Planning Department

Planning a Better Community

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.

Click the links below or the sections on the left of the page to find information related to Chesterfield communities, proposed development, and growth trends. The items highlighted here represent just a few of the many topics available in each section.

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WHAT'S NEW

• Chesterfield County's Comprehensive Plan Revision
• CCTV Streaming Video
• Proposed Public Facilities Plan

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Relating to the Planning Department

Community, Demographic, Economic, Housing and Growth Information - The Planning Department carries out a varity of information, research and analysis studies. This section provides access to these reports and other information products.

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals - Provides general information about these boards and their role in the development process.

• Planning Commission - General Information
• Board of Zoning Appeals - General Information

Development Proposals - The Planning Department undertakes numerous types of development reviews. Go here to find out more about pending development proposals.

• Board of Supervisors Zoning Case Agenda
• Board of Supervisors Zoning Case Actions
• Planning Commission Agenda
• Planning Commission Actions
• Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda
• Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

Site Plan Review Process Comments - Hundreds of proposed commercial site plans are reviewed by County staff every year. This section provides access to staff comments related to each review.

Subdivision Review Comments - Hundreds of proposed residential subdivision plans are reviewed by county staff each year. This section provides access to staff comments related to each review.

Ordinances - This section provides information on development related ordinances and procedures, as well as the County's historic preservation ordinance.

• Zoning Map
• Code of Ordinances
• Zoning Ordinance
• Historic Districts and Landmarks
  

Zoning Code Compliance - Request an inspection or learn more about how zoning code compliance can contribute to clean, attractive and safe neighborhoods.

• Zoning Code Compliance brochure
• Code Compliance (Para Español)
• On Line Complaint form

Comprehensive Planning - Find out more about the County's long range comprehensive planning efforts, as indicated in the Plan For Chesterfield, the County's comprehensive plan.

• A Guide to Comprehensive Planning in Chesterfield
• Chesterfield County's Comprehensive Plan
• Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments
  
  

General Information - This section provides information about development related procedures and fees.

• Home Occupation guidelines (PDF format)
• Banner Application (PDF format)
• Requesting a Rezoning
• Petitioning the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Planning Department Fees (PDF format)

Chesterfield County Planning Department

Directions to the Planning Department
Directions to the Public Meeting Room in County Administration Building

Kirk Turner, Director
Glenn Larson, Assistant Director
Beverly Rogers, Assistant Director
Mike Tompkins, Assistant Director

Planning Department Organization Chart

Phone:
All Planning Department staff can be called at (804) 748-1050

Fax:
All Planning Department staff can be faxed at (804) 717-6295

E-Mail:
All Planning Department staff can be e-mailed at planning@chesterfield.gov

Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday EST

Our office is closed New Year's Day, Lee-Jackson Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Mailing Address:
Chesterfield County
Planning Department
PO Box 40
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Street Address:
9800 Government Center Parkway
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Location:
9800 Government Center Parkway
Second Floor, Room 203
Click here for driving directions and a map

Any questions about this information should be forwarded to the
Planning Department

Planning Department site maintained by: James Williams
Email: williamsj@chesterfield.gov

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