Chesterfield County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Chesterfield County held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 15 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 15 were approved (100% approval rate). 4 decisions were deferred. Activity was down 17% compared to April (675 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Walton Station Rezoning (24SN1115)

Deferred.

Request to rezone 40 acres on Coalfield Rd. from suburban community/agricultural to transition residential for 157 age-restricted units (111 townhomes, 46 single-family) at 3.93 units per acre. Located across from JB Watkins Elementary and adjacent to Midlothian High School.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Marlbank Farms Residential Rezoning at 5700 Hickory Rd.

Approved.

Rezoning from Suburban Community SC to Semi-Urban Neighborhood SU and Semi-Rural Neighborhood SR on 212.99 acres for maximum 302 single-family dwelling units at 1.42 units/acre density. Developer: Emerson Companies. Includes 88 acres SR zoning with 40,000 sq ft minimum lots and 125 acres SU zoning with 4,500 sq ft minimum lots. Northern portion to be placed in conservation easement.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Butler Setback and Buffer Exceptions at 9600 Reims Rd.

Approved.

Conditional use plan development for exceptions to ordinance requirements in Semi-Urban Neighborhood SU district on 5.82 acres. Request to subdivide to create 2nd lot where existing dwelling cannot comply with current setbacks and buffer requirements for arterial roadway frontage.

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Racetrack at Ruffin Mill Rezoning at 2136 Ruffin Mill Rd.

Approved.

Rezoning from Employment Center EC, Agricultural A, and Corridor Commercial CC to Warehouse Distribution WD on 11.31 acres for gas station with 8,100 sq ft convenience store, high flow diesel fueling lanes, tractor trailer parking, and standard passenger vehicle fueling pumps.

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Spring Creek Baptist Church Rezoning at 5200 Woolridge Rd.

Deferred.

Request to rezone from Agricultural A to Suburban Community SC on 7.45 acres for maximum 12 dwelling units. Deferred at district commissioner's request.

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Professional Rd. Office Building Amendment (25SN1234)

Approved.

Amendment for proposed office building with exceptions to buffer and development standards on 0.79 acres at Forest Hill Ave. and Professional Rd.

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Southside Baptist Church Child Daycare at 6000 Ironbridge Rd.

Approved.

Conditional use for child daycare center in Semi-Urban Neighborhood SU district on 6.84 acres serving preschool through 5th grade, up to 50 children, operating Monday-Friday 6:30am-6pm.

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Muthu Subramanian ADU at 12103 Wexwood Place

Approved.

Conditional use for attached accessory dwelling unit in Suburban Community SC district on 0.79 acres. Basement conversion for family member occupancy.

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Zoning Changes

• Agricultural A → Community Business C3 with conditional use, Approximately 116 acres at North side of Hull St. Road, 450 feet east of Doss Rd. (Taylor Ridge (Kim Lacey, attorney))
• Agricultural A → Rural Community RC, 336.5 acres at South side of River Rd., 975 feet west of Riverway Rd. (Phillips Landing)
• Agricultural A → Corridor Commercial CC (24.47 ac), Transition Residential TR (14 ac), Alternative Residential AR (92.5 ac), 130.97 acres at 18900 Hull St. Road (Sawmill Station)
• Suburban Community/Agricultural/Neighborhood Business → Transition Residential TR (requested), Approximately 40 acres at West side of Coalfield Rd. south of Midlothian Turnpike (Walton Station (Stanley Martin))
• Agricultural A → Transition Residential TR (requested), 3.45 acres at 11230 and 11240 Robious Rd. (Main Street Homes (Brady Deal, attorney))
• Agricultural A (amendment to 78SN0160) → Agricultural A with exceptions, 0.79 acres at Northwest corner of Forest Hill Ave. and Professional Rd. (Professional Rd. Amendment)
• Agricultural A → Agricultural A with adjustments, 104.5 acres at Bundle Rd. area (Ramey Family Subdivision)
• Suburban Community SC → Semi-Urban Neighborhood SU and Semi-Rural Neighborhood SR, 212.99 acres at 5700 Hickory Rd. (Emerson Companies)

Top Keywords This Month

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• residential: 64 instances
• density: 40 instances
• rezoning: 37 instances
• commercial: 35 instances

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