The pre-construction meeting is held to introduce the construction team (the County ESC Inspector, Responsible Land Disturber and site operator), review the project, and review the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law and Regulations requirements to ensure compliance.

A pre-construction meeting is required before land disturbing activities can commence.

Grading permits are issued at the pre-construction meeting if the form is complete and the fee has been paid. Otherwise, the grading permit will be issued within a day or two after the meeting.

The grading permit issuance date will be the same as the date of the pre-construction meeting.

Pre-construction meetings can be scheduled after the following items have been completed:

• VSMP/VESCP application has been approved
• Offsite nutrient credits have been purchased (if applicable)
• Bonds have been posted
• DEQ permit has been issued
• A pre-construction meeting request form has been received

Please fill out the appropriate form linked below and submit this to the Engineering Division. Required fees are indicated on each form.

• Request for Pre-Construction Meeting and Grading Permit – VSMP
• Request for Pre-Construction Meeting and Grading Permit – VESCP

When the Meeting Will Be Scheduled?
After all the bulleted items above are complete and the Pre-Construction Meeting Request form has been received, you will be contacted by an Erosion Control Inspector to schedule the meeting (subject to availability). Meetings are typically scheduled within 1 week of the County receiving the request.

The RLD must be provided on the pre-construction request form. You can check RLD certification status or obtain new certification at the links provided below. The RLD must be an individual and cannot be a company name.

• Check RLD Certification Status
• Obtain New RLD Certification

• Miss Utility – Call Before You Dig
• DEQ Construction General Permit
• Bonding
• Check Plan Review Status
• WPO Application Review Process (VESCP/VSMP)