Spotsylvania County Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Spotsylvania County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 7 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate), 2 deferred. Activity was up 62% compared to March (233 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

SUP 25-0007 Spotsylvania Meats Abattoir

Deferred.

Special use permit for a USDA-inspected meat processing facility (abattoir) on 25.53 acres at 12515 and 12519 Orange Plank Road, zoned A3. Applicant Andrew Moomall proposes processing approximately 4,300 livestock annually with an on-site incinerator and wastewater lagoon. Staff could not recommend approval due to inability to confirm regulatory authority for the lagoon and concerns about groundwater contamination.

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Special Use Permit for Fawn Lake Church at 11611 Orange Plank Road

Approved.

Approved SUP 25-0002 for a place of worship on approximately 12 acres zoned A3 in the Chancellor District. The project will be developed in phases: initial 4,400 sq ft multipurpose building, then 6,600 sq ft sanctuary with 250-seat capacity, future 5,000 sq ft multipurpose building, open pavilion, and parsonage. Total development of 16,020 sq ft with 85 parking spaces. Applicant: Fawn Lake Church.

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2232 Consistency Review for RIC-10 Technology Campus Substations

Approved.

Planning Commission found two electrical substations for the RIC-10 data center campus substantially in accord with the comprehensive plan. The substations will serve a 315-acre data center development on property previously rezoned from agricultural to I-1 industrial in February 2023. One substation is located adjacent to I-95, the other fronts the future North Roxbury Mill Rd. extension. The site is within the primary development boundary and technology zone.

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R19-0009 Lafayette Commons Rezoning

Approved.

Rezoning of 24.182 acres from R-1 to PDH-8 for 70 single-family attached and 61 single-family detached units (131 total) at 5.42 units per acre on the east side of Lafayette Boulevard, south of Village Drive. Applicant represented by Charlie Payne. Total cash proffers of $1,042,027.96 including $500,000 lump sum for transportation.

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Condemnation for Data Center Water Reuse Line - Tax Map 37-A-41C

Deferred.

Supervisor Guzman requested continuance of condemnation authorization for parcel 37-A-41C to allow additional negotiation time with landowners regarding water reuse line for data centers. Continued to April 28th meeting.

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FY2027 Real Estate Tax Rate Adoption

Approved.

Board adopted real estate tax rate of $0.7373 per $100 assessed value for calendar year 2026, along with personal property rates including $5.37 for automobiles, $6.25 for boats, $4.55 for business furniture, $1.25 for data center equipment, and $1.90 for machinery and tools. The rate represents approximately $18/month increase for average residential property.

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Residential Refuse Hang Tag Program

Approved.

Board directed staff to implement a $50 annual hang tag fee for residential convenience center access, replacing the current decal system. Hang tags will be issued through Public Works, one per residential property, with $200 replacement fee. Tags will include punch system allowing limited C&D trips to Livingston.

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Zoning Changes

• R-1 (Residential One) → PDH-8 (Planned Development Housing District, Sub District 8), 24.182 acres at East side of Lafayette Boulevard, south of Village Drive, north of Wakeview Drive (24.182 acres) (Applicant represented by Charlie Payne)

Top Keywords This Month

• comprehensive plan: 62 instances
• residential: 42 instances
• commercial: 34 instances
• industrial: 27 instances
• land use: 27 instances

What to Watch

• Comprehensive plan mentions were up 377% from March.
• Residential came up 121% more often than March.
• Industrial is new this month with 27 mentions, not present in March.

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