Construction

The Construction Division is responsible for a wide range of tasks involving the public rights-of-way and easements. Some of these task include:

• The management and inspection of Capital Improvement Road and Drainage projects.
• Maintenance replacement projects.
• The tree removal program.
• The permit procedures to work in the right-of-way.
  Permit to Work in County Right-of-Way with Attached Provisions (PDF)
• The inspection of road improvements resulting from commercial and residential construction .
• The inspection of bridges and major drainage structures.
• The enforcement of ordinances and policies governing the work and use of the public right-of-way.

Certificate of Occupancy Permit

Public Works reviews all work within the existing right-of-way only. To check on the status of your CO, first check with Building Inspections, if Public Works is holding the CO, you may call Dave Davis at (804)727-8243 for assistance.

Driveway Installation

How do I add a driveway to my property? A letter from the Construction Engineer, giving permission to make cuts in County curb must be obtained by calling Ken Martin (804) 727-8234. Download: curb cut specifications(in pdf format).

Construction Links

• Road Inspection
• Materials Testing Lab
• Street Acceptance Information
• Standard Construction Notes & Detailsl Plan Sheet.dwg
• Standard Construction Notes & Detailsl Plan Sheet.pdf