The Henrico Planning Department is primarily responsible for land use regulations in the County. Planning staff can assist you with questions about new and existing development, from rezoning requests to variances.
Outdoor Dining - Temporary Approval
*** PUBLIC HEARINGS UPDATE ***
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- The Planning Commission meeting for rezoning and provisional use permits will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
- The meeting will be live-streamed and anyone may participate remotely during the meeting by phone or through the internet by completing and submitting the signup form in advance of the meeting.
- The signup form is available at https://henrico.us/services/citizen-participation-registration-for-planning-commission/. Alternatively, anyone may submit written comments in advance of the meeting by email to rezonecomments@henrico.us.
- The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held on May 28, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
- This meeting will be live-streamed and anyone may participate remotely during the meeting by phone or through the internet by completing and submitting the signup form in advance of the meeting.
- The signup form is available at https://henrico.us/services/citizen-participation-registration-for-board-of-zoning-appeals/. Alternatively, anyone may submit written comments in advance of the meeting by email to
bzacomments@henrico.us.
- The Planning Commission meeting for rezoning and provisional use permits will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
For participation in the meetings please see below.
- June 11, 2020
Henrico Western Government Center - June 24, 2020
Henrico Western Government Center - June 25, 2020
Henrico Western Government Center
- Glen Allen Small Area Study
- Route 5 Corridor/Marion Hill Study
- Public Design Charrette
- Westwood Small Area Study
- Virginia Center Commons Design Charrette
How to Participate in the May 28, 2020 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
The meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals will take place at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the County Administration Building located at 4301 E. Parham Road.
The meeting is open to the public however, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that you participate remotely through an internet-connected computer or smart phone. We have set up a WebEx Event for the Board of Zoning Appeals’ May 28, 2020 meeting where individuals will be able to participate in the meeting remotely. The meeting can be accessed when it is live at https://henrico.us/planning/meetings/
Virginia Center Commons Design Charrette
Henrico County conducted a public design charrette for the Virginia Center Commons Area. The county’s consultant evaluated the mall property and surrounding area as part of a week-long process to develop preliminary plans for future redevelopment. To learn more about this project, visit the Virginia Center Commons Design Charrette webpage. This charrette follows the successful completion of design charrettes for two areas in the West Broad Street corridor and for Williamsburg Road near Richmond International Airport. To learn more about those projects visit the Public Design Charrettes webpage.
Glen Allen Small Area Study
Henrico County is preparing a small area study to examine what is generally considered the center of the Glen Allen area of Henrico County. Public participation will be very important to the successful development of the recommendations included with this study. To learn more about this project, visit the Glen Allen Small Area Study webpage.
The website for this project includes a Public Engagement Portal with tabs to a survey and other opportunities to communicate your input.
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Update
Henrico County is updating the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Public participation will be a vital part of this process. To learn about the project and upcoming meetings visit the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update website .
Commission/Board
All public hearings of the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals are held in Board Room of the County Administration Building, 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228.
Special Programs
Please note: These programs can be applied for at henricojobs.com
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