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Code Compliance
Code Compliance Department
The Code Compliance Department plays a central role in supporting South Hill’s growth, safety, and economic vitality. The department ensures that construction, development, and land use within the Town comply with state codes and local ordinances, while maintaining a business-friendly approach that encourages investment and redevelopment.
Code Compliance Official
The Code Compliance Official, supported by Code Compliance staff, is responsible for duties traditionally managed by both the Building Official and the Zoning Code Official. This office enforces the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), including provisions for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, as well as the South Hill Zoning Ordinance and related land-use regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
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Reviewing applications and issuing building permits for new construction, alterations, and renovations
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Conducting inspections throughout projects to ensure compliance with state and local standards
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Reviewing and issuing zoning permits for residential, commercial, and industrial properties
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Administering business licenses for local operations
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Processing special exception permits and zoning variance permits
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Monitoring compliance to safeguard community standards and property values
The Code Compliance Office also works closely with the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Board of Building Code Appeals to ensure land use and development decisions align with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
Our Mission
The Code Compliance Department is committed to:
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Supporting economic development with clear, consistent, and efficient permitting processes
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Serving as a business-friendly partner to developers, entrepreneurs, and residents
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Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the community through enforcement of building and zoning codes
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Ensuring South Hill grows in a way that is safe, sustainable, and aligned with community values