What is a certified house location plat?
This is a survey that has been performed by a surveyor, engineer or architect who is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. • May I have more than 1 house on my property? NO • What is required on a (non-surveyed) plat plan for a building/zoning permit? In order to get a building/zoning permit you will need to use an existing plat of your property and draw to scale the proposed location of your house (principle dwelling) and/or the location of any proposed or existing accessory building/structure. You will need to show the exact distance from each property line to the outside walls of the proposed structure(s). You will also need to show the distance between any proposed accessory building/structure and your proposed house location. The use of distances written as 100 ft.+ does not meet the drawn to scale requirement and will result in a delay in processing your permit request. • What are setbacks? A setback is the required yard(s) or open space that surrounds a building. • What is m
