What must be done in order to divide a piece of property?
Obtain a plat of the property to be divided. Draw on plat the lot or lots to be divided-off, and the approximate location of the house to be built. Take plat to the Orange County Planning & Zoning office, 128 W. Main Street, and complete a “Determination of Proposed Subdivision Rights” form. Along with the “Proposed Subdivision Rights” form, checklists of information will be provided to assist a professional surveyor in plat preparation. An independent soil scientist must be hired to conduct a soil study, in order to determine where the property “perks” for a septic drainfield. Contact the VA Office of Environmental Health at (540) 672-0223 to obtain a list of AOSE soil scientists. If a new driveway is being created off of a state road, or the number of lots on an existing driveway is being increased, the Virginia Department of Transportation will need to review and approve the subdivision plat. Contact VDOT at (540) 829-7498 to determine what is required to obtain an Entrance Permit.
