Prince William County Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Prince William County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 7 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 58% compared to September (800 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Proffer Amendment REZ-2027-0004 Potomac Grove

Approved.

Recommended approval of a proffer amendment to PLN2011-00440 (Briarwood Overlook) at 3400 Briarwood Drive, at Briarwood Drive and Interstate Drive. The site is 6.21 acres zoned R-16 and planned MU-T4. Density rises from 73 to 100 multifamily units within the previously approved building footprints. Residents raised concerns about traffic and the lack of a signal; transportation staff said no signal is warranted. Approved on an expedited motion together with SUP-2026-00017, unanimous roll call.

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Rezoning REZ 2026-00020 Lumina (O(M) to PMR)

Approved.

Recommended approval of a rezoning of 34.82 acres (three parcels) along James Madison Highway (Route 15), about 0.26 miles north of Somerset Crossing Drive and south of the Town of Haymarket, from O(M) Office Mid-Rise to PMR Planned Mixed Residential. Applicant Van Meter proposes 247 units: 153 single-family attached and 94 multifamily stacked back-to-back units, at about 7 du/acre within the RN3 designation. Program details: 10% affordable units at 80% and 120% AMI; height waivers for townhomes from 35 to 45 ft and for multifamily from 50 to 55 ft; 910 parking spaces where 575 are required; 53% open space. A 4.17-acre portion lies in the Town of Haymarket and is planned for stormwater and trails. Proffered contributions: $40,000 for Route 15/55 improvements, $100,000 for a school trail and lighting, $5,000 per unit for schools, and $280 per unit to Haymarket for public safety. The rezoning replaces a 2011 O(M) approval for up to 684,234 sf of office. Roll call 7-0.

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Amendment to zoning map amendment initiation on Noakesville Road (Item 11B)

Approved.

The Board approved an amendment to a zoning map amendment initiation, adding approximately 3 acres (3 parcels) located north of Noakesville Road and west of Broad Run and Broad Run Linear Park in the Brentsville Magisterial District. The parcels, currently zoned A-1, will be reclassified to Planned Business District implementing O-H (Office High) and M-2 (Light Industrial), to provide access and support a proactive rezoning near the Innovation District. The original initiation (five parcels) was approved September 1. This is the former Bristow Campus data center site, which the board did not support.

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Expedited: SUP 2025-00029 Wells Fargo Drive-Thru ATM

Approved.

Recommended approval of a special use permit for a drive-thru ATM on the expedited agenda. Unanimous roll call.

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E-Commerce Overlay District expansion to Bristow Road M-2 parcel (public hearing items 8A-8C)

Approved.

Zoning text amendment expanding the E-Commerce Overlay District to add a parcel already zoned M-2 light industrial (rezoned in the 1980s) and developed with Class A industrial buildings on Bristow Road across from Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, allowing fulfillment and distribution centers. No added square footage or buildings; buffers unchanged. Residents objected over lack of posted signage and battlefield screening. Approved as part of a bundled motion with 8A-8C, unanimous.

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Foundation and Soil Management Program awards (Item 11A)

Approved.

The Board approved $200,000 of Foundation and Soil Management Program funding (Option one) for seven eligible projects. The program, established by ordinance in December, provides reimbursement for foundation issues related to original construction for homes older than 10 years and younger than 40. Single-family residence cap is $25,000 (50% reimbursement); HOA common property cap is $100,000 (50%). Funds were prorated based on scoring across 7 eligible of 22 applications.

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SUP-2026-00017 WAR Rifles, Inc.

Approved.

Recommended approval of a special use permit for WAR Rifles, Inc. on the expedited agenda, subject to the staff report conditions. Four speakers signed up in support. Unanimous roll call.

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Zoning Changes

• M-2 at Bristow Road, across from Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park
• O → PMR, 34.82 acres at James Madison Highway (Route 15), south of Town of Haymarket (Van Meter)
• Zoning change at Route 1 corridor
• Zoning change at Carver Road South
• A-1, approximately 3 acres at North of Noakesville Road and west of Broad Run, Brentsville Magisterial District

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 47 instances
• residential: 46 instances
• special use permit: 30 instances
• comprehensive plan: 26 instances
• land use: 24 instances

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