Stafford County Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Stafford County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 14 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (83% approval rate), 2 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was down 40% compared to September (597 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Block length waiver, AB Park Farm subdivision

Approved.

The Commission approved a waiver of section 22-156 allowing Artillery Drive to run 3,634 ft, 1,134 ft over the 2,500-ft A-1 maximum. The subdivision covers 747.07 acres between Hartwood Road and Poplar Road and is by Atlantic Builders. Two dry hydrants are planned. The vote was unanimous, 6-0 with one absent.

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Sheets at Enon Road rezoning

Denied.

Rezoning of tax map parcels 45283, 45284 and 46-17A (3.88 acres, southwest corner of Route 1 and Enon Road) from A-1 and B-1 to B-2 for a Sheetz convenience store (6,100+ sq ft) with fuel sales. The motion to approve proposed ordinance 026-36 failed. Denial resolution R26-293 was then adopted. Supervisor English stated opposition over traffic near Stafford High School and the existing Wawa. The Planning Commission had recommended approval.

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Sheets at Enon Road CUP

Denied.

Conditional use permit for a convenience store with drive-through and vehicle fuel sales in the HC Highway Corridor overlay and B-2 districts on the same parcels. The denial resolution R26-295 was considered; the vote sequence was confused, with members re-voting. The Planning Commission had recommended approval.

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Onville Village rezoning, Onville Road at Evans Lane

Approved.

The Commission recommended approval of rezoning 8.37 acres (tax map parcels 20-86C, 20-86E, 20-86F, 20-70, 20-73) from R-1 and B-2 to R-3. The project is 57 multifamily units by Standard Development. All units are restricted to 60% AMI for 30 years under a HUD loan. Cash proffers total $6,749.30 per unit ($384,710.10): $5,000 for schools and $1,749.30 for fire/rescue. The vote was with one member absent; the chair stated opposition, preferring to keep commercial zoning. This was continued from the September 9 deferral.

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Comprehensive plan compliance review, Dominion Energy tower replacement

Approved.

The Commission found compliant with the comprehensive plan the replacement of a 200-foot tower with a 220-foot lattice tower plus a 4-foot lightning rod. The site is tax map parcel 44-103C (10.01 acres, M-1/B-2) at Warrington Road and Berea Church Road. The vote was unanimous, 6-0 with one absent.

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Stafford Crossing Community Church proffer amendment

Approved.

The Commission recommended approval of a minor proffer amendment on tax map parcel 46-27 (54.33 acres, R-1) on Forbes Street. The amendment allows relocation of Berry Cemetery next to Snellings Cemetery and updates the architectural exhibits. The vote was unanimous, 6-0 with one absent.

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Block length waiver, Estates at Alcotti Run subdivision

Approved.

The Commission approved a waiver allowing Goodwin Street to run 3,470 ft, 970 ft over the limit. The subdivision covers 255.63 acres (A-1) between Crop Road and Spotted Tavern Road. The applicant is Lee Garrison. The vote was unanimous, 6-0 with one absent.

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Six-month time extensions for four applications

Approved.

The Commission granted six-month extensions for 209 Kings Highway (a gas station CUP), Eskimo Hill Tech Park reclass and CUP, and Stafford Airport Industrial Park. The vote was unanimous, 6-0 with one absent, by voice vote after a re-vote.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 14 recorded zoning decisions. See all Stafford County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-1/B-2 → R-3, 8.37 acres at Onville Road at Evans Lane and Garrison Woods Drive
• A-1 → B-2, 3.88 acres at Route 1 and Enon Road, Falmouth District
• B-3 → M-2, 9.5 acres at Wyche Road and Venture Drive, Falmouth District

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 65 instances
• commercial: 30 instances
• subdivision: 26 instances
• residential: 23 instances
• comprehensive plan: 23 instances

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