Administration Division  focuses on projects affecting many different aspects of the Community Development Department.  Areas in which we specialize include bonding, budgets, the internal and external web presence, and forecasting, performance management.  This team also oversees departmental operations in general.

Administration Staff Directory

Building Division is responsible for ensuring public health, safety, and welfare associated with the design, construction, and utilization of public and private buildings. County inspectors inspect for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Permits must be obtained to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, convert, or demolish any building in Albemarle County.  Permits are also required for installation or changes to electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems.

Building Inspections Staff Directory

The Engineering division is responsible for overseeing land disturbance activities, managing the Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control Programs (VSMP/VESCP), administering the Water Protections Ordinance and Flood Hazard Overlay district, as well as other engineering tasks. Engineering provides support in the review of subdivisions, site plans, building permits, and other applications to ensure compliance with the County Ordinance, and administers the bonding and public street acceptance programs.

Engineering Staff Directory

Planning Division is responsible for short-term and long-term planning for the County.  The office reviews and prepares staff reports on potential rezonings, rezoning applications, special use permit applications, site development plans, subdivision plans, and comprehensive plan amendments.  It is also responsible for coordinating the review and update of the County’s Comprehensive Plan, drafting Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance amendments as needed. Planning also serves as staff to the Planning Commission.

Planning Staff Directory

The Zoning Division is responsible for interpreting, administering, and enforcing the Zoning Ordinance.

• Applications for Homestays, Home Occupation Permits, Official Determinations, Appeals, Variances and Zoning Clearances are handled by the Zoning Division.
• Zoning reviews building permits for zoning compliance and provides information regarding setbacks, signs, and site plans.
• The Code Compliance Team is also part of Zoning.
• Zoning provides staff to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Zoning Staff Directory

Application Services Team Directory