December 2016 Around Hampton Roads More than 250 residents get
building permit fees waived Since the City Council passed an ordinance (Sec. 8-38 of the City Code) allowing the waiver of permit fees for certain emergencies, 253 Virginia Beach residents who were impacted by Hurricane Matthew have received building permits for storm-related repair work free of charge. The deadline for applying for permits and getting the fee waives is Dec. 9 – 60 days after Matthew made landfall in Virginia Beach.
"We know costs are a concern for many residents impacted by the storm," said Barry Frankenfield, Director of Planning & Community Development. "Our goal is to make it a little bit easier for property owners to get necessary repairs completed properly and safely. Some damage can be fixed by homeowners, but we don't want anyone to forgo applying for a permit due to cost."
To date, more than $20,000 in fees have been waived for repairs including fences, sheds, soffit/fascia/siding, roofing, docks, electrical wiring and screen enclosures, as well as replacement of HVAC equipment. A permit is typically good for six months and required inspections can reset the clock. Staff will assist homeowners in determining needed approvals.
To be eligible for the fee waiver, applicants must provide verification that the request is a direct result of damage sustained by Hurricane Matthew along with a site plan for fences, sheds, screen enclosures and docks. An insurance evaluation is considered to be an acceptable documentation.
The fee waiver period will expire Dec. 9, so citizens are reminded apply for permits soon. Property owners or contractors licensed with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Board for Contractors may obtain the permit.
The city will attempt to expedite all hurricane-related permits. To apply for a permit or for more information, contact Permits & Inspections at (757) 385- 4211.
JEROME BARBER SOONG-CHAN RAH Upcoming Events
Hampton Branch NAACP Event Dates:
1st Monday of each month 7:00 PM excluding holidays Event Location: Bethel AME Church 94 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA 23663 Contact Info: 757-827-1768
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weight Management Support Event Dates:
Mondays 5:30 PM (except holidays) Event location:
Norview Community Center 6380 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, VA
Contact Info: 289-7088
Computer & Resume Tutoring (Adults & Teens) Event Dates:
Tues. 11AM-2 PM & Thurs. 2PM-4PM Event Location:
Barron F. Black Branch Library 6700 East Tanners Creek Drive Norfolk, VA 23513 Contact info: (757) 441-5806
Chesapeake Branch NAACP Monthly Meeting Event Dates:
First Tuesday of the Month 7pm-8pm Event location:
Providence United Church of Christ 2200 Vicker Avenue Chesapeake, VA Contact info: (757)485-8916
Youth and Community Action Team (YCAT)
Event Date:
First Thursday of each month 3 pm - 4:30 pm (September - June) Event location:
Meyera Oberndorf Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info: 757-385-0803
Coupon Swap Event Dates:
Thursdays 10AM - 7 PM Event location:
Little Creek Branch Library
7853 Tarpon Place | Norfolk 23518 Contact info: (757) 441-1751
Job Readiness Classes Event Dates:
Every Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Event location:
Norfolk Workforce Development 201 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk Contact info: (757) 664-6000
Learning on Laptops: Homework Help (ages 12-18) Event Dates:
First Thursday of each month 6-8 p.m. excluding holidays Event location: Grissom Library 366 Deshazor Drive Newport News, VA 23608 Contact info: 757-369-3190
National Council of Negro Women Norfolk Section Meeting Event Dates:
2nd Saturday of the month 11am - 12:30 pm Event location: StanHope House
2715 Stanhope Avenue, Norfolk, VA Contact info:
J. House (757) 409-3342
ncnwnorva@gmail.com
Think Tank Event Dates: Mon-Thursday 2:30 - 4 p.m. Event location:
Slover Library - 5th Floor 235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757-727-1610
Norfolk Branch NAACP Meeting Event Dates:
2nd Monday of the month 7pm-8pm Event location:
Huntersville Community Center 830 Goff Street, Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757 627-1096
Virginia Beach NAACP Meeting Event Dates:
Second Monday of the month 7:00 pm Event location:
868 North Newtown Rd Suite 101 Virginia Beach, VA Contact info: 757-490-7799
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Newport News Branch NAACP Event Dates: Monthly Meeting
2nd Thursday of the month 7:00 pm Event Location:
Newport News Community Center 605 South Ave, Newport News, VA Contact info:
757-532-9486 | 757-532-4701 (text)
Job Readiness Class Event Dates: Every Thursday
9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Norfolk Workforce Development Event location:
201 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk Contact Info 757-664-6000
Free Youth Steel Drum Classes Event Dates: Every Monday
2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Event location:
DGCC 2410 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA Contact Info 757- 247-8950
Coffee Downtown Event Dates: Every Tuesday
8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Event location: Hatch
111 Granby Street Norfolk Contact Info 757- 295-8635
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