The Planning Department is responsible for guiding and regulating Chesterfield County's long and short-term development. Important initiatives include oversight of the County's long-range comprehensive planning process, as well as efficiently and effectively guiding construction for the benefit of present and future generations.

• The value of planning for the future.
• Planning Department description. 
• How to contact the Planning Department.

What’s New

• Citizen GIS (Geographic Information Services)
• Development Proposal Case Look-Up
• Subdivision Ordinance Update project
• Up to 3 adult dogs can now be kept for private use on residentially zoned property without having to obtain a special exception. Call 748-1050 for more information.  
• Chesterfield County's New Comprehensive Plan    
• Weekly Review Order  for Active Site Plans and Subdivisions

Click the links below or the tabs on the left to find information relating to the Chesterfield Planning Department’s major activity areas, including trend analysis, long-range planning, development proposals, regulations and enforcement. The items highlighted here represent just a few of the many topics available in each section.

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Relating to the Planning Department, and including a glossary of planning terms.
• Comprehensive Planning:  Find out more about Chesterfield County's long-range comprehensive planning efforts, including the county’s new comprehensive plan.
• Reports, Studies and Community Information: The Planning Department carries out variety of information, research and analysis studies. This section provides access to these reports and other information products.
• Boards and Commissions: Provides general information about the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Preservation Committee’s role in the development process.
• Development Proposals: The Planning Department undertakes numerous types of development reviews. Go here to find out more about pending development proposals, including Site Plan Review and Subdivision Review process comments.
• Development Related Ordinances: This section provides information on development related ordinances and procedures, as well as the county's historic preservation ordinance.
• Zoning Code Compliance: Request an inspection or learn more about how zoning code compliance can contribute to clean, attractive and safe neighborhoods.
• General Information: This section provides information about the Planning Department’s development related procedures and fees.