Business Startup Checklist
Thank you for your interest in starting, relocating or expanding your business in Fluvanna County!
The following checklist will guide you on the steps that may need to be completed in order to have a successful project.
Task Item
- Identify Property for Development
- Check Your Zoning Designation by Address
- Confirm Proposed Use/Business or Expansion is Permitted
- Inquire about Available Business Resources
- Confirm Available Public Utilities for Proposed Use
Contact
- Business Owner / Developer
- Planning & Zoning Department
- Planning & Zoning Department
- Economic Development Office
- Public Works Department
Obtain Necessary Permits/Approvals
- Building Permits
- Sign Permit, Setback Information, Site Plan, Rezoning
- Land Disturbance Permits, Storm Water Management
- Utility Permits
- Obtain Certificate of Occupancy - Change of Ownership, Change of Use, New Building or Structure
- Apply for Local Business Taxes and Permits
- Register your Business Name
- Building Inspections Department
- Planning & Zoning Department
- Building Inspections Department
- Public Works Department
-
Building Inspections Department
- Commissioner of Revenue
- State Corporation Commission
Obtain Health Permit
- All Food Establishments must obtain this permit prior to opening.
- Health Department
PLEASE NOTE:
This checklist is by no means all-inclusive, and not everything on this list applies to every business. Each business may have
unique registration or reporting equirements depending on the industry, type of business entity, location, employment issues, and other.
Do your homework by reading, studying, and asking questions. Consult your business accountant, attorney, CVSBDC advisor or the Fluvanna
Economic Development Department.
Fluvanna County Officials
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Jennifer Schmack
jschmack@fluvannacounty.org
(434) 591-1921
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE
Mel Sheridan
msheridan@fluvannacounty.org
(434) 591-1940
PLANNING & ZONING
Douglas Miles
dmiles@fluvannacounty.org
(434) 591-1910
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Andy Wills
awills@fluvannacounty.org
(434) 591-19
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Jason Fulton
jason.fulton@vdh.virginia.gov
(434) 972-6219
PUBLIC WORKS – UTILITIES
Bobby Popowicz
publicworks@fluvannacounty.org
(434) 591-1925
