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Submit an Application
Environmental Engineering receives submittals for erosion and sediment control plans, linear plans and timbering plans through the Enterprise Land Management (ELM) citizen access portal. Utilize ELM for:
- Land disturbance permit applications (submit and check status)
- Paying plan review program administration fees
- Scheduling erosion and sediment control inspections
View more information about the functions of the ELM Portal.
Land Development Plans
Environmental Engineering (EE) reviews development plans for commercial sites and subdivisions. Proposed projects are reviewed for compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and the county’s floodplain, stormwater and upper Swift Creek watershed ordinances.
Field Construction Inspections
Environmental Engineering performs erosion and sediment control inspection and enforcement duties for all construction projects in Chesterfield. State regulations require EE to inspect each project at least once every two weeks until issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or state road acceptance.
Land Disturbance Permit
View the Land Disturbance Permit Application (PDF).
Related Documents
Related Field Construction Inspection Documents
- Builder's Request for a Full Certificate of Occupancy (PDF)
- Builder's Request for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (PDF)
- Chesterfield Pollution Prevention Plan Sheet (PDF)
- Combined Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Plan for a Single-Family Residence (PDF)
- Find Your Inspector (PDF)
- Homebuyer's Request for a Full Certificate of Occupancy (PDF)
- Homebuyer's Request for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (PDF)
- Sample Residential Improvement Sketch With Water and Sewer (PDF)
- Sample Residential Improvement Sketch With Well and Septic (PDF)
Related Land Disturbance and Construction Documents
- Appointment of Agent for Service (PDF)
- Construction General Permit Registration Statement (PDF)
- Erosion Control Surety Calculation Components (PDF)
- Land Disturbance Permit Application (PDF)
- Sample BMP Performance Letter of Credit (PDF)
- Sample Erosion Control Bond (PDF)
- Sample Erosion Control Irrevocable Letter of Credit (PDF)
- Sample Performance Irrevocable Letter of Credit (PDF)
- Sample Subdivision Improvements Performance Bond (PDF)
- SWM BMP Improvement Bond (PDF)
- VSMP Construction Activity Operator Fee Form (PDF)
- VSMP Construction General Permit (PDF)
- VSMP General Construction Permit Notice of Termination (PDF)
- VSMP Transfer of Ownership Agreement Form (PDF)
Related Plans Review Documents
- Chesterfield County Pollution Prevention Plan Sheet for Construction Plans (PDF)
- Chesterfield Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Template (PDF)
- Commercial Site Plan Submission Checklist - Environmental Engineering (PDF)
- Environmental Engineering Reference Manual (PDF)
- New Development Streetlight Policy (PDF)
- Sample Subdivision Improvements Irrevocable Letter of Credit (PDF)
- Stormwater Compliance Table for Part IIB (PDF)
- Stormwater Outfall Table for Part IIB (PDF)
- Subdivision Plan Submission Checklist - Environmental Engineering (PDF)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Floodplains
Flood Insurance Study
This countywide flood insurance study (FIS) investigates the existence and severity of flood hazards and revises and updates previous FIS flood insurance rate maps (FIRMS) in Chesterfield County. It aids in the administration of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (PDF). View the FEMA panel map (PDF). To receive a copy of the FEMA floodplain for Chesterfield County, please email Chris Workman.