Community Development
Responsibilities
The Martinsville Community Development office develops and administers plans, ordinances, and programs to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of present and future City residents. Within the Community Development Office, one will find guidance for Building Inspections and Permits, Zoning, Planning, and Subdivisions.
The department:
- Maintains and updates the City's Comprehensive Plan
- Administers Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
- Coordinates federal and state grant applications for community development projects
- Provides staff support to City Council, the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Tree Board, and Architectural Review Board
The department also collects data and provides information for policy development relating to economic development, transportation, affordable housing, and environmental planning.
Community Resilience
The Martinsville Community Development office develops and administers plans, ordinances, and programs to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of present and future City residents. Within the Community Development Office, one will find guidance for Building Inspections and Permits, Zoning, Planning, and Subdivisions.
The department maintains and updates the City's Comprehensive Plan; administers Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances; coordinates federal and state grant applications for community development projects; and provides staff support to City Council, the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Tree Board, and Architectural Review Board. The department also collects data and provides information for policy development relating to economic development, transportation, affordable housing, and environmental planning.
As part of the city’s commitment to building a resilient community, please take the time to review the information provided and consider taking a resilient approach to your project.
View the Community Resiliency page.
Apply for a Permit
To apply for a permit online please fill out and email your Permit Application (PDF) (Building, Demolition, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Fire Protection, Land Disturbance, and Sign permits) and attachments to tbdavis@ci.martinsville.va.us.
Community Development Projects
- Pine Hall CDBG - To Be Determined
- Brownfields Assessment Grant
- Zoning Ordinance Updates
- Healthy Hub Project Feasibility
- Chief Tassel Revitalization
- Certified Local Government (CLG) Program
- Designation as a Certified Local Government (PDF) - March 9, 2022
- Comprehensive Plan Updates
Printable Forms
- Permit Application (PDF) (Fill out the "Sign" section on this application)
- Land Disturbance Application (PDF) (Fill out the "Land Disturbance" section on this application)
- Zoning Clearance Form (PDF)
- Home Occupation Application (PDF) (Used when you have a home-based business)
- Variance Application (PDF)
- Rezoning Application (PDF)
- Special Use Application (PDF)
- Enterprise Zone Incentive Chart - City of Martinsville (PDF)
- Enterprise Zone Incentive Application (PDF)
- Special Events Application (PDF)
All permit applications may be mailed, faxed, emailed, or delivered in person. Building permit applications may be submitted online.
Uptown Master Plan
The Uptown Martinsville Physical Improvements Plan by Land Planning Design Associates is below:
2022 Citywide Housing Assessment
In February 2022, Summit Design and Engineering initiated the Citywide Housing Assessment for the City of Martinsville. During this project, the consultant assessed the condition of the current housing stock in Martinsville and provided information necessary for targeted housing improvement programs. This report will allow Martinsville staff to prioritize areas in the city most in need of housing rehabilitation.
