Isle of Wight County, VA

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a wetland restoration area and a solar energy facility permit. The body will also consider zoning exceptions for a Valvoline facility and a residential fence, and discuss data center ordinance requirements.

• Public hearing: Application AGF-26-3 to withdraw 117.12 acres on Sunset Drive and Buckhorn Drive for wetland restoration
• Public hearing: Application CSUP-26-5 to extend the permit for a 3MW solar facility at 18213 Orbit Road
• Application EXC-26-5: Screening exception for a Valvoline Oil Change facility on tax map 34-01-070D5
• Application EXC-26-11: Height exception for a 6-foot vinyl fence at 11134 Park Place
• Discussion of proposed Data Center Zoning Ordinance requirements

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Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on zoning changes and environmental exceptions. The meeting includes discussions on 2027 legislative priorities and the permanent protection of Bradby Park.

• Zoning change for three acres on Halltown Road and White House Road to create two residential parcels
• CBPA Ordinance exceptions for properties at 13348 Holly Lane and 20247 Battery Street
• Proposed permanent protection of Bradby Park for public outdoor recreation
• Budget amendments for Back the Blue Campaign funds ($1,500) and VaCorp Insurance Proceeds ($2,763)
• Easement for the Town of Smithfield regarding the Cary Street Sidewalk Project

Audit Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve the agenda, hear an invocation, and receive the County Administrator's report, which includes presentations on the C-PACE program and a water and sewer services agreement. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• C-PACE Program Presentation
• Water and Sewer Services Agreement

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a conditional zoning amendment for St. Lukes Village to remove a square footage cap on townhomes, two Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area exceptions (one for a pool house, one after-the-fact for unauthorized structures), and a rezoning of about three acres on Halltown and White House Roads for two residential parcels. The commission will also consider consent agenda items and receive reports from the County Attorney and Planning Director.

• Conditional zoning amendment to remove max square footage for townhomes at St. Lukes Village (REZN-26-9)
• CBPA exception for pool house addition in RPA buffer at 13348 Holly Lane (EXC-26-7)
• After-the-fact CBPA exception for unauthorized impervious coverage at 20247 Battery Street (EXC-26-6)
• Rezoning of ~3 acres on Halltown Rd and White House Rd from Rural Ag to Conditional Rural Residential (REZN-26-8)

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve a consent agenda, hold public hearings on several land-use exceptions and waivers, and discuss 2027 legislative priorities. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for emergency operations center renovations, insurance proceeds, and internet crimes task force funding. The board will also consider a bonus ordinance for social services employees and receive updates on transportation and insurance ratings.

• Resolution to amend budget and appropriate $72,623 from Dominion Energy for Emergency Operations Center renovations
• Public hearing on after-the-fact CBPA exception for unauthorized impervious coverage at 20363 Hayes Lane
• Public hearing on exception for a 38.42-square-foot sign with 60% electronic message board at 15496 Benns Church Blvd.
• Public hearing on waiver to create a family-member subdivision lot on Miller Lane (Tax Map 34-01-144)
• Ordinance providing monetary bonuses to Social Services employees

Board of Zoning Appeals

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Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss proposed requirements for a data center zoning ordinance. This is a discussion item only, with no final decision or vote scheduled. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Discussion of proposed data center zoning ordinance requirements

Economic Development Authority

The Isle of Wight County Economic Development Authority will meet on September 8, 2026, to discuss financial reports, project updates, and department reports. The board will consider approving the August minutes and a Shirley T. Holland Signage Landscaping Contract.

• Shirley T. Holland Signage Landscaping Contract

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Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use applications, including an after-the-fact exception for unauthorized impervious coverage in a Chesapeake Bay buffer, a rezoning for a crisis center, and two ordinance exceptions. The agenda also includes routine items like consent agenda approval and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on EXC-26-4: after-the-fact CBPA exception for unauthorized impervious coverage at 20363 Hayes Lane
• Old business: REZN-25-11 rezoning of ~30 acres on Yellow Hammer Road for a Western Tidewater Community Services Board crisis center
• New business: EXC-26-2 waiver request for family-member subdivision lot on Miller Lane
• New business: EXC-26-3 exception for a 38.42-sq-ft sign with 60% electronic message board at 15496 Benns Church Blvd.
• Consent agenda: approval of July 28, 2026 minutes

The Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend denial of a rezoning request by Western Tidewater Community Services Board for a crisis center on Yellow Hammer Road. The Commission also unanimously recommended approval of three other items: an after-the-fact Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area exception at 20363 Hayes Lane, a family-member subdivision waiver on Miller Lane, and a church sign exception at 15496 Benns Church Blvd. All recommendations will go to the Board of Supervisors on September 17, 2026.

• Recommended denial of REZN-25-11 crisis center rezoning on Yellow Hammer Road (4-3)
• Recommended approval of EXC-26-4 CBPA exception at 20363 Hayes Lane (7-0)
• Recommended approval of EXC-26-2 family-member subdivision waiver on Miller Lane (7-0)
• Recommended approval of EXC-26-3 church sign exception at 15496 Benns Church Blvd (7-0)
• Approved July 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a major zoning ordinance amendment that would alter many sections of the county code, including setbacks, lot sizes, permitted uses, and parking requirements. The board will also consider a utility easement on county land, authorize condemnation for a road project, and discuss 2027 legislative priorities. Several budget amendments and grant acceptances are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment affecting multiple articles of Appendix B
• Utility easement across county land at 36 Days Point Lane, Smithfield
• Authorization of Route 258/10 Intersection Improvements Project Condemnation
• Consent agenda includes $43,787.52 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant and $5,000 E-911 grant
• Discussion of 2027 legislative priorities

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

The Isle of Wight County Economic Development Authority is meeting to review financial reports, hear updates on Shirley T. Holland Park and industrial projects, and consider a budget amendment related to the M&M Milling AFID grant repayment. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a closed session.

• Budget amendment for M&M Milling AFID grant repayment
• Shirley T. Holland Park updates
• Industrial projects updates
• Approval of July 2026 minutes
• Closed session

The Isle of Wight County Economic Development Authority approved two budget amendments at its August 11, 2026 meeting. It moved $15,167 from its Designated Fund Balance to repay the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services a portion of a $50,000 AFID grant after M&M Milling did not meet all required project metrics. It also moved $15,000 for herbicide application and replanting loblolly pine on a 131-acre timber tract in Phase III of Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park. Both motions passed 6-0. The board also approved the July 14, 2026 minutes and entered and exited closed session to discuss Project Breeze and a landscaping contract.

• Approved July 14, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved FY-27 budget amendment transferring $15,167 from EDA Designated Fund Balance to Economic Development Incentives for M&M Milling AFID grant repayment (6-0)
• Approved FY-27 budget amendment transferring $15,000 from EDA Designated Fund Balance to Park Maintenance Fees – Phase III for herbicide and loblolly pine replanting on 131-acre timber tract (6-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss Project Breeze and a landscaping contract (6-0)
• Certified closed session (6-0 roll call)
• Adjourned

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive presentations on the county's annual financial report and the C-PACE program. Members will also discuss the 2026 Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan and logistics for a strategic planning retreat.

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presentation
• Public Utilities overview and update on sewer and water systems
• C-PACE Program presentation
• Parks and Recreation 2026 Strategic Plan
• Presentation from financial advisors Davenport & Company

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a comprehensive zoning ordinance amendment affecting multiple articles of the county code and on a rezoning application for a 30-acre crisis center on Yellow Hammer Road. The consent agenda includes a July 9 Board of Supervisors action list. The commission will also discuss proposed data center zoning ordinance requirements and select a date for its annual retreat.

• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments to Articles I, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X, including setback, lot size, parking, and landscaping changes
• Public hearing on REZN-25-11: Jason Seas applicant, Western Tidewater Community Services Board owner, rezoning 30 acres on Yellow Hammer Road from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional Rural Residential for a crisis center
• Consent agenda: July 9, 2026 Board of Supervisors Action List
• New Business: Proposed Data Center Zoning Ordinance Requirements discussion
• Planning Commission Annual Retreat date selection

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda, and a zoning ordinance update to be sent to the Board of Supervisors. After a public hearing with extensive comments from residents, the Commission voted to table application REZN-25-11 for a crisis center on Yellow Hammer Road until the August 25, 2026 meeting. Additionally, commissioners selected November 6, 2026 for their annual retreat and scheduled a work session on data center zoning for September 8, 2026.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda including the July 9, 2026 Board of Supervisors Action List (9-0)
• Recommended approval of the zoning ordinance amendments to the Board of Supervisors (9-0)
• Tabled application REZN-25-11 for the Yellow Hammer Road crisis center until August 25, 2026 (9-0)
• Selected November 6, 2026 as the date for the 2026 Planning Commission Annual Retreat
• Scheduled a work session on data center zoning for September 8, 2026

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports, updates on Shirley T. Holland Park, and a proposed amendment to the FY-27 budget to transfer funds to capital projects.

• Shirley T. Holland Park updates and signage staking
• Griffin Farm lease expiration
• Forestry management for 131-acre timber tract
• Project Air Station right-of-entry agreement
• FY-27 budget amendment for capital projects

The Isle of Wight County Economic Development Authority approved several spending items at its July 14, 2026 meeting. It authorized a $760 stakeout of the VDOT right-of-way near the new Shirley T. Holland monument sign, extended the Griffin Farm lease with Carr Farms through December 31, 2029, and approved a $39,300 reforestation contract for a 131-acre tract. The board also amended its FY-27 fund balance to move $60,000 to the Nixon Project and $50,000 to the Griffin Project for preliminary engineering and design, after the Board of Supervisors did not approve the department's CIP funding request. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $760 contract with Timmons Group for VDOT right-of-way stakeout near the Shirley T. Holland monument sign (5-0)
• Approved extending the Griffin Farm lease with Carr Farms through December 31, 2029 (5-0)
• Approved $39,300 contract with Matthew Johnson Forestry, Inc. for reforestation of a 131-acre tract (5-0)
• Amended FY-27 fund balance: $60,000 to Nixon Project and $50,000 to Griffin Project for engineering and design (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 12, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Authorized amendment extending the Project Air Station Right-of-Entry agreement from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2027 (5-0)
• Entered and exited closed session on Project Breeze; certified closed session (5-0)

Audit Committee

The Isle of Wight County Audit Committee will meet to conduct routine business. The primary item of discussion is a draft audit report.

• Review of Draft Audit Report

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to place a referendum on the ballot for a 1% sales tax to support the School Division's capital projects. It will also hear lease proposals for county-owned property at Boykin’s Tavern and the Blackwater River Park. Several budget appropriations are on the consent agenda, including grants for tourism, children’s services, emergency preparedness, victim‑witness support, and fire rescue operations.

• Resolution authorizing a referendum for a 1% sales tax to support school capital projects
• Consideration of a lease of county‑owned property within Boykin’s Tavern (Isle of Wight‑Smithfield‑Windsor Chamber of Commerce)
• Consideration of lease of the Blackwater River Park property
• Appropriation of $113,000 to IOWC Children’s Services from state funds
• Appropriation of $27,000 transfer for Fire Rescue operations

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Isle of Wight County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on the Bradbys Lane variance request (BZA-26-1). The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 2, April 6, and June 1, 2026 meetings.

• Public hearing on BZA-26-1 Bradbys Lane variance request
• Approval of February 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of April 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review updates to the County's Housing Study. The body will also hold a discussion regarding proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Update to the County's Housing Study
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes discussion

The Planning Commission voted to advertise proposed zoning ordinance amendments for a public hearing on July 28, 2026. The commission also received a presentation from S. Patz & Associates regarding the scope and methodology of the County's residential housing needs assessment.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 28, May 12, and May 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to advertise proposed Zoning Ordinance changes for public hearing on July 28, 2026 (9-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider approving budget amendments for various grants and funds, as well as public hearings for two rezoning applications and a cash rounding ordinance.

• Resolution to amend FY2026/27 budget for Tourism Grant ($15,000)
• Resolution to amend FY2026/27 budget for Violence Against Women’s Act Grant ($23,096)
• Public hearing for Williams Timberlands, LLC rezoning on Tar Road (Rte. 645)
• Public hearing for Larry McKee, Jr. and Nathan Jones rezoning on Pope Swamp Trail (Rte. 647)
• Ordinance to adopt a cash rounding procedure for transactions

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will approve the agenda and hear reports on VDOT grass cutting, public works, and the Bradby Park project. The meeting includes a public hearing on an ordinance amending zoning regulations for battery energy storage systems.

• Public Works and Solid Waste Update
• Bradby Park Project update
• VDOT Grass Cutting Contract
• Ordinance to amend zoning for battery energy storage systems
• Smithfield Maritime Rendezvous June 12-14

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications to change zoning from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional – Rural Residential. One application seeks to rezone a 52‑acre parcel on Pope Swamp Trail (Rte. 647) to create a single residential lot. The other seeks to rezone about 20 acres on Tar Road (Rte. 645) to create two ten‑acre single‑family residential parcels.

• Application REZN-26-1: 52‑acre parcel on Pope Swamp Trail (Rte. 647), tax map 46-01-059, rezoning request to Conditional – Rural Residential for one residential lot
• Application REZN-26-2: ~20‑acre parcel on Tar Road (Rte. 645), tax map 46-01-041, rezoning request to Conditional – Rural Residential for two ten‑acre single‑family parcels
• Citizens' Comments period
• County Attorney's Report
• Planning Director's Report

The commission approved application REZN-26-1 to rezone 52 acres to Conditional - Rural Residential, including a lot‑size waiver. It also approved application REZN-26-2 to rezone 20 acres to Conditional Rural Residential. Both motions passed 10‑0 and will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors meeting on June 18, 2026.

• Approved REZN-26-1 rezoning of 52 acres to Conditional - Rural Residential with waiver (10-0)
• Approved REZN-26-2 rezoning of 20 acres to Conditional Rural Residential (10-0)