Stafford County Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Stafford County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 15 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 15 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 18% compared to February (742 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Conditional Use Permit for Cardinal Forest Retail (Chipotle Drive-Through)

Approved.

Approved CUP-25-156399 for Warrington Road LLC to allow a drive-through facility for a Chipotle restaurant within B-2 Urban Commercial and Highway Corridor overlay zoning districts on Tax Map Parcel 44-L-1-A, approximately 1.214 acres on the north side of Warrington Road. Project includes 2,585 sq ft Chipotle restaurant with 440 sq ft outdoor seating, 2,500 sq ft retail building, and 43 parking spaces. Access via Cardinal Forest Drive only.

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Rezoning for Market at Austin Ridge

Approved.

Approved rezoning of 25.04 acres from A-1 Agricultural to B-2 Urban Commercial for mixed commercial/retail development including grocery store, restaurants, hotel, and mini storage warehouse on south side of Courthouse Road west of Austin Ridge Drive. Applicant: Courthouse West LLC. Vote: 7-0 unanimous.

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Buc-ee's Zoning Reclassification to B-1

Approved.

Approved forwarding to Board of Supervisors the rezoning of 38 acres from B-2 Urban Commercial to B-1 Convenience Commercial for Buc-ee's Travel Center at Exit 140 (Courthouse Road/Austin Ridge Drive intersection). Staff recommended denial due to traffic impacts not mitigated per comprehensive plan. Applicant: Buc-ee's.

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J.P. Mercer Powell Lane Rezoning - A-1 to M-1

Approved.

Board approved rezoning of approximately 1 acre on tax map parcels 44-93G and 44-93J from A-1 Agricultural to M-1 Industrial Light for contractor's equipment and storage yard. Located at terminus of Powell Lane, approximately half mile southwest of Warrenton Road in George Washington District.

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Rock Hill Fire Station Scope Changes

Approved.

Board approved $3.3 million scope increase for Rock Hill Fire Station including SCBA storage facility, expansion from 3.5 to 4 bays ($500,000), and $750,000 for fiber network connection from Mountain View. Project to be advertised for bid in May 2026 with expected completion in calendar year 2027.

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Buc-ee's Conditional Use Permit

Approved.

Approved forwarding to Board of Supervisors the CUP for vehicle fuel sales (120 fueling positions), high intensity commercial retail (74,000 sq ft store), and comprehensive signage plan including 45-foot monument sign. Staff recommended denial.

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Tiered Commercial Water Rate Structure Direction

Approved.

Board provided unanimous direction to staff to move forward with implementing a tiered commercial water rate structure that would shift costs from residential customers to higher-volume commercial users. The structure would be phased in over three years.

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Water, Sewer and Reclaim Water System Master Plan Adoption

Approved.

Board approved amending the comprehensive plan to adopt new Stafford County Water, Sewer and Reclaim Water System Master Plan, replacing 2018 version. Plan addresses 15% reduction in projected water use, technology upgrades to wastewater plants, and 6 MGD reclaimed water system capacity serving Potomac Church and Stafford Technology Campus data centers.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 15 recorded zoning decisions. See all Stafford County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• A-1 Agricultural → B-2 Urban Commercial, 25.04 acres at South side of Courthouse Road, west of Austin Ridge Drive - Tax Map Parcels 2975, 2975A, 2976, 2978 (Courthouse West LLC)
• B-2 Urban Commercial → B-1 Convenience Commercial, 38 acres at Northeast corner of Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive at Exit 140 (Buc-ee's)
• A-1 Agricultural → M-1 Industrial Light, Approximately 1 acre at Tax map parcels 44-93G and 44-93J, Powell Lane terminus, George Washington District (J.P. Mercer)
• B-2 Urban Commercial with Highway Corridor Overlay (existing) → B-2 with Conditional Use Permit for drive-through, 1.214 acres at Tax Map 44-L-1-A, north side of Warrington Road near Cardinal Forest Drive (Warrington Road LLC)

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 117 instances
• zoning: 84 instances
• residential: 57 instances
• comprehensive plan: 39 instances
• conditional use: 30 instances

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