{ "city": "Caroline County", "state": "Virginia", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/co.caroline.va.us/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission hears two major rezoning proposals for large land parcels", "summary": "The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications. The first, RZ-05-2024, seeks to amend conditions for a Planned Mixed Use Development on about 1,579 acres at the intersection of Buckner Road (Route 615) and Ware Creek Road (Route 614), reducing the proposed dwelling units from 4,000 to 1,925. The second, RZ-06-2024, requests rezoning of roughly 1,110.62 acres along Jericho Road (Route 658) and U.S. Route 1 from Rural Preservation to M‑1 Industrial for a technology and enterprise industrial campus. No other agenda items are listed beyond standard procedural matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-558", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Community Policy and Management Team", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-559", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-557", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to consider $350k E-911 grants and solar energy zoning changes", "summary": "The Caroline County Board of Supervisors will consider approving supplemental funding for E-911 dispatch equipment and public hearings on proposed zoning changes for solar energy and thrift stores. The meeting also includes routine approvals for warrants, budget appropriations, and a festival permit.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-556", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to amend county solar energy regulations", "summary": "The Caroline County Planning Commission will consider an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to repeal and replace Article XV, Section 23, the Solar Energy Overlay District. The changes aim to align county regulations with new state legislation effective July 1, 2026, addressing solar, energy storage, and power generation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-555", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Community Policy and Management Team", "headline": "Community Policy and Management Team reviews budget, contracts, and program evaluations", "summary": "The team will review the county’s budget report and consider funding requests in an executive session. It will discuss local aggregate data and the issuance of vendor contracts. Additional agenda items include an evaluation and plan for the VJCCA, a review of the IV‑E program, and an annual private day review.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-553", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-553", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to adopt FY 2026/2027 budget and zoning changes for solar energy", "summary": "The Caroline County Board of Supervisors will adopt the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget and appropriation resolution, along with the 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program. The board will also hold first readings on amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding solar energy and utility uses, and review special exception conditions for two solar projects.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-552", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-552", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider zoning changes for thrift stores", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the Caroline County Zoning Ordinance. The proposal includes adding a definition for thrift stores and allowing them as a Special Exception in the Rural Preservation (RP) District.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-551", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Caroline County holds public hearings on FY 2026/2027 budget and capital improvements", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2026/2027 Budget and the FY 2027 - FY 2031 Capital Improvements Program. The board will also discuss local funding matches for I-95 Exit 110 improvements and the impact of state solar energy legislation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-550", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-550", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to discuss VDOT six-year improvement plan and school budget amendments", "summary": "The Caroline County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the VDOT Secondary System Six-Year Improvement Plan for FY 2027–FY 2032. The Board will also consider amendments to the FY 2025/2026 school budget and updates to the county subdivision ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-548", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-548", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Community Policy and Management Team", "headline": "Community Policy and Management Team to review FY 27 Budget", "summary": "The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to discuss the FY 27 Budget and review vendor contracts. The agenda includes an executive session regarding funding requests and a review of strategic plan progress.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-547", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-547", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to consider special exception permit for 95.4‑acre data center campus", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several agenda items, including proposed tax rates for fiscal year 2026 and an amendment to Chapter 45 environmental regulations. Consent agenda items include adoption of a Library Week resolution, approval of warrants, and a resolution to release opioid claims in exchange for settlement payments. The board will consider a special exception permit request for a 95.4‑acre data center campus (Caroline Center for Innovation‑North) on Tax Parcel No. 83‑A‑83B1. Additional new business includes an update on the Caroline East VATI broadband grant, a first reading of VDOT’s six‑year secondary system improvement plan, and zoning ordinance amendment petitions for a thrift store and manufactured home sales.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-546", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-546", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board will review the County Administrator’s FY 2026/27 budget proposal", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hear a presentation of the County Administrator’s proposed fiscal year 2026‑2027 budget. Supervisors will then discuss the proposed budget. They will also vote on authorizing advertisement of public hearings on the 2026 tax rates and the FY 2026/27 budget.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03312026-545", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03312026-545", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission considers two text amendment petitions", "summary": "The Caroline County Planning Commission will review two petitions to amend the county’s comprehensive plan. One petition seeks a text amendment to add a thrift store under Article IV, Rural Preservation. The other petition requests a text amendment concerning manufactured home sales. The commission will discuss and decide on these amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262026-544", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03262026-544", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to consider vacating Partnership Blvd and Integrity Way rights‑of‑way", "summary": "The Board will hold a public hearing to consider vacating and disposing of the rights‑of‑way for Partnership Boulevard and Integrity Way, located near U.S. Route 1 and Rogers Clark Blvd. The meeting also includes a rezoning amendment and a series of special‑exception permit requests for a 60.48‑acre corporate campus on the same parcels. Additional consent items cover a fire‑rescue supplemental appropriation, a generator purchase over $75,000, and a festival permit request.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-543", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03242026-543", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "Community Policy and Management Team", "headline": "Executive session to review funding requests", "summary": "The Caroline County Community Policy and Management Team will meet on March 17, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a budget report, and discussion of local aggregate data and High Functioning FAPTs. An executive session is scheduled to consider funding requests.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-542", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03172026-542", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to consider subdivision ordinance amendment and utility fee changes", "summary": "The Caroline County Board of Supervisors will hear presentations, approve routine consent items, and discuss several policy changes. Unfinished business includes an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance that adds a new Section 8 for exempt divisions and revises definitions and procedures. New business includes a request for a water bill rebate and the first reading of an amendment to Chapter 45 Environmental Regulations on erosion and sediment control. The meeting will also include an informational update on capital projects and a closed‑session portion for confidential matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03102026-541", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03102026-541", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-26", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review corporate campus proposals at US Route 1 and Rogers Clark Blvd", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a 60.48-acre corporate campus development. The body will discuss amendments to proffered conditions and several special exception permits for the site.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02262026-540", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02262026-540", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Community Policy and Management Team", "headline": "Team will review budget and data, and consider funding requests", "summary": "The Community Policy and Management Team will discuss funding requests in an executive session, review the budget report, and examine both local and annual aggregate data. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-539", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02172026-539", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to review proposed FY 2026/2027 school budget", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation on the proposed school budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes a public hearing on zoning amendments for communication tower heights and several supplemental budget appropriations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02102026-538", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02102026-538", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-27", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board meeting canceled; agenda items postponed to Feb 10 meeting", "summary": "The Caroline County Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for January 27, 2026 was canceled because of inclement weather. Chairman Clay Forehand invoked the board’s by‑law provision that allows a hazardous meeting to be automatically continued to the next regular session. All items that were on the January 27 agenda will be considered at the February 10, 2026 meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Services Center.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01272026-536", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-22", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01222026-535", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01222026-535", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "Community Policy and Management Team", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01202026-537", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01202026-537", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-13", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-534", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01132026-534", "source": "https://www.co.caroline.va.us/AgendaCenter" } ] }