Gordonsville

The zoning ordinance states it is unlawful to begin excavation, construction, moving, adding to a structure, or filling land until the building inspector issues a permit.

• Exempt No public general exemption list was located in the materials reviewed.

Building code

The town zoning ordinance references local zoning and permit standards; a separate building-code adoption statement was not located on the pages reviewed

Permit validity

Building permits are void six months from the issue date unless substantial progress has been made

Owner-builder

Not publicly stated in the ordinance excerpt located

Contractor requirements

Not publicly stated in the ordinance excerpt located

1. 01
   Go to the town permits page and open the Building Permit Application.
2. 02
   Complete the application and provide a site or development plan drawn to scale.
3. 03
   Submit the application to the building inspector for review.
4. 04
   The building inspector reviews the plans for compliance with the zoning ordinance.
5. 05
   If approved, the town issues the building permit.
6. 06
   A certificate of occupancy is required before the structure is used.

Typical processing time: Not expressly stated for building permits; zoning-related special exceptions are decided within 45 days under a separate form

Source: Town of Gordonsville Building Inspector / Town Hall ↗

The town's public pages do show a $50 special exception application fee and $100 initial fee plus $50 annual renewal for bed and breakfast homes and short-term rentals, but those are not general building permit fees

• Not publicly stated (phone)

Inspection hours

Town office hours and meeting times are posted, but inspection windows were not found

Time windows

Town office hours and meeting times are posted, but inspection windows were not found

Typical sequence: Zoning review, permit issuance, final occupancy review before use

Not publicly stated