​​​​​​​The Development Services Center (DSC) coordinates, reviews and approves all site plans, including:

  • Subdivision construction plans
  • Preliminary subdivision plats
  • Redevelopment/infill single family site plans
  • Land management plans for septic systems in poorly drained soils
  • Single family site plans for sites located within the Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area (RPA)
  • Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) Preliminary Project Requests (PPR)
  • As-built drawings associated with filling, stormwater management facilities (SWMF) and public infrastructure
  • Drawings, agreements and other documents associated with final subdivision plats

In addition, the DSC issues right-of-way permits for work within the public rights-of-way and easements, as well as land disturbing activity/stormwater management permits and hauling permits for hauling excavated material, including dredging. 

The center's staff also manages the sureties (bonds, letters of credit and cash) for all private development activity.​​​​

Location & Hours 

Building 3, Municipal Center
2403 Courthouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
​​Main: (757) 385-4621

​Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Contact Information

  • Divisions & Offices
    • Director's Office Comprehensive Planning Development Services Center Permits & Inspections Planning Administration Zoning Administration Planning Statistics Monthly Land Use Report Building Permit Statistics Site Plan Statistics

Zoning Maps

Select individual grids in the zoning grid reference map to see the zoning map for that location. If you need help identifying the grid(s), use the street map index or call the Zoning Office, (757) 385-8074.

Zoning grid reference map