Title 29, Public Planning and Development

(a) Permits, requirements for exceptions. (1) After May 1, 1964, a permit issued by the Commissioner shall be required for the construction, reconstruction, structural alteration, enlargement, moving, conversion, or demolition of any building or structure, or appurtenances connec…

(a) It is unlawful for any person to construct a wireless facility or a wireless support structure or substantially modify an existing structure without an approved application issued by the Department in compliance with this section, in addition to the permit required in section…

(a) Any person who feels that an injustice has been done him by any order, rule, or regulation of the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources or the Commissioner of Health issued under the authority provided in this Code may appeal therefrom to the Board of Land Use Appeal…

(a) The Commissioner shall establish and maintain a schedule for commercial and residential, fees for permits, surveys, licenses for surveyors, and the location of bound posts shall be as specified in the rules and regulations referred to in section 312 of this title. No changes …

(a) The Commissioner or his authorized representatives may for the purpose of performing their official duties under this chapter enter and inspect any building or structure or any part thereof, including plumbing and wiring for light or power, any enclosure, or any premises at a…

(a) The construction of every new building shall be made under the supervision of an engineer, architect or contractor duly authorized to practice his profession in the Virgin Islands, provided, however, that such supervision is optional on the part of the owner of the building i…

After May 1, 1964, no permit for the building or use of any structure for residential occupancy shall be issued unless the structure to be constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, altered, or converted conforms in its design and facilities to the applicable requirements of the Build…

When an excavation is to be made to any depth whatsoever, the architect, engineer, contractor or other person causing the excavation to be made shall make sure that all the necessary precautions are taken to protect the adjoining property against any damage and shall, when necess…

(a) General requirements. Foundation walls or other permanent supports shall rest on solid ground or on piles when solid earth or rock is not found. Such foundation walls shall not be required in one-story buildings if the floor area does not exceed 750 square feet and the buildi…

(a) General. After May 1, 1964, no building commercial developments shall be constructed, enlarged, or moved unless the owner thereof shall make provision for self-sustaining water supply system, except such systems shall not be required for commercial developments, dwellings and…

Effective July 1, 1973, no public housing project of 30 units or more shall be undertaken in the Virgin Islands unless the plans therefor include plans and specifications for the installation of sufficient waterlines and fire hydrants within such housing project as shall be appro…

General. After May 1, 1964, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to existing buildings except as follows:(1) If changes or alterations, costing in excess of 50 percent of the then value of the building, are made to an existing building, as determined by the Commissioner…

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the Commissioner shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the decisions of the Board of Zoning, Subdivision and Building Appeals rendered on the subject matter of this chapter. (b) After notice and hearing, …