In support of the City’s vision to be a place where everyone thrives and the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, our department provides the Charlottesville community with a full spectrum of services. Services include Citywide and area-specific long-range planning and design, transportation planning, site development review, permitting and inspections for renovations and new construction, Property Maintenance enforcement, Zoning Ordinance enforcement and determinations, and stewardship for areas and properties with special historic and architectural significance.