Community Development

LAMA Portal User Guide

Last Updated: September 20, 2023

An online tool from Harrisonburg’s Department of Community Development is available to help individuals as they obtain certain permits from the City.

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Mobile Businesses and Food Trucks

Last Updated: July 14, 2021

The following information and regulations are a designed to help individuals navigate the process of starting a mobile business unit operation in Harrisonburg.

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A new City of Harrisonburg program aimed at supporting Spanish speakers who wish to engage more closely with their local government is now available. Requests for interpreters must be submitted at least four days in advance.

Date of Request Submission *

Month

Day

Year

Name of Individual Requesting Interpreter:

First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred Contact Method

Phone

Email

Phone

Email

Language *

Spanish

Arabic

Event Information:

Please check the meeting(s) where you will need an interpreter: *

City Council Business Meeting ( Second and Fourth Tuesday at 7:00pm)

City Council Work Session (Scheduled as needed by City Council)

City Planning Commission (Second Wednesday at 7:00pm)

Department of Public Works public hearing (Scheduled as needed)

Date Needed: *

Month

Day

Year

Please selected the type(s) of service needed: *

Listening to meeting

Speaking at the meeting

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Community Development Customer Satisfaction Survey

Last Updated: May 17, 2021

The City’s Department of Community Development is interested in feedback on recent business you have had with the department.

How do you relate to the following statement?

"My most recent business with the city was conducted in a professional and courteous manner." *

Strongly agree

Agree

Do not agree

Strongly do not agree

What was the best part of your experience working with the City? *

Have you worked with a Community Development office in another jurisdiction? *

Yes

No

If your answer to this question is no, please skip the next two questions.

If you answered yes to the previous question, please identify the jurisdiction.

(Check all that apply)

In comparison to other jurisdictions you have worked with, how does Harrisonburg compare?

Thinking about your most recent experience, what one suggestion would you make to improve service quality? *

How often have you worked with the Harrisonburg Department of Planning and Community Development over the past 5 years? *

Only this one time

Two to four transactions

Five or more transactions

There are two additional questions, both of which are optional and related to demographic information.

Which of the following most accurately identifies you as a client of the Department?

(Check all that apply)

Are you willing to provide an identifier for your most recent experience with the Department? (Examples are Your Name, Address, Permit Number, Project Name)

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Home Improvement

Last Updated: April 11, 2019

Before starting any home improvement project or major repairs, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development’s Building Inspections Division at 540-432-7700 to determine if your project requires a permit and inspection.

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Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

Last Updated: April 2, 2024

Information for tenant rights and responsibilities in Harrisonburg.

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Sign Ordinance Update Panel Discussion

Last Updated: September 18, 2019

A panel discussion will be hosted by city staff to answer questions regarding the new proposed sign ordinance on January 17, 2019 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in Room 011 at City Hall, 409 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

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Wireless Telecommunications Facilities

Last Updated: July 19, 2021

The City of Harrisonburg regulates the use of wireless telecommunication facilities to provide minimal negative impact to the community while respecting both residential and commercial neighborhoods, while providing opportunities to supply wireless telecommunication services in the city.