Ghent Helpful Links and Contacts
(757)664-6510
Create Service Request (SR)
Check up on SR status
File AirBnB/STR Complaint
For projects in the Historic District of Ghent, the ARB reviews all exterior alterations, new construction, some landscaping and some demolition in the city’s local historic districts for issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness (COA’s). For all other design applications, the ARB recommends to the Planning Commission.
All streetlight outages and repair requests should be sent directly to Dominion Power, who is responsible for the repair. This link will direct you to comprehensive instructions.
Ghent is located in the City of Norfolk, Virginia
If you’re new to Norfolk or a long time resident, this link offers information regarding Norfolk services and policies
The CPC is a seven-member body, appointed by City Council, and responsible for the development of the city’s General Plan and the review of land use and zoning matters for the City of Norfolk. The commission makes recommendations on various matters to City Council which is responsible for making a final determination.
Bulk waste must be called in to (757) 664-6510, submitted via email, or entered online by 3 p.m. the day prior to collection.
Norfolk Police
Emergencies 911 Non-Emergency Line (757) 441-5610 Online Report Submission
Community Resources Officer
Officer Charles ‘Chuck’ Dreer
The Van Wyck Branch of Norfolk Public Library opened on May 15, 1916 in a handsome brick building on 15th Street (now Shirley Avenue), across the street from Maury High School. It is Norfolk’s first library branch, built to serve the Ghent neighborhood and designed by the local architectural firm Ferguson, Calrow and Wrenn,
Yard waste is collected on the same day as regular trash collection.
Yard waste must be in clear plastic bags or properly cut, tied, and bundled (four (4) feet in length).
Norfolk City Council Representatives
Ghent is represented by Ward 2 and Superward 6 Council Members
Courtney Doyle
Andria P. McClellan
