Back
Transfer Of Development Rights
A zoning text amendment to the Prince William County Zoning Ordinance to create a Transfer of Development Rights Program (TDR).
BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS INITIATION
On September 20, 2016, through Res. No. 16-731, the Board of County Supervisors initiated a zoning text amendment to create a Transfer of Development Rights Program (TDR).
BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS ACTION
On May 4, 2021 through Res. No. 21-285, the Board of County Supervisors remanded zoning text amendment #DPA2017-00008, Transfer of Development Rights back to the Planning Office to consider:
- Sending and receiving areas
- Market driven forces
- Take a holistic Countywide view.
- Background
Rural Area Preservation Study Implementation
On March 6, 2018, the Board of County Supervisors, through DIR 18-14, requested staff provide recommendations and plans to incorporate the 2014 Rural Preservation Study into the Comprehensive Plan Update.
#DPA2017-00008, Transfer of Development Rights was included as part of this work.
In 2019, the Planning Office hosted a series of community engagement meetings and the Planning Commission held multiple work sessions.
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 17, 2021
BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of County Supervisors held a public hearing on May 4, 2021
For more information regarding this work please see the Rural Area Preservation Study Implementation page.
- Ongoing Work
BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS ACTION
On May 4, 2021 through Res. No. 21-285, the Board of County Supervisors remanded zoning text amendment #DPA2017-00008, Transfer of Development Rights back to the Planning Office to consider:
- Sending and receiving areas
- Market driven forces
- Take a holistic Countywide view.
New Effort
Staff is in the process of reviewing this zoning text amendment and potential polices related to transfer of development rights. Updates will be added to this page as they are available.
Questions or Comments?
- Email [email protected]
- Complete the Comment Form.
- Phone (703) 792-7615 (TTY: 711)
To receive automatic updates about general county government information, including Planning Office notifications, road closures, tax reminders, and other community information subscribe to PWC Alerts.