The Peddler Permit Application is the City of Virginia Beach Zoning Administration form, part of the Department of Planning and Community Development, for approval of a peddler's sales location. It records the sales address, type of sales, size of the sales area, distance from the sidewalk or curbing, days and hours, and, on page 2, the property owner's permission. It is one of the permits a peddler deals with alongside the Virginia Beach business license that the city says both stationary and mobile peddlers must obtain. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original PDF at the address given as the official source.
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What is Peddler Permit Application – Virginia Beach, VA?
The Peddler Permit Application is the City of Virginia Beach form, issued by Zoning Administration within the Department of Planning and Community Development, on which a peddler asks for approval to conduct sales at a specific location, with the property owner's written permission.
The form has two pages. Page 1 collects the applicant's name, mailing address, phone and email, the address of the sales location, the type of sales, the size of the sales area (not less than 800 square feet), the distance the vehicle or stand will be from the sidewalk or curbing (not less than 50 feet), the number of persons conducting sales, and the days and hours of operation. The applicant also signs a statement that they have received, read and understand City Ordinance Section 33-6 of the City of Virginia Beach. A block marked for office use only records the survey check, the fee receipt number, remarks and the approval or disapproval.
Page 2, Peddler's Owner Permission, is signed by the applicant and the property owner. The owner gives exclusive control of the assigned area until the end of the current license year, or until the owner revokes it in writing with copies to the Zoning Administrator. Revoking the permission revokes the permit for that site. The owner also certifies adequate space for safe circulation of traffic and a minimum of 800 square feet.
The form is not a business license. The city's Peddler Permits page treats the business license, the solicitor permit from the Police Department and the permit for mobile peddlers as separate requirements.
Who needs to file Peddler Permit Application – Virginia Beach, VA?
Peddlers who want to conduct sales at a specific location with the property owner's permission file this application with Zoning Administration. The city's Peddler Permits page says an approved peddler's permit is required for the sale or exchange of any item on or adjacent to the public right-of-way.
Conditions the form and the city's page attach to a sales location on private property adjacent to the public right-of-way:
- The owner gives written permission, and the area is at least 800 square feet with adequate space for safe circulation of traffic.
- No sales or exchanges within 50 feet of the closest edge of the nearest sidewalk or street pavement.
- Sales from vacant lots are prohibited.
- Zoning Administration approval of the intended plat or site plan is required before sales begin.
Exclusions named by the city: mobile peddlers get their permit through the Police Department, and neither stationary nor mobile peddlers are allowed at the Resort Area. The private-property rules do not apply to outdoor sales that are part of a brick-and-mortar retail location, farm stands in agricultural areas, or garage sales in residential areas. Sales at the Virginia Beach Farmer's Market, or under a franchise agreement or permit authorized by the City Manager, are also excepted.
The property owner signs page 2 of the form. The city adds that all peddlers must obtain a solicitor permit from the Police Department and must hold a business license.
When to file Peddler Permit Application – Virginia Beach, VA
Submit the application before any sales take place at the location: the form states that the physical survey and the owner's permission letter must reach Zoning Administration prior to any approvals, so sales cannot start until the location is approved. The form prints no separate due date.
Timing rules from the city's Peddler Permits page: a stationary peddler is allowed on a property for six months if it is allowed at a specific location, and cannot go back to the same location for a year. On page 2 of the form, the owner's permission runs until the end of the current license year, unless the owner revokes it in writing, in which case the permit for that site is revoked too.
Documents you need
- Physical survey of the sales location: the form says it must be submitted to Zoning Administration prior to any approvals.
- Owner's permission letter: the form requires it before any approval; page 2, Peddler's Owner Permission, is signed by the applicant and the property owner.
- Approved plat or site plan: the city requires Zoning Administration approval of it before sales on private property adjacent to the public right-of-way, and a copy must be kept on site with the permit and the owner's written permission.
How to fill out Peddler Permit Application – Virginia Beach, VA
Enter the date and applicant details
Under APPLICANT INFORMATION, enter the Date, Applicant Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number and Email.
Enter the sales location address
In Address of Sales Location, write the address where sales will take place. It must be on property whose owner gives permission on page 2.
Describe the type of sales
In Type of Sales, state what you will sell or exchange.
Enter the size of the sales area
In Size of Sales Area, enter the area in square feet. The form says it cannot be less than 800 square feet.
Enter the distance from the sidewalk
In the distance line, enter how far the vehicle or stand will be from the sidewalk or curbing. The form says it cannot be less than 50 feet.
Enter the number of persons selling
In Number of Persons Conducting Sales, enter how many people will conduct sales at the location.
List days and hours of operation
Under DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION, fill in the days from Monday to Sunday on which you will operate, with the hours for each.
Read the ordinance and sign
Read the statement about City Ordinance Section 33-6, then add the Applicant's Signature and Date. The fee, the physical survey and the owner's permission letter are required with the application.
Complete the owner permission page
On page 2, enter the Date, the owner's name and the property, then have the applicant and the owner sign. Add each party's street address, city, state, ZIP and phone.
Leave the office-use blocks blank
Do not write in For Office Use Only on page 1 or in the Authorized Agent Signature line on page 2; Zoning Administration completes them.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the area size, distance, days and hours and both signatures. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit Peddler Permit Application – Virginia Beach, VA
Submit the completed application, with the physical survey, the owner's permission letter and the fee, to the Zoning Administration office of the City of Virginia Beach. The form prints no street address, portal or mailing address; it names the office and these contacts:
- Website: VirginiaBeach.gov/Zoning
- Phone: (757) 385-8074
- Email: [email protected]
Ask Zoning Administration how it accepts the package before you send it. The form states that a non-refundable fee is required per location, and it asks for the physical survey and the owner's permission letter before any approval. Call the office for the current fee amount. The city's page says additional fees and permits may apply depending on what is being sold.
Other offices named by the city: the Commissioner of the Revenue, Business Revenue Division, (757) 385-4515, for the business license and decals; the Police Department, (757) 385-4141, for solicitor permits and mobile peddler permits; and the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health, (757) 518-2646, for food sales.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Entering a sales area smaller than 800 square feet; the form says it cannot be less than 800 square feet.
- Entering a distance from the sidewalk or curbing under 50 feet; the form says it cannot be less than 50 feet.
- Sending the application without the physical survey or the owner's permission letter, both of which must be submitted before any approval.
- Leaving the owner's signature off page 2, or having only the applicant sign the Peddler's Owner Permission.
- Treating the fee as refundable or as covering several sites; the form calls it non-refundable and charged per location.
- Proposing a vacant lot as the sales location; the city prohibits sales from vacant lots.
- Choosing a location in the Resort Area, where the city says stationary and mobile peddlers are not allowed.
- Writing in the For Office Use Only block, which holds the survey check, fee receipt number, remarks and approval.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Peddler Permit Application in Virginia Beach?
It is the City of Virginia Beach Zoning Administration form (rev. Jun-2025) on which a peddler requests approval to conduct sales at a location, with the property owner's written permission. The city says an approved peddler's permit is required to sell or exchange any item on or adjacent to the public right-of-way.
Do I need a Virginia Beach business license to be a peddler?
Yes. The city's Peddler Permits page says both stationary and mobile peddlers must obtain a business license, and all peddlers need a solicitor permit from the Police Department. This application is separate; for the business license call the Commissioner of the Revenue, Business Revenue Division, at (757) 385-4515.
Is there a fee for the peddler permit application?
Yes. The form says a non-refundable fee is required per location. For the current amount, call Zoning Administration at (757) 385-8074. The city adds that other fees and permits may apply depending on what is being sold.
How big must the sales area be, and how far from the sidewalk?
The sales area must be at least 800 square feet, and the vehicle or stand must be at least 50 feet from the sidewalk or curbing. The city's page says there are no sales within 50 feet of the closest edge of the nearest sidewalk or street pavement.
What do I submit with the peddler permit application?
The form requires a physical survey and the owner's permission letter, both submitted to Zoning Administration before any approval, together with the non-refundable per-location fee. Page 2 of the form is the Peddler's Owner Permission, signed by the applicant and the owner.
How long can a stationary peddler stay at one location?
Six months, if the peddler is allowed at that specific location, and the peddler cannot return to the same location for a year. The owner's permission on page 2 lasts until the end of the current license year unless the owner revokes it in writing.
Can I get a peddler permit for the Resort Area?
No. The city's Peddler Permits page says both stationary and mobile peddlers are not allowed at the Resort Area. Sales from vacant lots are also prohibited.
Does a mobile peddler use this form?
The city says mobile peddlers are required to get a permit through the Police Department, so call the Police Department at (757) 385-4141. A mobile peddler must move every 15 minutes and can operate only in a 25-mph speed limit zone.
Can I fill out the Peddler Permit Application online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the application with the city; you deliver it to Zoning Administration as described under How to submit.
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