Site Improvement Permit
Following the approval of final plans, permits must be obtained and applicable fees paid, prior to commencement of any construction of site improvements.  This permit covers the inspection of all construction items, including road improvements, parking lots, water, sewer, and storm systems, but excluding Building and Trade Permits.  This permit is valid as long as there is a valid Performance Bond posted with the City of Manassas.

Erosion Control Permit
This permit will be issued for a project after the approval of the site development plans.  It shall cover the inspection of all items involved, including installation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control devices.  All the erosion control devices must be inspected and approved by the City Inspector prior to the initiation of any land disturbing activity

Excavation Permit (Utility Permit)
This permit is obtained to allow the installation of all underground services and their related facilities (gas, water, cable, telephone, and sewer; and to construct entrances that are being connected to a public roadway).  Prior to issuance of the permit a bond is posted with the City to ensure that any damages within City right-of-way or dedicated easements are repaired.  If the applicant does not perform the necessary repairs, then the bond will be forfeited in its entirety.  Extensions of the validity period may be requested in writing.

Land Disturbance Permit
This permit shall be obtained to insure compliance with Erosion Control and all other sections of the Design and Construction Standards Manual when no other permit is required.  It is required when land disturbance exceeds 2,500 sq.ft. and NO Site Plan or Subdivision Plan is in the City for review.  The applicant must submit drawings outlining proposed disturbances and erosion control practices (A house location survey, record plat, City topography map with parcel overlay, or a nonengineered outline of the lot, correctly drawn to scale, may be used as a basis for this plan.)  The drawings shall display the disturbed area by offset distances to the property lines and shall depict required erosion control devices.  A minimum Letter of Credit or Cash of $1,000 is required unless the "Agreement in Lieu of a Plan" is utilized.  The funds will be refunded when the disturbed areas are stabilized and work has been completed.

A Land Disturbance permit is also required in conjunction with a Rough Grading Plan submission.  With a Rough Grading Plan submission, a detailed cost breakdown of the required erosion and sediment controls must be submitted on the City's plan coversheet.

Applicable Regulations
Subdivision Ordinance (City Code Chapter 106)
Design and Construction Standards Manual
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Erosion and Sediment Control Program