Virginia's Stormwater Management Act sets uniform technical criteria for post-construction stormwater controls that all localities operating Virginia Stormwater Management Programs must enforce on regulated land-disturbing activities.
Va. Code Section 62.1-44.15:24 et seq., implemented through 9VAC25-870, requires permit coverage for land-disturbing activities of one acre or more (or smaller in Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act areas). The State Water Control Board sets water-quality and quantity criteria, including phosphorus removal targets and channel-protection standards. Localities adopt VSMP ordinances but technical criteria are uniform statewide; DEQ retains review authority. Construction General Permit coverage is required before earth disturbance.
Disturbing land without VSMP permit coverage triggers civil penalties up to $32,500 per day per violation and stop-work orders.
Hampton, VA
Hampton restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas. Vehicles exceeding one ton rated capacity or displaying commercial advertising may not...
Hampton, VA
Hampton requires driveways to meet zoning standards for width, materials, and setbacks. Vehicles must be parked on paved surfaces only. Parking on grass or u...
Hampton, VA
Hampton restricts the parking of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers on residential streets and in front yards. RVs and boats must generally be stored...
Hampton, VA
Hampton regulates street parking through posted signs and general ordinances. Most residential streets allow parking but may have time limits. Vehicles must ...
Hampton, VA
Hampton limits fence height to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards under the zoning ordinance. Corner lots have additional visibility req...
Hampton, VA
Hampton generally does not require a building permit for residential fences under 6 feet in height. Fences exceeding standard heights or those in flood zones...
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