Prince William County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Prince William County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 12 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (91% approval rate), 1 denied, 1 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning REZ 2025-00023, Attain at River Oaks

Denied.

Rezoning of approximately 17.28 acres on River Ridge Boulevard from B-1 (General Business) to PMR (Plan Mixed Residential) for 300 multifamily apartment units by Bonaventure. Density ~14 du/acre exceeds MU3 target of 4-12; 10% affordable units, 40% open space, 12% parking reduction (525 to 462 spaces). A motion to recommend approval with conditions failed (Carroll, Ross, Scheifler no); a motion to defer to date uncertain failed; a motion to deny then carried (Sherman no).

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Proffer Amendment at 3909 Old Bridge Road

Approved.

Request to amend the proffers associated with PLN 2006-00525 for approximately 3.55 acres at the south corner of Old Bridge Road and Old Bridge Lane, zoned B1, to allow a shopping center type A featuring a Dunkin drive-through facility and four additional retail/neighborhood commercial/restaurant tenant spaces. Applicant Stanley Martin Companies, represented by Noah Klein. Approved subject to proffers dated May 7, 2026. Vote unanimous.

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Catharpin Valley Estates CPA Initiation

Deferred.

Request to initiate CPA to change long-range land use of 292 acres from AF Agricultural and Forestry to RN3 residential for a mixed-use residential neighborhood (up to ~1,390 units, high end ~2,700). Applicant is NVR. Staff recommended not initiating to RN3 but offered alternative initiation to CRES 1C (max 584 units). After extensive debate, the Board deferred to a date certain of July 21, 2026 on a substitute motion by Supervisor Vega, seconded by Supervisor Bodie. Motion passed with Supervisor Angry voting nay.

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Mobility Chapter CPA - Heathcote Boulevard Extension

Approved.

CPA to remove the Heathcote Boulevard Extension (major collector) west of Route 15 to Antioch Road and its associated shared use path from the comprehensive plan. The extension would have bisected the Heflin family's Cedars Farm (5-generation, ~90-year-old farm). Staff recommended denial citing emergency response impacts to UVA/Haymarket medical center; Planning Commission recommended approval. Supervisor Stewart moved to approve removal with direction for staff to explore emergency access via existing access road. Vote unanimous.

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Woodlawn CPA Initiation

Approved.

Request to initiate CPA to change long-range land use of a 67.8-acre property on the south side of Windhill Road in Knoxville from AF Agriculture and Forestry to Series 1C Conservation Residential (Transect 1C). Applicant also submitted a rezoning from A-1 to PMR for 67 single-family detached units. Staff recommended initiation at the lower-density Series 1B. Supervisor Gordy moved to initiate with the T1C designation. Vote unanimous.

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Klein Property Comprehensive Plan Amendment

Approved.

CPA to amend the comprehensive plan for approximately 58.7 acres from Parks and Open Space and MU3 to RN2 residential neighborhood transect 2. Part of larger 87-acre Legacy at Klein project at intersection of Prince William Parkway, Wellington Road, and Liberia Avenue. Applicant Stanley Martin Companies (Truett Young), represented by Sherman Patrick. Staff and Planning Commission recommended approval. Moved by Supervisor Vega. Vote unanimous.

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Legacy at Klein Rezoning

Approved.

Rezoning of 87.11 acres from A-1 to Planned Mixed Residential for a 55+ age-restricted community of 240 homes (132 villa-type units and 108 single-family detached) plus an 8.66-acre neighborhood commercial area (restaurant/event center/brewpub, 10,000-12,500 sq ft) at the intersection of Prince William Parkway, Wellington Road, and Liberia Avenue. Developer Stanley Martin Companies, represented by Sherman Patrick. Includes 40% open space, 10% affordable housing, well testing proffers, and a bypass turn road (Road A). Staff yes on all categories except transportation (pending VDOT AME approval). Moved by Supervisor Vega. Vote unanimous.

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Mobility Chapter CPA - Manassas Battlefield Bypass

Approved.

CPA to remove the Manassas Battlefield Bypass entirely from the comprehensive plan roadway network. Staff analysis showed minimal changes to level of service and that other roadways (Route 29 alternate, Pageland Lane widening) serve the same travel market. Staff and Planning Commission recommended approval. Supervisor Stewart moved to approve removal. Vote unanimous.

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

Zoning Changes

• B-1 → PMR, 17.28 acres at River Ridge Boulevard, Woodbridge (Mike Garcia)
• MT → MT, 42.28 acres at Rollins Ford Road, near Wellington Road, Gainesville/Brentsville
• A-1 → PMR, 87.11 acres at Intersection of Prince William Parkway, Wellington Road, and Liberia Avenue (Stanley Martin Companies)
• B-1 → B-1, 3.55 acres at 3909 Old Bridge Road (south corner of Old Bridge Road and Old Bridge Lane) (Stanley Martin Companies)

Top Keywords This Month

• density: 79 instances
• comprehensive plan: 69 instances
• residential: 66 instances
• commercial: 51 instances
• land use: 49 instances

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