The Office of Community Development and Planning works with boards, commissions, and citizens to guide land use and future development in the City of Bristol. This office also administers state and federal funding for transportation planning and the Community Development Block Grant program. This office provides staff support for the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Community Development and Planning is located at 300 Lee Street, Bristol, VA 24201. The office can be reached by telephone at (276)645-7470 and by fax at (276) 821-6099. Staff email addresses are included in the Staff Directory page.

Please click on the following links to obtain additional information.

Staff Directory

Comprehensive Plan (after plan loads, click on "view" and then "normal" to enlarge text)

Building/Development Review and Processing

Building Inspections Frequently Asked Questions

Code Enforcement

Mapping

Publications

Applications/Forms

Meetings, Deadlines and Fees

Community Development and Block Grant Program

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