The Virginia Storm Water Management Permit (VSMP) is required under any of the following circumstances:

When a land disturbing activity is regulated by §10.1-603.8 of the Code of Virginia and:

• When the area of land disturbance exceeds one (1) acre.
  
  
• When the location of the land disturbance is on a lot, which is part of a subdivision or is part of common development,
  regardless of the amount of area being disturbed.
• Generally, the number of VSMP in a subdivision will equal the number of lots plus one for the developer's work creating the subdivision.
• The developer's VSMP would not be required if no land is being disturbed when creating the subdivision, i.e. - no roads or common areas.
• If a contractor/developer purchases or applies for building permits for multiple, contiguous lots in the same subdivision, DCR will allow that contractor/developer to obtain one (1) VSMP for all of the combined lots.
  
  
• A VSMP does not replace or negate the requirement for either a Land Disturbing Permit or an Agreement in Lieu waiver.

Applicants must submit to the County a copy of their completed DCR application for the VSMP along with a copy of their check and proof of mailing. Building Permits can be issued without the VSMP. You may get additional information and the forms from DCR on their website at www.dcr.virginia.gov/sw/vsmp or you may contact them at 804-786-1712.