Codes, Standards, Policies & Practices Page ContentListed below are links to Codes and Standards used by the Development Services Center and its customers in meeting the requirements associated with land development plan, plat, and permit approval. City Code of Virginia BeachRecent City Code AmendmentsCode of Virginia Landscaping GuidePublic Works Design Standards Manual Public Utilities Design StandardsPublic Utilities Construction SpecificationsPublic Utilities Policy #1106 - Requirements for Preliminary Engineering Design for Preliminary Subdivisions Contact InformationDevelopment Services Center(757) 385-4621dsc@vbgov.com