Plan of Development or Site Plan Approval Process

The Plan of Development review process was implemented to ensure the layout and general design of proposed development complies with all applicable standards in the County Code prior to the development or use of the property. The procedure generally provides for such review of development above 50 dwelling units or 65,000 square feet of gross floor area for an overall project; development below those thresholds is approved through Site Plan review. The review includes final construction plans to ensure that development on the site complies with the County regulations prior to the issuance of a building permit; and includes provisions to ensure that required on-site improvements are installed prior to a  certificate of occupancy.

 

 

Where do I apply for POD review?

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What uses require POD approval?

A POD is generally required for:

  • Residential development in the R-5A, R-5, R-6, RTH, Mixed Use, and Planned Development districts consisting of 50 or more dwelling units;
  • Nonresidential development having a gross floor area of 65,000 square feet or more; and
  • Development for which plan of development review is required by Article 4: Use Regulations

 

When is a Site Plan Necessary?

The Site Plan Review process provides for such review in situations where proposed development does not require Plan of Development review because it contains fewer than 50 dwelling units or less than 65,000 square feet of gross floor area or principal use area of nonresidential development.  The layout and general design of proposed development shown on a Site Plan are reviewed by County review agencies to ensure it complies with County regulations. Once this initial review is complete, site plans are approved by the Director of Planning.   The subsequent review includes final construction plans to ensure that development on the site complies with all County regulations prior to the issuance of a building permit; and includes provisions to ensure that required on-site improvements are installed prior to a certificate of occupancy.

 

What procedure is required to obtain POD or Site Plan approval?

 The POD and Site Plan process is designed to coordinate the numerous reviews and recommendations of all applicable Henrico County, State and Federal agencies. This integrated review process is managed by the Planning Department. The process is an administrative process designed to ensure the technical requirements are met. A Public Hearing is not required, but POD’s and major site plans are available for viewing each month online.

The plans are filed in accordance with the monthly filing deadline calendar (link). The plans are distributed to all applicable agencies for review and comment. Following the comment deadline, a meeting is held between the applicant and/or representative and the County staff to discuss the proposal in relation to the departmental comments.  Staff reviewers provide detailed comments as well as identify key issues that must be addressed prior to recommending approval of the application. The applicant may resubmit plans to address staff comments. Once the key technical issues are addressed, the Director may approve the POD or Site Plan.

If the request is approved, the applicant revises the plans as necessary to address the remainder of the technical comments in accordance with the approval, and submits the number of sets detailed in the Plans for Signature application to the Permit Center. The Planning staff will coordinate the review of the revised plans, and route the revised plans to Planning, the Department of Public Utilities, and the Department of Public Works for approval signatures, once the plans are finalized.

Once these signatures are affixed, the applicant uses these plans to apply for building permit approval.

 

 When is a POD necessary?

The Plan of Development review process was implemented to ensure the layout and general design of proposed development complies with all applicable standards in the County Code prior to the development or use of the property. The procedure generally provides for such review of development above 50 dwelling units or 65,000 square feet of gross floor area or principal use area for an overall project; development below those thresholds is approved through Site Plan review. The review includes final construction plans to ensure that development on the site complies with the County regulations prior to the issuance of a building permit; and includes provisions to ensure that required on-site improvements are installed prior to a  certificate of occupancy.

 

 Plan of Development and Site Plan Review Process (Legacy System)

 Plan of Development and Site Plan Review Process (Build Henrico)

 

 

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Henrico, VA 23228

Phone
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P. O. Box 90775
Henrico, VA 23273-0775

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