Bedford County Zoning-LDP-Plan Review Application 

Projects that meet the criteria below require both a Land Disturbing Permit and coverage under the General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (Construction General Permit). 

• Land disturbance that is greater than or equal to 1 acre
• Land disturbance that will occur within a “common plan of development or sale” that cumulatively disturbs greater than 1 acre*

* The most common application of the term “common plan of development or sale” is a subdivision of land platted or recorded after July 1, 2004.  The technical definition is: “a contiguous area where separate and distinct construction activities may be taking place at different times on different schedules.”

There are activities that are specifically exempt from the Construction General Permit requirements. A list of exempt activities can be found in our Bedford County code. 

If you meet the above criteria, the following forms can help you in making an application:

Single-Family Detached Residential Structure Agreement in Lieu of a Stormwater Management Plan

Single-Family Detached Residential Structure Coverage Letter

Single-Family Detached Residential Structure Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

General Permit for Discharge of Stormwater from Construction Activities