A Zoning Clearance allows your business or temporary event to operate under the zoning of your proposed location, and will note parking requirements and other limitations of your use. Your Zoning Clearance may require the approval of other departments and agencies, including Architectural Review Board (ARB) approval, acceptance of a Certified Engineer’s Report (CER), Health Department approval, or Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) approval.

For growing and harvesting agricultural products, or producing or direct sales or tasting of wine, beer, or spirits, you do not need a Zoning Clearance. For more information please see Farm Wineries, Breweries, or Distilleries resource below.