Zoning & land use in Virginia local government
What Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,687 Virginia meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Virginia with the most zoning & land use activity
- Richmond, VA (141)
- Herndon, VA (108)
- Stafford County, VA (107)
- Alexandria, VA (101)
- Danville, VA (95)
- James City County, VA (89)
- Warren County, VA (87)
- Hanover County, VA (85)
- Augusta County, VA (81)
- Suffolk, VA (80)
- Pittsylvania County, VA (78)
- Harrisonburg, VA (72)
Latest matching meetings
Committee handles routine procedural items with no substantive business scheduled.
This routine standing committee meeting contains no substantive papers, presentations, or discussion items. The body will only handle administrative housekeeping and host a public comment period. No rezonings, contracts, or policy changes are on the docket.
Public hearing on Wetlands Application #2026-1320 for filter cloth at Fishing Bay
The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on Wetlands Application #2026-1320 submitted by Harry Oliver. The applicant seeks permission to place filter cloth and rip‑rap over a 25‑by‑15‑foot area at Fishing Bay on Tax Map Parcel #46(2)25.791, Stove Point Rd. The hearing will include staff and…
Board to weigh special use permit for weddings & events on Stuarts Draft farm
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on seven special use permit requests, including proposals for short-term rentals, contractor offices, a repair business, office conversion, weddings/events, and amendments to decommissioning plans. Additionally, the board will consider a six-month extension for a…
Special exception request for second‑story addition at 520 South Sheppard St
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider five applications for special exceptions to the zoning ordinance. Each request seeks permission to build an addition or accessory structure that does not meet current setback or lot‑coverage requirements. The properties are located at 520 South Sheppard Street, 3908 Sterling…
Planning Commission to consider manufactured home regulations and a detached garage in a protected area
The Westmoreland County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss public concerns, and consider a proposed text amendment to the county's zoning ordinance regarding manufactured homes. The body will also hold a public hearing on a request to construct a detached garage within a Resource Protection Area…
Board of Zoning Appeals to review airport expansion and land use permits
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three land use requests. The body will decide on two special use permits and one variance regarding property setbacks.
Board considers zoning changes and contracts for sheriff's office
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will consider public hearings on three zoning applications, award several contracts including for sheriff's office vehicles and software, and discuss budget amendments for schools and the community center.
Commission reviews school construction and residential additions
The Commission of Architectural Review will consider certificates of appropriateness for exterior renovations, additions, and demolitions. The body will also conduct conceptual reviews for a new school and attached housing.
Council to adopt new city code and approve multiple zoning changes
The Richmond City Council will vote on a consent agenda containing multiple special use permits for residential and commercial developments, alongside a major legislative update. Key actions include adopting a new City Code to replace the 2020 version, transferring $480,000 for a fire training facility burn tower, and…
Planning Commission hears two major rezoning proposals for large land parcels
The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications. The first, RZ-05-2024, seeks to amend conditions for a Planned Mixed Use Development on about 1,579 acres at the intersection of Buckner Road (Route 615) and Ware Creek Road (Route 614), reducing the proposed dwelling units…
Board reviews variance request for larger drive‑through signs at 598 Elden St
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance application (BZA #26-003) for 598 Elden Street. The request seeks to exceed the 24‑square‑foot limit for primary drive‑through signs in the Commercial District. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of June 25, 2026 minutes and a public comment…
City Council considers technical updates to the Zoning Ordinance
The City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss mid-year police statistics and a presentation from the Prince William County Circuit Court. The body will consider the first reading of a zoning ordinance update and issue a proclamation and commendation.
Planning Commission to discuss affordable and faith-based housing ordinances
The Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Housing Advisory Board. The body will discuss Affordable Dwelling Unit and Faith Based Housing Ordinances.
Board will approve VDOT SMART SCALE project for a second left‑turn lane on Stone Spring Rd.
The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will consider several actions, including approving the minutes from the July 8 meeting, updating the county performance bonding policy, and nominating two individuals to the Planning Commission. The Board will endorse three VDOT SMART SCALE applications for road improvements…
City Council approves utility easement for Tall Oaks Venture property
The council will vote on Ordinance No. 1832 to accept a public utility easement from Tall Oaks Venture #1A, L.L.C. covering Tax Parcels 28-(7)-1 and 28-(7)-2 for a consideration of $10. It will also hold a public hearing on the Electric Standby Service Tariff and consider Ordinance No. 1834 related to that tariff…
Planning Commission to review ADU and cottage food sales ordinances
The Planning Commission will hold workshops to discuss new ordinances for accessory dwelling units and the sale of cottage food products from residential properties. The body will also continue its third workshop regarding amendments to the sign ordinance.
Housing Subcommittee to review R-2 zoning distribution and scoring matrix
The Rockbridge EDA Housing Subcommittee will discuss the distribution strategy for an R-2 zoning pamphlet. The body will also review, approve, and test updates to an evaluation scoring matrix for candidates.
Board to discuss historic district guidelines and solar rules
The Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board will review the HPARB Handbook and National Register of Historic Places nomination. Members will discuss solar guidelines for historic districts and the potential condensing of historic districts.
Committee reviews two development proposals on Richmond and Ware Creek Roads
The James City County Development Review Committee will discuss two new development applications. Item C-26-0012 concerns exterior renovations at 5509 Richmond Road, the former TGI Fridays site. Item C-26-0016 involves a subdivision project at 4403 Ware Creek Road and 4111 Mount Laurel Road. The committee will…
Board will vote on a Chesapeake Bay preservation ordinance amendment.
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-04 to amend Hanover County’s Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance. The meeting also includes presentations on transportation updates, a request to advertise public hearings for the Envision Hanover Revisited Comprehensive Plan, and a discussion of a…
BZA reviews variance at 2500 Dewitt Ave and special exception at 414 Duke St
The Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to review two property requests. The board will consider a variance for an existing accessory structure at 2500 Dewitt Avenue and a special exception for a rear-yard addition at 414 Duke Street. These decisions will determine if the properties can…
Planning Commission holds work session on Zoning Ordinance Update Project
The Planning Commission is conducting a work session to review and discuss draft text and maps for the Zoning Ordinance Update Project. This session focuses on use regulations, site development standards, and definitions. No public comment will be received during this meeting.
Commission will vote on an ordinance amendment affecting numerous UDO sections.
The Suffolk Planning Commission meeting on July 21, 2026 will hold public hearings on several conditional use permit requests, including a commercial kennel at 2170 Joshua Lane, a family day home at 1017 Meadows Reach Circle, a family day home at 145 Patriots Walke Drive, and an exception request for a larger shed at…
Suffolk Planning Commission to hold public hearings on land use permits and ordinance changes
The Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits for businesses and home-based care. The body will also review an exception request for a shed construction and a city-initiated amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance.
Council to discuss sale of 36.03 acres of industrial land in closed session
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss the disposition of approximately 36.03 acres of industrial property. The meeting also includes a work session covering city services and local regulations.
Council to consider property purchase resolutions and school funding for FY27
The Petersburg City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments—one clarifying residential off‑street parking design standards and another updating historic district design guidelines. A third hearing will consider an amendment to the FY27 Grants Fund. The council will also vote on resolutions…
Town Council to consider proffers, special event permits, and a rezoning request.
The Ashland Town Council will approve consent agenda items including police fleet purchases and proclamations. The meeting includes a public hearing on special event permits and a proposed ordinance regarding e-ticket fines, along with a rezoning request for Green Acres.
Commission to authorize special use of 1110 Oakwood Ave for transitional housing
The Richmond Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes two ordinances and a development review. One ordinance seeks to authorize special use of 1110 Oakwood Avenue for transitional housing in the 7th District. Another amends a prior ordinance for 2300 Ingram Avenue to allow up to seven…
Board considers referendum for 1% sales tax for school capital projects
The Board of Supervisors will consider a referendum to implement a local retail sales tax of up to 1% for school construction and renovation. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning changes and a special use permit for a towing service. The Board will also review several grant applications and easement…
Board considers data center zoning changes and short-term rental permit
The Warren County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss zoning amendments for data centers in the Industrial District and a conditional use permit for a short-term rental. The board will also review citizen appointments and various county contracts.
Board will vote on three rezoning requests changing industrial and agricultural districts
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes, the June 2026 bill list, bylaw revisions, several resolutions, a fire and rescue service agreement, a COLA increase, and other approvals. The meeting also features public hearings on three rezoning cases that would…
Pittsylvania County Board to discuss zoning ordinance amendments
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to recent state legislation. The session will also include updates from Code Enforcement staff and legal and economic development closed sessions.
Public hearing on conditional use permit for events at 601 Alphin Avenue
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to allow temporary special events at 601 Alphin Avenue (Mimosa Farm). Commissioners will also continue discussion on the land use section of the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes…
Board will discuss a new single‑family construction proposal on Riverview Avenue
The Smithfield Board of Historic & Architectural Review will consider three application items: an accessory fence at 231 James Street, an accessory shed at 320 Grace Street, and a proposed new single‑family home on Riverview Avenue (TPIN 21a-03-B019). The board will also approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026…
Board of Zoning Appeals to hear two residential setback variance requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two requests to reduce required property setbacks for new homes. The board will also discuss its own bylaws and potential alternate member candidates.
Committee considers landscape exemptions, neighborhood plans, and regional transit funding
The committee will review a proposal to exempt 'Virginia Friendly Landscapes' from weed ordinances and consider updating the City Master Plan for Oak Grove, Hillside, and Bellemeade. Members will also discuss community design guidelines for the Westwood neighborhood and support SMART SCALE funding requests for…
Planning Commission discussed cannabis store locations and homestay rules.
The commission will elect its officers and adopt the FY 2027 meeting calendar. Commissioners also heard staff updates on potential locations for recreational cannabis stores and on draft homestay provisions for short‑term rentals. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
Council to consider conditional use permit for 9423 South Congress St.
The New Market Town Council will discuss a conditional use permit request to change the first‑floor unit at 9423 South Congress Street from commercial to residential. They will also consider Ordinance 147 (Remote Participation Policy) and Resolution 260 (Meeting Times). Additional items include appointments for…
Board of Zoning Appeals to hear appeal regarding 1164 Tricounty Drive
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a hearing regarding an appeal filed by Big Daddy's Oilville Office Land Holding Corporation, LLC. The board will determine if the appeal was timely filed and address the voiding of a Plan of Development for 1164 Tricounty Drive.
Board discusses ambulance funding and courthouse cell phone pouches
The Board of Supervisors will meet for a staff briefing to discuss several funding requests and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes discussions on public defender office space and performance agreements for Innovative Refrigeration Systems. The Board will also review rezoning requests and ordinance…