
Project Notification:
This department relies on your advance notification of when a project starts
in order to schedule site inspections. Neglecting to provide notification
is a permit violation. Make sure that the contractor, if you have engaged
one, has a copy of the Wetlands Permit on site and understands that any
changes to the project will require advance approval. This office must be
contacted at (757) 514-4060 for the following inspections:
- Notify the Wetlands Office 48 hours (two working days) prior to beginning your permitted project.
- If your project involves backfill behind structures, notice must be given to the Planning Department 24 hours prior to placing the fill.
- Notify the Planning Department within 48 hours (two working days) after completing your project.
TO GIVE NOTIFICATION, CALL THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (757) 514-4060
Permit Extension:
If a time extension of the Wetlands Board Permit is necessary, you must
submit a written request to the Wetlands Board prior to expiration of the
Wetlands Board Permit. Extension requests received after permit expiration
will have to resubmitted a new Joint Permit Application and be advertised
for Public Hearing.
Additional Permits:
In addition, your project may require authorization or a permit from one
or more of the following:
- Virginia Marine Resource Commission (VMRC) - (757) 247-2009
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - (757) 201-7652
- Suffolk Division of Community Development (Building/Zoning Permits)
- Suffolk Department of Public Works (Land Disturbing Permits)
- Suffolk Division of Planning (Re-vegetation/Landscaping Permits)
