Lee County Zoning Ordinance
Copies of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan are available in this office; there will be a charge of $25.00 due to the size of the documents.
Permits & zoning
Zoning Department
Lee County Courthouse, Room 206, P.O. Box 912, Jonesville, VA 24263 · Phone (276) 346-7715 · Office hours 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Zoning Map review
The Planning Commission is reviewing the Zoning Map
The Planning Commission is currently reviewing the Zoning Map for potential revisions. Land use patterns change over time and certain areas of the county may not be properly zoned today. The Commission will be very transparent and keep the public informed as the process evolves. The Planning Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month. Please contact Community Development Secretary Cathy Wilder if you have any questions about this review process.
Zoning permits
When do you need a Zoning Permit?
A zoning permit is required for any new construction, addition, or major renovation within the County, including but not limited to:
- Manufactured Home
- Construction of any Residential, Commercial, or Public Buildings
- Additions to existing buildings
- Alterations of structural components
- Installation, Removal or Closure of Underground Storage Tank, and Above Ground Storage Tank
If you are still unsure if you need a zoning permit, please contact the office.
Manufactured Home Procedures
Moving a manufactured home to your lot
If you plan to move a new or used manufactured home to your lot and the lot currently has no other dwellings, you must follow these steps:
Obtain a septic approval from the Lee County Health Department
Determine what your current property is zoned
- Please call our office for assistance.
Zoned A-1 or R-2? Obtain a Zoning Permit
- If the property is zoned A-1 or R-2, you may visit the office to obtain a Zoning Permit. Bring the invoice or description of the manufactured home and a copy of your deed with you. (If this applies to you, skip to Step 6.)
Any other zoning? Apply for a Variance
- If the property has any other zoning, you will need to apply for a Variance and appear before the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Variance approved? Obtain a Zoning Permit
- If the Board of Zoning Appeals approves your Variance request, you may visit the office to obtain a Zoning Permit. Bring the invoice or description of the manufactured home and a copy of your deed with you.
Obtain a Building Permit from the Building Inspector
- This may be accomplished simultaneously with the Zoning Permit.
Inspections
- The Building Inspector will need to visit your property to conduct inspections at various stages of the construction. Contact the Building Inspector for more information.
Certificate of Occupancy
- Once the inspections have been completed, the Building Inspector will issue you a Certificate of Occupancy.
Move in
- Once you have received the Certificate of Occupancy, you are free to move in and enjoy your new home.
Applications & fees
Requirements for each application
Applications may be filled out on your computer, however, you must bring a printed copy to this office in order to file for a permit.
Zoning Permit Requirements
- Application form
- Copy of Recorded Deed
- Zoning Permit Fee $20.00
Variance Requirements
- Application form
- List of Adjacent Property Owners
- Variance Fee: Residential $100.00 Commercial $150.00
Special Use Permit Requirements
- Application form
- Copy of VDOT Commercial Entrance Approval
- Special Use Permit Fee: Residential $100.00 Commercial $150.00
Rezoning Requirements
- Application form
- Rezoning Fee $150.00
Zoning Text Amendment
- Application form
- Plat of property and Sketch of property
- Zoning Text Amendment $150.00
Fee schedule
- Zoning Permit - $20.00
- Special Use Permit - Residential $100.00/Commercial $150.00
- Rezoning Request - $150.00
- Zoning Text Amendment - $150.00
- Variance Request - Residential $100.00/Commercial $150.00
- Zoning Manual - $25.00
Ordinances & plans
Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan
Staff
Zoning Department staff
Building too?
You will need a Building Permit as well
Obtain a Building Permit from the Building Inspector. This may be accomplished simultaneously with the Zoning Permit.