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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Stanardsville
A town zoning permit is required for permitted uses under the town zoning ordinance, including new construction and changes of use. A sign permit is required before any sign is erected, installed, used, altered, relocated, replaced, or reconstructed. In at least some districts, a site plan is required before a zoning or building permit may be issued. Separate Greene County building permits are required for all USBC-regulated construction work in town.
Repainting or making minor non-structural sign repairs does not require a town sign permit
- Exempt Repainting or making minor non-structural sign repairs does not require a town sign permit
Note: No broader public exempt-work list was found for town zoning permits. Contact the Town Zoning Administrator before proceeding with any project to confirm whether a town permit is required. Greene County building permit exemptions also apply separately.
Required documents
- Zoning permit application
- Two copies of an acceptable site plan showing lot dimensions with property-line monuments, location and size of existing and proposed structures, yard dimensions and use of structures, easements, watercourses, fences, street names, street rights-of-way, and any other information affecting the application
- Required fee
- Greene County building permit application materials (for USBC-regulated construction — submitted separately to Greene County Building Inspections)
- Building code
- Building-code enforcement for construction in town is handled through Greene County under the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), effective January 18, 2025. The Town of Stanardsville Zoning Ordinance is dated December 9, 2013 with later amendments.
- Owner-builder
- No town-specific owner-builder rule applies. Greene County owner-builder rules apply where a county building permit is required.
- Contractor requirements
- No separate town contractor-license requirement. Virginia DPOR state licensing and Greene County business license requirements apply for building permit and trade work.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: No administrative turnaround is publicly posted for by-right zoning permits. For special uses, the planning commission has 60 days to report before the governing body acts after notice and public hearing.
- 01 Confirm that the parcel is inside the Town of Stanardsville and identify whether the request is a by-right zoning permit, a sign permit, a special use, or building work that also requires a Greene County building permit.
- 02 For a permitted use under the town zoning ordinance, submit a zoning permit application to the Town Zoning Administrator with two copies of an acceptable site plan and the required fee.
- 03 If the submitted plan conforms to the town ordinance, the zoning administrator signs and returns one copy of the site plan and issues the zoning permit. If it does not conform, the zoning administrator must refuse the permit in writing citing the specific ordinance provisions not met.
- 04 For special uses, apply to the zoning administrator, who refers the application to the Town Council for public hearing. The planning commission has 60 days to submit its report; failure to report within 60 days is deemed a recommendation of approval.
- 05 For any construction regulated by the Virginia USBC, separately obtain a Greene County building permit from Greene County Building Inspections before starting work.
Typical processing time: No administrative turnaround is publicly posted for by-right zoning permits. For special uses, the planning commission has 60 days to report before the governing body acts after notice and public hearing.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Stanardsville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Town zoning permit fees are determined by the Town Council. No publicly posted fee schedule was found for general zoning permits or sign permits.
02
Penalty (no permit)
Violations of the town zoning ordinance may be punished as a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $250. Each day a violation continues is a separate offense.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Greene County Building Inspections: 434-985-5204 (phone)
- Greene County Building Inspections: inspections@gcva.us (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Building inspections are scheduled through Greene County Building Inspections. Requests must be made at least 2 to 3 days in advance and by 4:00 PM. Requests called in less than 48 hours in advance will not be scheduled for the next day.
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Greene County Building Inspections office hours)
Typical sequence: No town-specific inspection sequence is published. For building-code work in town, Greene County Building Inspections manages all building inspections under the USBC.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Stanardsville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Stanardsville, VA? ▸
A town zoning permit is required for permitted uses under the town zoning ordinance, including new construction and changes of use. A sign permit is required before any sign is erected, installed, used, altered, relocated, replaced, or reconstructed. In at least some districts, a site plan is required before a zoning or building permit may be issued. Separate Greene County building permits are required for all USBC-regulated construction work in town.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Stanardsville, VA? ▸
Building permit fees in Stanardsville, VA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Town zoning permit fees are determined by the Town Council. No publicly posted fee schedule was found for general zoning permits or sign permits..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Stanardsville, VA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Stanardsville, VA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm that the parcel is inside the Town of Stanardsville and identify whether the request is a by-right zoning permit, a sign permit, a special use, or building work that also requires a Greene County building permit. 2. For a permitted use under the town zoning ordinance, submit a zoning permit application to the Town Zoning Administrator with two copies of an acceptable site plan and the required fee. 3. If the submitted plan conforms to the town ordinance, the zoning administrator signs and returns one copy of the site plan and issues the zoning permit. If it does not conform, the zoning administrator must refuse the permit in writing citing the specific ordinance provisions not met. 4. For special uses, apply to the zoning administrator, who refers the application to the Town Council for public hearing. The planning commission has 60 days to submit its report; failure to report within 60 days is deemed a recommendation of approval. 5. For any construction regulated by the Virginia USBC, separately obtain a Greene County building permit from Greene County Building Inspections before starting work.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Stanardsville, VA? ▸
Building permit processing times in Stanardsville, VA typically run No administrative turnaround is publicly posted for by-right zoning permits. For special uses, the planning commission has 60 days to report before the governing body acts after notice and public hearing.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Stanardsville, VA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Stanardsville, VA. The following work is generally exempt: Repainting or making minor non-structural sign repairs does not require a town sign permit. Note: No broader public exempt-work list was found for town zoning permits. Contact the Town Zoning Administrator before proceeding with any project to confirm whether a town permit is required. Greene County building permit exemptions also apply separately. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Stanardsville, VA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Stanardsville, VA via: Greene County Building Inspections: 434-985-5204, Greene County Building Inspections: inspections@gcva.us. Building inspections are scheduled through Greene County Building Inspections. Requests must be made at least 2 to 3 days in advance and by 4:00 PM. Requests called in less than 48 hours in advance will not be scheduled for the next day..
last verified April 2026
source Town of Stanardsville Zoning Administrator ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Stanardsville Zoning Administrator before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.