Frederick County public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Frederick County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on four requests to amend the 2023 Comprehensive Plan. These requests involve changing land use designations and expanding Urban Development Areas or Sewer and Water Service Areas for specific properties. The items are currently proposed amendments subject to public comment and commission review.
- CPPA #01-23 Madison II, LLC: 149-acre parcel at 1702 Fairfax Pike proposed for Neighborhood Village designation.
- CPPA #02-23 Jordan Springs: 231.92 acres on Jordan Springs Road proposed for Residential designation and service area expansion.
- CPPA #03-23 Brockton Property: 6-acre parcel near Route 522/37 interchange proposed for Business designation.
- CPPA #04-23 Sargent Property: Approx. 122 acres near Tasker Road proposed for High Density Residential and Business designation.
Planning Commission
The Frederick County Planning Commission is holding public hearings on a conditional use permit for a plumbing business and a major amendment to the county's Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance amendment aims to update permitted uses in business and industrial districts by switching from Standard Industrial Classification codes to the North American Industry Classification System. The commission will also discuss proposed changes to sign regulations, telecommunications facility setbacks, and its own bylaws.
- Conditional Use Permit #10-23 for Roses Plumbing at 311 Paddys Run Road, Star Tannery
- Ordinance amendment to Chapter 165 Zoning Ordinance converting use terminology to NAICS
- Discussion of revisions to the Sign Ordinance regarding height and regulations
- Discussion of Telecommunication Facilities ordinance amendment regarding setback waivers
- Review of Planning Commission Bylaws amendment
Planning Commission
The Frederick County Planning Commission is holding public hearings on three land-use proposals: a large industrial rezoning for a limestone mining company, a residential development for townhomes, and a conditional use permit for a micro-cabin campground. The Commission will also discuss proposed amendments to the County Zoning Ordinance to update permitted uses terminology to the NAICS system.
- Rezoning #03-23: 391.87 acres from Rural Areas to Extractive Manufacturing for Carmeuse Americas (O-N Minerals) near Brucetown Road.
- Rezoning #04-23: 4.75 acres from Rural Areas to Residential Performance for up to 25 townhomes at 2216 Senseny Road.
- Conditional Use Permit #09-23: Campground with up to 90 year-round micro-cabin campsites at 427 McCubbin Road.
- Ordinance Amendment: Updates to Chapter 165 of the Frederick County Code to replace Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) references with NAICS terminology.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an archery range. A previously scheduled rezoning request for extractive manufacturing has been postponed.
- Conditional Use Permit #05-23 for GT Archery, LLC for an indoor and outdoor archery range at 3641 Green Spring Road
- Rezoning #03-23 for O-N Minerals (Chemstone) postponed until October 4th
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a dog kennel. The body will also discuss proposed ordinance amendments and an update to the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit #08-23 for a dog kennel and breeding facility at 1900 Brucetown Road
- Proposed amendment to allow home occupations in detached accessory buildings in the RA Zoning District
- Proposed minimum square footage allowance of 500 SF for accessory dwellings
- Proposed updates to Master Development Plan submission procedures
- Update to the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan transportation section
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits and one rezoning request. These items involve the construction of cell towers, a truck parking facility, and a land-use change in Stephens City.
- Conditional Use Permit #06-23: 135' telecommunication tower at 127 Mercedes Court
- Conditional Use Permit #07-23: 185' telecommunication tower at 178 Rivendell Court
- Rezoning #02-23: 2.15 acres at 436 Fairfax Pike from M2 to B2
- Conditional Use Permit #04-23: Tractor truck and trailer parking at 230 Ebert Road
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed revisions to the Northeast Land Use Plan. The commission is reviewing two different land-use scenarios for a 21,000-acre study area.
- Public hearing on Northeast Land Use Plan (NELUP) amendment
- Scenario A: Mixed use industrial/office uses near I-81 Exit 323
- Scenario B: Extractive mining and industrial uses near I-81 Exit 323
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a dog-kennel and breeding facility. The body will also discuss an ordinance amendment to convert allowed uses to NAICS standards.
- Conditional Use Permit #03-23 for a dog-kennel and breeding at 159 Larrick Lane
- Ordinance Amendment regarding the conversion of Allowed Uses to NAICS
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing with VDOT regarding road improvement plans and budgets. The body will also consider a large rezoning request and a proposal regarding the use of shipping containers.
- Public hearing on the Six Year Plan for Secondary Roads (FY 2024-2029) and FY 2024 Secondary System Construction Budget
- Rezoning #10-22 of Fruit Hill: request to rezone 220.06+/- acres at 384 Ruebuck Lane and 1420 Rest Church Road to Light Industrial, General Business, and Technology Manufacturing districts
- UDA Exception request for Robert and Julie Owens
- Proposed ordinance amendment to allow shipping containers as accessory structures in the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a large-scale rezoning request for the Fruit Hill properties and proposed amendments to the county's sign ordinance. The body will also review meeting minutes from March 1, 2023.
- Rezoning #10-22 of Fruit Hill: 220.06+/- acres at 384 Ruebuck Lane and 1420 Rest Church Road to Light Industrial, General Business, and Technology Manufacturing districts
- Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 165 of the Frederick County Code regarding content-neutral sign regulations, types, and sizes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to remove acreage from an agricultural and forestal district. The body will also review a subdivision waiver and a UDA exception.
- Public hearing: Request by Thomas Stelzl to remove 100.35 +/- acres from the Double Church Agricultural & Forestal District (PIN 86-A-35)
- Subdivision Waiver for One Logistics Park
- UDA Exception for Sandy's Mobile Home Park
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a residential subdivision entrance sign. The body will also discuss the Northeast Land Use Plan.
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit #01-23 (D.R. Horton) for a freestanding residential subdivision entrance sign on +/- 24.07 acres (PIN 56-A-19)
- Discussion of the Northeast Land Use Plan
Planning Commission
The Frederick County Planning Commission is holding public hearings on a rezoning request for an automotive dealership and an amendment to the OM Park District zoning code. The commission will also review proposed changes to the development review fee schedule, including increases to postponement fees and new fees for short-term lodging permits. Additionally, staff will present updates to sign regulations and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan for discussion.
- Rezoning #01-23: Car Credit Nation (1467, LLC) requests to rezone +/- 1.345-acres from RA to B2 at 1467 Front Royal Pike for an automotive dealership expansion.
- Ordinance Amendment: Revision to the OM (Office-Manufacturing) Park District to align with Economic Development Authority targets and remove links to MUIO land-use designations.
- Fee Schedule Changes: Postponement fee increases from $500 to $750; bond replacement fee decreases from $500 to $300; new fees implemented for Short Term Lodging permits.
- Sign Ordinance Amendment: Proposal to ensure content-neutral sign regulations following the Reed v. Town of Gilbert ruling, including new 'Sign, Multi-Tenant Frontage' standards.
- 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP): Informational presentation of prioritized capital projects requested by county departments.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the establishment of three new agricultural and forestal districts and an addition to an existing one. The body will also discuss an ordinance amendment for the OM Park District.
- Long Creek Farm Agricultural & Forestal District: proposed 1,077.39+/- acres
- North Frederick Agricultural & Forestal District: proposed 1,961.86+/- acres
- White Hall Agricultural & Forestal District: proposed 974.30+/- acres
- South Timber Ridge Agricultural & Forestal District: proposed addition of 189.86+/- acres
- Ordinance Amendment for the OM Park District
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a nursery business. The body will also discuss recommended changes to the Development Review Fee Schedule and elect its 2023 officers.
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit #13-22 for Seven Bends Nursery on Town Run Lane (Route 1012)
- Discussion of staff recommended changes to the Development Review Fee Schedule
- Election of officers, meeting schedule, and adoption of 2023 bylaws