Fauquier County public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and carryover package. The meeting includes public hearings on tax ordinances, budget amendments, and several special permits for land use.
- Ordinance to amend Fauquier County Code sections 8-107, 8-108, and 8-112 regarding Transient Occupancy Tax
- Resolution to amend the FY 2025 Adopted Budget based on FY 2024 carryover
- Special Exception SPEX-24-023123 for a utility scale solar facility (Bealeton Solar Center)
- Special Exception SPEX-24-023136 for a 199-foot broadcast antenna tower (WDVM/Precision Tower)
- Special Permit SPPT-24-023320 for the Little Georgetown Cemetery Expansion
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission will conduct a work session on zoning ordinance text amendments followed by a regular meeting. The commission will hold public hearings on several special permits, special exceptions, and one rezoning application.
- Rezoning of 10.71 acres from Planned Residential Development to Residential: Townhouse for Creekside at Bowens Run
- Special Exception for Bealeton Solar Center utility scale solar facility
- Special Exception for Summersweet Energy Center energy storage facility
- Special Permit for Little Georgetown Cemetery expansion
- Special Exception for a 199.5-foot broadcast antenna tower (WDVM/Precision Tower)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several zoning amendments, special permits for a place of worship and water facilities, and the abandonment of unnamed streets in Catlett. The meeting includes a consent agenda covering budget amendments, procurement policies, and conservation easements.
- Special Permit SPPT-24-022967 for Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church (Category 6 Place of Worship)
- Special Exception SPEX-24-022672 for Greenwich Meadows aboveground water storage and treatment facilities
- Ordinance to abandon portions of an unnamed street east of Prospect Avenue in Catlett
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-023116 regarding temporary events in Marshall
- Resolution to support all-way stop signs at Brookside Parkway's intersections with Aiken Drive, Lake Willow Court, and Riley Road
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session on Comprehensive Plan updates and a regular meeting to consider several land use applications. The body is deciding on a resolution to initiate amendments to multiple chapters and appendices of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Resolution to initiate Comprehensive Plan amendments to Chapters 1, 4, 5, 11 and Appendices A, B, D, and E
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-023116 regarding Marshall Code for temporary events
- Special Permit SPPT-24-022967 for a minor place of worship for Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church
- Special Exception SPEX-24-022672 for aboveground water storage and treatment facilities at Greenwich Meadows
- Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review COMR-24-022934 for Greenwich Meadows
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will discuss various zoning amendments, contract awards for engineering services, and budget adjustments. The meeting includes public hearings on special permits for home occupations and a land use revalidation fee.
- Preliminary Plat PREP-23-019248 to subdivide 53.82 acres into 87 single family lots (Partisans Reach)
- Contracts for as-needed architectural and engineering services for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and industrial environmental services
- Special Permit SPPT-24-022631 for Elk Run Automotive auto repair garage
- Special Permit SPPT-24-022829 for Harris Home Improvements contracting business
- Resolution to establish a periodic revalidation fee for parcels in the Land Use Program
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission will consider a subdivision application for 87 lots and a request to waive private street zoning requirements. The body will also hold public hearings on a zoning ordinance text amendment and a special permit for a home occupation business.
- Preliminary Plat PREP-23-019248: Application to subdivide 53.82 acres into 87 single family lots (Partisans Reach)
- Waiver WAIV-24-022695: Request to waive zoning sections 7-302.4, 7-302.5, and 7-302.7A for Rhodes Family Subdivision
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-022830: Amendment to Section 2-308.1 regarding boundary line adjustments
- Special Permit SPPT-24-022829: Application for Harris Home Improvements to operate a small contracting business as a major home occupation
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss several zoning ordinance amendments, including standards for short-term rentals and electrical substations. The meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple professional service contracts and personnel reclassifications.
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-022519 regarding standards and definitions for short-term rentals
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-022297 requiring special use approval for electrical substation distribution centers and transformer stations
- Rezoning REZN-23-021163 for the Wargo Property to change 1.68 acres from R-1 to R-4
- Contract awards for landfill groundwater and surface water management and landfill operations/expansion
- Resolution to accept a property donation on Old Auburn Road in Catlett for a future park
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings to review several special permit and exception requests. The body will also consider two zoning ordinance text amendments regarding delinquent taxes and short-term rental standards.
- TEXT-24-022647: Amendment to require payment of delinquent real estate taxes before issuing certain land use permits
- TEXT-24-022519: Amendment to develop standards and definitions for Short Term Rentals
- REZN-23-021163: Rezoning of 1.68 acres from R-1 to R-4 for the Wargo Property
- SPEX-24-021411: Special Exception for Saint Patrick Orthodox Church and School for worship, school, preschool, and sewage treatment
- SPPT-24-022631: Special Permit for Elk Run Automotive to allow an auto repair garage as a major home occupation
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on zoning amendments regarding electrical substations and commercial property use. The meeting includes a resolution to amend the FY 2024 budget and several consent items regarding grants and easements.
- Ordinance to require Special Use Approval for electrical substation distribution centers and transformer stations in BP, I-1, and I-2 districts
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment application from CBCAM, LLC regarding commercial uses on historically commercial properties
- Resolution to amend the FY 2024 Adopted Budget
- Resolution to authorize Warrenton-Fauquier Airport to apply for FAA and Virginia Department of Aviation grants
- Resolution to amend the FY 2025 Adopted Budget
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a zoning ordinance text amendment for commercial uses and a special exception for a kennel. The meeting includes a work session to discuss short-term rental zoning amendments.
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-022219 regarding commercial uses on properties historically used for commercial purposes
- Special Exception SPEX-24-022267 for a minor kennel at Dencrest Farm Kennels (PIN 6073-70-6609-000, Marshall District)
- Work session to discuss Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to Articles 3, 5, and 15 related to short-term rentals
- Withdrawn: Rezoning REZN-23-020206 and Special Exception SPEX-23-020207 for The Catlett Project
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on legislative updates and airport issues, followed by a regular meeting. Key decisions include approving a zoning text amendment for electrical substations, granting special exceptions for a subdivision and a church, and amending the FY 2024 and FY 2025 budgets. The Board will also vote on participating in opioid-related settlements and declaring a drought situation.
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-022297 for electrical substations in Business Park and Industrial districts
- Public hearing on Special Exception SPEX-24-021922 for Appleton Orlean Subdivision (waiving central water supply)
- Public hearing on Special Exception SPEX-24-022042 for Grace Independent Bible Church
- Resolution to amend the FY 2024 Adopted Budget
- Resolution to amend the FY 2025 Adopted Budget
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session to discuss amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding short-term rentals and introduced applications for the Catlett Project. The regular meeting included public hearings on several rezonings, special exceptions for tourist homes and churches, and a text amendment for electrical substations. One item regarding the Board of Zoning Appeals agenda was cancelled.
- Work session on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Short Term Rentals (Articles 3, 5, 15)
- Introduction of Catlett Project applications: Rezoning REZN-23-020206 and Special Exception SPEX-23-020207
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-022297 for Electrical Substation Distribution Centers
- Public hearing on Special Exception SPEX-24-021843 for Creels Lane Tourist Home
- Public hearing on Rezoning REZN-23-021163 for Wargo Property (1.68 acres, R-1 to R-4)
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on the Catlett-Calverton Wastewater Treatment System and discuss FY 2025 project financing. The regular meeting includes public hearings on amendments to the county code, a special exception for the Black Horse Inn, and a resolution to initiate zoning text amendments for short-term rentals. Consent items include authorizing the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport to apply for grant funding for a self-serve fuel station.
- Initiate zoning ordinance text amendment for short-term rental standards
- Public hearing on Special Exception Amendment for Black Horse Inn (Class C Events)
- Resolution to amend Tonnage Gate Rate Fee for Environmental Services
- Authorize Warrenton-Fauquier Airport to apply for grant funding for self-serve fuel station
- Work session on Catlett-Calverton Wastewater Treatment System
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission meets on May 16, 2024, to hold a work session on pending VDOT projects and conduct public hearings. The hearings cover a proposed amendment for the Black Horse Inn to allow Class C events and a compliance review for the Bealeton Solar Center. A previously scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals agenda item was cancelled.
- Work session on pending and potential VDOT projects
- Public hearing on Special Exception Amendment SPEX-24-021778 for Black Horse Inn (Cedar Run District)
- Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review COMR-24-021881 for Bealeton Solar Center (Lee District)
- Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda for June 6, 2024, listed as CANCELLED
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss pending VDOT projects, conservation programs, water and sanitation authority issues, and broadband initiatives. The regular meeting included public hearings on zoning text amendments for energy storage facilities and kennels, as well as votes on secondary road budgets and special exceptions for commercial properties.
- Work session on pending and potential VDOT projects
- Resolution to adopt 2024-2025 through 2029-2030 Six-Year Plan for Secondary Roads
- Resolution supporting Route 17/I-66 Exit 28 Interchange improvements
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Planned Commercial Industrial Development Overlay District
- Public hearing on Special Exception for Moore Automotive auto repair garage
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session on pending data center and utility-scale solar applications, including a site visit to the Bealeton Solar Center. The regular meeting included public hearings on a zoning text amendment for kennels in the PCID Overlay District, two special exception requests for a property waiver and an auto repair garage, and an update to the Comprehensive Plan using 2020 Census data. A scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals agenda item was cancelled.
- Work session on pending data center and utility-scale solar applications
- Site visit to Bealeton Solar Center Property (Lee District)
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-23-021186 for Willow Animal Hospital kennel limits in PCID Overlay District
- Public hearing on Special Exception SPEX-23-019036 for Buzeiche Property to waive public street requirement (Scott District)
- Public hearing on Special Exception SPEX-24-021562 for Moore Automotive to operate an auto repair garage (Marshall District)
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on pending data center and utility-scale solar applications. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed short-term rental tax and a reconsideration of Planned Commercial Industrial Development zoning rules. Several consent items cover street acceptances, grant applications, and a voluntary annexation settlement with the Town of Warrenton.
- Public hearing on an ordinance to impose a short-term rental tax and require annual registration
- Work session discussing pending data center and utility-scale solar applications
- Resolution to reconsider PCID zoning ordinance for grandfathering particular properties
- Resolution to initiate zoning text amendments for utility-scale solar provisions
- Resolution authorizing voluntary settlement of annexation with the Town of Warrenton
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to review proposed changes to the FY 2025 budget. They will also vote on a resolution to adopt the final FY 2025 budget, the FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program, and the calendar year 2024 tax rate.
- FY 2025 Proposed Budget Work Session (Mark-up/Mark-down)
- Resolution to adopt FY 2025 Budget
- Resolution to adopt FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
- Resolution to adopt CY 2024 Tax Rate
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session to review its bylaws and agenda. During the regular meeting, the Board of Zoning Appeals agenda for April 4 was cancelled. The commission also reviewed a special permit application for a kennel and noted the withdrawal of a special exception request for events.
- Special Permit SPPT-24-021379 for Skyfall Kennels, LLC in Marshall District
- Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda for April 4, 2024, cancelled
- Special Exception SPEX-24-021391 for JMH Property in Cedar Run District withdrawn
- Work session on Planning Commission Bylaws
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget, 2024 tax rates, and the Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda lists only this hearing alongside standard procedural items like the call to order and adjournment.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
- Review of 2024 Tax Rates
- Review of Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Proposed Capital Improvement Program
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review the proposed FY 2025 budget, including a joint session with the School Board. The regular meeting agenda includes a preliminary plat for 160 townhouse lots in Bealeton and several public hearings on zoning amendments and tax classifications. The Board will also consider a resolution to initiate voluntary annexation settlement with the Town of Warrenton.
- Preliminary plat PREP-23-019417: Subdivide 52.237 acres in Bealeton into 160 townhouse lots
- Public hearing on Ordinance to amend Code Section 8-29.2 for Tangible Personal Property taxation
- Public hearing on Special Exception SPEX-23-021301 for Lois Volunteer Fire Department expansion
- Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment TEXT-24-021435 for Planned Commercial Industrial Development (PCID)
- Resolution to initiate voluntary settlement of annexation with the Town of Warrenton
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. County Administrator Janelle J. Downes sponsored the item, with Budget Director Mallory K. Stribling providing staff support. The agenda included standard procedural items such as the call to order, announcements, and adjournment.
- FY 2025 Proposed Budget Work Session
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025. County Administrator Janelle J. Downes and Budget Director Mallory K. Stribling are presenting the budget details. No final votes on spending are scheduled for this meeting.
- FY 2025 Proposed Budget Work Session
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting to review land development applications and zoning changes. Key items included a preliminary plat for 160 townhouse lots in Bealeton and a special exception for the Lois Volunteer Fire Department. The Commission also considered a text amendment to the Planned Commercial Industrial Development Overlay District.
- Preliminary Plat PREP-23-019417: Subdivision of 52.237 acres in Lee District into 160 townhouse lots
- Special Exception SPEX-23-021301: Expansion of Lois Volunteer Fire Department facility in Cedar Run District
- Zoning Text Amendment TEXT-24-021435: Changes to uses and approval processes in the PCID Overlay District
- Resolution of Appreciation for Adrienne Garreau
- Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda for March 7, 2024 (Cancelled)
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session and regular meeting on February 8, 2024. Key items include a resolution to amend the FY 2024 adopted budget, a public hearing on a special exception for an aboveground water storage tank in the Lee District, and a resolution regarding the Marshall Main Street Improvement Project. The agenda also includes appointments, a settlement agreement with J2 Engineers, Inc., and a public hearing on amending County Code Section 7-2.
- Public hearing: Special Exception SPEX-23-021134 for Opal Water System Storage Tank in Lee District
- Resolution to amend the FY 2024 Adopted Budget
- Resolution regarding VDOT for Marshall Main Street Improvement Project
- Public hearing: Ordinance to amend Fauquier County Code Section 7-2
- Resolution to execute Settlement and Release Agreement with J2 Engineers, Inc.
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session to elect officers and adopt its 2024 schedule. The regular meeting included a discussion on amending the Comprehensive Plan's population and demographics chapter. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed aboveground water storage tank in the Lee District.
- Public hearing on Special Exception SPEX-23-021134 for an aboveground water storage tank in Lee District
- Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review COMR-23-021135 for the same water storage facility
- Resolution to initiate a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Chapter 3A - Population and Demographics
- Board of Zoning Appeals agenda for February 1, 2024, was cancelled
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session and regular meeting on January 11, 2024. Key decisions included approving a contract for a landfill evaporator, authorizing the addition of 26 full-time equivalent positions to the fire and rescue system, and initiating a zoning text amendment for the PCID Overlay District. The meeting also included a proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Day and a postponed resolution regarding agreements with constitutional officers.
- Resolution to amend FY 2024 budget to add 26 Full-Time Equivalent positions for Fire and Rescue
- Resolution to initiate Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for PCID Overlay District
- Resolution to award Landfill Leachate Evaporator Project Contract #18-24sbc to SCS Field Services
- Resolution for Subdivision Street Acceptance of Blue Hills Estates Subdivision (Blue Hills Drive)
- Resolution to authorize a public hearing on moving the Town of Warrenton Second Ward Polling Place