Application for a building permit must be made at 619 Second Street, Room 143, in person, or
by mail. Information needed is as follows:

    1. Owner’s name
    2. Owner’s address
    3. Owner’s phone number
    4. Site address
    5. Contractor’s name, address, and phone number
    6. Description of work
    7. Total amount spent for construction

At the time of application for new construction, a signature sheet will be sent to the zoning office to verify all zoning regulations, the City Engineer’s office to verify the address and all work concerning public access, drainage and erosion control, then, to the Water/Wastewater Department, where all regulations concerning public utilities are addressed. Depending on the type of construction, a set of plans may be required.

After the signature sheet is returned to the Building Official’s office, a building permit may be issued.

The Code Enforcement Officer, working in conjunction with the Building Official, enforces Radford City Ordinances. Those enforced most by this office are:

    1. Section 12-7,
    concerning inoperative vehicles,
    2. Section 10-138, concerning litter and debris on private property,
    3. Section 10-161, concerning weed and grass cutting,
    4. Section 17-5, concerning removal of snow and ice from city sidewalks.

Any questions, comments or complaints may be made at the above address or by phone at 540-731-3601.