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1. What's the best way for me to get an answer to my questions?

Call the Community Development Center at 540-967-3430 and answer the administrative staff's questions and follow their advice. Many customers who call want to speak with a planner immediately. The administrative staff has been trained to try to get as much information as possible in order to be able to provide customers with answers in a timely manner. By leaving your information with the administrative staff, you are helping the planners provide your answers more quickly.

2. Floodplain / Flood Insurance In Louisa

Floodplain FAQs, associated maps, and related information are available here.

3. Can I have farm animals on my property?

Please see https://library.municode.com/va/louisa_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH86LADERE_ARTIIZOORMA_DIV6ZODILAUS_S86-170ACUS.

4. Can I live in a travel trailer, camper or RV on my property?

No. Please see LDR section 86-111 at https://library.municode.com/va/louisa_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH86LADERE_ARTIIZOORMA_DIV4ADRE_S86-111USTRTRCAETDWPR.

5. Are there restrictions for short term rentals (STRs) / AirBNBs?

Refer to Louisa County Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations. Please direct questions to Community Development at 540-967-3430 or CommunityDevelopment@louisa.org.

6. What are the requirements for special event permit or Special Occasion Facility?

For personal use, a permit may not be required. If for commercial use, it will require a conditional use permit. Please contact Community Development for more information 540-967-3430 and ask to speak with a Planner.

7. What are regulations for property in Dominion's Easement?

_{Please contact Dominion Energy at 540-894-2307.}

8. I'd like to put up a flag pole.

Flag pole questions are first handled by the zoning department. Inquiries should be submitted to planningzoning@louisa.org for clarification on zoning ordinances.

9. Can I have a tiny home in Louisa?

The Building Code allows you to build a small home (one bedroom, one bath, a kitchen). See the Tiny Houses section “Appendix Q” that gives specifics on what codes have been adjusted for this type of build.

Tiny homes on wheels or trailers are prohibited in Louisa County as a single family dwelling per Sec. 86-111: "Use of travel trailers, campers, etc., for dwellings prohibited. Travel trailers, campers, motor homes, tents, camp cabins and the like shall not be used for permanent or full-time dwellings in any district, unless otherwise permitted, whether or not connected to utilities, wells or septic systems. For the purposes of this section, permanent means available for occupancy for 30 consecutive days regardless of actual use."