Licenses
All general contractors and subs are required to apply for and obtain a business licenses from the Commissioner of Revenue prior obtaining permits. Please contact the Commissioner of Revenue Judy Miller for applications and pricing of business licenses at (276) 679-0031.

Plan Submittal
Building Plans
Two sets of plans are required, and approximately one week review time should be expected. For restaurants, plans of the kitchen area need to be submitted to the Wise County Health Department in order to obtain a food service permit upon completion of the project.

Erosion & Sediment Control Two sets required, approximately one week review time should be expected

Site Plans Two sets required can be part of and submitted with the E and S plans, approximately one week review time should be expected - No Review Fee

Application Submittal
Applications can be submitted at the same time as the plans or if the contractors or subs have not been selected, the applications can be submitted at the time the contractor or sub wishes to pull the permits.

Permits

Building Permits $1 per $1,000 of the contract Building permits cover the footings, concrete, structural, means of egress, and other non-trade-related items Electrical Permits $1 per $1,000 of the contract Electrical permits cover any electrical work including any fire alarm work for the contract Fire Suppression Permits $1 per $1,000 of the contract price Fire suppression permits cover sprinklers, hood suppression systems (Ansul systems), and any other item that is related to fire suppression Signs $25.00 Fee Per Sign Application

Land Disturbance $25 for the first acre, $10 per additional acre The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation supplies stormwater management permits for projects over 1 acre or that are in a common plan of development area; please consult with them for applications and prices Mechanical Permits $1 per $1,000 of the contract price Mechanical permits cover all HVAC components and installation of the project Plumbing Permits $1 per $1,000 of the contract Two plumbing permits are required for restaurants: one for the plumbing facilities, DWV line, and water supply, and the second for a grease interceptor The second grease interceptor permit is $5 and is a renewable and/or revocable permit

State Levy
Building permits and all trade permit fees will have a 2% state levy added.