Explore zoning districts and recent rezoning activity in Prince William County, VA. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through October 28, 2026
Updated with meetings through October 28, 2026.
The zoning information on this page comes from official sources. Confirm the zoning of a specific parcel with the Prince William County planning department.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Implements the agricultural or estate classification of the Comprehensive Plan; encourages conservation and proper use of large tracts, preserves open space, and reduces demand for costly public facilities inconsistent with rural character.
Implements the suburban residential-low and semi-rural residential land use classifications; provides for large-lot single-family development with compatible special uses in a semi-rural setting.
Semi-rural residential district (Part 302) providing for low-density large-lot single-family development.
Semi-rural residential district (Part 302) providing for low-density large-lot single-family development.
Suburban residential district (Part 303) providing for single-family dwellings at a suburban density.
Implements the suburban residential-low, suburban residential-moderate, and community employment center classifications; provides for one-family dwellings at approximately four units per acre or less.
Suburban residential district (Part 303) providing for single-family dwellings at a moderate suburban density.
General business district (Part 401, Commercial Districts) providing for a broad range of retail, service, and commercial uses.
Allows neighborhood-scale retail, office, and institutional uses, with aggregate non-residential uses not exceeding 120,000 gross square feet and no single use greater than 12,000 gross square feet.
Provides areas where convenience goods and services may locate, with non-residential uses not exceeding 15,000 gross square feet and no single user larger than 8,000 gross square feet.
Implements the industrial employment classification; provides areas for and encourages heavy and intensive industrial processing, manufacturing, and storage with limited retail and service uses.
Industrial district (Part 403) providing for light industrial processing, manufacturing, and storage uses.
Planned development-business district (Part 404) providing for master-planned commercial and business development.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Prince William County in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Prince William County · Oct 14, 2026
Approved · 7-0James Madison Highway (Route 15), south of Town of Haymarket
Zoning change from O to PMR, approved by a 7-0 vote on Oct 14, 2026 in Prince William County.
Your move: Downzoned. Existing entitlements may now be non-conforming; verify before you transact.
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Unlock who filed this with ProPrince William County · Oct 28, 2026
Approved · UnanimousSUP-2026-00017 WAR Rifles, Inc., approved unanimously on Oct 28, 2026 in Prince William County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Prince William County · Oct 14, 2026
Approved · UnanimousExpedited: SUP 2025-00029 Wells Fargo Drive-Thru ATM, approved unanimously on Oct 14, 2026 in Prince William County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
In Prince William County, 91% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Land use / comp-plan amendment clear 96%, Special exception / conditional use 92%. ZoneWire analyzed 79 land-use board decisions in Prince William County over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 23 | 96% |
| Special exception / conditional use | 13 | 92% |
| Data center | 9 | 100% |
| Industrial / warehouse | 5 | 80% |
| Single-family homes | 5 | 100% |
| Multifamily / attached housing | 5 | 80% |
| Mixed-use | 5 | 60% |
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
Get free county alertsThe official Prince William County zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. The zoning information on this page comes from official sources, and ZoneWire monitors council meetings for rezoning activity and zoning changes in Prince William County.
Zoning districts in Prince William County include A-1 (Agricultural), SR-1 (Semi-Rural Residential), SR-3 (Semi-Rural Residential), SR-5 (Semi-Rural Residential), R-2 (Suburban Residential), R-4 (Suburban Residential), R-6 (Suburban Residential), B-1 (General Business). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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The County's zoning regulations are set out in the Zoning Ordinance, which is Chapter 32 of the Prince William County Code of Ordinances. The Zoning Ordinance consists of text plus a map that classifies all land in the county into zoning districts, including agricultural and residential districts and commercial, office and industrial districts. The Zoning Ordinance is administered by the county's Zoning Administration office and is subject to periodic revision by action of the Board of County Supervisors.
If a use or type of development is not allowed under a property's current zoning, an applicant may file a rezoning application with the Planning Office. Applicants are encouraged to schedule a pre-application meeting with a planner before filing (Planning Office, 703-792-7615). After submittal, Planning Office staff review the application and prepare an analysis and recommendation. The Planning Commission then holds a public hearing and makes a recommendation, and at a subsequent public hearing the Board of County Supervisors considers the case and either approves or denies it. The Board's action is final.
A 'Special Use' is a land use that has the potential to create conflicts with uses on adjacent properties (for example, a gasoline station may raise issues of traffic, parking, fumes, lighting, and the use of flammable materials). A Special Use Permit is reviewed much like a rezoning: Planning Office staff review the application, the Planning Commission holds a public hearing and makes a recommendation, and the Board of County Supervisors approves or denies the permit. Approval may be made subject to conditions that limit the use or mitigate its potential negative impacts.
Proffers are conditions that a rezoning applicant may voluntarily offer to help address the impacts of a proposed land use. Proffer statements are reviewed as part of the rezoning application and are accepted by the Board of County Supervisors when it approves the rezoning. The county's Zoning Administration office handles proffer administration to track and enforce accepted proffers.
Prince William County's 2040 Comprehensive Plan is the long-range blueprint for the county's growth, redevelopment and preservation, articulating the goals and policies the Board of County Supervisors relies on when making land-use and public infrastructure decisions. It addresses topics such as land use, community design, economic development, environmental protection, housing, mobility, and utilities. One stated purpose of the Zoning Ordinance is to implement the intent and goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
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