The Code Enforcement Division of Community Development is devoted to providing its citizens with a healthy, safe, and enjoyable county in which to live and work. It is the responsibility of the code enforcement division to enforce the Louisa County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and other regulations contained within the County Code. Code Enforcement activities include zoning setbacks; erosion and sediment control inspections, litter/debris, enforcement of the Inoperable Vehicle Ordinance and other code complaints. Zoning Enforcement is also responsible for monitoring biosolid activities within the County.

The neccesary forms for Code Enforcement and Erosion & Sediment (E&S) Enforcement are below::

• Citizen Request for Assistance Form
• Land Disturber Frequently Asked Questions
          In order to describe the land disturbing permit process, the Community Development Department has put together some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
• Home Occupation Applications
          Required for all Class A and Class B home occupations (Class B also requires a CUP).
• CUP Application (Land Use Amendment Application)
          Used for: Rezonings, Conditional Use Permits, Special Exceptions and Variances
          All applications require a pre-application meeting.
          Applications cannot be accepted unless complete and with fees.
          Reprint page 5 (adjacent owner info) as needed.
• Storm Water Management Permit
          Now required for Land Disturbing Activities over an acre, or anything in a subdivision.

Other Links that may be helpful to you:

• Table Listing Allowable Uses by Zoning Definition
• Inoperative Vehicle Ordinance Flyer
• Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles - Vehicle Removal Operators Licensing Process
  www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/citizen/vehicles/salvehlawreq/prohib_allow.asp
• Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District - www.tjswcd.org/
• Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation - www.dcr.virginia.gov/
• US Forest Service - www.dof.virginia.gov