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Monthly Contractors Meetings

Residential and commercial contractors and permit expeditors are invited to these monthly…

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Major Site Plan Amendment Checklist

When applying for Rezoning or a Major Site Plan please include the…

Resource: Posted in All Audiences, Developer | Tagged rezoning, site plan checklist, Site plans

What’s your feedback?

Posted on June 4, 2012

What do you think of our new look and features? We want…

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Use Permits

What is a Use Permit? Both the County Board and the Board…

Project: Posted in All Audiences, Contractor, Developer, Featured | Tagged Use Permit, Use Permits

Code Consultation

As you plan your residential or commercial project, you’re likely to have…

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What time during the day can construction work begin?

Construction activities can begin at any time during the day; however, there…

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Starting a Business in Arlington

If you’re thinking of starting a business, you’ve come to the right…

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Doing Business in Arlington: Licenses and Permits

Once you’ve decided to start a business in Arlington County, you can…

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Code Enforcement

Arlington Code Enforcement, a part of the Inspection Services Division (ISD), strives…

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What’s your Zone?

Posted on May 17, 2012

Property zones define the types of construction and uses that are allowed…

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