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Planning & Zoning

February 2026

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  1. Goochland County Streamlines Development Plan Submissions Process

    Beginning January 1, 2026, Community Development Department is implementing a streamlined process for development plan submissions aimed at improving efficiency and enhancing service delivery for residents and developers. Read on...
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Future Growth Map 2-27-2024

*This is the 2024 Future Growth Map. The County is working on the 2025 map and it will be published on this page when ready.

  1. Goochland County Announces Casey Littlefield as Building Official

    Goochland County is pleased to announce Casey Littlefield as the new Building Official. Littlefield will succeed Gary Fisher, who is set to retire at the end of January after 15 years of service to Goochland County. Read on...
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Citizens, design professionals, developers, and property owners are encouraged to contact Planning & Zoning for planning, development, subdivision, and zoning related matters.

Staff may answer questions regarding permitted uses, building setbacks, signage, family subdivisions and splitting parcels, transportation, and future development in the County.

Services
Planning and Zoning is the lead agency for:
  • Administration/enforcement of County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
  • Citizen participation, legal advertisement, and technical review of Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance applications and certain County Code amendments
  • Administrative support for Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Design Review Committee
  • Zoning certification of site plans; building permits; sign permits; business licenses; and architectural, lighting, and landscape designs
  • Certification of subdivision plats, vacation plats, and plats of record
  • Oversight of the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan
  • Transportation planning and coordinating projects with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDoT)
  • Represent the County on regional planning, transportation, and environmental organizations
  • Conservation Easement programs and NEPA environmental assessments
  • Recycling and Litter Council activities
  • Grant administration for selected grants
  • Demographic data

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