Hanover County Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Hanover County held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 12 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 8 approved (89% approval rate), 1 denied, 3 deferred. Activity was down 61% compared to May (542 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Proffer amendment to eliminate cash proffer at Route 54 and Terry Road

Denied.

Request to eliminate a $3,672 cash proffer approved with a 1997 AR-6 rezoning on one lot near Route 54 and Terry Road, part of a three-lot subdivision. Vice Chair Stoneman moved to approve with proffers dated May 22, 2026. On a roll-call vote, Pritchard, Floyd, Herzberg, and Hudson voted no; Dibble, Stoneman, and Davis voted aye. Motion to approve failed, so the request was denied.

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Accessory family housing unit special exception on Mount Hermon Road

Deferred.

Tom Matherly requested a special exception for a 1,380 sq ft accessory family housing unit (shipping-container style) on a 10.7-acre A-1 property on Mount Hermon Road for his son's family. Neighbors raised concerns about septic capacity, water table, the structure's appearance, proximity to the property line (35 feet), and potential future Airbnb use. Vice Chair Stoneman initially moved to approve, then withdrew; after board deliberation and a recess, moved to defer for 60 days so the applicant could work with neighbors and staff. Motion carried.

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Rezoning at terminus of Rimfire Road, Cold Harbor District

Approved.

Jody C. and Justin W. Porch request to rezone approximately 9.31 acres from A-1 to AR-6 Agricultural Residential District with conditions, at the terminus of Rimfire Road north of its intersection with Range Road. Permits creation of one additional building lot for a family member. Approved with proffers dated May 28, 2026.

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Rezoning at terminus of Old Lantern Lane, Cold Harbor District

Approved.

Allen G. Huggins III request to rezone approximately 3.19 acres from A-1 Agricultural District to RS Single Family Residential District with conditions, located at the terminus of Old Lantern Lane north of its intersection with Old Millstone Drive. Permits creation of one additional building lot for a family member. Approved with proffers submitted May 21, 2026.

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CUP for 199-foot telecommunications tower on Blunts Bridge Road

Approved.

Stone Towers request for a conditional use permit to permit a telecommunications tower up to 199 feet in height, located on the south line of Blunts Bridge Road at its intersection with Independence Road. Property is A-1, 10 acres total with CUP area limited to 0.45 acres. Verizon Wireless is the lead carrier; tower supports up to four carriers. Staff recommended 13 conditions. Approved as submitted.

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Deferral of rezoning cases 2025-00015 and 2025-00022

Deferred.

Ms. Dibble moved to defer rezoning 2025-00015 (John A. and Jerry B. Price et al.) and rezoning 2025-00022 (Cedar Lane 11089, LLC et al.) to the July 22, 2026 board meeting.

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Rezoning A-1 to AR-6 for family division lot on Beaverdam Road

Approved.

Request to rezone four acres in the Beaver Dam District from A-1 to AR-6 to allow one family division lot for the applicant's daughter, on Beaverdam Road near the Beaverdam Convenience Center. Existing house remains on lot one (two acres); new family division lot two (two acres) accessed by a 20-foot easement. Vice Chair Stoneman moved to approve with proffers dated May 28, 2026. Motion carried.

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Special exception for dog grooming facility on Pole Green Road

Approved.

Diana Williams requested a special exception to allow a dog grooming facility (no overnight boarding) in a portion of a detached garage on a nearly five-acre property on Pole Green Road in the Henry District. Chair Davis moved to approve. Motion passed unanimously.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 12 recorded zoning decisions. See all Hanover County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at near Route 54 and Terry Road, Beaver Dam District
• A-1 → AR-6, 4 acres at Beaverdam Road, Beaver Dam District
• A-1 → AR-6, 9.31 acres at terminus of Rimfire Road north of Range Road, Cold Harbor District (Jody C. and Justin W. Porch)
• A-1 → RS, 3.19 acres at terminus of Old Lantern Lane north of Old Millstone Drive, Cold Harbor District (Allen G. Huggins III)
• Zoning change at Iron Horse Data Center site, Hanover County

Top Keywords This Month

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• residential: 17 instances
• industrial: 16 instances
• land use: 16 instances
• commercial: 11 instances

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