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Planning Division
Please be advised that, in an effort to better serve you, the Department of Planning and Community Development will be closed, Friday, July 29th, from 12pm to 2pm for a team building event. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The Planning Department strives to preserve and enhance the quality of life of Suffolk citizens by providing sound and efficient management of the City's overall land use planning program and to develop mechanisms for Council to utilize in managing and guiding growth when considering land use changes and the development of the City.The mission of the Planning Department is to provide effective management of the City's overall land planning program; to develop mechanisms for Council to utilize in managing and guiding growth when considering land use changes and the development of the City; to assure orderly and efficient new development; to protect existing stable neighborhoods through sound regulatory controls; to help plan and manage the revitalization of declining areas; and to develop, maintain, and make available current information on physical, social, economic, and environmental conditions.
Tasks include overall Departmental oversight and supervision, budgeting, personnel management, work program management, policy analysis, strategic planning, and staffing of the Planning Commission including serving as Secretary, and extensive interaction with other Departments in cooperative team activities. Extensive interaction and work with the City Manager, Assistant City Managers, City Attorney, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission is performed.
- Can I submit a photo or photocopy of the signed document?
- In what zoning district can I operate my business?
- What do I need to find out the zoning on my property (parcel)?
- What is the estimated review time on my review (submittal)?
- When is the submission deadline for Land Use items?
- Can I have horses or chickens in my zoning district?
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Planning Division
Physical Address
442 W Washington Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
Phone: 757-514-4060Fax: 757-514-4099
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.