Orange County public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Orange County Planning Commission will meet on Dec 18, 2025. The commission will discuss a technology district data center SUP review list and receive a status update on the zoning ordinance overhaul. Additional items include a presentation of a resolution to Adam Bryington and reports from planning staff. The meeting also includes public comment and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Presentation of Resolution to Adam Bryington
• Status check on the Zoning Ordinance project (ZTA 25-01)
• Discussion of Technology District, Data Center SUP Review List (new business)
• Planning and Zoning Services Report by Josh Frederick
• Overview of current planning projects (e.g., REZ-23-04, SUP-2024-00289, REZ-2025-00361)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will review two public‑hearing items: proposed amendments to Chapter 26 of the County Code on erosion and sedimentation control, and a zoning‑type ordinance (ZTA 25‑02) establishing a Technology District. The Board will also discuss a Memorandum of Understanding for the Emergency Communications Center, FY26 budget amendments, and a funding request for the Piedmont Regional Warming Shelter. No final actions are indicated for the informational reports and appointments listed later in the agenda.

• Public hearing on updates to Chapter 26 (Erosion & Sedimentation Control) of the Orange County Code of Ordinances
• Public hearing on ZTA 25‑02; Technology District ordinance
• Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Emergency Communications Center
• FY26 budget amendments (supplements and transfers)
• External agency funding request for the Piedmont Regional Warming Shelter

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. This amendment, ZTA 25-02, would create a new Technology (T) zoning district with specific regulations for permitted uses, setbacks, and height.

• Public hearing for ZTA 25-02: Technology (T) Zoning District
• Election of Vice Chairman

Board of Supervisors

The Board will adopt the agenda and consider FY26 budget amendment supplements and transfers for the county and school budgets. It will discuss a request for a letter of support from the Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging, a funding request for the Piedmont Regional Warming Shelter, and an amendment to the memorandum of understanding with the Volunteer Fire Chief's Association. The meeting includes public hearings on rezoning and other development applications identified as REZ‑2025‑00437, SUP‑2025‑00420, ZTA‑2025‑00455, and SPE‑2025‑00456.

• FY26 Budget Amendments (county) – supplements and transfers
• FY26 School Budget Amendments – supplements and transfers
• Request for Letter of Support – Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging
• External Agency Funding Request – Piedmont Regional Warming Shelter
• Public Hearing RE: REZ‑2025‑00437 (Boyd Eheart) – rezoning proposal

The Board adopted its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved FY26 school budget amendments that increase the operating budget by $283,324 and authorized a letter of support for a $10 million state aging program. The Board deferred a funding decision for the Piedmont Regional Warming Shelter and extended the fire‑chief MOU by one year. It also appointed Jason Capelle to the Health Center Commission and adopted the rezoning ordinance for 3080 Spotswood Trail.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY26 school budget amendments, increasing operating budget by $283,324
• Authorized letter of support for VAAAA $10 M aging funding request (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Deferred Piedmont Regional Warming Shelter funding request to Dec 16
• Approved one‑year extension of MOU with Volunteer Fire Chief’s Association (5-0)
• Appointed Jason Capelle as Board representative on Health Center Commission (consensus)
• Adopted rezoning ordinance REZ‑2025‑00437 for 3080 Spotswood Trail (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Orange County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss ZTA 25-02, a proposed Technology (T) zoning district. No other decisions or items are listed on the agenda.

• ZTA 25-02: Technology (T) Zoning District work session

Planning Commission

The Orange County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on ZTA-2025-00455, an application by David McElheney for Somerset Center Store LLC to amend the zoning ordinance and reduce the minimum setbacks on Route 20 and Route 231 at the southeast quadrant of the intersection. The meeting will also include adoption of the agenda, adoption of revised minutes from the October 2, 2025 regular meeting, and a period for public comment. Additional reports will be presented by Planning and Zoning Services staff and the commission chair.

• Public hearing on ZTA-2025-00455 setback amendment (Route 20/231) submitted by David McElheney for Somerset Center Store LLC
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Adoption of revised minutes from the October 2, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comment period
• Planning and Zoning Services report presented by Josh Frederick

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss road projects and review FY26 budget amendments. The meeting includes the introduction of Budget Manager Scott Johnson and the scheduling of five future public hearings regarding zoning and code updates.

• FY26 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• RT 20/US 522 Roundabout Project discussion
• RT 3/RT 20 Intersection Improvements discussion
• Scheduling of public hearings for Case No. ZTA-2025-00455, SPE-2025-00456, and REZ-2025-00437
• Proposed updates to Chapter 26 - Erosion and Sedimentation Control of the County Code

The Board adopted a revised agenda adding two transportation projects, then approved the FY26 budget amendments as part of the Consent Agenda. It scheduled three upcoming public hearings and authorized a Closed Meeting to discuss exempt matters. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted agenda with items 7A (RT 20/US 522 Roundabout) and 7B (RT 3/RT 20 Intersection) – vote 4-0
• Adopted Consent Agenda – vote 4-0
• Approved FY26 budget amendments (e.g., increased EMS/E911 grant to $152,000, added $20,000 CAD workstation, increased communications budget to $224,805) – approved as presented
• Adopted October 28, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 4-0
• Approved scheduling and advertisement of public hearings for Dec 2, Dec 16, and Jan 13 – by consensus
• Authorized discussion of exempt matters in Closed Meeting – vote 4-0
• Certified Closed Meeting compliance – vote 4-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 4-0

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold an organizational meeting to elect a chairman, vice chairman and secretary. It will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 17, 2024 regular meeting. A public hearing will consider a variance application (VAR‑2025‑00447) seeking a 2.5‑foot reduction of the side‑yard requirement for 144 Madison Circle in Locust Grove.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice Chairman
• Appointment of Secretary
• Adoption of agenda and minutes (July 17, 2024 meeting)
• Variance request VAR‑2025‑00447 for 144 Madison Circle

Planning Commission

The Orange County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on REZ-2025-00437, a rezoning application for an approximately 3.5‑acre parcel (tax parcel 53‑83) at 3080 Spotswood Trl, changing the use from Limited Commercial (C‑1) to Limited Residential (R‑1). The commission will also consider SUP-2025-00425, a special use permit for an about 900 sq ft auto‑repair garage on tax parcel 11‑2‑3 at 33295 Locust Grove Dr, currently zoned Agricultural (A). Additional agenda items include a worksession on ZTA 25‑02 Technology (T) Zoning District, routine reports, and standard meeting procedures.

• REZ-2025-00437: Rezoning 3.5‑acre parcel 53‑83 (3080 Spotswood Trl) from C‑1 to R‑1
• SUP-2025-00425: Special use permit for ~900 sq ft auto‑repair garage at 33295 Locust Grove Dr (parcel 11‑2‑3) in Agricultural zone
• Worksession on ZTA 25‑02: Technology (T) Zoning District
• Planning and Zoning Services Report presented by Josh Frederick
• Overview of current planning projects (e.g., ZTA 25‑01 zoning ordinance overhaul)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will consider several items at its October 28, 2025 meeting, including the approval of revised airport rules, regulations, and minimum standards. The board will also discuss a new rent fee for an airport hangar and a letter to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality about the reissuance of Synagro VPA 00075. Additional items on the agenda are budget amendments, a contract renewal for email and Office 365 services, and various informational reports.

• FY26 budget amendments (supplements and transfers) – consent agenda
• Renewal of the contract with SHI for Email and Office 365 – consent agenda
• Approval of Orange County Airport rules, regulations, and minimum standards revisions
• OMH new hangar rent fee proposal
• Letter to DEQ on reissuance of Synagro VPA 00075

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss updates to the zoning ordinance, focusing on zoning districts. No specific decisions are listed for this item. The meeting otherwise includes a call to order and adjournment.

• Zoning Ordinance Update – discussion of zoning districts

The Board adopted the agenda with a 5-0 vote. It then approved a resolution authorizing a closed meeting to discuss pending or probable litigation, also by 5-0. A certification of that closed meeting was adopted unanimously. The work session was adjourned with a 5-0 vote.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Authorized closed meeting on litigation matters (5-0)
• Certified that closed meeting complied with law (5-0)
• Adjourned work session (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the possible initiation of a zoning ordinance amendment to create a Technology District. The meeting includes budget amendments for the county and schools, as well as updates to airport regulations and personnel policies.

• Proposed zoning text amendment ZTA 25-02 to establish a Technology District
• FY26 Budget and School Budget amendments (supplements and transfers)
• Revision of Orange County Airport Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards
• Request for speed study on Route 625 (Porter Road)
• Landfill capital equipment purchase

The Board adopted its agenda and consent agenda unanimously and approved a proclamation naming October 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It adopted a resolution urging at least $1 M each year for Virginia’s phosphorus remediation program at Lake Anna for FY 2026‑2027. The Board also approved FY 2026 budget and school budget amendments, recognized Dogwood Village’s 55th anniversary, and ordered a VDOT speed study on Route 625 (Porter Road).

• Adopted meeting agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted proclamation designating October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
• Adopted resolution supporting at least $1 M annual state funding for Lake Anna phosphorus remediation
• Approved FY 2026 budget amendments (as presented)
• Approved FY 2026 school budget amendment adding $11,428 operating funds
• Adopted resolution recognizing Dogwood Village’s 55th anniversary
• Requested VDOT speed study on Route 625 (Porter Road) and authorized letter (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a worksession to discuss updates to the Zoning Ordinance. The discussion will specifically focus on Zoning Districts.

• Zoning Ordinance Update discussion regarding Zoning Districts

The Orange County Board of Supervisors met to continue discussion of proposed Technology (T) and Rural Service (R‑S) zoning districts. Staff were directed to prepare an outline of the draft Technology District that follows the existing ordinance format. The session was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adjourned worksession (5-0)
• Direct staff to create outline of draft Technology District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a small engine repair garage. The body will also receive reports on current planning projects and a zoning ordinance review.

• SUP-2025-00420: Application by Winoka and Kevin Nicklow for a 1,000 sq. ft. small engine repair garage at 15672 Mountain Track Rd

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will adopt a consent agenda that includes FY26 budget amendments, FY25 and FY26 school budget amendments, and several meeting minutes. They will receive presentations of achievement awards from the Virginia Association of Counties and a proclamation for Dementia Awareness Month. The board will discuss scheduling future zoning ordinance worksession(s). Additional reports from department directors and the county attorney will be heard.

• Adoption of FY26 Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers)
• Adoption of FY25 School Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers)
• Adoption of FY26 School Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers)
• Scheduling Zoning Ordinance Worksession(s)
• Presentation of Achievement Awards from the Virginia Association of Counties

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It adopted a proclamation declaring September Dementia Awareness Month and approved school budget amendments adding $28,572 for lunch program funds and $18,750 for a middle‑school math grant. The Board scheduled zoning ordinance worksessions for October 6 and 14, and voted 5‑0 to authorize a Closed Meeting for exempted matters.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Dementia Awareness Month proclamation (5-0)
• Approved FY25 school lunch program amendment $28,572 (consent agenda)
• Approved FY26 school math acceleration grant amendment $18,750 (consent agenda)
• Scheduled zoning ordinance worksessions for Oct 6 and Oct 14 (consensus)
• Authorized Closed Meeting to discuss exempted personnel and business matters (5-0)
• Certified that Closed Meeting complied with law (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific policy items, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion.

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a closed meeting to discuss candidate hiring, business expansion, broadband funding, litigation, and audit contract matters, with a 5‑0 vote. Later, the Board certified that the closed meeting complied with the Freedom of Information Act, also by a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the work session was adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Authorized closed meeting on specified matters (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA (5-0)
• Adjourned work session (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will consider a contract to replace cardiac monitors in the public safety building. The meeting also includes FY26 budget amendment approvals, a resolution on the National Opioids Secondary Manufacturers Settlements, and a discussion of the Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan. Additional items are routine appointments and informational reports.

• Replacement of Cardiac Monitors – contract procurement (New Business item a)
• FY26 Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers) – consent agenda item c
• Resolution Approving the County's Participation in the New National Opioids Secondary Manufacturers Settlements – consent agenda item d
• Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan – matters for discussion item a
• Appointment of the County Administrator – agenda item 3

The Board adopted an amended agenda and approved the County Administrator’s employment contract and appointment, each by a 5‑0 vote. It adopted the consent agenda, including the July 22, 2025 worksession and regular meeting minutes, and approved FY26 budget amendments. The Board also adopted a resolution approving Orange County’s participation in the new national opioids secondary manufacturers settlement.

• Adopted amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved employment contract with County Administrator (5-0)
• Appointed Glenda Bradley Paul as County Administrator (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted July 22, 2025 worksession meeting minutes (as part of consent agenda)
• Adopted July 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved FY26 budget amendments (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved County participation in national opioids secondary manufacturers settlement (resolution adopted)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a work session to discuss updates to the Zoning Ordinance, focusing on zoning districts. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

• Zoning Ordinance Update Discussion regarding zoning districts

The Board reviewed the draft Rural Service (R‑S) and Technology (T) zoning district classifications and a Berkley Group memo on road frontage and access. A handout on agricultural land preservation was presented, and three additional districts (R‑R, A‑1, A‑2) were noted for future consideration. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the worksession.

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will vote on renewing its contract with Campbell Oil Company. The meeting also includes a resolution supporting an application to the VDOT Revenue Sharing Program for improvements at the Porter Rd. and Route 20 intersection, and a draft PPEA resolution for Orange County Public Schools. Several budget amendments and routine items are on the consent agenda.

• Renewal of contract with Campbell Oil Company
• Resolution supporting VDOT Revenue Sharing Program application for Porter Rd. and Route 20 intersection improvements
• Draft PPEA resolution and guidelines for Orange County Public Schools
• FY26 budget amendments (supplements and transfers) on consent agenda
• Surplus declaration and donation of a county vehicle

The Board adopted its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved FY26 budget amendments and a resolution to join the proposed opioid settlement, authorizing the County Attorney to execute the necessary documents. The Board renewed the Campbell Oil aviation fuel contract for one year and authorized the disposal of a 2019 Ford Interceptor Utility. It also adopted a resolution committing up to $5,574,851.50 for a VDOT revenue‑sharing project at Route 20 and Route 625.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY26 budget amendments (multiple transfers) as part of consent agenda
• Adopted resolution to participate in opioid settlement (as presented)
• Authorized disposal and donation of 2019 Ford Interceptor Utility (as presented)
• Renewed Campbell Oil Company aviation fuel contract for one year ($300,250 budget) (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to apply for VDOT revenue sharing, committing up to $5,574,851.50 (5-0)
• Adopted July 8, 2025 worksession and regular meeting minutes (as presented)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss an update to the zoning ordinance, focusing on zoning districts. No decisions are indicated; the item is for discussion only.

• Zoning Ordinance Update Discussion regarding zoning districts

The Board heard a presentation by Development Services Director Michelle Mixell on the draft Rural Service (R‑S) and Technology (T) zoning district classifications, including key text changes and a technical memo on road frontage. The discussion continued work from the July 8 and July 22 sessions. No motions were voted on, and the worksession was adjourned at 4:57 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the reporting and remittance of the Transient Occupancy Tax. The meeting includes budget amendments for FY25 and FY26 and a resolution for the 2025 Personal Property Tax Relief Act.

• Public hearing on Ordinance to amend Chapter 58, Section 58-254 regarding Transient Occupancy Tax
• Resolution for the Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) for 2025
• FY26 Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers)
• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers)
• FY25 School Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers)

The Board adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved FY25 budget amendments and school budget supplemental grants. It adopted a resolution implementing the 2025 Personal Property Tax Relief Act with specific relief percentages. The Board scheduled a work session for the 2026‑2030 Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved FY25 school budget supplemental grants (state and federal funds)
• Adopted Personal Property Tax Relief Act resolution for 2025 (5-0)
• Scheduled work session on Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan for Sept 9, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Zoning Ordinance and the effects of new or proposed legislation on its work. The meeting includes reports on current planning projects and planning and zoning services.

• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Update
• Review of new or proposed legislation effects
• Staff update on pending projects including REZ 23-04 (Wilderness Shores Proffer Amendment)
• Staff update on REZ-2024-00266 (The Glenn at Land’s End)
• Staff update on SUP-2024-00289 (Unionville Brewing Co.)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct a worksession regarding the update of the Zoning Ordinance. The discussion will specifically focus on zoning districts.

• Worksession discussion regarding Zoning Ordinance update and Zoning Districts

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a closed meeting to discuss investment of public funds related to broadband, passing 5-0. The Board then adopted a certification resolution confirming the closed meeting complied with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, also passing 5-0. No other actions were decided during the work session.

• Authorized closed meeting on broadband funding (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with law (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will adopt several FY25 and FY26 budget amendments and approve minutes from recent meetings. New business includes health, dental and optional insurance renewals, renewal of a contract with Blue Ridge Download Consortium, and appointments of the Clerk and additional County Administrator positions. A public hearing will be scheduled for August 12, 2025 to consider an amendment to Chapter 58 (Taxation) of the Orange County Code of Ordinances.

• FY25 and FY26 budget amendments (supplements and transfers)
• Renewal of health, dental, and optional insurance plans
• Renewal of contract with Blue Ridge Download Consortium
• Appointment of Clerk to the Board and additional County Administrator appointments
• Schedule public hearing on amendment to Chapter 58 (Taxation) – August 12, 2025

The Board adopted its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved FY25 budget amendments and renewed employee health, dental and optional insurance plans for the year beginning October 1, 2025, with a 5‑0 vote. The Board also authorized a one‑year renewal of the Blue Ridge Download Consortium contract, appointed Glenda Bradley Paul as Clerk of the Board, and scheduled a public hearing on a tax code amendment for August 12, 2025.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments (approved as presented)
• Approved health, dental, and optional insurance renewals for plan year starting Oct 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of Blue Ridge Download Consortium contract for digital library content (5-0)
• Appointed Glenda Bradley Paul as Clerk of the Board (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on amendment to Chapter 58-524 for Aug 12, 2025 (consensus)
• Adopted May 27 and June 10 worksession and regular meeting minutes (approved as presented)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a worksession to discuss zoning districts as part of a Zoning Ordinance update. The meeting also includes a worksession regarding operations for the landfill and collection sites.

• Zoning Ordinance Update discussion regarding Zoning Districts
• Landfill & Collection Sites Operations Update

The Board reviewed the draft Rural Service and Technology zoning districts, recommending staff modify language on scale, scope, and noise controls and reaching consensus not to require a minimum lot size. Members asked for best‑practice information on minimum frontage requirements and considered adding Special Use Permit options for larger uses. A landfill operations update was presented, but no formal actions were taken.

• Recommended staff modify Rural Service draft language on scale, scope, and noise controls
• Reached consensus not to require a minimum lot size in the Rural Service district
• Requested best‑practice information on minimum lot frontage for Rural Service district
• Discussed adding Special Use Permit options for larger uses in Rural Service district

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will adopt the FY25 and FY26 budget amendment supplements and transfers, and adopt several meeting minutes. In new business, the Board will review a lease purchase of an ambulance and renewals for cloud services, landfill operations, and recycling services. A public hearing will be held on an amendment to Chapter 2 (Administration) of the Orange County Code of Ordinances.

• Lease purchase of an ambulance
• FY26 renewal of cloud services
• FY26 renewal of landfill operations solution
• FY26 renewal of recycling services
• Amendment to Chapter 2 (Administration) of the Orange County Code of Ordinances

The Board adopted its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved FY25 budget amendments as part of the consent agenda. The Board approved the lease‑purchase of a Horton stock model ambulance for $392,719 with a 4‑1 vote. It also authorized renewals of the county’s cloud‑services contract with Tyler Technologies and the landfill operations contract with R. M. Soderquist, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments (consent agenda) (5-0)
• Approved lease‑purchase of ambulance for $392,719 (4-1)
• Authorized renewal of cloud services contract ($185,096 FY26) (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of landfill operations contract ($1,040,000 FY26) (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider budget amendments and supplemental appropriations for schools. Public hearings are scheduled regarding land preservation assessments, erosion and sediment control plan review fees, and a rezoning request (REZ-2025-00371).

• Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance to Amend Article 8, Land Preservation Assessment, Section 58-386
• Public hearing on FY26 Minor Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Review Fees
• Public hearing on REZ-2025-00371 (Cary Holladay and John Bensko)
• FY25 Budget Amendments and Supplemental Appropriations for the Schools
• Request for Speed Study on Route 629 (Lahore Road)

The Board adopted an amended agenda and the consent agenda, both by a 4‑0 vote. It approved FY25 budget amendments, supplemental school appropriations, and a resolution recommending five inaugural members for the permanent Board of Equalization. The Board also requested a VDOT speed study on Route 629, scheduled a July 8 worksession on new zoning districts, and approved amendments to land‑use application and revalidation fees.

• Adopt agenda amendment to add worksession item (4‑0)
• Adopt consent agenda (4‑0)
• Approve FY25 budget amendments (4‑0)
• Approve $224,966 supplemental school appropriations (4‑0)
• Adopt resolution recommending Board of Equalization appointments (4‑0)
• Request VDOT speed study on Route 629 (4‑0)
• Approve amendments to Land Use Application and Revalidation Fees (4‑0)
• Schedule July 8 worksession to discuss new zoning districts (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss the Development Fee Schedule and the Zoning Ordinance. No final decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Development Fee Schedule review and discussion
• Zoning Ordinance discussion

The Board authorized staff to advertise a public hearing on the proposed Minor E&S Plan Review fees of $400 for attached single‑family dwellings and $300 for detached single‑family dwellings. All other changes to the Planning & Zoning fee schedule were deferred for later discussion. A majority of supervisors voted to move forward with a rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance, directing Berkley Group to reformat the existing ordinance, add color‑coding and a sidebar for tracking edits, and then continue the review process.

• Approved advertising a public hearing on Minor E&S Plan Review fees ($400 attached, $300 detached)
• Deferred all other proposed changes to the Planning & Zoning fee schedule
• Approved moving forward with Zoning Ordinance rewrite, directing Berkley Group to reformat the ordinance and add color‑coding and a sidebar
• Approved that Board will continue review after Berkley Group provides the reformatted draft

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will consider FY25 budget amendments, renewal of the L3Harris Master Services Agreement, a modification to Personnel Policy 5.1 (annual leave), and a courthouse boiler replacement. A public hearing will include a resolution to authorize acquisition of property for public use. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and other administrative items.

• FY25 Budget Amendments (supplements and transfers)
• Renewal of the L3Harris Master Services Agreement
• Personnel Policy 5.1 (Annual Leave) Modification
• Courthouse Boiler Replacement
• Resolution to Authorize Acquisition of Property for Public Use

The Board adopted an amended agenda adding items on Minor Erosion & Sediment Control and Land Use Program fees (vote 5‑0). It approved the Consent Agenda, FY25 budget amendments, renewal of the L3Harris radio services contract, and a change to Personnel Policy 5.1 on annual leave. By consensus the Board recommended Nancy Richardson for the Board of Equalization and authorized staff to schedule public hearings on the fee changes. The Board also adopted, by a 5‑0 vote, a resolution authorizing the acquisition of parcels along Somerville Road and Wilderness Shores Way for public road improvements and VDOT conveyance.

• Adopted agenda amendment to add E&S and Land Use fee items (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments as presented
• Authorized renewal of L3Harris radio services contract (7‑year term starting 11/1/2025)
• Approved modification to Personnel Policy 5.1 (annual leave) removing VRS employer requirement
• Recommended Nancy Richardson for Board of Equalization (consensus)
• Authorized staff to schedule public hearings on fee changes (consensus)
• Adopted resolution to acquire parcels for road improvements (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will meet for a joint worksession. The session is dedicated to a discussion regarding an update to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Zoning Ordinance Update Discussion

The Board of Supervisors held a joint worksession with the Planning Commission to review proposed updates to the Orange County Zoning Ordinance. No formal actions were taken; the County Administrator suggested staff incorporate the discussion comments and propose revisions. Chairman Johnson recommended continuing the discussion at a regular board meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will adopt the agenda and hear a certificate of appreciation for Joan McClung. A consent agenda will include FY25 budget amendment supplements and transfers. The board will adopt the FY26‑FY30 Capital Improvements Plan and discuss an opioid‑fund appropriation request. Additional reports, informational items, and appointment memos will also be presented.

• FY25 Budget Amendments (supplements and transfers) – consent agenda
• Adoption of FY26‑FY30 Capital Improvements Plan
• Opioid Fund Appropriation Request
• Certificate of Appreciation presented to Joan McClung
• Appointments to boards, commissions, and committees (memo)

The Board adopted the FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvements Plan, covering projects totaling $20,314,473.92, by a 5‑0 vote. It also authorized a $20,700 contract with PlaceBased Media for an opioid awareness campaign, also 5‑0. The existing Berkley Group contract for the zoning ordinance update was temporarily suspended by consensus. Several board and commission appointments were confirmed by consensus.

• Adopted FY26‑30 Capital Improvements Plan ($20.3M) (5‑0)
• Authorized $20,700 opioid media contract (5‑0)
• Suspended Berkley Group zoning ordinance contract (consensus)
• Re‑appointed Sam Kessler to Health Center Commission (consensus)
• Re‑appointed David Davies to Board of Zoning Appeals (consensus)
• Re‑appointed Nancy Richardson to Social Services Advisory Board (consensus)
• Appointed Christine Inscoe to Skyline Community Action Partnership (consensus)
• Adopted resolution authorizing Closed Meeting (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will adopt the tax and fee schedule, tax rate ordinance, and the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2026. They will also consider a request for a speed study on Route 670 and a resolution supporting a VDOT revenue‑sharing application for Porter Road and Route 20 intersection improvements. Additional items include a financial policy guidelines amendment and a request to consider county guaranty for Madison Road supportive housing tax credits.

• Adopt Tax and Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026
• Adopt Ordinance for Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2026
• Adopt and appropriate Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026
• Request for Speed Study on Route 670
• Resolution supporting VDOT Revenue Sharing Program for Porter Rd. and Route 20 intersection improvements

The Board adopted the meeting agenda, modifying the public‑hearing date to June 24, 2025, and approved the Consent Agenda. It approved a series of FY25 budget amendments and adopted both the Resolution for the FY2026 tax and fee schedule and the Ordinance setting FY2025 tax levies. A proclamation honoring LOWLINC’s 10‑year anniversary was also adopted.

• Adopted agenda with public‑hearing date change to June 24, 2025 (5‑0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda (5‑0)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments (multiple line‑item changes) (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution adopting Tax and Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026 (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance establishing FY2025 tax levies: Real Estate $0.47/100, Fire & EMS $0.15/100 (5‑0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring LOWLINC 10‑year anniversary (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget discussion

The Board discussed FY2026 tax rates for the General Fund and Fire/EMS Fund, but no decision on a rate change was recorded. By consensus, the Board authorized staff to schedule and advertise a public hearing on May 27, 2025 to begin the condemnation/quick‑take process for the Wilderness Shores road improvement project. No other actions were taken.

• Authorized staff to schedule and advertise public hearing for Wilderness Shores road project (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding proposed tax rates and a real property tax increase. The meeting also includes a closed session.

• Public hearing on proposed Real Property Tax Increase
• Public hearing on proposed Tax Rates

The Board adopted its agenda unanimously. It voted 5-0 to authorize a closed meeting to discuss prospective business matters and then certified that the closed meeting complied with the law. The Board also deferred action on both the proposed real property tax increase and the FY 2026 tax rates to the regular meeting on May 13, 2025.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Authorized closed meeting to discuss prospective business matters (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance (5-0)
• Deferred action on proposed real property tax increase to May 13, 2025
• Deferred action on proposed FY 2026 tax rates to May 13, 2025

Planning Commission

The Orange County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning application REZ-2025-00371 submitted by Cary Holladay and John Bensko for 9.35 acres at 7092 Rapidan Rd. The proposal seeks to change the land use from Limited Residential (R‑1) to Agricultural (A). The commission will also receive a Planning and Zoning Services report, a review of current planning projects, and a zoning ordinance review.

• REZ-2025-00371: Public hearing to rezone 9.35 acres at 7092 Rapidan Rd from R‑1 to Agricultural
• Planning and Zoning Services Report presented by Josh Frederick
• Current Planning Projects overview by Chairman Capelle
• Zoning Ordinance Review
• Adoption of agenda, minutes, and procedural items

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss updates to the zoning ordinance. No decisions are indicated; the item is for discussion only. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• Zoning Ordinance Update Discussion (worksession)

The Board reviewed the second‑iteration draft zoning district concepts and noted that overlay districts are outside the current update process. Members agreed that further work sessions are needed, beginning with the Agricultural (A1) and Agricultural (A2) districts before moving to the Rural Residential district. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• Scheduled additional work sessions on zoning ordinance updates (no vote)
• Agreed to review Agricultural (A1) and Agricultural (A2) districts before Rural Residential district (no vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will adopt the agenda and consider several consent items, including FY25 budget amendments and two proclamations. They will also conduct a public hearing on rezoning application REZ-2025-00347. A second public hearing (SUP-2024-00314) has been withdrawn.

• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers)
• Proclamation for Older Americans Month
• Proclamation Recognizing Safe Boating Week
• Public hearing REZ-2025-00347
• Withdrawn public hearing SUP-2024-00314

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved FY25 budget amendments and two proclamations recognizing Older Americans Month and Safe Boating Week. The Board voted 5‑0 to rezone 7480 Embrey Drive from General Industrial (I‑2) to Agricultural (A). It also authorized a closed meeting to discuss broadband investment matters.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments (as part of consent agenda)
• Adopted proclamation for Older Americans Month
• Adopted proclamation for Safe Boating Week
• Recommended Bobby Pace for Board of Equalization
• Approved rezoning REZ-2025-00347 (7480 Embrey Drive) from I‑2 to A (5-0)
• Authorized closed meeting to discuss broadband investment (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session to discuss the budget and authorize advertising tax rates for a public hearing. The meeting will be held at the Public Safety Building.

• Budget worksession
• Authorization to advertise tax rates for public hearing

The Board directed staff to schedule and advertise a public hearing on the FY2026 tax rates for May 6, 2025. A motion to eliminate the aircraft tax rate was offered but failed because it lacked a second. The Board also agreed to discuss the draft FY26‑FY30 Capital Improvements Plan together with the budget discussion.

• Authorized staff to schedule and advertise FY2026 tax rate public hearing (May 6, 2025) – approved
• Motion to reduce aircraft tax rate to $0.00 per $100 assessed value failed (no second) – denied
• Decided to combine discussion of FY26‑FY30 Capital Improvements Plan with budget discussion – agreed

Board of Supervisors

The Board will adopt the agenda and consider consent items, including FY25 budget amendments and a proclamation recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week. They will discuss the secondary six‑year plan and receive reports from department directors and the County Attorney. A public hearing will be held on the conveyance of county‑owned property. No other actions are listed.

• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers)
• Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week
• Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week
• Discussion of Secondary Six-Year Plan
• Public Hearing on conveyance of county-owned property

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda, approved FY25 budget amendments, and adopted a proclamation recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. It appointed Anthony Schienschang II as the Town of Orange representative on the Economic Development Authority and authorized the deed transfer of Lot 14 in the Thomas E. Lee Industrial Park to that Authority. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments (as part of consent agenda, 5-0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (5-0)
• Appointed Anthony Schienschang II to Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Authorized conveyance of Lot 14, Thomas E. Lee Industrial Park to Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Authorized closed meeting to discuss exempt matters (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold a joint worksession with the Planning Commission to discuss updates to the zoning ordinance. A separate budget worksession will provide budget materials, either in person or by email. No specific decisions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Joint worksession: discussion of zoning ordinance updates
• Budget worksession: distribution of budget materials

The Board of Supervisors set an additional worksession with staff for April 22, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. to refine feedback on the zoning ordinance update. The joint worksession with the Planning Commission was adjourned unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Scheduled additional worksession with staff for April 22, 2025 (3:30 p.m.)
• Adjourned joint worksession unanimously

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet for a joint worksession with the Board of Supervisors. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss updates to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Zoning Ordinance Update Discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a resolution for a FY2025 Water Supply Planning Grant and a land swap involving Industrial Park Lot 14 and a disc golf course. The meeting includes a public hearing for SUP-2024-00327 and budget amendments for FY25.

• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers)
• Resolution for FY2025 Water Supply Planning Grant
• Emergency Mutual Aid Agreement with Culpeper County for Acting Building Official
• Industrial Park Lot 14 and Disc Golf Course Land Swap
• Public hearing for SUP-2024-00327

The Board adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved FY25 budget amendments, adopted a proclamation honoring Tom Northam, and passed resolutions to join the regional water‑supply planning effort and to affirm an emergency mutual‑aid agreement for an acting building official. The Board also authorized staff to schedule a public hearing on a land swap involving Lot 14 of the Thomas E. Lee Industrial Park.

• Adopted agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments (as part of consent agenda)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Tom Northam (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved water‑supply planning resolution and grant application (5‑0)
• Affirmed emergency mutual‑aid agreement for acting building official (5‑0)
• Authorized public hearing on Lot 14 land swap

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss budget meetings and the Health Center Commission. The agenda includes a resolution to initiate zoning ordinance amendments and FY25 budget supplements and transfers.

• Resolution of Initiation for Zoning Ordinance Amendments
• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers)
• Resolutions of Commendation for Alyson A. Simpson and James K. White
• Finance Quarterly Reports for FY24 Q4 and FY25 Q2

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for keeping animals and a request to rezone industrial land to agricultural. The body will also receive reports on current planning projects and the zoning ordinance review.

• SUP-2024-00314: Special use permit for Steve Siegel to keep non-household pets at 25355 Lafayette Dr
• REZ-2025-00347: Application by Mark and Cynthia Shepard to rezone 3.1 acres at 7480 Embrey Dr from General Industrial (I-2) to Agricultural (A)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider ratifying a local state of emergency declared on February 11, 2025, and approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting also includes the renewal of a contract with Esri and presentations regarding public safety and community reports.

• Ratification of the February 11, 2025, local state of emergency
• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers)
• Renewal of contract with Esri Small Government Enterprise
• Presentation of commendation to Captain Brad Darnell
• Public hearing scheduled for SUP-2024-00327 on March 25, 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will adopt the agenda and hear a Virginia Department of Transportation quarterly update. The board will vote on FY25 budget amendments, including supplements and transfers presented by Deputy County Administrator Glenda Paul. Additional discussion will cover budget meetings and the Health Center Commission, and a public hearing will be scheduled for SUP-2024-00327 on March 11, 2025.

• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplements and Transfers) – presented by Glenda Paul
• Virginia Department of Transportation Quarterly Update – presented by Willie Gordon
• Schedule public hearing for SUP-2024-00327 on March 11, 2025
• Appointments to boards, commissions, and committees – Appointment Memo
• Recess dinner with Leadership Extension Council at 127 Belleview Avenue

Planning Commission

The Orange County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit application (SUP-2024-00327) by Network Towers LLC to install and operate a fiber optic utility hub on a 100'x100' fenced site north of Constitution Highway across from Autumn Lane in Rhoadesville. The site is currently zoned Agricultural (A) and is identified as tax parcel 0340000000015C. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption, adoption of minutes from the January 2, 2025 meeting, and reports from Planning and Zoning Services.

• Public hearing – SUP-2024-00327: special use permit for Network Towers LLC fiber utility hub, 100'x100' fenced compound north of Constitution Hwy, Rhoadesville (Agricultural A zone).
• Adoption of the meeting agenda.
• Adoption of minutes from the January 2, 2025 regular meeting.
• Planning and Zoning Services report presented by Josh Frederick, AICP.
• Zoning Ordinance Review discussion.

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a public declaration letter for the Sheriff's Office drone operations application. The Board will also consider resolutions regarding a local state of emergency and Lake Anna algal bloom funding.

• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• Resolution to ratify lifting of the January 5, 2025 Local State of Emergency
• Resolution supporting Lake Anna Harmful Algal Bloom Mitigation Funding Efforts
• Public Declaration Letter for Sheriff's Office FAA Certificate of Authorization for drone operations
• Annual Review of Bylaws

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet for a worksession consisting primarily of a closed session. The body will discuss personnel matters including assignments, performance, and salaries.

• Closed session regarding County Administrator, Fire and EMS, and FiberLync personnel

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership and set the 2025 meeting schedule. The body will also consider a regional housing authority resolution and two land-use applications. A financial report for FY2023-FY2024 will be presented.

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and appointment of Clerk and Chief Deputy Clerk
• Public hearing for a Resolution for Regional Housing Authority
• REZ 24-00311: Application to rezone 5.99 acres at 9292 Little Skyline Drive from General Residential (R-2) to Agricultural (A)
• SUP 24-00295: Special Use Permit application for RV and boat parking at 3171 Germanna Highway
• Ratification of Local State of Emergency for Winter Storm Blair

Planning Commission

The Orange County Planning Commission will hold an organizational meeting to elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and appoint a Secretary. The commission will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting, and receive a Planning and Zoning Services report and a zoning ordinance review. Public comment and commissioner comments are scheduled, and the next regular meeting is set for February 6, 2025.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice Chairman
• Appointment of Secretary
• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of December 5, 2024 minutes