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.
*** PUBLIC HEARINGS UPDATE ***
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- The Planning Commission meeting for rezoning and provisional use permits will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
- The meeting will be live-streamed and anyone may participate remotely. Individuals interested in speaking remotely may access the meeting by going to https://henrico.us/planning/meetings and selecting the hyperlinked Webex Event when the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
- The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
- The meeting will be live-streamed and anyone may participate remotely. Individuals interested in speaking remotely may access the meeting by going to https://henrico.us/planning/meetings and selecting the hyperlinked Webex Event when the meeting begins at 9:00 a.m.
- The Planning Commission meeting for rezoning and provisional use permits will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
For participation in the meetings please see below. ** Pre-registration is no longer required for meetings. Please click on the link on the Meetings page when the meeting begins.
- February 10, 2022
Henrico Western Government Center - February 24, 2022
Henrico Western Government Center - March 10, 2022
Henrico Western Government Center
- Glen Allen Small Area Study
- Route 5 Corridor/Marion Hill Study
- Public Design Charrette
- Virginia Center Commons Design Charrette
- Westwood Small Area Study
How to Participate in the January 27, 2022 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
The regular meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals will take place at 9:00 a.m. in Board Room of the County Administration Building located at 4301 E. Parham Road.
The meeting is open to the public. The meeting can also be accessed at https://henrico.us/planning/meetings/.
** Pre-registration is no longer required for meetings. Please click on the link on the Meetings page when the meeting begins.
2045 Comprehensive Plan
The Planning Department has begun to update the county’s current comprehensive plan (2026 Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2009). This important document will provide the framework for how the county will grow and develop over the next 20 years. We are asking you to be involved in “HenricoNext”, the public engagement component to help create a cohesive, countywide vision for Henrico in 2045. To begin shaping that vision, residents are encouraged to provide feedback on a host of issues ahead of community meetings that will be scheduled next year. To sign-up for future updates or submit comments, please visit www.henriconext.us.
Two surveys will also be conducted by the Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory at Virginia Commonwealth University and Clarion Associates. The first, a community focused survey, will be sent to 5,000 residents – 1,000 from each magisterial district. A second survey will ask 4,000 residents – 800 from each district, about needs in recreation and parks. Participants have been randomly selected to ensure statistically valid results. Letters with link to the survey will be sent in early to mid-September.
Comments or questions about the Plan Update can be directed to the Planning Department at 804.501.4602 or compplan@henrico.us.
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Update
On June 22, 2021, the Board of Supervisors adopted new Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances. The new ordinances will be effective September 1, 2021. They are available for download below:
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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