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Spotsylvania County public meetings in 2025

35 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 18:00

General

Public hearing on Hazel Run Residential project in Courtland voting district

The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will review and approve draft minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting, present a monthly report, and hold a public hearing on the Hazel Run Residential development (R23-0013) in the Courtland voting district. The meeting will also include public comment before adjournment.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 16:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to hold public hearings on Gateway Commerce Center and data center ordinance

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the Gateway Commerce Center and Ordinance No. 23-190 concerning data centers. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various grant acceptances, contract modifications, and personnel changes.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 18:00

General

Public hearing on Ordinance No. 23-190 (CA25-0001) before the Planning Commission

The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 23-190 (CA25-0001) as presented by the Board of Supervisors. The commission will also consider approval of the draft minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. Additional agenda items are limited to standard procedural matters.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Patriot Crossing plat and draft minutes

The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will convene to review and approve draft meeting minutes and discuss a plat for the Patriot Crossing development. The agenda includes reports from standing committees and a public hearing for the proposed project.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 16:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to vote on zoning code amendments for data centers

The Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda of routine approvals, including contracts for wastewater treatment and sheriff vehicles, and will hold public hearings on zoning, cell tower leases, and real estate tax exemptions.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider lease for radio antennas and public hearing on courthouse security fee

The Board of Supervisors will meet to approve contracts for social services renovation and insurance renewals, and to hold a public hearing on increasing the courthouse security fee.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider data center zoning amendments and U-Haul public hearing

The Board of Supervisors will discuss authorizing public hearings for zoning code amendments regarding data center development. The meeting includes a public hearing for a U-Haul project in the Lee Hill Voting District and various infrastructure contracts.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to approve revised road‑maintenance agreement with VDOT

The Board will consider and vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts for imagery services, silica sand, medical services, printing, janitorial, and technology. It will authorize the County Administrator to sign the revised administration agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation for primary and secondary roadway maintenance (UPC 124691). The Board will also advertise a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Courthouse Security Fee and hold a public hearing on a proposed wilderness telecommunications tower. Additional items include a grant application for the Operation Ceasefire program and several public presentations.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 18:00

General

Planning Commission to hold public hearings on U-Haul and Patriot Logistics

The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will meet to review draft minutes and hold public hearings on two specific land-use requests. The body will consider a special use permit and a rezoning application.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board approves contract with Catalis Tax & CAMA for new property assessment software

The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will vote on a series of agenda items, including proclamations, resolutions, and a consent agenda covering grant awards and contracts. Key decisions include approving contracts for a new property assessment software system, a fire and EMS record‑management platform, and health department upgrades. The board will also address fund redistribution for transportation projects and a wetland mitigation credit purchase. Public comment and presentations are scheduled before adjournment.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board considers opioid claim settlements and Hunters Ridge South rezoning

The Board of Supervisors will vote on participation in opioid-related settlements and a public hearing for the Hunters Ridge South project. The meeting also includes several budget adjustments and authorizations for infrastructure projects.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to approve budget adjustments and grant applications for FY 2026

The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda of budget adjustments, grant applications, and contracts for projects including sewer connections, water storage tanks, and elevators. The board will also hold public hearings on a development project and a gas easement.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Wed Aug 6, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing on Wilderness Telecommunications Tower in Chancellor & Livingston

The Planning Commission will review and vote on submitted plats. It will hold public hearings on two development proposals: the Wilderness Telecommunications Tower by Recreational Resorts Ltd in the Chancellor & Livingston voting district, and the Hunters Ridge South project involving several LLCs. The commission will also address routine agenda items such as minutes approval and announcements.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on Cosner East development

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the Cosner East, Main Street Development. The body will also hold a work session for Hunters Ridge South.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board suspends 25‑day hearing gap for Hunters Ridge South development

The Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approvals of meeting minutes, proclamations, grant awards for school resource and security officers, appointments to advisory committees, multiple contracts and purchase orders for water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects, budget adjustments, a compassionate billing policy update, and recommendations for zoning‑appeals board appointments. It will also consider suspending the 25‑day period between Planning Commission and Board public hearings for the R23‑0015 Hunters Ridge South project in the Berkeley District. The meeting concludes with a brief new‑business item announcing the next Board meeting date.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board approves contracts for water storage tank and park repairs, plus multiple grant actions

The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will vote on several consent agenda items, including contracts for the construction of the Thornburg Elevated Water Storage Tank and repairs at Patriot Park. It will also consider grant applications for law‑enforcement mental‑health, fire‑and‑emergency response, and safe‑streets funding. Additional items include updates to procurement and budget amendment policies and public hearings on a T‑Mobile lease and transportation alternatives.

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9104 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania
Tue May 27, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to approve contract for Massaponax Elevated Water Storage Tank construction

The Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approvals for minutes, appointments, contracts, and budget adjustments. It will consider a contract and budget adjustment for the Massaponax Elevated Water Storage Tank, a purchase order for ten Ford PPV vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department, and VDOT administration agreements for Route 208 and US 1 improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on utility rates and fees and a zoning amendment for domestic laying hens. A VDOT quarterly report and a school budget adjustment will also be discussed.

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9104 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania
Wed May 21, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Commission will vote on the Villas at Hilltop plat (P24-0002)

The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will review and approve the minutes from its May 7, 2025 meeting. A planning update and standing committee reports will be presented. Commissioners will review and vote on Plat P24-0002, the Villas at Hilltop in the Salem District. A public hearing will be held for application R25-0001 from Shane Allen Blain and Brittany M. Blain in the Livingston District.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Tue May 13, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board authorizes $222,729 settlement in lawsuit with Roshni and Raj, Inc.

The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $222,729 settlement of a court case, several budget adjustments, and contract approvals. Public hearings will be held on the Dominion Hills development and a Verizon easement for the Massaponax wastewater treatment plant expansion. The board will also consider recommendations for appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The meeting concludes with a new business item confirming the next meeting date.

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9104 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania
Wed May 7, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing on zoning amendment for domestic laying hens

The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its April 16, 2025 meeting, receive a planning update, and discuss a draft 2025‑’26 Comprehensive Plan survey. It will also review and vote on pending plats and hold a public hearing on CA25‑0003, a zoning amendment concerning the use of agriculture and accessory domestic laying hens. All items are scheduled for discussion or decision at the May 7, 2025 meeting.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to adopt FY 2026 Budget and FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Resolutions

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve the 2026 budget and long-term capital improvement plans. The agenda includes several federal funding requests for infrastructure and public safety, as well as public hearings on land use fees and rezoning.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss zoning changes for hens and data centers

The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will review minutes from April 2, 2025, and discuss two proposed zoning amendments. One amendment seeks to initiate a public hearing regarding domestic laying hens, while the other proposes establishing development standards for data centers as a by-right use in Industrial 1 and 2 districts.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to approve consent agenda and hold budget work session

The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will approve a consent agenda including minutes, agreements with the Virginia Health Department, and a task order for a water storage tank design. The meeting also includes a budget work session and public comment.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors to hold budget work session

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct a work session focused on the budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). No other new business or voting items are listed on the agenda.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission will vote on Hatcher's Landing plat P24-0001

The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission meeting on April 2, 2025 will review and vote on the plat for Hatcher's Landing (P24-0001) in the Berkeley Voting District. The commission will also hold public hearings on the Dominion Hills subdivision (R21-0013) in the Lee Hill Voting District and on the County Board of Supervisors' Unified Fee Schedule (CA25-0002). Additional agenda items include a planning update, reports of standing committees, and approval of draft minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors to hold public hearings on budget and tax rate

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2026 Budget and the 2025 Tax Rate. The body will also hold a public hearing on the FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

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Courtland High School
Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to approve contracts, budget adjustments, and public hearing for data center ordinance

The Board of Supervisors will approve contracts for emergency training, software, and vehicle purchases, along with budget adjustments for schools and the county. The meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed data center development ordinance.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Commission will vote on two major preliminary plats

The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will review and vote on two major preliminary plats: the Village at Crossroads Station and Andora Oaks. Public hearings will be held for the Smith Station Crossing project and for Ordinance No. 23-190 concerning a data center development. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as minutes approval and announcements.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board will vote on budget and appropriation for ADS water and wastewater agreement

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts and grant resolutions, then hold public hearings to authorize the ADS water and wastewater infrastructure agreement and a federal grant program. It will also adopt the 2025 Water and Sanitary Sewer Design and Construction Standards Manual and discuss FY 2026 budget tax rates. Additional items include a commendation for the Volunteer Rescue Squad and an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on Dominion Hills

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding Dominion Hills in the Lee Hill District. The body will also hold a work session on data center development and discuss initiating a 5-year Comprehensive Plan update.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board will review the School Board's approved budget during the meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session that includes a presentation of the School Board’s approved budget. The session will also cover a Capital Improvement Program work session. The meeting will set the date for the next Board meeting on March 11, 2025.

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Holbert Building/Board Room, Spotsylvania
Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board approves contract for annual Stars & Stripes fireworks display

The Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple budget adjustments, contract approvals, and grant applications. Key items include a contract with American Fireworks Company for the county's annual Stars & Stripes fireworks display, budget adjustments for a Virginia State Police auto‑theft grant, and several transportation project funding orders. The meeting also provides time for public comment, reports on VDOT transportation projects, and an update to the land‑use and building fee schedule. Additional actions include appointments, resolutions, and a closed‑session item.

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Holbert Building/Board Room , Spotsylvania
Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to elect leadership and review Villas at Hilltop plat

The Planning Commission will hold organizational elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule. The body will also review and vote on a specific plat application.

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9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to allocate $125,000 for Harrison Road widening study and approve multiple contracts

The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent agenda that includes authorizing $125,000 in Regional Surface Transportation funding for the Harrison Road Widening Study (UPC 123903). The board will also approve several BEAD program endorsement letters for broadband providers, contract extensions for stormwater engineering, and equipment purchase orders. Additional items include a waterline extension contract on Route 1 South – Ondura Drive and a resolution to add streets in the New Post Subdivision to the state secondary road system.

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9104 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania
Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board will approve a contract for speed enforcement services in school zones

The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, grant funding, and a contract for speed enforcement services in school zones. The agenda also contains a resolution to add streets in the Summit Crossing Estates subdivision to the Virginia Department of Transportation secondary street system. Additional items address fund transfers, personnel changes, and budget adjustments for capital projects and schools. Public comment and reports will follow the consent agenda vote.

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Holbert Building/Board Room , Spotsylvania