Permit Requirements for Residential Additions

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Documentation Process 

The following list is provided as a guide to obtain necessary information for initial submission of plans and permit documentation to the Code Administration Permit Center:

• Building Plan Submission Checklist (see below)
• 5 plan sets: 
  • Plan size shall not exceed 24” wide x 36” long
  • Dimensioned plans are required, minimum scale 1/8” = 1’0”
  • Plans shall be in permanent ink
  •  Tissue and tracing paper will not be accepted
  • Note: per Virginia’s USBC, One & Two-family dwelling construction permits, including accessory structures, must be completed  within 3 years of permit issuance date
• Construction Permit Application 
• Contractor Selection Checklist  or Property Owner’s Affidavit
• Tree Information Form
• Noise Ordinance Affidavit
• Alexandria Soils Policy (refer to policy for proposed project specific requirements)
• Neighbor Notification Letter (if proposed project is </=  5ft  from the property-line)
• Rodent Abatement Documentation 
• Home Improvement License Application Package attached *Required for Class B and Class C contractors* also see The Home Improvement Code Waiver Form 
• House Location Plat (Planning & Zoning)
• Floor Area Open Space Calculation Sheet  (Planning & Zoning)
• A/C Waiver form (if proposed unit is in a required yard)  (Planning & Zoning)

The following documents can be submitted anytime prior to commencement of trade work:

• Electrical Application 
• Mechanical Application
• Plumbing Application

Plan Review Process

• Plan Submission Checklist - list of required plan information and example plans for guidance

Inspection Process

Certificate of Occupancy Process

• Procedures
• Application