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Series 800 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS

15.04.801.020 - Applicability.

Richmond Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Richmond

All use and development of land or structures, construction of buildings and improvements to the land, and changes in the use of land or structures must obtain permits and approvals in accordance with Article XV, unless specifically exempted.

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▸ Contents — Richmond Zoning Code
Richmond Zoning Code
  1. Article XV — ZONING AND SUBDIVISION[1]
  2. Article XV — ZONING AND SUBDIVISION[[1]]
  3. Article 15.04.102 — RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE
  4. Article 15.04.103 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT
  5. Article 15.04.203 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
  6. Article 15.04.204 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
  7. Article 15.04.206 — OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS
  8. Article 15.04.207 — AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
  9. Article 15.04.304 — INTERIM STUDY OVERLAY DISTRICT
  10. Article 15.04.306 — SHORELINE OVERLAY DISTRICT
  11. Series 400 — FORM-BASED CODE ZONING DISTRICTS[[3]]
  12. ▸ Series 800 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS
    Overview
    1. 15.04.801.010 - Purpose.
    2. 15.04.801.020 - Applicability.
    3. 15.04.801.030 - Effect on existing and proposed development an…
    4. Article 15.04.802 — PLANNING AUTHORITIES
    5. Article 15.04.804 — ZONING COMPLIANCE REVIEW
    6. Article 15.04.808 — VARIANCES
    7. Article 15.04.809 — WAIVERS
    8. Article 15.04.810 — PLANNED AREA DISTRICTS
    9. Article 15.04.811 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    10. Article 15.04.812 — PREZONING AND ANNEXATION
    11. Article 15.04.813 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
    12. Article 15.04.814 — AMENDMENTS TO ZONING MAP AND TEXT
    13. Article 15.04.815 — ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
    14. Article 15.04.816 — COMMUNITY BENEFITS POLICY
    15. Chapter 15.12 — WEST COUNTY SUBREGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MITIGAT…

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