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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Henrico County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Single-family rezone in Varina
A 2.5-acre parcel at Willson and Messer Roads would shift from agricultural to conditional single-family residential, within the Airport Safety Overlay District.
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Overhaul
The commission was to discuss drafting zoning rules to implement Virginia's Cannabis Control Act and to clarify Form Based Overlay standards — rules that will shape where cannabis businesses can operate countywide.
Industrial rezoning on Pocahontas Parkway (Ace Investments)
A 73.6-acre site near Monahan Road could become conditional general industrial with outdoor storage and office uses, in the Airport Safety Overlay District. It affects nearby residents concerned about traffic and land use along the parkway corridor.
Adoption of 2045 HenricoNext Comprehensive Plan
The county's new long-range land-use plan was up for public hearing and possible adoption. It guides what can be built where for the next 20 years.
Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan
The county's long-range blueprint for growth, land use and infrastructure got a full hour of Board attention. It shapes what can be built where for years to come.
Sand and gravel extraction on Strath Road, Varina
J. E. Liesfeld Contractor sought permission to mine sand and gravel on agricultural land at 8951 Strath Road. Neighbors would care about truck traffic, dust, noise, and what the land looks like afterward.
Varina Elderhomes rezoning at Nine Mile Road and Newbridge Road
A proposal to rezone 17.51 acres for single-family detached homes at a busy Varina intersection. The Planning Commission already recommended denial because key proffered conditions were missing, and the Board was scheduled to hold a public hearing before deciding.
Brow Holdings rezoning on N. Laburnum Avenue (Varina)
A 23-acre tract near N. Laburnum Avenue and Kingsridge Parkway could be rezoned for single-family homes and townhomes. The case has been delayed twice now, so neighbors will have to wait until at least April 9, 2026 to see it move forward.
Tiller Road single-family rezoning (REZ-2025-102326)
A developer wants to rezone 2.356 acres at Tiller Road and Brennen Robert Place for single-family homes. The Planning Commission recommended denial, and the Board was set to hear the case after it was deferred from December.