Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Spotsylvania County, VA. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through September 22, 2026
Updated with meetings through September 22, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Agricultural district.
Agricultural district.
Agricultural district.
Rural district.
Residential district.
Residential district.
Residential district.
Residential district.
Residential district.
Residential district.
Residential manufactured home park district.
Office district.
Office district.
Commercial district.
Commercial district.
Commercial highway district.
Commercial district.
Industrial district.
Industrial district.
Planned development district.
Planned development district.
Planned district.
Mixed-use district.
Mixed-use / village district.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Spotsylvania 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.
Spotsylvania County · Sep 16, 2026
Approved · 4-2Special Use Permit for Crossroads Technology Campus data center, approved by a 4-2 vote on Sep 16, 2026 in Spotsylvania County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Spotsylvania County · Sep 16, 2026
Approved · UnanimousSpecial Use Permit for Tabernacle Church All Things Academy enrollment expansion, approved unanimously on Sep 16, 2026 in Spotsylvania County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Spotsylvania County · Sep 22, 2026
ContinuedCrossroads Tech Campus data center (public comment / upcoming vote), continued on Sep 22, 2026 in Spotsylvania County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Spotsylvania County · Sep 8, 2026
Approved · 6-0Amendment to County Code Chapter 4, Section 4-16 Noise from Animals (Ordinance 4-36), approved by a 6-0 vote on Sep 8, 2026 in Spotsylvania County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
In Spotsylvania County, 73% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Data center clear 64%, Special exception / conditional use 56%. ZoneWire analyzed 61 land-use board decisions in Spotsylvania County over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Data center | 14 | 64% |
| Special exception / conditional use | 9 | 56% |
| Single-family homes | 8 | 88% |
| Industrial / warehouse | 7 | 71% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 9 | 89% |
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 Spotsylvania County zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://gis.spotsylvania.va.us/Spotsylvania/. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Spotsylvania County include A-2 (Agricultural 2 District), A-3 (Agricultural 3 District), R-A (Resort Agricultural District), Ru (Rural District), R-1 (Residential 1 District), R-2 (Residential 2 District), R-3 (Residential 3 District), R-8 (Residential 8 District). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Spotsylvania County to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.
Spotsylvania County's Planning & Zoning Department administers land use and development regulations, reviewing proposals for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and Design Standards Manual. The Zoning Division processes rezonings, special use permits, and variances, and a Board of Zoning Appeals hears appeals of zoning decisions. The Zoning Division is located at 9019 Old Battlefield Boulevard, Suite 100, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 (540-507-7434).
The Planning Commission reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding Code Amendments, Rezonings, Special Use Permits, the Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvements, and Area Plans. It also evaluates and renders decisions on preliminary subdivision plats. The Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Holbert Building, 9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA.
Rezonings and special use permits are recommended by the Planning Commission and decided by the Board of Supervisors, which holds the county's legislative land use authority. The seven-member Board, with each member representing one of the county's seven districts, meets on the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Holbert Building at 9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA.
The county has adopted overlay districts that add requirements on top of base zoning, including Historic Overlay Districts (protecting historical sites, with Historic Preservation Commission review), a River Protection Overlay District (Rapidan and Rappahannock rivers), a Reservoir Protection Overlay District (Hunting Run, Ni River, and Motts Run reservoirs), Highway Corridor Overlay Districts (site design and signage standards along major roads), and an Airport Protection Overlay District around Shannon Airport.
The zoning regulations are contained in Chapter 23 (Zoning) of the Spotsylvania County Code of Ordinances, published on the Municode Library. Zoning districts are established in Article 6 of Chapter 23. The county also maintains GIS maps and a Design Standards Manual through its Planning & Zoning Department for viewing district boundaries and development standards.
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