Question: “Outside of the listing, where else can I look for helpful information?”
Chris’s Answer:
Before buying, consider yourself in the “information gathering” phase. Yes, it’s more fun to dream of the structure you will build, but, take some time to also think of the practicality of building.
- For in-depth descriptions of the different codes, their uses, and their restrictions, go to: https://law.justia.com/codes/virgin-islands/2019/title-29/chapter-3/subchapter-i/229/. As you are reading a listing, the most common zones you will see are:
- R-2 – residential, low density (1 – 2 family dwellings), set backs 15’ on the front, 10’ rear and side
- R-1 – residential, low density – 15’ set backs on all sides
- The Department of Planning and Natural Resources is the USVI Government department where you will get your permits for building. Their web site will answer so many questions, perhaps even ones you don’t currently know. It will be worth your time to browse through it. You can also give them a call for clarification: https://dpnr.vi.gov/
- The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs is a place you can search for licensed professionals. Here is their home page. At the top of the Home Page, click on License Search: https://dlca.vi.gov/aboutdlca/
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First published on our April 2024 Newsletter