Summary
Two sweeping ordinance amendments would update dozens of zoning and subdivision rules, add a new A-2 Agricultural District and form-based subdistricts, and align county code with new state law. These set the rules builders and neighbors both live by.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents, but the rules affect what can be built near homes and how neighborhoods develop.
Property owners, developers, and residents who want clearer, state-aligned development rules.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning Commission - Jul 9, 2026
Two sweeping ordinance amendments would update dozens of zoning and subdivision rules, add a new A-2 Agricultural District and form-based subdistricts, and align county code with new state law. These set the rules builders and neighbors both live by.
Planning Commission - Jun 11, 2026
Two ordinances would update Henrico's zoning and subdivision rules to match new state law, create a new A-2 Agricultural District, and add special subdistricts for key corridors. These rules decide what property owners can build on their land.
Planning Commission - May 14, 2026
The Commission was set to discuss updating county zoning and subdivision rules to keep up with changes in state law, with a June 11 public hearing under consideration.
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