Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Stafford County, VA. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through September 29, 2026
Updated with meetings through September 29, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Reserves areas for traditional agricultural activities and preservation of rural character.
Low-density residential development where public water and sewerage facilities are available.
Medium-density residential district allowing a maximum density of 3.5 dwelling units per acre.
High-density residential district allowing densities up to 7.0 dwelling units per acre.
Provides areas for selected retail shopping and personal services to serve the needs of adjacent urban residential areas.
Provides areas for professional offices near retail areas.
Areas for light manufacturing, fabricating, warehousing and wholesale distribution relatively free from offensive activities.
Areas suitable for industrial uses that may not be compatible with residential uses due to potential nuisance or hazard.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Stafford 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.
Stafford County · Sep 15, 2026
Approved · 5-2West side of Richmond Highway, north side of Centerport Parkway (tax map parcel 46.1/446.1)
Zoning change from A-1 to M-2 (38.6 acres), approved by a 5-2 vote on Sep 15, 2026 in Stafford County.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
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Approved · 7-0CUP for Discount Tire automobile service facility, Burns Corner, approved by a 7-0 vote on Sep 23, 2026 in Stafford County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Stafford County · Sep 23, 2026
Approved · 7-0CUP for Christian Brothers Automotive service facility, Tech Parkway, approved by a 7-0 vote on Sep 23, 2026 in Stafford County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Stafford County · Sep 9, 2026
Approved · 7-0East of Weiss Road, north of Venture Drive, Falmouth
Zoning change from B-3 to M-2 (9.51 acres), approved by a 7-0 vote on Sep 9, 2026 in Stafford County.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
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Continued · 4-3Both sides of Onville Road at Evans Lane and Garrison Woods Drive, Griffis-Widewater
Zoning change from R-1 to R-3 (8.37 acres), continued by a 4-3 vote on Sep 9, 2026 in Stafford County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
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Approved · 6-1Beck Farm subdivision reverse frontage waiver, approved by a 6-1 vote on Sep 9, 2026 in Stafford County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
In Stafford County, 86% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Data center clear 77%, Special exception / conditional use 92%. ZoneWire analyzed 121 land-use board decisions in Stafford 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 | 39 | 77% |
| Special exception / conditional use | 25 | 92% |
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 15 | 73% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 15 | 100% |
| Industrial / warehouse | 12 | 100% |
| Subdivision / plat | 5 | 100% |
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 Stafford County zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://cdn.staffordcountyva.gov/faq/County%20Zoning%20Map.pdf. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Stafford County include A-1 (Agricultural), A-2 (Rural Residential), R-1 (Suburban Residential), R-2 (Urban Residential, Medium Density), R-3 (Urban Residential, High Density), R-4 (Manufactured Homes), B-1 (Convenience Commercial), B-2 (Urban Commercial). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Stafford County to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.
Stafford County is a county governed by a Board of Supervisors, with a seven-member Planning Commission that serves as an advisory body. The Planning Commission reviews and makes recommendations on the County's Comprehensive Plan, changes to the subdivision and zoning ordinances, rezonings, and conditional use permits, and it holds approval authority over preliminary subdivision plans and waiver requests. The County's Planning and Zoning Department administers these regulations, and the Zoning Ordinance is contained in Chapter 28 of the Stafford County Code of Ordinances.
The seven-member Planning Commission meets at 6:00 PM on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554. Meetings are open to the public in person and are available via livestream. Each of the seven citizen members represents a different election district and is appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
You can look up a property's zoning using the County's GIS Interactive Mapping tool at gismapping.stafford.va.us, by referencing the County Zoning Map, or by contacting the Planning and Zoning Department at (540) 658-8668. Each zoning district has its own setback and yard requirements defined in the Zoning Ordinance (Section 28-35), and a formal Zoning Determination can be requested from the Zoning Administrator under Section 28-295.
The Zoning Division processes three main types of applications. A variance is a request for an exception to a specific zoning requirement; a rezoning is an application to change a property's zoning classification; and a special use permit approves a specific use that is allowed conditionally in certain districts. The Zoning Division also handles zoning approvals, reviews business license applications for compliance with zoning regulations, and processes zoning appeal applications. For details, contact the Community Development Services Center at (540) 658-8650.
Under current regulations, data centers are allowed by right in the M-2 (Industrial, Heavy) district and the ICTP (Integrated Corporate and Technology Park Overlay). Although a special use permit is not required in those districts, data centers must meet performance standards that include setbacks and vegetated buffers near non-industrial or non-commercial neighbors, minimum open space outside Urban Service Areas, security fencing, tree preservation, sound mitigation, and post-construction noise evaluations. The Planning Commission has recommended more restrictive standards, and property owners should confirm current requirements with the Planning and Zoning Department.
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