Stafford County Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Stafford County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 13 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 12 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was down 3% compared to August (613 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 801 Telegraph Road from R-1 to B-1

Approved.

Approved zoning reclassification of tax map parcel 13-46, a 0.4-acre property off Telegraph Road approximately 1,000 feet east of Richmond Highway, from R-1 Suburban Residential to B-1 Convenience Commercial. Applicant Jose Escobar; 1,900-square-foot dwelling currently used as a professional office. Located in Boswell Corner Targeted Development Area. Passed unanimously.

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2026-2046 Comprehensive Plan five-year update

Approved.

Recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to approve the 2026-2046 Comprehensive Plan five-year update. Includes a proposed sixth TDA (Chatham TDA, ~500 acres off Chatham Heights Road and Cool Springs Road), no expansion of the urban services area, revised transportation needs map (Figure 4.1) with new road corridors, revised TIA thresholds (250 vph for congestion/high-injury corridors), updated capital facilities costs and school proffer figures. Commission added a parkland designation and cultural resources near Cannon Ridge/Celebrate Virginia and an asterisk note. Chairman Barnes dissented over proposed Shelton Shop-to-Courthouse Road connections. Passed.

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Onville Village rezoning (57 for-rent townhouse units)

Deferred.

Zoning reclassification in R1 and B2 urban commercial on tax map parcels 2086C, 2086E, 2086F, 2070, 2073, totaling 8.37 acres on both sides of Onville Road at Evans Lane and Garrison Woods Drive in Griffis-Widewater. Standard Communities proposes 57 for-rent workforce/affordable townhouse-style multifamily units (60% AMI), a clubhouse, tot lot, and dog park, with realignment of Evans Lane. A substitute motion by Ms. Cottle to defer to the October 28 meeting for revised proffers passed. Key concerns: school proffer gap of $4,617.30/unit offered vs. $48,172.89/unit staff analysis, tree preservation, amenities, and affordability enforcement.

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CUP for Discount Tire automobile service facility, Burns Corner

Approved.

Conditional use permit to allow an automobile service facility (Discount Tire) in the B2 Urban Commercial district on tax map parcel 2993L, 1.52 acres, north of Courthouse Road and south of Florida Rock Drive, Falmouth District. One-story ~7,020 sq ft building with six service bays, 37 parking spaces plus 2 ADA, applicant Hallie Properties LLC. Recommended approval to Board of Supervisors.

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CUP for Christian Brothers Automotive service facility, Tech Parkway

Approved.

Conditional use permit to allow an automotive service facility (Christian Brothers Automotive) in the B2 Urban Commercial district on a portion of tax map parcel 19-57B, 1.21 acres, on the east side of Tech Parkway northeast of the Tech Parkway/Garrisonville Road/Furnace Road intersection, Rock Hill District. One-story 27-foot-tall ~5,973 sq ft building with 10 service bays, 37 parking spaces. Approved with staff's revision to condition four (Resolution R26-333).

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Rezoning of Stafford One Industrial (parcel 46.1) from A-1 to M-2 [case: 801 Telegraph Road, approximately 1,000 feet east of Richmond Highway (tax map parcel 13-46)]

Approved.

Consent rezoning, 801 Telegraph Road, approximately 1,000 feet east of Richmond Highway (tax map parcel 13-46): R-1 to B-1 (approved)

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Rezoning at Weiss Road and Venture Drive (James River Equipment)

Approved.

Zoning reclassification from B3 Office to M2 Heavy Industrial on tax map parcels 3883D and 3883A, totaling 9.51 acres, east of Weiss Road and north of Venture Drive in Falmouth. Applicant James River Equipment, a John Deere dealership, will build a 35,089 sq ft building with office, shop, showroom, parts warehouse, a 2,500 sq ft wash bay, and 55 parking spaces, retaining an existing 10,000 sq ft building. Recommended approval.

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Beck Farm subdivision reverse frontage waiver

Approved.

Waiver of subdivision ordinance section 22-151 (reverse frontage) for Beck Farm on tax map 3651 (two parts divided by Kellogg Mill Road), approximately 139 acres in Hartwood. Applicant/owner Alex McAllister of 290 Kellogg Mill LLC. Waiver allows 16 lots (down from a by-right 23) plus two open space parcels with four shared driveways on each side of Kellogg Mill Road instead of internal public streets, avoiding wetland/RPA disturbance and eliminating a connector to the Kellogg Mill subdivision. Approved.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 13 recorded zoning decisions. See all Stafford County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-1 → B-1, 0.4 acres at 801 Telegraph Road, approximately 1,000 feet east of Richmond Highway (tax map parcel 13-46) (Jose Escobar)
• A-1 → M-2, 38.6 acres at West side of Richmond Highway, north side of Centerport Parkway (tax map parcel 46.1/446.1) (Jose Escobar)
• B-3 → M-2, 9.51 acres at East of Weiss Road, north of Venture Drive, Falmouth
• R-1 → R-3, 8.37 acres at Both sides of Onville Road at Evans Lane and Garrison Woods Drive, Griffis-Widewater

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• residential: 49 instances
• comprehensive plan: 40 instances
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