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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. Resiliency Resources
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.
- Mark McCaskill
Director of Community Development
Email - Kris Bridges
Building Official and Zoning Administrator
Email - Hannah Powell
Community Development Specialist
Email
Contact:
Phone: 276-403-5171
Fax: 276-403-5381
Address:
55 West Church Street
Room 217
Martinsville, Virginia 24112
To apply for a permit online:
(Building, Demolition, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Fire Protection, Land Disturbance, and Sign)
For more information about obtaining a building permit, please visit the Inspections page
Zoning Ordinance Update
The new City of Martinsville Zoning Ordinance is in effect as of August 1, 2017.
Community Development Projects
- Pine Hall CDBG - To Be Determined
- Brownfields Assessment Grant
- Zoning Ordinance Updates
- Healthy Hub Project Feasibility
- Comprehensive Plan Updates
- Chief Tassel Revitalization
- Comprehensive Plan Updates
Printable Forms
- Sign Permit Application (Fill out the "Sign" section on this application)
- Land Disturbance Application (Fill out the "Land Disturbance" section on this application)
- Zoning Clearance Form
- Home Occupation Application (Used when you have a home-based business)
- Variance Application
- Rezoning Application
- Special Use Application
- Enterprise Zone Incentive Chart - City of Martinsville
- Enterprise Zone Incentive Application
- Special Events Application
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.
Maps
- Martinsville Historic District
- Fayette Street Historic District
- E Church Street/Starling Avenue Historic District
- Martinsville Local Historic District Design Guidelines
- The National Park Service- The Benefits of Local Historic Districts
- Arts & Cultural District/Enterprise Zones map
DESIGNATions
