Zoning

General Requirements, Terms & Conditions to Keep Urban Honeybees in Harrisonburg.

Individuals interested in operating a business must complete the Zoning & Building Form before applying for your Business License with the Commissioner of Revenue.

How to obtain building permit public records using the LAMA Portal.

The City of Harrisonburg hosts pre-application meetings for rezonings, special use permits, major subdivisions (preliminary plats), street/alley closings, and engineered comprehensive site plans twice a month for applicants/developers/engineers/attorneys/etc. to meet with city departments.

A Solar Energy System permit is required for all solar photovoltaic systems, including roof mounted and ground mounted systems.

Learn more about homestay and short-term rental operation requirements.

Information on the updates to the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.

An online tool from Harrisonburg’s Department of Community Development is available to help individuals as they obtain certain permits from the City.