Community Development

The Community Development Department is responsible for all aspects of comprehensive planning. This responsibility includes the development of the City's long-range general plan, especially the decisions on land use and development. The Department provides assistance to the other City departments and local agencies in long and short-range planning efforts.

The information from the Community Development Director's continuing activities with other departments and with citizens is often the first step in aiding the Planning Commission and the City Council in their evaluation of the use of land within the City of Poquoson.

View the latest edition of the Community Development Newsletter
December 2024Community Development Newsletter
August 2024Community Development Newsletter.
May 2024 Community Development Newsletter. 
February 2024 Community Development Newsletter. 


Zoning & Environmental Applications

All of the following applications can be downloaded and submitted through the city's Permit Portal. Application payments can also be paid online through the portal. 

Report a Violation: To report a potential violation, please use the permit portal or call 757-868-3035

Additional Resources

  • Minor Water Quality Impact Assessment: This form is to be used for any development or redevelopment on a property totaling less than 5,000 square feet of land disturbance. If greater than 5,000 square feet of land disturbance will occur in the RPA or if the encroachment will occur in the seaward 50 feet of the RPA, a Major Water Quality Impact Assessment will be required instead of this form. Please be aware that certain land disturbing activities cannot be administratively approved by City staff and may require an exception by the Board of Zoning Appeals.