Construction - Commercial Development

Commercial Development Construction Less than 1 Acre of Disturbance

To maintain a consistent stormwater program, Campbell County has opted to apply Technical Criteria 2B for water quality and quantity for projects that are NOT part of a Common Plan of Development and disturb greater than 10,000 sq ft and less than 1 acre of land, thus not requiring VSMP Permit Coverage.

These commercial projects will need the following in order to obtain a permit:

• Apply for permit via the Online Service Portal and $400.00 permit fee.
• Complete set of plans including erosion/sediment controls and stormwater management, prepared by a licensed engineer.
• Supporting calculations prepared by a licensed engineer.

Commercial Development Construction 1 Acre or Greater of Disturbance

Projects disturbing 1 acre or greater, or located within a Common Plan of Development,  a combined permit consisting of a Campbell County Land Disturbance Permit and a VSMP permit will be required. This includes “grandfathered projects”.

These commercial projects will need the following in order to obtain a permit:

• Apply for Permit via the Online Service Portal.
• VSMP Registration Statement.
• Complete set of plans including erosion/sediment controls and stormwater management, prepared by a licensed engineer.
• Supporting calculations prepared by a licensed engineer.
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, SWPPP.
• Applicable Stormwater Fee Schedule. There is no additional charge for the Campbell County Land Disturbance Permit fee.

Commercial Development Construction Creating 5,000 SQ FT or More of Impervious Surface Area 

Projects disturbing less than 10,000 sq ft and NOT part of a Common Plan of Development are not required to obtain a Land Disturbance Permit. However, if the project creates 5,000 sq ft or more of NEW impervious surface area including building addition, parking area (including gravel) or a combination thereof, the following will be required.

• A stormwater management analysis. This is a “desk top” analysis performed by a licensed engineer to look at the effects of the new impervious surface area will have on the downstream adjacent property owners.