Purpose

The Fauquier County Planning Commission is an appointed five-member body charged with advising the Board of Supervisors on all matters related to the orderly growth and development of the County.  Each of the County's five Magisterial Districts is represented by a Commissioner. The Planning Commission is supported by the Department of Community Development. 

Duties

The Planning Commission’s responsibilities include providing recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for Special Exceptions, Rezonings, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and on other related land development issues. The Planning Commission updates the Comprehensive Plan on a periodic basis, and prepares text amendment changes to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances upon its own initiative or Board of Supervisors' direction.

Authority

The Fauquier County Planning Commission was established by motion of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors dated December 14, 1950, in conformance with the Code of Virginia. 

Term

Tải game bắn cáCommissioners are appointed to serve four year terms.

Meetings

The Planning Commission meets once a month with at least one work session held during the month. The meeting day is organized into a morning/afternoon work session, an afternoon meeting and public hearings conducted in the evening. Meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of each month (see schedule links at bottom of page).   For details on the next regular meeting, call (540) 422-8210 or subscribe to the Planning Commission e-Notification service.

Contact us

Department of Community Development
10 Hotel Street
Warrenton, VA  20186
Phone:  (540) 422-8210

Meeting Schedule and Agendas

• Public Hearings Notice
• Electronic Meeting Protocol
• Meeting Schedule and Submission Deadlines

Additional Links 

• FAQs
• Planning Commission Bylaws
• Planning Commission Brochure
• Special Exception Brochure
• Residential and Mixed-Use Rezoning Brochure
• Commercial and Industrial Rezoning Brochure
• Meeting Minutes Prior to 2015

Calendar of Events

Select the All Past link below to review previous agendas and minutes.