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Virginia Opening Checklist (Printable)
Print-friendly checklist with statewide baseline and municipality-specific notes.
State section — Virginia
- Virginia health/public health program
- State or delegated fire authority
- Local building and planning departments
Municipality section — Virginia
| Municipality | Local authority | Process notes |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | Independent city authorities | City-led intake; stage zoning confirmation, tenant plans, and FOG utility details; sequence trade, fire, and health finals. Map: Virginia Beach City Hall. Official: vbgov.com. |
| Norfolk | Independent city authorities | Development-services style routing is common; include concept narrative, construction plans, and suppression/hood specs; align building, fire, and health approvals. Map: Norfolk City Hall. Official: norfolk.gov. |
| Chesapeake | Independent city authorities | Utility and environmental review can drive schedule; submit zoning/use letter, MEP/civil plans, and interceptor sizing; prioritize plumbing milestones. Map: Chesapeake City Hall. Official: cityofchesapeake.net. |
| Richmond | Independent city authorities | Separate planning, permit, and fire workflows; prepare full code set with occupancy summary and any historic-review items; keep inspection float before opening. Map: Richmond City Hall. Official: rva.gov. |
| Arlington / Fairfax area | County-led authorities | Arlington and Fairfax use different county portals/forms; confirm jurisdiction first; align county building, fire prevention, and health district inspections. Maps: Arlington Courthouse Plaza, Fairfax Government Center. Officials: arlingtonva.us and fairfaxcounty.gov. |
Opening task checklist
| Done | Task | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning/use verification complete | __________________ | __________ | |
| Plan review package submitted | __________________ | __________ | |
| Health/building/fire permits issued | __________________ | __________ | |
| Final inspections passed | __________________ | __________ |
Notes
Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________