Zoning Administration

Background

The County Attorney recommended the initiation of zoning text amendments to incorporate new mandatory provisions, including: a change deeming proposed telecommunication towers or facilities constructed pursuant to Chapter 9.1, Title 56 of the Code of Virginia to be substantially in accord with the Comprehensive Plan and waiving the need for approval by the Planning Commission and zoning for wireless communication infrastructure and small cell facilities.

• Chapter 613 of the 2016 Acts of Assembly
• Chapter 835 of the 2017 Acts of Assembly
• Chapter 835 of the 2018 Acts of Assembly (approved April 18, 2018)

Board of County Supervisors Initiation

On May 16, 2017, the Board of County Supervisors initiated appropriate amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to address the Requirements of Chapters 665 and 835 in the 2017 Acts of Assembly and Chapter 613 of the 2016 Acts of Assembly.

• Initiating Staff Report by the County Attorney
• Initiating Resolution

Commercial Development Committee (CDC) and Development Ordinance Review Advisory Committee (DORAC) Meetings

• January 19, 2018
  • Draft Language

Public Meeting

• January 24, 2018
  • Attendance Roster
  • Notes

Planning Commission Work Session

• February 7, 2018

Planning Commission Public Hearing

• April 18, 2018
  • PC Staff Report
• Due to recent state legislation, this case to be reheard in Fall 2018.

Board of County Supervisors Public Hearing

• TBD

The Planning Office is soliciting input on the proposed amendments. Opportunities for input include:

• Complete the Planning Comment Form
• Attend a public meeting and/or hearing
• Email [email protected]
• Phone (703) 792-7615 (TTY: 711)

Note that under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, comments, including any personally identifiable information that is included in the comments, are subject to public inspection.