Town of Lawrenceville

A town zoning permit is required for proposed uses requiring zoning administrator review. The town fee summary separately lists zoning permits, sign permits, formal site plan review, variances, special exceptions, rezoning, parade permits, and street closure public hearings. For building-code permits, Brunswick County's published permit triggers govern.

Note: No separate public exempt-work list was found for Lawrenceville zoning permits. For building permits, Brunswick County's published exemptions govern. Confirm with the Town of Lawrenceville and Brunswick County Building Inspection before proceeding.

Building code

No separate town building department was found. Building permits route through Brunswick County under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) — 2021 Virginia codes effective January 18, 2024.

Permit validity

No public town zoning permit expiration rule was found. Brunswick County-issued building permits are valid for six months from issuance; each inspection extends the permit for another six months.

Owner-builder

No town-specific owner-builder rule was found. Virginia owner-builder and contractor exemption rules should be confirmed with Brunswick County and DPOR for the specific project.

Contractor requirements

No town-specific contractor licensing rule was found. Building trade licensing is regulated at the state level through Virginia DPOR. Verify at https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors.

1. 01
   Confirm that the parcel is inside the Town of Lawrenceville.
2. 02
   Download the town's Zoning Permit application from the Forms and Applications page.
3. 03
   Complete the zoning form with applicant information, parcel location and size, parcel zoning, proposed use, zoning ordinance section, and water supply or sewage disposal approval information.
4. 04
   Attach a site plan — the form expressly requires one.
5. 05
   Include the $25 zoning permit application fee (or the applicable higher fee for rezoning, special exception, variance, formal site plan review, sign permit, parade permit, or street closure public hearing).
6. 06
   Submit the zoning package to the Town of Lawrenceville office.
7. 07
   If the project also requires a building permit, proceed separately through Brunswick County Building Inspection: download the applicable county permit application, then submit in person with payment and required supporting documents.

Typical processing time: No public turnaround time was posted for Lawrenceville zoning permits. Brunswick County's residential plan review goal is five to ten working days.

Source: Town of Lawrenceville (zoning); Brunswick County Building Inspection (building permits) ↗

The zoning permit form states the $25 application fee must be attached with the submission.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• 434-848-2962 (Brunswick County Building Inspection) (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Brunswick County Building Inspection)

Typical sequence: No separate Lawrenceville building inspection process was found. Building permits are issued by Brunswick County; inspections are scheduled through Brunswick County Building Inspection by phone.

Source: Town of Lawrenceville (zoning); Brunswick County Building Inspection (building permits) ↗