Hanover County Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Hanover County held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 14 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (90% approval rate), 1 denied, 4 deferred. Activity was down 57% compared to May (542 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Proffer amendment to eliminate cash proffer REZ-2026-00010

Denied.

Request in Beaver Dam District to eliminate a $3,672 cash proffer approved with a 1997 AR-6 rezoning on one lot near the intersection of Route 54 and Terry Road (part of a three-lot subdivision). Motion to approve failed on a 5-2 roll-call vote. Nays: Pritchard, Floyd, Herzberg, Hudson; ayes: Dibble, Stoneman, Davis. Planning Commission had recommended approval.

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Special exception SE-2026-00012 accessory family housing unit on Mount Hermon Road

Deferred.

Special exception to allow a 1,380-square-foot accessory family housing unit (shipping container style) on a 10.7-acre A-1 property on Mount Hermon Road, Beaver Dam District, applicant Tom Matherly, for his son and family. Neighbors (Diane Legg, Douglas and Barbara Nielsen, Blake Bishop) opposed over septic, water table, architectural character, and setback (35 feet). Motion to approve was withdrawn; Board voted to defer 60 days (to about July 22) for applicant to work with neighbors and staff.

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Rezoning at terminus of Rimfire Road (Porch)

Approved.

REZ 2026-00004, Jody C. and Justin W. Porch. Rezone approximately 9.31 acres from A1 to AR6 Agricultural Residential District with conditions, located at the terminus of Rimfire Road north of its intersection with Range Road in the Cold Harbor District. Permits creation of one additional building lot for a family member. Approved by voice vote.

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Rezoning at terminus of Old Lantern Lane (Huggins)

Approved.

REZ 2026-00003, Allen G. Huggins III. Rezone approximately 3.19 acres from A1 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 in the Cold Harbor District. Permits creation of one additional building lot for a family member. Approved by voice vote.

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Telecommunications tower on Blunts Bridge Road (CUP 2026-00002)

Approved.

CUP 2026-00002, Stone Towers. Request 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, current zoning A1. Total property is 10 acres, CUP area limited to 0.45 acres. Lead carrier is Verizon Wireless; maximum of four carriers structurally possible. Approved by voice vote.

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Deferral of rezoning cases REZ-2025-00015 and REZ-2025-00022

Deferred.

Board deferred 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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Data center equipment tax rate of 45 cents for CY 2026

Approved.

Board adopted by resolution a data center equipment tax rate of 45 cents per $100 of assessed value for calendar year 2026, declining to raise it to the advertised up-to-$3 rate. Current rate had been 45 cents (approved in FY2024). Public speakers Joseph/Mike Flagg and Martha Wingfield opposed raising the rate now.

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Rezoning REZ-2026-00009 A-1 to AR-6 family division 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 on Beaverdam Road near the Beaverdam Convenience Center. Existing house remains on lot one (two acres); new family division lot for applicant's daughter on rear lot two (two acres), accessed by 20-foot easement. Planning Commission recommended approval.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 14 recorded zoning decisions. See all Hanover County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• AR-6 → AR-6 at Route 54 and Terry Road, Beaver Dam District
• A-1 → AR-6, 4 acres at Beaverdam Road near Beaverdam Convenience Center, Beaver Dam District (Stanley)
• 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 Beaver Dam District near Mount Hermon Road / Route 54

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 26 instances
• adu: 21 instances
• residential: 17 instances
• industrial: 16 instances
• land use: 16 instances

What to Watch

• Adu is new this month with 21 mentions, not present in May.

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