Madison County boards tackle sign rules, event permits, and school tax referendum in busy stretch
Madison County's boards covered a wide range of business over the past two weeks, from Fourth of July permits to sign ordinance amendments, but residents should note: minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so only agenda items — not final decisions — can be confirmed at this time.
Board of Supervisors — June 23
The Board of Supervisors' June 23 agenda included a proposed Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance (Proposed Ordinance #2026-11), along with several Fourth of July-related items: a celebration memorandum of understanding, a large-scale outdoor event permit for Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges, and firework permits for Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges, Bald Top Brewery, and Rapidan Baptist Camp.
The agenda also listed two supplemental appropriations for the Hoover Ridge Park Playground Project: Supplemental Appropriation #40 using PRA Funds and Supplemental Appropriation #41 using the Surplus Property Fund. Dollar amounts were not specified in the available agenda materials.
Because minutes are not yet published, it cannot be confirmed which items were approved or how supervisors voted.
Joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission — July 1
A joint meeting on July 1 featured a public hearing on Sign Ordinance Amendment Case No. ZOA-05-26-01, which would define and limit temporary signs on county-owned property, including polling places. One option under consideration was repeal of Section 12-6-15.
The agenda also included a large-scale outdoor event permit application from Matthew Fant for a truck and tractor pull, and a fireworks permit application from Chad Lohr.
Workshop items covered a site plan ordinance amendment (Case No. ZOA-05-26-02) to establish a validity limit for approved site plans, and a Planning Commission review of an Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance in response to SB531.
Planning Commission — July 1
The Planning Commission's July 1 agenda mirrored several joint-meeting items, including the sign ordinance public hearing and the site plan validity amendment. Commissioners were also scheduled to review a proposed ADU ordinance tied to SB531 and conduct a subcommittee review of a Rural Services/Contractor Use ordinance for small-scale rural businesses.
Electoral Board — July 1
The Madison County Electoral Board's July 1 agenda included determining the number of ballots needed for the August primary, a closed session for the registrar's annual performance evaluation, a review of duties and delegations forms, sign ordinance revisions, and discussion of the King v. O'Bannon case.
No minutes are available, so outcomes of these agenda items are not yet confirmed.
Coming up
Board of Supervisors — July 7: The agenda includes a resolution to petition the circuit court for a special election on November 3, 2026, asking voters to approve a 1% local sales tax for public school construction and renovation in Madison County. If approved by voters, the tax would expire upon repayment of bonds or loans, or by July 6, 2046, whichever comes first.
Preliminary Development Review Committee — July 7: Two land-use requests are on the agenda: a special use permit for "Throttle Therapy," a 453-acre off-road motorsports, camping, and river recreation destination (Tax maps 65-31, 66-2, 66-1), and a rezoning request from Karl Bracqbien to change 12.5 acres on John Tucker Road from Agricultural (A-1) to Residential, Limited (R-1) for 5–6 rental homes.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Madison County Board to consider 1% sales tax referendum for school construction
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