Fauquier County public meetings in 2025
48 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission - Work Session
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss amendments to several chapters and appendices of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes a site visit for a specific rezoning application.
- Site visit for Oak Shade Estates (REZN-24-023556)
- Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Amendments COMA-24-023661 and COMA-25-023821
- Review of Comprehensive Plan Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6, and 11
- Review of Comprehensive Plan Appendices A, B, and D
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning ordinance amendment and a rezoning application. The body is gathering information on sewage treatment discharge processes and a residential density increase for a specific property.
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-25-025836 regarding private individual sewage treatment systems discharging into open ditches
- Rezoning REZN-24-023556 (Oak Shade Estates): proposal to rezone 12.55 acres from Agricultural (RA) to Residential: 2 Units per Acre (R-2)
- Rezoning REZN-24-023556 (Oak Shade Estates): proposal to rezone 13.98 acres of Agricultural (RA) and 7.93 acres of Residential: 2 Units per Acre (R-2) to Residential: 4 Units per Acre (R-4)
Board of Supervisors - Work Session
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the FY 2025 Carryover Package. The session also includes reviews of service assessments and a proposed shift change for the fire rescue system.
- FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- FY 2025 Carryover Package
- Fire Rescue System Shift Proposal
- Assessment of services provided by the County
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss public safety updates, including a body-worn camera procurement agreement and a fire rescue system shift proposal. The meeting includes public hearings on commercial leases at 4257 Aiken Drive and zoning requests for places of worship.
- Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for procurement of body-worn cameras
- Commercial lease agreements for 4257 Aiken Drive with Erin's Elderberries, LLC and MK Gainesville, LLC
- Ordinance for photo speed monitoring devices in highway work zones and high-risk intersections
- Special Exception requests for Major Places of Worship for Church of God at Midland and The Monterey Church
- Rezoning for Pepsi Parking Expansion in the Scott District
Planning Commission - Work Session
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The discussion focuses on Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6, and 11, as well as Appendices A, B, and D.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment COMA-24-023661
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment COMA-25-023821
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Fauquier County Planning Commission will consider a zoning ordinance text amendment regarding private sewage treatment systems. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a special exception for a major place of worship.
- Resolution to initiate a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Articles 3, 5, and 7 regarding private individual sewage treatment systems
- Public hearing for Special Exception SPEX-25-025354: The Monterey Church (PIN 6981-10-8205-000, Lee District) for a Category 6 Major Place of Worship
Board of Supervisors - Work Session
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to receive updates on the Airport Layout Plan and the All Points Broadband/Virginia telecommunications initiative. The meeting includes a closed session regarding public real property, public contracts, and legal matters.
- Update on the Airport Layout Plan
- Updates on the All Points Broadband/Virginia Telecommunications Initiative
- Review of the Fauquier County Employee Wellness Center
- Closed meeting regarding disposition of publicly held real property
- Closed meeting regarding potential award of a public contract
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to decide on several commercial and residential lease agreements and land use special exceptions. The agenda includes discussions on airport layout planning, budget amendments, and the potential adoption of photo speed monitoring in work zones.
- Public hearing for a commercial lease with Skydive Maple Grove, Inc. at the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport
- Proposed new County Code section to allow photo speed monitoring in work zones
- Resolution to amend the FY 2026 Adopted Budget
- Special Permit application for a short term rental at Sweet Leaf Farm (PIN 6982-52-7694-000)
- Appeal regarding Comprehensive Plan compliance for Summersweet Energy Center Battery Energy Storage System
Planning Commission - Work Session
The Planning Commission is meeting for a work session to conduct an agenda review and a commissioners' time segment.
- Agenda review
- Commissioners' time
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to gather information on three special exception applications. These requests involve utility expansion, sewage treatment, and commercial amendments.
- SPEX-25-024701: Expansion of the existing Morrisville Substation (Lee District)
- SPEX-25-024993: Installation of a private individual sewage treatment system at 5277 Old Alexandria Turnpike (Scott District)
- SPEX-25-025102: Amendment to a contractor's office special exception and farm equipment sales special permit for Warrenton Equipment LLC (Cedar Run District)
Board of Supervisors - Work Session
The Board of Supervisors will meet for a work session including an agenda review and a working lunch. The session includes a presentation regarding the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
- GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss several contract awards and budget amendments. The meeting includes public hearings on real estate tax code amendments and special permits for a church expansion and a short-term rental.
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 8, Article XI, Section 8-30 of the County Code regarding real estate tax
- Special Exception SPEX-23-020814 for the expansion of Bridge Church in the Marshall District
- Special Permit SPPT-24-022571 for a short-term rental at Sweet Leaf Farm in the Cedar Run District
- Contract awards for on-call roof repair and solid waste and recycling services
- Resolution to amend the FY 2026 Adopted Budget
Planning Commission - Work Session
The Planning Commission is meeting for a work session to conduct an agenda review and a commissioners' time segment.
- Agenda review
- Commissioners' time
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to determine if a proposed park and a battery energy storage system comply with the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider a special permit for a short-term rental.
- Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review COMR-25-025021 for Starke Park
- Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review COMR-25-025007 for Summersweet Energy Center battery energy storage system
- Special Permit SPPT-24-022571 for Sweet Leaf Farm short-term rental
Board of Supervisors- Work Session
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 General Assembly Legislative Priorities Program. The meeting includes a review of County Code Chapter 4 regarding animals and fowl, and a closed session for legal counsel on real property and PDR easements.
- 2026 General Assembly Legislative Priorities Program
- County Code Chapter 4, Animals and Fowl
- Closed meeting regarding acquisition and disposition of real properties
- Closed meeting regarding PDR Easements
Board of Supervisors- Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several land-use applications and ordinances. The meeting includes discussions on budget amendments, animal control codes, and commercial lease agreements for the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport.
- Special Exception for Remington Battery Energy Storage System (PIN 6898-21-1913-000)
- Rezoning REZN-25-024433 for South Coast Investments in Lee District
- Proposed commercial lease agreements with Aviation Adventures LLC and Red Cardinal Aviation LLC
- Special Exception for CBCAM, LLC for a contractor's office and auto repair facility
- Resolution opposing Dominion Energy's alternate transmission line routing plans
Planning Commission - Work Session
The Planning Commission is holding a work session to conduct an agenda review and provide time for commissioners. No specific legislative items or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
- Agenda Review
- Commissioners' Time
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings for five land use applications. These include a request to expand an agricultural district and several special permits or exceptions for commercial and religious uses.
- Addition to the Cobbler Mountain Agricultural and Forestal District (AGFO-25-024655)
- Special Permit amendment for Truth Baptist Church (SPPT-25-024892)
- Special Exception for a contractor's office, shop, and auto repair facility by CBCAM, LLC (SPEX-25-024765)
- Special Exception to reduce non-common open space requirements for Manaker and Dady Properties (SPEX-25-024788)
- Rezoning application to amend a Concept Development Plan and Proffer Statement by South Coast Investments (REZN-25-024433)
Board of Supervisors- Work Session
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will meet for a work session. The agenda includes a rezoning application and a closed meeting for legal consultation.
- Rezoning Application for Lucky Hill LLC
- Closed meeting regarding specific legal matters per Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(8)
Board of Supervisors- Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a battery energy storage system in Remington and a major place of worship for the Church of God at Midland. The meeting includes decisions on several Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) funding requests and opioid-related claim settlements.
- Special Exception SPEX-25-024369 for the Remington Battery Energy Storage System
- Special Exception SPEX-25-023956 for Church of God at Midland
- Funding for Purchase of Development Rights for Smith, Price, Silbersiepe, Woodward Landholdings LLC, Thomas Wiseman, and Cedar Run Conservation LLC
- Settlement of opioid-related claims against Purdue Pharma L.P., the Sackler Family, and other corporate entities
- Ordinance to abandon State Street and part of Center Street in Catlett
Planning Commission - Work Session
The Planning Commission is holding a work session to conduct an agenda review and provide time for commissioners. No specific legislative items or public hearings are listed for this session.
- Agenda review
- Commissioners' time
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a special exception application. The body will gather information on a proposal to expand an existing major place of worship.
- Public hearing for Special Exception SPEX-23-020814 regarding Bridge Church Expansion (PIN 6982-37-6989-000 and 6982-37-6989-800, Marshall District)
Board of Supervisors - Work Session
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will meet for a work session to review the agenda and a rezoning application. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation.
- Rezoning Application for Lucky Hill LLC
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss amendments to the county noise ordinance and the transient occupancy tax. The meeting includes several public hearings for special permits and exceptions regarding agricultural storage, places of worship, and event hosting.
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 13.5 - Noise of the Fauquier County Code
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 8, Article XVIII, Transient Occupancy Tax
- Special Permit SPPT-25-024530 for commercial storage of bulk agricultural products at Weese Paso Fino Farm, LLC
- Special Exception SPEX-25-023956 for a major place of worship and events at Church of God at Midland
- Resolution to authorize a contract for on-call transportation planning, engineering, and consulting services
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting focused on planning. The agenda includes discussions on capital planning, prioritization, and economic development.
- Capital Planning and Prioritization
- Contributions Overview
- Economic Development and Prioritization
Planning Commission - Work Session
The Planning Commission is holding a work session to conduct an agenda review and provide time for commissioners. No specific legislative items or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
- Agenda review
- Commissioners' Time
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several special permits and exceptions. These include requests for agricultural processing, places of worship, and industrial developments.
- Special Permit SPPT-25-024530 for commercial storage and processing of bulk agricultural products at Weese Paso Fino Farm
- Special Exception SPEX-25-023956 for a major place of worship and events at Church of God at Midland
- Special Exception SPEX-25-024356 for Class B events at Oak Spring Garden Foundation
- Special Exception SPEX-25-024369 for a Tier 2 Battery Energy Storage System by Virginia Electric and Power Company
- Rezoning REZN-24-022561 and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Remington Data Centers (Gigaland) involving 202.54 acres
Board of Supervisors- Work Session
The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session including an agenda review and a working dinner. The provided agenda does not list specific policy items or decisions for discussion.
- Agenda review at 4:30 PM
- Working dinner at 5:30 PM
Board of Supervisors- Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss updating ambulance billing fees and amending the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting includes several public hearings regarding additions to agricultural and forestal districts and a special exception for a sewage treatment system.
- Proposed amendment of ambulance billing fees
- Ordinance for the 23rd Addition to the Marshall/Warrenton Agricultural and Forestal District
- Ordinance for the 14th Addition to The Plains Agricultural and Forestal District
- Ordinance for the 26th Addition to the Southern Fauquier Agricultural and Forestal District
- Special Exception SPEX-25-024136 for a sewage treatment system at 8323 Kines Road
Planning Commission - Work Session
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Comprehensive Plan and review applications for the Remington Data Centers, also known as Gigaland.
- Remington Data Centers (Gigaland) Comprehensive Plan Amendment COMA-24-022560
- Remington Data Centers (Gigaland) Rezoning REZN-24-022561
- Remington Data Centers (Gigaland) Special Exception SPEX-24-022562
- Remington Data Centers (Gigaland) Waiver WAIV-24-022693
- Comprehensive Plan Discussion
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a zoning ordinance text amendment and several special exceptions. The meeting also includes reviews of additions to agricultural and forestal districts.
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-25-024014 regarding Boards and Commissions
- Agricultural and Forestal District additions for Laura G. Fox, John G. Fox II, and Susan Fox Scapier
- Agricultural and Forestal District additions for Charles M. Risdon and Kane Manor Farm, LLC
- Special Exception SPEX-25-023956 for Church of God at Midland (Place of Worship and Events)
- Special Exception SPEX-25-024092 for Georgia Brown Property Lot 2B regarding private street requirements
Board of Supervisors- Work Session
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to receive updates on the All Points Broadband/Virginia Telecommunications Initiative and reports from the Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority. The session includes a presentation from Dominion Energy regarding projects impacting the county.
- Updates on All Points Broadband/Virginia Telecommunications Initiative
- Updates from the Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority
- Updates from Dominion Energy on projects impacting Fauquier County
- Closed meeting regarding legal advice and real property acquisition or disposition
Board of Supervisors- Regular Meeting
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss infrastructure planning, budget amendments, and various land-use permits. The agenda includes several public hearings regarding special exceptions for business and storage facilities.
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 through 2030-2031 Secondary Roads Six-Year Plan and FY 2025-2026 budget
- Contract award for construction of Phase 2 of the Fauquier Central Sports Complex
- Special Exception for Vint Hill Self Storage to build a facility exceeding 50,000 square feet
- Proposed ordinance to allow Emergency Medical Services ambulance use billing and fee amendments
- Special Exception for New Baltimore Fire Hall for adaptive use as a technical school and contractor's office
Planning Commission - Work Session
The Planning Commission is holding a work session to review the agenda and conduct commissioners' time. The provided document contains only procedural scheduling and administrative items.
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Fauquier County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings for several land-use applications. These include requests for temporary events, adaptive reuse of buildings, and infrastructure waivers.
- Special Permit SPPT-25-024112 for Spitony's Pizza 50th Anniversary Celebration (Scott District)
- Special Exception SPEX-23-019905 for New Baltimore Fire Hall adaptive use as a technical school and contractor office (Scott District)
- Special Exception SPEX-23-020814 for Bridge Church expansion (Marshall District)
- Special Exception SPEX-25-023827 for a private sewage treatment system at 11003 Weaversville Road (Lee District)
- Special Exception SPEX-25-023962 for a Vint Hill Self Storage facility exceeding 50,000 square feet (Scott District)
Board of Supervisors- Work Session
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a work session including an agenda review and a closed meeting. The closed session is for legal consultation and the acquisition or disposition of real property.
- Closed meeting regarding specific legal matters
- Discussion on the acquisition or disposition of publicly held real property
Board of Supervisors- Regular Meeting
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss zoning amendments for energy storage facilities and sewer rate application fees. The board is also considering a property acquisition agreement for land owned by the Trustees of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-022296 to allow Energy Storage Facilities as a Special Use
- Ordinance to amend the Sewer Rate Schedule Application Fee for the Catlett and Calverton Sewer System
- Property Acquisition Agreement for property owned by the Trustees of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
- Commercial lease with Skydive Maple Grove, Inc. for office space at the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport
- Intergovernmental Support Agreement with Marine Corps Base Quantico
Board of Supervisors- Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting includes votes on tax rates for calendar year 2025 and updates to community development fees.
- Adoption of FY 2026 Budget and Calendar Year 2025 Tax Rates
- Adoption of FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
- Revisions to Department of Community Development Land Development and Building and Inspections Fee Schedules
- Authorization to execute the FY 2026 Health Insurance Addendum
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The primary focus is a public hearing regarding the regulation of energy storage facilities.
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-022296 to allow energy storage facilities as a special use
Planning Commission - Work Session
The Planning Commission is holding a work session to review the agenda and provide time for commissioners. No specific policy decisions or public hearings are listed for this session.
Board of Supervisors- Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The board will also consider revisions to community development fee schedules.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget
- Public hearing on 2025 Tax Rates
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Proposed Capital Improvement Program
- Public hearing on Department of Community Development's Land Development Fee Schedule
- Public hearing on Building and Inspections Fee
Board of Supervisors- Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss several administrative resolutions and hold public hearings on county code and zoning amendments. Key items include a proposed energy storage facility agreement and updates to abattoir zoning regulations.
- Public hearing for an Energy Storage Facility Siting Agreement with Summersweet Energy Center, LLC
- Public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-023637 regarding Abattoirs
- Public hearing for an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 11 of the Fauquier County Code (TEXT-24-02368)
- Proposed public hearings for sewer rate application fee changes for Catlett and Calverton systems
- Proposed commercial lease agreement with Skydive Maple Grove, Inc. for office space at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport
Board of Supervisors- Work Session
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting includes discussions on airport hangar development and solar grazing center applications.
- Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget discussion
- Airport Hangar Development work session
- Alameda Solar Grazing Center-North and Alameda Solar Grazing Center-Interconnection applications (COMR-24-023700)
- Closed meeting regarding pending litigation related to settlement
Board of Supervisors- Work Session
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will meet for a work session to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The session is led by County Administrator Janelle J. Downes and Deputy County Administrator Mallory K. Stribling.
- FY 2026 Proposed Budget Work Session
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning ordinance amendment for abattoirs and three comprehensive plan compliance reviews for utility-scale solar projects. The meeting includes a work session on energy storage facilities and site visits to the Alameda Solar Grazing Centers.
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-023637 regarding Abattoirs
- Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review COMR-24-023700 for Alameda Solar Grazing Center-North
- Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review COMR-24-023698 for Alameda Solar Grazing Center-South
- Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review COMR-24-023699 for Alameda Solar Grazing Center-Interconnect
- Work Session on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-022296 regarding Energy Storage Facilities
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss several administrative resolutions, including budget amendments and the termination of the County Attorney's employment. The agenda includes work sessions on the Governor's proposed budget and public safety radio programs.
- Resolution to amend the FY 2025 Adopted Budget
- Resolution to terminate the County Attorney's employment
- Resolution to retain the law firm of Litten & Sipe
- Resolution to initiate a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Articles 4, 11, 14, and 15
- Resolution to authorize a Performance Guaranty Agreement for the Vint Hill Project
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to elect officers, appoint committees, and adopt its 2025 meeting schedule. The body will also hold work sessions to discuss a zoning ordinance text amendment and a comprehensive plan amendment regarding services.
- Work session for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-24-023637
- Work session for Comprehensive Plan Amendment COMA-24-023661 (Chapter 6 - Service)
- Consideration of Bylaws and Protocol Guidelines
- Election of Officers and Committee Appointments
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a utility-scale solar facility and a residential rezoning request. The meeting also includes a resolution to amend the FY 2025 Adopted Budget and various contract awards for county infrastructure.
- Public hearing for a Solar Siting Agreement and Special Exception (SPEX-24-023123) for Bealeton Solar Center
- Public hearing for rezoning (REZN-24-021364) 10.71 acres to Residential: Townhouse for Creekside at Bowens Run
- Resolution to amend the FY 2025 Adopted Budget
- Contract award for HVAC and plumbing renovations at 10 Courthouse Square in Warrenton
- Resolution confirming the Declaration of Local Emergency made on January 6, 2025