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Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.

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  • Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.
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  • Use the FAQs module to easily find answers to the questions you ask the most.
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Bristol Youth Services

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  • We offer a leadership program for students in 9th through 12th grade giving young people an opportunity to develop and enhance leadership skills, learn about their community, and find volunteer work. We also provide several substance abuse prevention programs through the schools and after school programs.
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  • The Bristol Family Resource Center, located in the Bristol Youth Services Office, provides information and referral for area families on agencies and services available in the community. We also offer ongoing free parent education classes. Preregistration is required by calling (276) 645-3765. For a complete schedule and list of topics please visit our webpage. Note: People attending class may receive free diapers.
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Elections

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  • You must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Virginia, and be 18 years of age by the next general election. You must have had your rights restored if you have ever been convicted of a felony or have been judged mentally incapacitated in a Circuit Court.
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  • Register at DMV, the Office of Voter Registration, Department of Social Services and other state agencies. Register online at elections.virginia.gov or print and complete a Virginia Voter Registration Application Form and mail to 300 Lee Street, Suite 101, Bristol, VA  24201.

    Applications are also available at the Bristol Public Library.

    To request an application be mailed to you, please call (276) 645-7318.

    Elections

  • General elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday every November. Local government elections for City Council and School Board are held on the first Tuesday in May of even-numbered years. Visit this website or consult the local news media outlets for further information on special elections and primaries.

    Elections

  • Virginia law requires all voters to provide an acceptable form of ID when voting in person. Voters arriving at the polls without an acceptable form of ID will be required to either sign an ID Confirmation Statement or vote a provisional ballot.

    Elections

  • Absentee voting begins 45 days before a general or primary election for eligible voters. If you are unable to go to the polls on Election Day, you may qualify to vote an absentee ballot either in person at the office or by mail.  Voters who have a disability, active duty military personnel and family, students attending college away from home or being out of town are just a few of the accepted reasons.  Visit the Virginia Department of Elections website or call your local voter registration office for a full list.

    Elections

  • Voting precincts are open from 6:00 am until 7:00 pm.

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Building Inspection

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  • Permits are not required for roof coverings or replacement siding on single-family dwellings and duplex apartment units. However, apartment buildings that contain more than two dwelling units are not exempt from the permit requirement.
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  • No, permits are not required for any of the items listed on the following webpage:
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  • No, a building permit is not required for the construction driveways or parking lots. However, an entrance permit is required to be obtained from the city engineer's office prior to beginning construction of a new entrance off of the city right of way.

    If the disturbed area of a driveway or parking lot exceeds 10,000 square feet, an Erosion and Sediment Plan, Site Plan, and Land Disturbing Permit may be required by the city engineer. The city engineer's office may be reached at (276) 645-7363.
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  • No, a building permit is not required for fences unless they form a barrier for a swimming pool. In that instance, the pool enclosure is required to be a minimum of 48 inches in height and to be equipped with a self-closing, self-latching lockable gate.
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  • Permits are not required for tents and air-supported structures that cover an area of 900 square feet (84 m²) or less, including all connecting areas or spaces with a common means of egress or entrance and with an occupant load of 50 or less persons.
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  • The 2000 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code exempts the following ordinary repairs / routine maintenance items from requiring permits.
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Solid Waste Collection

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  • You have violated a city code. There is NO civil fee associated with this Notice of Violation. *1st Violation - Material will be picked up and removed by City for no fee. *2nd Violation - Material will NOT be picked up. Material may be picked up by City for a nominal fee. *3rd Violation - Owner is notified of continuous violations, and code enforcement process will begin.

    Solid Waste Collection

  • The $38.00 fee covers weekly pickup of your trash can, brush, grass, leaves, furniture, appliances, four tires (rimless), and large items that will not fit in your can. For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.

    Solid Waste Collection

  • $19.00/month for the second container payable with the utility bill. For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.

    Solid Waste Collection

  • We can loan you one can free of charge, for two weeks, four times each year. For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.

    Solid Waste Collection

  • We do not pick up non-containerized waste. For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.
    Solid Waste Collection

  • No. We do not pick up on oversize bulk wood and debris. For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.
    Solid Waste Collection

  • For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.

    Solid Waste Collection

  • We encourage you to recycle at one of our free blue cardboard recycling containers. Locations are on the back of the orange tag. For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.

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  • No. However if you are a fee paying resident, the Public Works Department of the City of Bristol, Virginia offers loaner cans for special occasions or extra trash during clean up. The Collection Division will loan up to one (1) can for two weeks, based upon availability, by calling 276-645-7380.

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Solid Waste Disposal

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  • No.  We are currently closed but if you would like to check back with us to see if we will open again, please call (276) 645-7380.

    Solid Waste Disposal

  • We are closed as of September 9, 2022.  For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.

    Solid Waste Disposal

  • The Bristol Virginia Solid Waste Management Facility is located at:

    2655 Valley Drive

    Bristol, VA 24201


    For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.

    Solid Waste Disposal

  • We are closed as of September 9, 2022.  For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.

    Solid Waste Disposal

  • We are closed as of September 9, 2022.  For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.

    Solid Waste Disposal

  • We are closed as of September 9, 2022.  For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.

    Solid Waste Disposal

  • Household Hazardous Waste Day is usually each year in May. Time and location change yearly (In May) between the hours of 9.00 am and noon. These items cannot be picked up (Must be delivered). For more details, please call (276) 645-7380.

    Solid Waste Disposal

  • Please call (276) 645-7360 to report any issues with streets, drainage, or signage.
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Parks and Recreation-campground

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  • Electrical, water, wi-fi, cable available at majority of sites plus dump station and 2 comfort stations with showers..

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  • Fire is allowed in fire rings only. Each campsite will have access to a fire ring.
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  • $20.00 / day  

     Rhythm and Roots Music Festival Weekend Fri. - Sun. $27.00 / day

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  • Parks and Recreation
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  • Yes, we offer two bathhouses with a total of six shower stalls.
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  • Each electrical site offers a 30 amp breaker. We have two drive through sites that have a 20 amp,30 amp 120 volt, and 50 amp that is 240 volt. There are three other sites that offer the same 20 amp, 30 amp, and 50 amp. Ask the Park personnel for information.
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Parks and Recreation-Shelters

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  • Depends on which shelters have been rented. Call our office at (276) 645-PARK for availability.
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  • $20-$60 depending on the size. Click on Rates for further details.
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  • Shelters A,D,F seat 72 people. Shelters-B,C,G,H,I seat 48 people. Shelters-E-1,E-2,E-3 seat 25 people and the Lions Shelter seat 120 people.
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  • Parks and Recreation
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  • Yes, we have two playgrounds located near different size shelters.
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  • Yes, each shelter has close parking with overflow parking along the road.
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Engineering Division

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  • Submit a PDF file of the drawings, narrative and reports along with two paper sets.

    Engineering Division

  • Attn: Engineering Department, City Hall, 300 Lee Street, Room 120. Please call to request a fee quote

    Engineering Division

Transportation

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  • The speed limit within the City of Bristol, VA, is 25 MPH unless otherwise posted.

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