Chesterfield County Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Chesterfield County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 23 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 21 approved (95% approval rate), 1 denied, 1 deferred. Activity was down 7% compared to June (595 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Duval East Lot Coverage Modification

Approved.

Zoning deviation to modify existing development (case 22SN0035) in a semi-urban neighborhood SU district on 100.1 acres fronting approximately 2,025 feet on the south side of Duval Road at 18001 Duval Road. Increases lot coverage limitation from 30% to 50% to allow larger dwellings.

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Old Gun Communications Tower

Approved.

Amendment to prior zoning approval to replace an existing 100-foot slick stick tower with a 199-foot monopole telecommunication tower with sector arrays in a semi-rural neighborhood district on 0.23 acre. Provides infrastructure for Verizon Wireless and other carriers. Located approximately 269 feet from nearest offsite dwelling at 11400 Pinnifer Park Court (below 300-foot setback policy). Planning Commission and staff recommended approval. Board added condition requiring annual FCC compliance reporting.

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East Hundred Road self-storage conditional use at 540 East 100 Road

Approved.

Case 24SN1350, Bermuda District. Conditional use to permit a self-storage facility in the corridor commercial CC district on 4.45 acres at 540 East 100 Road. Three-story self-storage facility plus two retail pad sites along Route 10. Approved on consent agenda unanimously.

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Charleston Landing rezoning at 6700 Magnolia Green Parkway

Approved.

Case 26SN2080, Matoaka District. Rezone from suburban community SC to semi-urban neighborhood SU for 60.2 acres at 6700 Magnolia Green Parkway. Maximum 90 single-family dwellings with neighborhood amenity space, 1.5 dwelling units per acre. Extension of Charleston Landing neighborhood in Magnolia Green. Approved on consent agenda unanimously.

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Womack Road rezoning at 12222 Womack Road

Approved.

Case 26SN2088, Bermuda District. Rezone from agricultural A and transition residential TR to semi-urban neighborhood SU for 0.68 acre at 12222 Womack Road. Maximum one dwelling unit to replace a demolished home. Approved on consent agenda unanimously.

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Spring Creek Baptist Church rezoning at 5200 Woolridge Road

Approved.

Case 25SN1184, Matoaka District. Rezone approximately 7.45 acres (of a 19.84-acre property) from agricultural A to suburban community SC at 5200 Woolridge Road. Maximum 12 single-family dwellings, minimum lot size 11,000 sq ft, 11-lot subdivision. Church retains southern portion. Moved to discussion by Commissioner Sloan. Staff recommended approval. Recommended for approval to Board of Supervisors unanimously. County attorney noted state law now allows religious organizations to build multifamily by-right (est. 70-80 units).

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Elder property rezoning and adjustments at 2600 East 100 Road

Approved.

Case 25SN1354, Bermuda District. Rezone approximately 61.45 acres from agricultural A, semi-urban neighborhood SU and corridor commercial CC to semi-urban neighborhood SU with adjustments to development standards, plus connectivity waiver, at 2600 East 100 Road. Maximum 222 dwelling units, minimum lot size 4,500 sq ft. Staff had concerns with buffer encroachments but recommended approval. Moved to discussion at citizen request. Recommended for approval to Board of Supervisors unanimously; separate connectivity waiver also approved unanimously.

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Dominion Sycamore Springs Switching Station at 14351 Bermuda Orchard Lane

Approved.

Case 26SN2139, Bermuda District. Rezone from suburban community SC to SC with adjustments plus conditional use to permit a utility substation (electrical switching station) on 30 acres at 14351 Bermuda Orchard Lane, fronting eastern terminus of Sulphur Springs Terrace. Facility routes power between two transmission lines; approximately 4 acres developed, 11.5 acres preserved. Staff recommended approval. Recommended for approval to Board of Supervisors unanimously.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 23 recorded zoning decisions. See all Chesterfield County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change, 100.1 acres at 18001 Duval Road
• SC, 0.54 acre at 2400 Devonwood Road
• SC, 0.47 acre at 10816 Surry Circle
• SU, 0.25 acre at 6911 Abel Road
• SC, 0.46 acre at Ludgate Place cul-de-sac (Kevin McConnell)
• Zoning change, 0.23 acre at Old Gun Road East, Midlothian
• A → SC, 7.45 acres (of 19.84-acre property) at 5200 Woolridge Road, Matoaka District (Spring Creek Baptist Church)
• A → SU, 61.45 acres at 2600 East 100 Road, Bermuda District

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 93 instances
• residential: 59 instances
• rezoning: 37 instances
• conditional use: 31 instances
• subdivision: 29 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 79% from June.
• Subdivision came up 190% more often than June.

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