PROCESS FOR BUILDING PERMIT APPROVAL

COUNTY OF CRAIG

P.O. Box 308

LAND OWNER: Please do not submit a permit without these items checked. Thank you!

□ Provide a copy of your sewage disposal permit from the Health Department or a

letter from Health Department stating that the existing sewage disposal is approved for

additions or new construction.

Provide a copy of the approved application from Craig County PSA

□ Evidence that all the required setbacks and zoning requirements will be met, detailed

measurements must be noted on Plot Plan.

□ Entrance permit from Virginia Department of Transportation, unless there is an existing

entrance to the property

□ Building Plans (1 set paper or electronic .pdf) – include labeled floor plan showing structural

details and life safety elements. Additional drawings or engineering may be required

depending on the scope of the project.

□ Your Job Site E-911 address must be included on the application. If this is a new home,

completed. Note: All E-911 address numbers must be added to your home or posted at

your driveway prior to your final inspection.

(Ph) 540-864-5010 (Fax) 540-864-5590

[email protected]

New Castle, Virginia 24127

Completed application for Building Permit (either printed or fillable form)

your E-911 address will be provided to you by this office after your footing inspection is

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Craig County Virginia – Zoning Guidelines

County Administrator’s Office

P.O. Box 308, New Castle, Va 24127 (540)864-5010

Zoning District A-1 Agriculture Limited

A. Minimum lot size per residential unit is 5 acres

B. Minimum frontage of lot or parcel of land on road is 200 feet

C. Minimum front, structure shall be located 50 feet or more from the front

property line or easement line.

D. Minimum side yard is 25 for each side yard

E. Minimum rear yard is 50 feet

Zoning District RR Rural Residential (formerly A-2)

A. Minimum lot size per residential unit is 1 acre with the exception of two

family dwellings will require a lot size of 1-1/2 acres or more

B. Minimum frontage of lot or parcel on land on road is 125 feet at the

setback line.

C. Minimum front yard is 50 feet

D. Minimum side yard is 15 feet per side

E. Minimum rear yard is 35 feet

F. Corner lot, min. 35’ for main house and accessory building on street side

Zoning District R-1 Residential

A. Minimum lot size shall be 20,000 square feet or more, with the exception

of two family dwellings will have a minimum lot size of 30,000 square feet

or more

B. Minimum frontage of lot width at the setback line shall be 100 feet

C. Minimum front yard is 30 feet

D. Minimum side yard shall be 15 feet

E. Minimum rear yard shall be 30 feet

F. Corner lot, minimum 25 feet or more from street side for main house and

accessory building

*Please note, this document is for general guidelines only, for complete

Zoning information, please review the Zoning Ordinance for Craig County.

Zoning Site Plan

A Site Plan must be submitted and approved prior to the permit being issued. Please provide the

information requested in the blank space below or submit a separate site plan if you already have one

prepared (make sure it contains the listed information).

Tax Map Parcel #________________ Zoning District ________

This parcel is in a Conservation Easement: Yes No

(If yes, provide documentation stating any restrictions)

1. Draw the lot(s) or parcel of land.

2. Show adjoining streets or roads to property and driveways.

3. Draw proposed structure(s) on the property:

a. show dimensions (in feet) of structure, porches, carports, garages, out buildings and basements

b. show setbacks (in feet) from proposed structure to front, back right and left sides of lot line

4. Show location of sewer, or proposed septic tank & well

5. Show location of power lines

6. Show any existing buildings or structures on property

Affidavit: I hereby affirm that I have measured the distances of the above setbacks and they are true and correct as

stated in the drawing. If measurements are found to be incorrect, I will remedy the required setbacks at my own expense.

Name:

______________________________________ Date:________________________

(Applicant’s Signature)

COUNTY OF CRAIG

P.O. Box 308

New Castle, Virginia 24127

540-864-5010 Phone

540-864-5590 Fax

Agreement in Lieu of

Erosion and Sediment Control of a single-family residence

I _______________________________________, hereby understand

that in lieu of submission of an Official Erosion and Sediment Control Plan,

I agree to comply with the County of Craig’s Erosion and Sediment

Control Ordinance. These requirements shall be based on the

conservation standards contained in the Virginia Department of

Conservation and Recreation’s Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook.

As a minimum, I understand the following measures must be addressed:

1. Silt fencing shall be properly installed downhill from any and all

disturbed areas and around all soil stockpiles.

2. Construction entrances consisting of VDOT #1, course aggregate

stone shall be installed at the access point off any existing public or

private Right-of-Way.

3. All denuded areas on the property shall be stabilized with

permanent seeding within 7 days of final grading. If an area is not

of final grade but is to be left bare for more than thirty days the area

shall be temporarily seeded.

4. Pipe inlet and outlet protection shall be provided around all culvert

inlets and outlets.

I understand that periodic site inspections can and will be made by the

County of Craig Erosion and Sediment Control Program Manager or

his/her authorized agents to ensure that all E & S measures have been

implemented and are adequately functioning. Failure to comply with such

requirements within the specified time could result in enforcement actions

for violation of the County of Craig Erosion and Sediment Control

Ordinance. Enforcement actions are, but not limited to, “Stop Work

Order”, revocation of permit and legal action.

Initials: ________.

By signing this Agreement, you acknowledge that the landowner is

ultimately responsible for ensuring that all Erosion and Sediment Control

measures are properly installed and periodically maintained. I hereby

grant permission to enter this property for the purposes of Inspection and

to my knowledge the information I have provided on both sides of this form

is correct and accurate.

BUILDING PERMIT #_______________________

Name:_______________________________________________________________

Signature:____________________________________________________________

Date:______________________________

DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY:

___________________________________________________________

 All erosion controls are to be installed prior to any land disturbing

activity.

 The County of Craig shall notify the owner/contractor of any E & S

violations. Craig County will also identify corrective action(s) and a

date at which these violations are to be corrected.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Applicant:_______________________________________________________________

Address__________________________________City:_______________VA ________

Telephone

Number:______________________________Cell:______________________________

Tax Map #_____________ Slope/Grade________________ Hydrologic ID:___________

Type of Project: ( ) Single Family Dwelling including driveway and Septic System

( ) Detached Building ( ) Driveway ( ) Land Clearing

( ) Other:__________________________________

Area to be disturbed:____________________________________________(square feet)

(43,560 sq ft = 1 acre)

I__________________________________, hereby understand that if I disturb greater

than one (!) acre, or if constructing in a residential subdivision developed by another

party, a Virginia Storm water Management Program Permit must be obtained from the

Virginia Department of S=Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Failure to obtain this

permit could result in strict enforcement from DCR. For more information,

www.dcr.virginia.gov/sw/vsmp.htm or contact DCR at (804) 786-3998.

Department of Conservation and Recreation Storm water Permitting

203 Governor Street, Suite 206

Richmond, VA 23129

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OFFICE USE ONLY:

Reviewed by:__________________________________ Date___________________

VSMP Permit Required: (Yes) (No)

SITE PLAN / GRADING SKETCH

Include any:

 Live water courses and drainage areas

 Cut and Fill Operations with accurate measurements

 Locations of erosion and sediment control measures

 General topography

Please note that disturbed areas over 10,000 square feet will require a licensed Responsible

Land Disturber (RLD) who is insured and bonded to sign on to the project until final stabilization.

Anyone who fails to meet these requirements or goes over 10,000 square feet without an RLD

will be subject to an immediate STOP WORK ORDER on their project.

If needed please provide the following information:

Print name of RLD:_________________________________________________________

RLD Signature:_________________________________________________________

License Number:________________________________________________________

Proof of Insurance And Bond Information.

Craig County Building Department

PO BOX 308

108 Court Street • New Castle, VA 24127

540‐864-5010 • Fax 540‐864-5590

Plan Requirements for One and Two Family Dwellings

FOOTING:

1) Sketch of layout showing:

a. Grade level doors if present

b. Location and dimension of all thickened slabs, piers, etc.

c. Location and size of lintels (if used)

2) Typical Section of Displaying

a. Depth (24 inch minimum)

b. Reinforcement

c. Thickness

FOUNDATION:

1) Sketch of layout showing:

a. Unbalanced fill height

b. Size of masonry units used (specify if to be filled) or thickness of wall and compressive strength of concrete if a poured wall

is to be used

c. Size and spacing of reinforcement (if used)

d. Location of anchor bolts

e. Location and dimension of all openings

f. If crawl space list number, size and location of vents

g. Method of waterproofing

1) Plan view for each floor and roof detailing all members, beams, columns (size, span, length, spacing, grade and species of

lumber)

NOTE: as alternative to plan views a commentary may be submitted

NOTE: if engineered materials are used (trusses, tji’s, lvls, etc.) spec sheets must be provided for framing

inspection.

1) Floor plans for each level showing:

a. All rooms labeled with intended use (areas intended for future use labeled)

b. Location of smoke detectors

c. Location of electric service and all sub panels

d. Location of HVAC equipment

e. Location of water heater

f. Sizes of all egress components

g. Kitchen layout

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS:

1) Size of Electric Service and Sub Panels

2) Size and Type of HVAC equipment

3) R‐Value of insulation to be used (floor, wall, ceiling)

4) Type of Siding and Roofing

FRAMING:

FLOOR PLANS:

Building and Zoning Permit Application

108 Court Street - PO Box 308

New Castle, VA 24127

(Ph) 540-864-5010 (Fax) 540-864-5590

[email protected]

Permit Type (Select all that apply)

Residential: Commercial: New: Addition: Alteration/Repair: Demolition:

Scope of Work:

Job Site Information

Address/Directions:

Tax Parcel No: Floodplain: Zoning:

Property Owner

Name: Phone:

Mailing Address:

Email:

Applicant / Contractor

Name: Phone:

Mailing Address:

Email:

Contractor Name: License:

Phone: Email: Exp. Date:

Electrician: Phone:

Mechanical: Phone:

Plumber: Phone:

Phone:

Permit Data (fill out what is applicable)

All Structures

Manufactured Homes

Foundation Type -

Number of Sections -

Number of Stories -

Manufacturer -

Number of Bedrooms -

Year -

Number of Full Baths -

Cost -

Number of Half Baths -

Square Footage -

Cost of Work -

Utilities

Water Service:

Well Public

Power Company:

Sewer Service:

Septic Public

Fees (to be calculated by County)

Square Footage:

Permit Fee:

Zoning Fee:

Total:

I certify that I am the Owner of the above property, or that I have been authorized to make this application as the

designated agent. I agree to conform to all applicable state and local regulations, codes, rules and policies. In

addition, I understand that this permit authorizes the County Inspectors to access the above described property /

work area during reasonable hours to evaluate code compliance.

Signature: Date:

Lien Agent:

If Applicable

Type of Heat -

Number of Fireplaces -

Rev. 06/23 www.craigcountyva.gov

Building Office

108 Court St - PO Box 308

New Castle, VA 24127

(Ph) 540-864-5010

(Fx) 540-864-5590

Owner/Builder Affidavit

Title 54.1-1111 Prerequisites to obtaining building, etc., permits - Code of Virginia

Any person applying to the building official or any other authority of a county, city, or town in this

Commonwealth, charged with the duty of issuing building or other permits for the construction of

any building, highway, sewer, or structure, or any removal, grading or improvement shall furnish

prior to the issuance of the permit, either (i) satisfactory proof to such code official or authority

that he is duly licensed or certified under the terms of this chapter to carry out or superintend the

same, or (ii) file a written statement, supported by affidavit, that he is not subject to licensure or

certification as a contractor or subcontractor pursuant to this chapter. The applicant shall also

furnish satisfactory proof that the taxes or license fees required by any county, city, or town have

been paid so as to be qualified to bid upon or contract for the work for which the permit has been

applied.

Title 54.1-1115 Prohibited Acts - Code of Virginia

Any person who undertakes work without (i) any valid Virginia contractor's license or certification

when a license or certificate is required by this chapter or (ii) the proper class of license as

defined in §54.1-1100 for the work undertaken, shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500 per

day for each day that such person is in violation, in addition to the authorized penalties for the

commission of a Class 1 misdemeanor

Title 54.1-1101 (Exemptions) - The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:

-Any person who performs or supervises the construction, removal, repair or improvement

of no more than one primary residence owned by him and for his own use during any 24-

month period

-Any person who performs or supervises the construction, removal, repair or improvement

of a house upon his own real property as a bona fide gift to a member of his immediate

family provided such member lives in the house. For purposes of this section, "immediate

family" includes one's mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandchild,

grandparent, mother-in-law and father-in-law.

-Any person who performs or supervises the repair or improvement of industrial or

manufacturing facilities, or a commercial or a retail building for his own use

-Any person who performs or supervises the repair or improvement of residential dwelling

units owned by him that are subject to the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (§

55.1-1200 et seq.)

I affirm that I have read and understand the above affidavit and will abide by the stated laws.

Owner Signature

Date

(Read and sign if you will be doing the work as the property Owner)

Building Office

108 Court St - P.O. Box 308

New Castle, Virginia 24127

540-864-5010 Phone

540-864-5590 Fax

INSPECTIONS

Sequence of Inspections

 Don’t call for inspection until you have hard copy of building permit (Placed at Job Site)

 Temporary Power Inspection

 Footings (before placement of concrete)

 Foundation reinforcement

 Under-slab Plumbing or Electrical (if applicable)

 Slab Prep (before placement of concrete – if applicable)

 Foundation Waterproofing and Draintile (if applicable)

 Electrical, Gas, Plumbing,

Mechanical Rough-In and Framing Inspections (Can all be done

simultaneously.

If performed individually, framing should always be last.)

 Insulation

 Permanent Power (building must be weathertight)

 Electrical, Gas, Plumbing, and Mechanical Final Inspections

 E-911 Address is permanently posted on home and at your driveway

 Final, after all finish work is completed, and all above inspections completed

 Do not move in Home (or store any furniture) until you have a final or temporary occupancy

permit from the inspector, or your Certificate of Occupancy will be denied

 If you do not know the building codes, Hire a licensed contractor. If you move in without

final or temporary occupancy, you may have your Electrical power removed until one is

obtained.

These things are for your safety. We hope you have a great building experience in Craig County!

Remember when you call in for an inspection, allow 24 hour notice for inspections to take place,

and have your building permit number available. Thank you.