Prince William County Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Prince William County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 19 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 17 approved (94% approval rate), 1 denied, 1 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Vent Hill Switching/Substation Special Use Permit (item 13A)

Denied.

Board unanimously (8-0) denied Dominion Energy's special use permit to allow an electrical substation/switching station expansion on approximately 23.41 acres located approximately 420 feet west of the intersection of Reed Lane and Vent Hill Road, replacing an existing switching station with a 500 kV/230 kV facility including seven transformers, GIS buildings up to 43 feet, A-frame equipment up to 120 feet, a propane backup generator, and a minimum 20-foot security wall. Staff recommended approval. Denial cited lack of transparency, incompatibility with conservation residential designation and adjacent residential communities (Braemar), and unanswered questions about transmission lines and hazardous materials.

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Rezoning at 13505 Warrington Road (Hey Joe property)

Approved.

Rezoning REZ2024-00021 of approximately 23.4266 acres at 13505 Warrington Road from A-1 agricultural to M-1 heavy industrial, heavily proffered to align with I-2 light industrial intent for outdoor storage, equipment/material storage yard, fleet parking, and contractor uses. Applicant Hey Joe (Elder Romos) is a family-owned patio/deck/stone masonry business. Data centers and 80 M-1 uses proffered out. FAR capped at 0.23, max height 45 feet (60 feet for future silo requiring SUP). Motion to deny by Stewart failed for lack of second; Gordy moved approval with proffers dated September 1, 2026. Vote unanimous.

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Initiation of CPA for Quantico Memorial Chapel funeral home (item 11A)

Approved.

Initiation of comprehensive plan amendment CPA2025-0002 to amend long-range land use of 4.32 acres from Parks and Open Space to Hamlet Mixed Use for development of a funeral home across Joplin Road from Quantico National Cemetery. Proposed zoning is B-3 convenience retail. Located within Prince William Forest Park's congressionally authorized boundaries; Park Service objected on environmental and scenic byway grounds. Moved by Supervisor Bailey, seconded by Supervisor Gordy.

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Special use permit for drive-thru lane at TowneBank Smoketown Station (items 7A-7C)

Approved.

Board approved public hearing items 7A through 7C together, including 7C, a special use permit for an additional drive-thru lane at the TowneBank Smoketown Station in the Occoquan district. Item 7A signature page (page 4) amended to show Janet Bartnick as Acting Director of Parks and Recreation.

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Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District Zoning Text Amendment and Map Amendment (item 7D)

Approved.

Board approved zoning text amendment and associated map amendment eliminating the Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District, ending by-right data center development, and reducing the overlay size by approximately 62%. Properties remaining in the overlay must meet one of five criteria. Retains a 90-day grace period for Criterion 5. A prior substitute motion by Supervisor Stewart to strike the 90-day grace period (zero days) failed. Planning Commission recommended approval with two amendments (120-day window and 500-foot setback).

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Rezoning REZ-2026-00005 Independent Hill Village

Approved.

Expedited-agenda item 10B. Commission recommended approval of rezoning REZ-2026-00005, Independent Hill Village, subject to conditions in the September 16 staff report. Part of a bundled motion recommending approval of items A, B, D, and E.

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Special Use Permit SUP-2025-00031 Chick-fil-A Virginia Gateway

Approved.

Expedited-agenda item 10D. Commission recommended approval of special use permit SUP-2025-00031, Chick-fil-A Virginia Gateway, for a second drive-thru lane, subject to conditions in the September 16 staff report. One online speaker raised concerns about pedestrian crosswalks and traffic flow; Commissioner Ross noted the site plan showed striped crosswalks and stop markings at pedestrian entrances/exits. Part of a bundled motion recommending approval of items A, B, D, and E.

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Special Use Permit SUP-2026-00007 Common Recovery

Approved.

Expedited-agenda item 10E. Commission recommended approval of special use permit SUP-2026-00007, Common Recovery, subject to conditions in the September 16 staff report. Part of a bundled motion recommending approval of items A, B, D, and E.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 19 recorded zoning decisions. See all Prince William County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change, reduces overlay approximately 62%; approximately 3,641 acres remain eligible at Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District (countywide, predominantly Brentsville)
• Zoning change at Potomac Mills area
• A-1 → M-1, 23.4266 acres at 13505 Warrington Road, Brentsville District (Hey Joe)
• Zoning change at near Aberly-Avera apartments, industrial overlay area
• Zoning change, almost 24 acres at John Marshall Highway and Cat Harpin Road, Gainesville
• R-4 → B-3, 4.32 acres at across Joplin Road from Quantico National Cemetery
• Zoning change at Nokesville Road (Route 28) west of Manassas near Innovation Park

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