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2025-10-22 Minutes BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES OCTOBER 22, 2025 10/22/2025 Page 1 of 43 2 p.m. Work Session - Administration Building, Room 502 A video recording of this meeting may be viewed at https://www.chesterfield.gov/244/Agendas-and-Minutes. Supervisors in Attendance: Mr. James A. Ingle, Jr., Chair Dr. Mark S. Miller, Vice Chair Ms. Jessica L. Schneider Mr. Kevin P. Carroll Dr. Joseph P. Casey County Administrator Mr. Ingle called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. He reflected on the passing of Dale District Supervisor James M. "Jim" Holland, who died on October 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He stated that Mr. Holland was a passionate advocate for the Dale District and oftentimes a guide for other supervisors, given his long tenure on the Board. He further stated that Mr. Holland leaves behind a legacy of service, and his impact will be felt for years to come. He called for a moment of silence. 1. Approval of Minutes On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the Board approved the minutes of the September 17, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting, as submitted. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, and Carroll. Nays: None. 2. Requests to Postpone Agenda Items and Additions, Deletions or Changes in the Order of Presentation On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the Board added item 14.A. — Authorization for the County Attorney to Petition the Circuit Court, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, for a Writ of Election to Fill the Vacancy on the Board of Supervisors for the Dale Magisterial District, and approved the agenda, as amended. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, and Carroll. Nays: None. 3. Everyday Excellence - Social Services Ms. Kelly Fried, Executive Director of the Chesterfield Community Services Board, shared a multidisciplinary team success story about a grandmother and grandson who were living with their pets in a vehicle in the parking lot of a local library. She shared the many services and supports that were provided to care for them and their pets and get them housed. Those who were recognized are Dana Bomba and Joy Doukas - Chester Library; Tommy 10/22/2025 Page 2 of 43 Doukas - husband of Joy Doukas; Aaron Lape and Riley Gorman - Chesterfield Fire and EMS, Mobile Integrated Health; Caleb Messer - Animal Services; Stephanie Williams and Terrie Martin - Mental Health Support Services Community Services Board; Kat Kerr, Jessie Bowen, and Tim Morton - Chesterfield MHSS and Chesterfield County Police CORE (Co-Response); Edan Griffin (Lead Family Services Specialist) - Social Services (Assessment and Resource Team); Brenda Bryant (Eligibility Supervisor) - Social Services (Benefits Division); Anjanette Gilbert (Adult Services Supervisor); Stephanie Vess (Lead Family Services Specialist); and Emily Giambra (Family Services Specialist) - Social Services (Adult Services Team). Board members expressed their appreciation for these exemplary employees and citizens who joined together to care for this vulnerable family and get them to a place of safety and security. 4. Work Sessions A. Sports, Visitation & Entertainment Annual Update Executive Director J.C. Poma and Assistant Director Matt Mullen provided the Board with an update on the activities and initiatives of the Sports, Visitation and Entertainment Department over the past year. In addition, there was a special announcement that, beginning in June 2026, the county will host the Play Chesterfield Junior Championship in partnership with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA). Present for the announcement were Patrick Cansfield, AJGA Director of Business Development, and Troy Thorne, Head Golf Professional at The Golf Club at The Highlands. Discussion and questions ensued relative to the information provided during the presentation. B. Mobility Services and Transportation Update Director of Community Engagement and Resources Kimberly Conley and Assistant Director of Transportation Barbara Smith provided the Board with a Mobility Services and Transportation update. Discussion and questions ensued relative to the information provided during the presentation. C. Consent Agenda Highlights Deputy County Administrator Clay Bowles provided details of various consent agenda items on the evening agenda. 5. Reports 10/22/2025 Page 3 of 43 A. Reports on the Status of District Improvement Operating and Capital Funds, General Fund Unassigned Balance and Debt Policy Ratios, and Investments The Board approved the Reports on the Status of District Improvement Operating and Capital Funds, General Fund Unassigned Balance and Debt Policy Ratios, and Investments. 8. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters The Chair suggested changing the order of the agenda and allowing the citizen speaker to provide his comments prior to the closed session. Board members concurred with this change in order. Craig Conway addressed the Board relative to the need for emergency sirens in the county. 6. Closed Session A. Closed Session 1) Pursuant to § 2.2-3711(A)(5), Code of Virginia, 1950, as Amended, to Discuss or Consider Prospective Businesses or Industries or the Expansion of Existing Businesses or Industries Where no Previous Announcement Has Been Made of the Businesses’ or Industries’ Interest in Locating or Expanding Their Facilities in the Community, 2) Pursuant to § 2.2-3711(A)(3), Code of Virginia, 1950, as Amended, to Discuss the Acquisition by the County of Real Estate for a Public Purpose, or the Disposition of Publicly Held Real Property, Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position and Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, and 3) Pursuant to 2.2-3711(A)(1), Code of Virginia, 1950, as Amended, Relating to the Performance of the County Attorney and the Chief of Police. On motion of Ms. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board went into Closed Session 1) Pursuant to § 2.2-3711(A)(5), Code of Virginia, 1950, as Amended, to Discuss or Consider Prospective Businesses or Industries or the Expansion of Existing Businesses or Industries Where no Previous Announcement Has Been Made of the Businesses’ or Industries’ Interest in Locating or Expanding Their Facilities in the Community, 2) Pursuant to § 2.2-3711(A)(3), Code of Virginia, 1950, as Amended, to Discuss the Acquisition by the County of Real Estate for a Public Purpose, or the Disposition of Publicly Held Real Property, Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position and Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, and 3) Pursuant to 2.2-3711(A)(1), Code of Virginia, 1950, as Amended, Relating to the Performance of the County Attorney and the Chief of Police. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, and Carroll. Nays: None. Reconvening: On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the 10/22/2025 Page 4 of 43 Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has this day adjourned into Closed Session in accordance with a formal vote of the Board and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act effective July 1, 1989 provides for certification that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with law. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors does hereby certify that to the best of each member’s knowledge, i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Freedom of Information Act were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification applies, and ii) only such business matters were identified in the motion by which the Closed Session was convened were heard, discussed or considered by the Board. No member dissents from this certification. Ms. Schneider: Aye. Mr. Carroll: Aye. Dr. Miller: Aye. Mr. Ingle: Aye. 7. Work Session A. Social Services Annual Update Chair of the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Social Services Board Angie Grant and Executive Director of the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services Kiva Rogers provided the Board with an annual update on the activities and initiatives of the department. Discussion and questions ensued relative to the information provided during the presentation. 9. Recess for Dinner with the Social Services Board On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board recessed for dinner in Room 502 with members of the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Social Services Board. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, and Carroll. Nays: None. 6 p.m. Evening Session - Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road Reconvening: Mr. Ingle acknowledged the passing of the Board's dear friend and respected colleague, Dale District Supervisor Jim Holland. He stated the Board members knew Mr. Holland's approach was always to do what he 10/22/2025 Page 5 of 43 thought was best for his district and Chesterfield. He asked everyone to keep Mrs. Holland and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers. 10. Invocation by the Honorable Jessica L. Schneider, Clover Hill District Supervisor The Honorable Jessica L. Schneider, Clover Hill District Supervisor, gave the invocation. 11. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Matt Harris, Deputy County Administrator Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris led the Pledge of Allegiance. 12. County Administration Update County Administration Updates included the following: • A special announcement by Sports, Visitation and Entertainment Executive Director J.C. Poma about the Rudi Johnson Community Impact Award. Present for the announcement was Rudi Johnson's mother, Ms. Johnson; • An update from 2025 Christmas Mother Carol Ricker; • An announcement that the county placed first in the National Association of Government Web Professionals' Pinnacle Awards for Excellence in Digital Information and Engagement for the Pending Planning Cases Application; and • A presentation by Constituent Services Project Coordinator Mary Romanello, who provided the Board with an update on the Employee Service Recognition Program. 13. Board Member Reports Board members announced and provided details of several community meetings and county-related events they attended recently. 14. New Business A. Authorization for County Attorney to Petition the Circuit Court, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, for a Writ of Election to Fill the Vacancy on the Board of Supervisors for the Dale Magisterial District County Attorney Jeff Mincks introduced the item. On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the Board authorized the County Attorney to petition the Circuit Court, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, for a Writ of Election to fill the vacancy on the Board of Supervisors for the Dale Magisterial District. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, and Carroll. Nays: None. 10/22/2025 Page 6 of 43 B. Approval of a Performance Grant Agreement with Hill Phoenix Inc. Deputy Director of Economic Development Matt McLaren introduced the item. On motion of Ms. Schneider, seconded by Dr. Miller, the Board approved a Performance Grant Agreement with Hill Phoenix Inc, also known as Dover Food Retail. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, and Carroll. Nays: None. C. Appointments 1. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board nominated/appointed Jenee Pearson, Midlothan District, to serve as a Midlothian District representative on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, whose term is effective October 22, 2025, and will expire December 31, 2027. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, and Carroll. Nays: None. 2. Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the Board nominated/appointed Brenda Hornsby, Midlothian District, to serve as an at-large representative on the Citizens' Budget Advisory Committee, whose term is effective October 23, 2025, and will expire September 30, 2027. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, and Carroll. Nays: None. D. Consent Items 1. Adoption of Resolutions a. Resolution Recognizing Captain Gerald E. Pruden, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, Upon His Retirement On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, Captain Gerald E. Pruden retired from Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Chesterfield County, on October 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden completed Recruit School #12 in 1981 and faithfully served the residents of Chesterfield County for 44 years in various assignments as a firefighter at Manchester and Dutch Gap Fire Stations; a sergeant and lieutenant at the Dutch Gap Fire Station; a lieutenant at the Chester 10/22/2025 Page 7 of 43 Fire Station; and a captain at the Airport and Bensley Fire Stations; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden also served in the Technical Services Unit and Training and Education Division as a captain and acting battalion chief; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden served 44 years as a member and manager of the Dive Rescue Team; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden served 37 years as a founding member of the Technical Rescue Team; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden served 36 years as a founding member and manager of the PEER Support Team; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden was recognized with a Medal of Valor for rescuing a patient from a smoke stack in 1995; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden was recognized with an EMS Lifesave Award and as the Outstanding Career Officer of the Year in 1996; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden was recognized with Certificates of Commendation for assisting with Central Virginia Burn Camp and the Brad McNeer Golf Tournament in 2002 and 2005; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden was recognized with a Lifesave Award for rescuing multiple victims trapped in swift water during Tropical Storm Gaston in 2004; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden was recognized as Outstanding Career Officer of the Year in 2007; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden was recognized with a Lifesave Award for extricating a patient trapped by a trench collapse in 2009; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden was recognized with Lifesave and Bronze Valor awards for rescuing multiple people trapped in swift water in Colonial Beach, Virginia in 2012; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden was recognized with the Governor’s Excellence in Virginia’s Fire Service Award for leadership within the Old Dominion Firefighters Burn Foundation in 2013; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden was recognized with the Joseph Newsome Memorial Leadership Award for passion, dedication, and leadership in 2018; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden was recognized as the Community Hero of the Year and for leading the Chesterfield Professional Firefighters Charitable Foundation in 2023; and WHEREAS, Captain Pruden was recognized with the Fred Parker Memorial Award for contributions within the Old Dominion Emergency Medical Services Alliance in 10/22/2025 Page 8 of 43 2024. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognizes the contributions of Captain Gerald E. Pruden, expresses their appreciation on behalf of the citizens for his dedicated service, and extends their congratulations upon his retirement. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, and Caroll. Nays: None. b. Resolution Recognizing Mr. Lewis J. Dinsmore, Jr., Utilities Department, Upon His Retirement On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis J. Dinsmore Jr. retired from the Chesterfield County Utilities Department on October 1, 2025, after faithfully serving the county and its citizens for 17 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dinsmore began his career with the Chesterfield County Utilities Department in April 2008 as a Utility Worker in the Meter Installation department; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dinsmore transferred to the Valve Maintenance department in November 2018, where he maintained and operated water valves essential to the distribution of clean drinking water within the county’s water system; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dinsmore was focused on providing world- class customer service by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dinsmore continuously utilized his knowledge and experience to provide water service that is safe, reliable, and environmentally sound; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dinsmore was highly respected by his peers and willingly worked endless hours during emergency events to ensure continued service to the county’s water customers; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dinsmore was instrumental in the county’s response to the Richmond Water Crisis of January 2025; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dinsmore displayed leadership, aptitude, good character, and sound values. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognizes the contributions of Lewis J. Dinsmore Jr., expresses the appreciation of all residents for his service to the county, and extends their appreciation for his dedicated service and their congratulations upon his retirement. 10/22/2025 Page 9 of 43 Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. c. Resolution Recognizing Ms. Wendi D. Lykes, Mental Health Support Services, Upon Her Retirement On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, Ms. Wendi D. Lykes retired from Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services on October 1, 2025, after providing 25 years of service; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lykes was hired as an Employment Specialist with Chesterfield Employment Services (CES) on October 27, 1999; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lykes received extensive Person Centered Training and incorporated those ideals and qualities into the supports she provided; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lykes also received training for individuals with co-occurring mental health diagnoses and shared her knowledge with coworkers on the subject to improve the overall quality of supports; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lykes was recognized with the TQI (Total Quality Improvement) Commitment to Excellence Award in 2004; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lykes earned the Employee Leadership Certification through the Chesterfield University (Learning and Performance Center) in 2007; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lykes played a crucial role during the COVID pandemic by providing coverage at contracted group sites to preserve the jobs of the individuals she supported who were unable to work as well as providing additional supports such as transportation to individuals who were able to work; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lykes tirelessly supported self- advocates and attended a People First Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana returning with valuable knowledge and information to share with staff; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lykes consistently assisted with CES social functions for the individuals including annual family picnics and holiday events; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lykes dedicated her career assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in finding employment thereby positively impacting their lives, families and communities, and will be greatly missed by individuals and colleagues alike. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognizes the outstanding contributions of Ms. Wendi D. Lykes and 10/22/2025 Page 10 of 43 extends appreciation, on behalf of its members and the employees and citizens of Chesterfield County, for 25 years of dedicated service, congratulations upon her retirement, and best wishes on her next season of life. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. d. Resolution Recognizing Mrs. Stacey H. Slonaker, Chesterfield County Utilities Department, Upon Her Retirement On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, Mrs. Stacey H. Slonaker will retire from the Department of Utilities, Chesterfield County, on November 1, 2025, after providing 27 years of dedicated service to the residents of Chesterfield County; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Slonaker began her service to the citizens of Chesterfield County in 1998 as a Senior Office Assistant for the Department of Utilities; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Slonaker was promoted to Customer Service Representative in August of 2000 for the Department of Utilities; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Slonaker worked with the Library of Virginia to maintain vital records for the Department of Utilities through the care and preservation of microfilmed records; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Slonaker promoted within the Department of Utilities detailed and accurate record keeping by helping to populate and administer one of the county’s first electronic document management systems; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Slonaker, in February 2002, completed the county’s School of Quality and Continuous Improvement Training program under the Total Quality Improvement initiative; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Slonaker was promoted to Utility Records Supervisor in March of 2008 for the Department of Utilities; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Slonaker advanced the records program for the Department of Utilities through her continued education and interaction with the Library of Virginia and her knowledge of the Virginia Public Records Act; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Slonaker continued to advance the records program for the Department of Utilities and supported other localities in the state through her service to the Virginia Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (VAGARA), where she faithfully dedicated her time to the association by serving multiple terms as a member of the VAGARA 10/22/2025 Page 11 of 43 executive board; and WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities recognized Mrs. Slonaker throughout her career with numerous awards of recognition for her customer service skills and management of the department’s records. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognizes the outstanding contributions of Mrs. Stacey H. Slonaker and extends appreciation, on behalf of its members and the employees and citizens of Chesterfield County, for 27 years of dedicated service to the county, congratulations upon her retirement, and best wishes in her next season of life. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. e. Resolution Recognizing Lieutenant Stephen N. Fortier, Police Department, Upon His Retirement On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, Lieutenant Stephen N. Fortier retired from the Chesterfield County Police Department on October 1, 2025, after providing over 26 years of quality service to the residents of Chesterfield County; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Fortier began his career with the Chesterfield Police Department as a Police Recruit and faithfully served the county as a Police Officer, Senior Police Officer, Master Police Detective, Sergeant and Lieutenant; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Fortier also served during his tenure as a Field Training Officer, General Instructor and Firearms Instructor; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Fortier was presented with a Chief’s Commendation Award for his courageous actions responding to a structure fire that was intentionally set, working collectively with other officers to ensure the safety of all; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Fortier earned a Chief’s Commendation Award for developing a successful entry plan in response to a juvenile corrections center incident involving sixteen aggressive subjects holding staff hostage; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Fortier earned a Life Saving Award for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the victim, saving her life until medical units arrived; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Fortier was presented with a National Service Award as part of a multijurisdictional deployment to provide aide to those affected by Hurricane Katrina and working under extreme conditions; and 10/22/2025 Page 12 of 43 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Fortier earned multiple Achievement Awards, for reviewing and developing lesson plans at the inception of the Enon Driving Facility, training staff and managing the facility’s maintenance and operational needs, as well as expanding the Growth Through Opportunity Program; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Fortier earned multiple Unit Citations, including facilitating 171 crime prevention programs for businesses and citizens in an effort to unite the community and department, in addition to National Night Out; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Fortier has received numerous letters of commendation, thanks and appreciation from supervisors and residents for services rendered; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Fortier has provided the Chesterfield County Police Department with many years of loyal and dedicated service; and WHEREAS, Chesterfield County and the Board of Supervisors will miss Lieutenant Fortier’s diligent service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognizes Lieutenant Stephen N. Fortier and extends on behalf of its members and the residents of Chesterfield County, appreciation for his service to the county, congratulations upon his retirement, and best wishes for a long and happy retirement. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. f. Resolution Recognizing Lieutenant Russell M. Granderson, Police Department, Upon His Retirement On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, Lieutenant Russell M. Granderson retired from the Chesterfield County Police Department on October 1, 2025, after providing 28 years of outstanding quality service to the residents of Chesterfield County; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Granderson began his law- enforcement career as a Recruit in 1997, and continued his faithful service to the county as a Police Officer, Senior Police Officer, Master Police Officer, Career Police Officer, Sergeant and Lieutenant; and WHEREAS, during his tenure, Lieutenant Granderson also served as General Instructor, School Resource Officer, Evidence Technician, Defensive Tactics Instructor and served on the Marine Patrol and Special Response Unit; and 10/22/2025 Page 13 of 43 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Granderson was presented with a Unit Citation as a School Resource Officer in 2005 for his contribution to the unit’s superb dedication, performance and attention to detail during the school year while handling the normal school and student responsibilities and concurrently working on and resolving a high number of criminal cases; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Granderson earned an Achievement Award for being proactive and vigilant while on foot patrol at a local middle school where he observed two people walking between classroom trailers, climbing into a window, and exiting the trailer with stolen items at which time he took them into custody and gained confessions from one suspect to breaking into three additional trailers; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Granderson worked with school administration at Providence Middle School to initiate a Crime Solvers Program, which at the time was the only middle and high school in the county where the program had not been implemented; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Granderson made valuable contributions to the Quality Council, Employee Retention Committee, and Recognition and Rewards Committee during his service; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Granderson is recognized for his professionalism, teamwork, and his excellent communications and human relations skills, all of which he has utilized within the Police Department and in assisting citizens of Chesterfield County during his career; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Granderson has provided the Chesterfield County Police Department with many years of loyal and dedicated service; and WHEREAS, Chesterfield County and the Board of Supervisors will miss Lieutenant Granderson's diligent service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognizes Lieutenant Russell M. Granderson and extends on behalf of its members and the citizens of Chesterfield County, appreciation for his service to the county, congratulations upon his retirement, and best wishes for a long and happy retirement. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. g. Resolution Recognizing Wayne R. Brumbaugh, Police Department, Upon His Retirement On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, Corporal Wayne R. Brumbaugh retired from the Chesterfield County Police Department on October 1, 2025, after providing over 20 years of quality 10/22/2025 Page 14 of 43 service to the residents of Chesterfield County; and WHEREAS, Corporal Brumbaugh began his career with the Chesterfield Police Department as a pre-certified Police Officer and faithfully served the county as a Police Officer, Police Officer First Class, Senior Police Officer, Master Police Officer, Career Police Officer, Sergeant and Corporal; and WHEREAS, Corporal Brumbaugh also served during his tenure as a Field Training Officer, General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Emergency Driving Instructor and Breathalyzer Operator; and WHEREAS, Corporal Brumbaugh was presented with an Achievement Award for taking the lead and administering the Come Home Alive presentation throughout Chesterfield County Public Schools, which includes an overview of the driver education program and stresses parental influence on teen drivers, reviewing traffic laws and information about distracted driving in which Corporal Brumbaugh consistently and confidently delivered to 10 high schools with over 950 students and parents in attendance, displaying an extraordinary amount of organization, professionalism, and patience; and WHEREAS, Corporal Brumbaugh earned a Certificate of Commendation for his exemplary service in responding to a head on collision between multiple vehicles, with one vehicle engulfed in flames with victims trapped inside; and WHEREAS, Corporal Brumbaugh is recognized for his strong work ethic, teamwork, communication, human relations skills, supporting and promoting the strategic plans and core values of the county and the department, and mentoring those around him to better themselves and progress in their careers; and WHEREAS, Corporal Brumbaugh has received numerous letters of commendation, thanks and appreciation from supervisors and residents for services rendered; and WHEREAS, Corporal Brumbaugh has provided the Chesterfield County Police Department with many years of loyal and dedicated service; and WHEREAS, Chesterfield County and the Board of Supervisors will miss Corporal Brumbaugh’s diligent service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognizes Corporal Wayne R. Brumbaugh and extends on behalf of its members and the residents of Chesterfield County, appreciation for his service to the county, congratulations upon his retirement, and best wishes for a long and happy retirement. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 10/22/2025 Page 15 of 43 h. Resolution Recognizing Chief of Emergency Communications Thomas W. Tucker, Emergency Communications Center, Upon His Retirement On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, Chief Thomas W. Tucker retired from the Chesterfield County Emergency Communications Center on September 1, 2025, after providing over 30 years of quality service to the residents of Chesterfield County; and WHEREAS, Chief Tucker began his career with Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services as a Firefighter and faithfully served as a Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain and Battalion Chief; and WHEREAS, Chief Tucker also served during his tenure as the Chief of Emergency Communications with the Chesterfield County Emergency Communications Center; and WHEREAS, Chief Tucker served faithfully at multiple station assignments throughout Chesterfield County, including Fire Station 3, Fire Station 8 and Fire Station 17, rendering aid to citizens and offering assistance whenever needed; and WHEREAS, Chief Tucker served on the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, Virginia Chapter Legislative Committee, assisting with monitoring state and federal legislation impacting public safety communications and advising on position, outreach and advocacy efforts; and WHEREAS, Chief Tucker assisted with the implementation of a new 800 megahertz radio system as well as a new computer-aided dispatch system; and WHEREAS, Chief Tucker is recognized for his dedication to public service, as well as his strong commitment to continuous improvement and proactive approach to operational enhancements; and WHEREAS, Chief Tucker has provided the Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and the Emergency Communications Center with many years of loyal and dedicated service; and WHEREAS, Chesterfield County and the Board of Supervisors will miss Chief Tucker’s diligent service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognizes Chief Thomas W. Tucker and extends on behalf of its members and the residents of Chesterfield County, appreciation for his service to the county, congratulations upon his retirement, and best wishes for a long and happy retirement. 10/22/2025 Page 16 of 43 Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. i. Resolution Recognizing Pastor Shawn Franco of Cornerstone Church for Thirty Years of Ministry On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, Pastor Shawn Franco recently celebrated his 30th anniversary ministering at Cornerstone Church; and WHEREAS, Pastor Shawn became the youth pastor for Cornerstone Church in 1995; and WHEREAS, as youth pastor, Pastor Shawn’s priority was connecting with students, frequently joining them for lunch at Thomas Dale High School; and WHEREAS, Pastor Shawn was a volunteer pitching coach for Thomas Dale High School baseball and a volunteer basketball coach for L.C. Bird High School; and WHEREAS, in 2006, Pastor Shawn became the associate pastor over small groups and discipleship; and WHEREAS, Pastor Shawn became the lead pastor in 2010 and has continued to serve diligently and faithfully in that role since then; and WHEREAS, Pastor Shawn has sought ways to become involved in local communities by hosting block parties and eventually starting Cornerstone Revitalization Center, a local non-profit organization; and WHEREAS, Pastor Shawn served on the Chesterfield- Colonial Heights Social Services Board from 2010 until 2021, and during that time he visited Social Services employees and looked for ways to motivate and retain them through an improved work environment; and WHEREAS, under Pastor Shawn’s leadership, Cornerstone Church continues to grow and have a significant, positive impact in the county; and WHEREAS, for many years, Pastor Shawn has delivered an annual resolution of prayer and support to the Board of Supervisors at its organizational meetings; and WHEREAS, Board members and staff alike are appreciative of Pastor Shawn’s prayers and encouraging words of support. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors congratulates Pastor Shawn Franco for 30 years of service and wishes him continued success and joy in all of his endeavors. 10/22/2025 Page 17 of 43 Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. j. Resolution Expressing Concurrence with the Inducement Resolution Adopted by the Economic Development Authority of Powhatan County and Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds for the Benefit of Shamin Hotels, Inc. and SL Hotel, LLC On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONCURRENCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD WITH THE INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF POWHATAN COUNTY, VIRGINIA WHEREAS, Shamin Hotels, Inc. and SL Hotel, LLC (with any successor or affiliate owner entity, the “Company”) intends to acquire, construct and furnish a new Hilton hotel and conference center (the “Hotel”) located in the County of Chesterfield, Virginia (the “County”); WHEREAS, pursuant to the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act, Chapter 49, Title 15.2, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the “Act”), the Economic Development Authority of the County of Powhatan, Virginia (the “Powhatan Authority”), intends to issue bonds and make the proceeds available to the Company to finance, together with other financing, the acquisition, construction and furnishing of the Hotel; WHEREAS, the Powhatan Authority, on [ , 2025], adopted an inducement resolution (the “Inducement Resolution”) (a copy of which is attached as Attachment A), relating to the proposed bonds to finance the Hotel; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15.2-4905 of the Act, the Powhatan Authority is permitted to finance the Hotel to be located in the County only with the concurrence of the Board of Supervisors of the County with the Inducement Resolution, and shows its concurrence by adoption of this Resolution; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA: 1. The County concurs with Inducement Resolution adopted by the Powhatan Authority with respect to the financing of the Hotel by the Powhatan Authority. 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. k. Resolution of Support for the Installation of Speed Cushions on Schloss Road 10/22/2025 Page 18 of 43 On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County has received a request from residents of Schloss Manor to address concerns regarding speeding traffic on Schloss Road; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the county Traffic Calming Policy and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Traffic Calming Guide for Neighborhood Streets, the county has confirmed that the eligibility criteria for the request have been met; and WHEREAS, the plan for the installation of speed cushions was subsequently approved by 61% of surveyed residents within the designated survey area; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors finds that the installation of speed cushions is in the best interest of the community for public safety and shall be funded with local funds; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors hereby confirms that the process outlined in the VDOT guidelines for traffic calming has been followed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors hereby endorses the plan for the installation of speed cushions on Schloss Road. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 2. Real Property Requests a. Acceptance of Parcels of Land 1. Acceptance of a Parcel of Land Adjacent to Branders Bridge Road From Chester Solar Technology Park, LLC On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board accepted the conveyance of a parcel of land containing 2.214 acres adjacent to Branders Bridge Road from Chester Solar Technology Park, LLC and authorized the County Administrator to execute the deed. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 2. Acceptance of a Parcel of Land with Improvements on Karl Linn Drive from the Economic Development Authority of the County of Chesterfield On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board accepted a Parcel of Land with Improvements 10/22/2025 Page 19 of 43 on Karl Linn Drive from the Economic Development Authority of the County of Chesterfield. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. b. Conveyance of Easements 1. Designation of Right of Way for Bus Loops Across James River High School, Bailey Bridge Middle School, Elizabeth Davis Middle School, Falling Creek Middle School, George W. Carver Middle School, Manchester Middle School, Matoaca Middle School and Midlothian Middle School for VDOT Maintenance On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board designated right of way for bus loops across James River High School, Bailey Bridge Middle School, Elizabeth Davis Middle School, Falling Creek Middle School, George W. Carver Middle School, Manchester Middle School, Matoaca Middle School and Midlothian Middle School for VDOT maintenance and authorized the County Administrator to execute the designation. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 2. To Consider the Conveyance of an Underground Easement to Virginia Electric and Power Company at R. Garland Dodd Park On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board authorized the Chair of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute an agreement with Dominion Energy Virginia for an underground easement across R. Garland Dodd Park. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 3. To Consider the Conveyance of an Underground Easement to Virginia Electric and Power Company at Harry G. Daniel Park On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute an agreement with Dominion Energy Virginia for a an underground easement across Harry G. Daniel Park. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. c. Requests to Quitclaim 10/22/2025 Page 20 of 43 1. Request to Quitclaim Portions of Sewer and Water Easements and Drainage Easements (Private) Across the Properties Owned by Chalkley Place Office Park, a Condominium, Currimore Medical Ventures, LLC and Currin & Associates, LLC On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute a quitclaim deed to quitclaim portions of sewer and water easements and drainage easements (private) across the properties owned by Chalkley Place Office Park, a Condominium, Currimore Medical Ventures, LLC and Currin & Associates, LLC. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 2. Request to Quitclaim a Sewer and Water Easement and a Sewer Easement Across the Property Owned by Courthouse Landing Va, LLC On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute a quitclaim deed to quitclaim a sewer and water easement and a sewer easement across the property owned by Courthouse Landing Va, LLC. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 3. Request to Quitclaim a Drainage Easement Across the Property Owned by Market Square Commercial Associates, LLC On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute a quitclaim deed to quitclaim a drainage easement across the property owned by Market Square Commercial Associates, LLC. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 3. Set Public Hearing for November 19, 2025 a. To Consider a Request to Vacate a 200' Right of Way Within Lake Margaret, Section 3 On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board set November 19, 2025, as the date to hold a public hearing to consider the vacation of a 200' right of way within Lake Margaret, Section 3. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 10/22/2025 Page 21 of 43 4. Acceptance and Appropriation of Funds from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority to Support the Chesterfield Recovery Academy Outreach and Transportation Program at CTC@Hull On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board accepted and appropriated funds from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority to support the Chesterfield Recovery Academy Outreach and Transportation Program at CTC@Hull. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 5. Acceptance and Appropriation of Grant Funds from the Department of Homeland Security for the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant Program On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board authorized Fire and EMS to accept and appropriate $400,000 in grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security 2024 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant Program to enhance existing fitness, wellness and injury reduction programming. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 6. Acceptance of Funds from the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services for the Community Services Board for a Youth Support Partner Position On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board accepted $87,877.77 in state general funds for the Community Services Board to support adolescents ages 12 to 25 via a Youth Support Partner position. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 7. Acceptance of State Roads On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, the streets described below are shown on a plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County; and WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised this Board the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the streets described below to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2- 705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements. 10/22/2025 Page 22 of 43 AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Project / Subdivision: Tuckmar Section A Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Additions Reason for Change: New Streets Street Name and/or Route Number Tuckmar Pond Drive State Route Number: 8652 From: Genito Road, (Route 604) To: 0.04 miles south of Genito Road, (Route 604), a distance of 0.04 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 308, Page 42 Right of Way width (feet) = 165 to 55 (Variable width) Tuckmar Pond Drive State Route Number: 8652 From: 0.04 miles south of Genito Road, (Route 604) To: 0.12 miles south of Genito Road, (Route 604), a distance of 0.08 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 308, Page 42 Right of Way width (feet) = 55 Tuckmar Pond Drive State Route Number: 8652 From: 0.12 miles south of Genito Road, (Route 604) To: 0.23 miles south of Genito Road, (Route 604), a distance of 0.11 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 308, Page 42 Right of Way width (feet) = 55 Tuckmar Pond Drive State Route Number: 8652 From: 0.23 miles south of Genito Road (Route 604) To: Farm Circle, (Route 8654), a distance of 0.10 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 308, Page 42 Right of Way width (feet) = 50 Tuckmar Pond Drive State Route Number: 8652 From: Farm Circle, (Route 8653) To: Dogwood Flower Lane, (Route 8653), a distance of 0.11 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 308, Page 42 Right of Way width (feet) = 46 Tuckmar Pond Drive State Route Number: 8652 From: Dogwood Flower Lane, (Route 8654) To: Dogwood Flower Lane, (East Intersection), (Route 8654), a distance of 0.24 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 308, Page 42 10/22/2025 Page 23 of 43 Right of Way width (feet) = 40 Farm Circle State Route Number: 8653 From: Tuckmar Pond Drive, (Route 8652) To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.10 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 308, Page 42 Right of Way width (feet) = 40 Dogwood Flower Lane State Route Number: 8654 From: Tuckmar Pond Drive (West Intersection), (Route 8652) To: Tuckmar Pond Drive (East Intersection), (Route 8652), a distance of 0.10 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 308, Page 42 Right of Way width (feet) = 50 Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 8. Adoption of Additional Funds and Reappropriation of Reserves for the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School (ARGS) On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board approved and appropriated additional funds and reappropriation of reserves for the Appomattox Regional Governor's Schools (ARGS). Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 9. Adoption of the 2026 Legislative Program On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the 2026 Legislative Program, as revised. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 10. Appropriation of Funds and Authorization to Award a Construction Contract for the Woolridge Road (Old Hundred Road to Route 288) Extension Project On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board took the following actions for the Woolridge Road (Old Hundred Road to Route 288) Extension project: appropriated and transferred $2,200,000 in local funds available through existing capital improvement project balances; and authorized the Director of Procurement to award a construction contract to Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc. in the amount of $41,992,000 and to execute all necessary change orders up to the full amount budgeted for the project. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 11. Approval of Budget Release of Richmond Region Tourism Reserve 10/22/2025 Page 24 of 43 On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board approved the release of the FY2026 0.25% reserve to Richmond Region Tourism (RRT) to fully appropriate the 2% transient occupancy tax (TOT) allocation. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 12. Approval of the Purchase of Parcels of Land at 8800-9000 Winterpock Road On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board approved the purchase of parcels of land at 8800-9000 Winterpock Road containing 34.830 acres, more or less, from HHHunt. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 13. Award of Construction Contract for the Proctor’s Creek Control Building, Expansion and Renovation of Administration Building Project On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board authorized the Director of Procurement to award the construction contract to Kenbridge Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $5,899,000 and execute all necessary change orders up to the full amount budgeted for the Proctor’s Creek Control Building, Expansion and Renovation of the Administration Building. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 14. Award of Construction Contract for the Chester Fire Station Replacement Project On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board authorized the Director of Procurement to (1) award a construction contract in the amount of $12,199,000 to Daniel and Company, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and (2) approve all necessary change orders, up to the amount budgeted for the Chester Fire Station Replacement Project. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 15. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters Tom Pakurar addressed the Board relative to the removal of cancer-causing substances from drinking water. 16. Deferred Items from Previous Meetings There were no deferred items from previous meetings. 17. Zoning Requests 10/22/2025 Page 25 of 43 A. 24SN1321 - Doublecreek Court Modular Unit - Dale In Dale Magisterial District, Doublecreek Court Modular Unit and Shipping Container Storage Rezoning and Exceptions is a request to rezone from Agricultural (A) to General Industrial (I-2) plus an exception to Section 18-60 of the Utility Ordinance for connection to the public wastewater system and amendment of zoning district map on 10 acres known as 8101 Doublecreek Court. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is appropriate for Corporate Office/Research & Development/Light Industrial uses. Tax ID 763-670-Part of 8638. Ms. Wilson introduced Case 24SN1321. She stated the applicant has withdrawn the request, and no further action will be taken by this Board. B. 25SN1069 - Gordon Family Day Care Home - Matoaca In Matoaca Magisterial District, Gordon Family Day Care Home is a request for conditional use to permit a family day care home for up to twelve children and amendment of zoning district map in a Residential (R- 9) District on 0.27 acres known as 18526 Twisted Oak Court. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is appropriate for Suburban Residential II use (2 to 4 dwellings per acre). Tax ID 793-621-3030. Ms. Wilson introduced the case. She stated the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval, subject to the conditions in the staff report. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the Board approved Case 25SN1069, subject to the following conditions: Conditions 1. Non-Transferable Ownership. This conditional use approval shall be granted to and for Labriana Gordon, exclusively, and shall not be transferable nor run with the land. (P) 2. Expansion of Use. There shall be no exterior additions or alterations to the existing structure to accommodate the use. (P) 3. Signage. There shall be no signs permitted to identify this use. (P) 4. Number of Children. This conditional use approval shall be limited to providing care, protection and guidance to a maximum of twelve (12) children, other than the applicant's own children, at any one time. (P) 5. Hours of Operation. Hours and days of operation shall be limited to Monday through Thursday 6:45 AM to 6 PM. There shall be no Friday, Saturday, or Sunday operation of this use. (P) 6. Time Limitation. This conditional use approval 10/22/2025 Page 26 of 43 shall be granted for a period of three (3) years from date of approval. (P) 7. Fenced in Outdoor Play Areas. Any outdoor play area and/or recreational equipment utilized by the family day care home shall be located in the rear yard of the Property. Outdoor play and/or recreational equipment areas shall have perimeter fencing of at least four (4) feet in height, installed around the equipment or play area. Equipment for outdoor play areas shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet to the side or rear property lines. (P) 8. Employees. No more than the operator and one (1) employee shall be permitted to work on the premises at a time, other than family member employees who live on the premises. (P) Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. C. 25SN1165 - Wyatt Farm Animals - Dale In Dale Magisterial District, Wyatt Farm Animals is a request for conditional use to keep farm animals (4 female ducks) and amendment of zoning district map in a Residential (R-7) District on 0.38 acre known as 4908 Cochise Trail. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is appropriate for Suburban Residential II use (2 to 4 dwellings per acre). Tax ID 781-672- 6162. Ms. Wilson introduced the case. She stated the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval, subject to the conditions in the staff report. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board approved Case 25SN1165, subject to the following conditions: Conditions 1. Use. This conditional use approval shall be limited to the keeping of four (4) female ducks only. (P) 2. Non-Transferable Ownership. This conditional use approval shall be granted to and for Courtney Wyatt, exclusively, and shall not be transferable nor run with the land. (P) 3. Time Limitation. This conditional use shall be granted for a period of three (3) years from the date of approval. (P) 4. Location. The ducks shall be housed within the proposed duck coop and run in the rear yard as generally shown on Exhibit A. (P) 5. Size and Design. The duck coop and run shall 10/22/2025 Page 27 of 43 not exceed 150 square feet in size and shall be designed as generally depicted in Exhibit B. (P) 6. Sanitation and Maintenance. The fenced in rear yard and duck coop shall be maintained in a sanitary manner by keeping it free of debris and animal waste disposed of properly. (P) 7. Health. The applicant shall provide a history of the ducks such as the age, sex, color, and size, as well as a photo to the Planning Department within 60 days of approval of the conditional use. (P) Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. D. 25SN1166 - Resilience Massage Therapy - Midlothian In Midlothian Magisterial District, Resilience Massage Therapy is a request to amend zoning approval (Case 83SN0026) to permit a massage clinic and amendment of zoning district map in a General Business (C-5) Districts on 7.59 acres known as 11617 Busy Street. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is appropriate for General Business use. Tax ID 740-707-4248-00007. Ms. Wilson introduced the case. She stated the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval, subject to the conditions in the staff report. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board approved Case 25SN1166, subject to the following conditions: Conditions 1. Use. In addition to the uses permitted by zoning case 83SN0026, a massage clinic shall also be permitted on the Property. (P) Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. E. 25SN1055 - Reymet Road Rezoning - Bermuda In Bermuda Magisterial District, Reymet Road Rezoning is a request to rezone from Agricultural (A) to Heavy Industrial (I-3) and amendment of zoning district map on 64.68 acres located in the northwest corner of Reymet and Coach Roads. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is appropriate for Industrial uses. Tax ID 797-668-9087. Planning Administrator Ryan Ramsey introduced the case. He stated the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval, subject to the conditions in the staff report. 10/22/2025 Page 28 of 43 Mr. Ingle recused himself from voting on this matter. He stated that he believed there would be a motion to defer the case, so he was going to open the public hearing on the deferral. He then called for public comment on the deferral. There being no one to speak to the deferral, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board deferred Case 25SN1055 to its regularly scheduled meeting on November 19, 2025. Ayes: Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. F. 25SN1176 - Cross Street Buffer Reduction - Bermuda In Bermuda Magisterial District, Cross Street Buffer Reduction is a request for conditional use planned development to permit exceptions to ordinance requirements and amendment of zoning district map in the Heavy Industrial (I-3) District on 4.35 acres known as 1906 Cross Street, located along the north side of the westernmost terminus of Cross Street, west of Gresham Ave. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is appropriate for Industrial use. Tax ID 795-675-6036. Planning Administrator Harold Ellis introduced the case. He stated the Planning Commission recommended approval, but staff recommended denial. Discussion and questions ensued relative to the information provided during the presentation. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. Kerry Hutcherson, representing the applicant, stated he did have in hand the contract between the two landowners. Joseph Walta stated a buffer is not needed, and if it is removed, the land could be used in the I-3 zone that it is designed for. Renae Eldred expressed concerns relative to two private entities working together but creating a zoning case. There being no one else to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Mr. Ingle, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board approved Case 25SN1176, subject to the following conditions: Proffered Conditions The Applicant in this case, Bryant Gammon, (the “Applicant’) pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia (1950 as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for itself and its 10/22/2025 Page 29 of 43 successors or assigns, proffers that the use of the property under consideration in this case (the “Property”) will be according to the following conditions if, and only if, the request submitted herewith is granted with only those conditions agreed to by the Applicant. In the event this request is denied or approved with conditions not agreed to by the Applicant, the proffer conditions shall immediately be null and void and of no further force or effect. 1. Buffer Exception. There shall be a 100-foot exception to the 100-foot buffer requirement that is required along the eastern property boundary of the subject property as shown on Exhibit A. (P) Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 18. Public Hearings A. To Consider an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 — Stormwater Management and Water Quality Director of Environmental Engineering Scott Smedley introduced the public hearing. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTIONS 8-46 AND 8-60 RELATIVE TO DEFINITIONS AND LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE OF PERMANENT STORMWATER FACILITIES BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County: (1) That Sections 8-46 and 8-60 of the Code of the County of Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, are amended and re-enacted, to read as follows: Chapter 8 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND WATER QUALITY OOO Sec. 8-46. – Definitions. In addition to the definitions set forth in the state stormwater management regulations, as amended, which are expressly adopted and incorporated herein by reference, the following words and terms used in this chapter have the following meanings unless otherwise 10/22/2025 Page 30 of 43 specified herein. Where definitions differ, those incorporated herein shall have precedence. OOO Upper Swift Creek Watershed consists of all land in the county upstream of the Swift Creek Reservoir Dam. OOO Sec. 8-60. - Long-term maintenance of permanent stormwater facilities. OOO (c) Where the best management practices utilized for a residential development require regular or periodic maintenance in order to continue their functions, such maintenance shall be ensured by a cash escrow in an amount equal to $250.00 for each dwelling unit in a residential development. This requirement excludes apartment developments outside the Upper Swift Creek Watershed. (d) Where the best management practices utilized in a commercial development, within the Upper Swift Creek Watershed, require regular or periodic maintenance in order to continue their functions, such maintenance shall be ensured by a cash escrow in an amount equal to $3,000.00 for each impervious acre or fraction thereof. OOO (2) That this ordinance shall become effective immediately after adoption. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. B. To Consider Modernization of the Subdivision Ordinance - Chapter 17 Assistant Director of Planning Steve Donohoe introduced the public hearing. Discussion and questions ensued relative to the information provided during the presentation. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. Steve Meadows inquired about mailbox requirements and stated it should be the choice of the individual, not the government. There being no one else to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued relative to mailboxes in subdivisions. Dr. Miller made a motion, seconded by Mr. Carroll, for the Board to adopt County Code Chapter 17.1 (new Subdivision Ordinance), as submitted, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. 10/22/2025 Page 31 of 43 Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. (It is noted that a copy of Chapter 17.1 is attached to these minutes.) At this time, Mr. Ingle recognized a group of scouts in attendance at the meeting. Ann with Scouts BSA Boy Troop 2877 & Girl Troop 2899 sponsored by Chester Presbyterian came forward and stated the groups were in attendance to observe the meeting and learn more about it for their merit badge classes. She thanked the Board for welcoming them. C. To Consider an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18 - Water and Sewers Assistant Director of Utilities Mike Nannery introduced the public hearing. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTIONS 18-1, 18-58, 18-60, 18-61, AND 18-142 OF THE WATER AND SEWERS ORDINANCE RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS TO UTILITY SYSTEM CONNECTIONS FOR DWELLING UNITS AND MANUFACTURED HOMES AND NONRESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AND CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION RESPONSIBILITIES BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County: (1) That Sections 18-1, 18-58, 18-60, 18-61, and 18- 142 of the Code of the County of Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, are amended and re-enacted, to read as follows: Chapter 18 WATER AND SEWERS o o o Sec. 18-1. - Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: o o o (d) Building: Shall have the same meaning as in the zoning ordinance. (k) Dwelling, multi-family: Shall have the same meaning as in the zoning ordinance. (l) Dwelling, single-family detached: Shall have the same meaning as in the zoning ordinance. 10/22/2025 Page 32 of 43 (m) Dwelling, townhouse: Shall have the same meaning as in the zoning ordinance. (n) Dwelling, two family: Shall have the same meaning as duplex dwelling in the zoning ordinance. (t) Lot: Shall have the same meaning as in the zoning ordinance. (aa) Property: Shall have the same meaning as in the zoning ordinance (ii) Zoning approval: Shall have the same meaning as in the zoning ordinance. o o o Sec. 18-58. Connection to the utility system. Except as otherwise provided herein, a separate service shall be required for all lots and for all buildings on a lot that are designed for use as a single-family detached dwelling unit. The following exceptions apply to this requirement: (i) Properties with zoning approval for exactly two dwellings on a single lot may share a service. Dwellings may be attached or detached; or (ii) Manufactured home parks, multi-family dwellings, and other multi-unit developments shall be served by a master water meter, except when the director requires separate meters and service laterals. o o o Sec. 18-60. Required use of utility system. The distance extensions described in this section shall be measured from the nearest existing line as measured along the most reasonable extension route, as determined by the director of utilities. A. Residential. This section shall not apply to the replacement of a dwelling unit or manufactured home which was served by a private well or onsite sewer system, provided that the new dwelling unit or manufactured home uses the private system(s) which were used by the replaced unit or home; and continued use of the existing private system(s) is approved by the health department. 1. Public water system. Connection to the public water system shall be required for new dwelling units or manufactured homes when: a) The public water system is at the property line, or within a street, alley, right- of-way or easement abutting such property unless the required on-site service line is greater than 400 feet; b) Required by the zoning ordinance or as a condition of a zoning approval; or c) Located in a multifamily development. 2. Public wastewater system. Connection to the public wastewater system shall be required for new dwelling units or manufactured homes when: a) The public wastewater system is at the property line, or within a street, alley, right-of-way or easement abutting such property unless the required on-site service line is greater than 400 feet; b) Required by the zoning ordinance or as a condition of a zoning approval; or c) Located in a multifamily 10/22/2025 Page 33 of 43 development. B. Nonresidential. The requirements of this section shall not include a nonresidential structure that is being rebuilt due to damage by fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, storm or other act of God provided such reconstruction occurs within two years of the damage. 1. Public water system. Connection to the public water system shall be required for new nonresidential structures that need domestic water when: a) The public water system is at the property line, or within a street, alley, right- of-way or easement abutting such property; or b) Required by the zoning ordinance or as a condition of a zoning approval. 2. Public wastewater system. Connection to the public wastewater system shall be required for new nonresidential structures requiring domestic wastewater when: a) The public wastewater system is at the property line, or within a street, alley, right-of-way or easement abutting such property; or b) Required by the zoning ordinance or as a condition of a zoning approval. o o o Sec. 18-61. Exceptions to use of utility systems. A. An exception to the requirements of sections 18-53(a) may be granted as follows: 1. Submission of an application with a $1,000.00 fee to the planning department. 2. The director of planning shall process the application and provide notice as outlined for zoning approval in chapter 19.2. 3. In conjunction with the director of utilities, the director of planning shall review the application and make a recommendation to the planning commission. A recommendation for the exception approval may include a recommendation for the imposition of conditions. 4. The planning commission, following a public hearing, shall make a recommendation to the board of supervisors. The recommendation for the exception approval may include a recommendation for the imposition of conditions. 5. The board of supervisors, following a public hearing, may grant the exception. The exception approval may include imposition of conditions. B. An exception to the requirements of section 18-60 A.1.a), A.2.a), B.1.a), and B.2.a) may be granted as follows: 1. Administrative review of exceptions to section 18-60 A.1.a), A.2.a), B.1.a), and B.2.a). Upon submission, the director of utilities shall review the request and make a finding that connecting to the utility system is physically impractical due to: (i) Topography; or (ii) Physical conflicts with structures or other utilities; or (iii) Capacity limitations, or (iv) Other factors which would 10/22/2025 Page 34 of 43 prevent an extension in accordance with the county water and sewer specifications and procedures manual and other county policies and administrative procedures. An exception approval may include imposition of conditions. 2. Administrative review of exceptions to section 18-60 A.1.b) and A.2.b for an individual dwelling unit or manufactured home. Upon submission, the director of utilities in conjunction with the plans review team as defined in the subdivision ordinance shall review the request and make a finding that: (i) Connecting to the utility system is physically impractical due to the factors set forth in subsection B.1.; and (ii) The use of a private system will not encourage future area development inconsistent with the comprehensive plan and the ability to extend public system to other property will not be adversely affected. An exception approval may include imposition of conditions. 3. Appeal of administrative review. An applicant who is aggrieved by the determination of the director of utilities may appeal the decision to the board of supervisors. The board's decision shall be based upon those findings outlined in B.1. and B.2. The board's decision may include imposition of conditions. o o o ARTICLE V. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION o o o Sec. 18-142. Responsibilities. o o o (k) The owner shall, at his/her own expense, install, operate, test and maintain the required backflow prevention method, assembly or device. All appropriate backflow prevention assemblies and devices shall be tested upon installation, repair, replacement, and annually as a minimum, by a backflow prevention device worker certified by the applicable licensing and certification agency. Copies of the results of inspections and tests associated with commercial/industrial/non-residential sites or commercial/industrial/non-residential irrigation systems shall be submitted to the Cross-Connection Control Coordinator no later than 30 days after completion of the work, in accordance with the policy in effect at the time of submission. In the case of devices associated with single family residential properties, including single family residential irrigation systems, the property owner is responsible to maintain these records and make them available upon request by the Cross-Connection Control Coordinator. Such work shall be performed by licensed and certified individuals as specified in this and other applicable references. 10/22/2025 Page 35 of 43 (2) That this ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2026. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. D. To Consider Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Chapter 10 - The Land Use Plan Principal Planner Joanne Wieworka introduced the public hearing. Discussion and questions ensued relative to the information provided during the presentation. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Carroll made a motion, seconded by Ms. Schneider, for the Board to adopt amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10 – The Land Use Plan, including a correction to the Residential Agricultural Land Use Category (Page LU 10), which shall read “Single-family dwellings on a minimum of 5 acres fronting a public road.” Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. (It is noted a copy of Chapter 10: The Land Use Plan is attached to these minutes.) E. To Consider Acceptance of Property for Mary B. Stratton Park and Conveyance of an Open-Space Easement - Dale Real Property Manager Lynn Snow introduced the public hearing. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Ms. Schneider, seconded by Dr. Miller, the Board accepted the conveyance of 167.106 acres of land for Mary B. Stratton Park from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Conservation and Recreation and approved the conveyance of an open- space easement. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. F. To Consider the Lease of a Portion of Mary B. Stratton Park - Dale Ms. Snow introduced the public hearing. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public 10/22/2025 Page 36 of 43 hearing was closed. On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board approved the lease of a portion of Mary B. Stratton Park to the Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club, Inc., D/B/A Richmond United. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. G. To Consider the Lease of Space on the County's Physic Hill Water Tank - Matoaca Ms. Snow introduced the public hearing. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the Board approved the lease of space on the county's Physic Hill Water Tank at 11010 Winterpock Road to T- Mobile. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. H. To Consider Conveyance of County Owned Rights of Way to the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Route 10, Route 60 and Route 360 Traffic Signal Projects - Dale, Matoaca, Midlothian Ms. Snow introduced the public hearing. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the Board approved the conveyance of 2.604+/- acres of county owned rights of way for the Route 10, Route 60 and Route 360 Traffic Signal Projects and authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute the deed. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. I. To Consider a Request to Vacate a Portion of a 50’ Right of Way Within Subdivision of Piney Branch - Bermuda Ms. Snow introduced the public hearing. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board adopted the following ordinance: 10/22/2025 Page 37 of 43 AN ORDINANCE whereby the COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA ("GRANTOR") vacates to C F CURRIN, JR. and JAMES W. BLACKBURN and DONNA M. BLACKBURN (married) ("GRANTEE") a portion of an unimproved 50’ right of way within Subdivision of Piney Branch, BERMUDA Magisterial District, Chesterfield County, Virginia, as shown on a plat thereof duly recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, Virginia in Deed Book 320, at Page 174. WHEREAS, GRANTOR petitioned the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia to vacate a portion of the unimproved 50’ right of way within Subdivision of Piney Branch, BERMUDA Magisterial District, Chesterfield County, Virginia more particularly shown on a plat of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of said County in Deed Book 320, Page 174, by GEO. M. STEPHENS CIVIL ENGINEER, dated SEPTEMBER, 1944. The portion of right of way petitioned to be vacated is more fully described as follows: A portion of an unimproved 50’ right of way, within Subdivision of Piney Branch, the location of which is more fully shown on an exhibit, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance. WHEREAS, notice has been given pursuant to Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, by advertising; and, WHEREAS, no public necessity exists for the continuance of the portion of right of way sought to be vacated. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA: That pursuant to Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the aforesaid portion of right of way be and is hereby vacated. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect in accordance with Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with the plat attached hereto shall be recorded no sooner than thirty days hereafter in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, Virginia pursuant to Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The effect of this Ordinance pursuant to Section 15.2-2274 is to destroy the force and effect of the recording of the portion of the plat vacated. This Ordinance shall vest fee simple title to the portion of right of way hereby vacated in the property owners of Lots 2 and 3, within Subdivision of Piney Branch free and clear of any rights of public use. Accordingly, this Ordinance shall be indexed in the names of the GRANTOR and GRANTEE, or their successors 10/22/2025 Page 38 of 43 in title. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. J. To Consider a Request to Vacate an 8’ Easement Across Lot 20, Within Westerleigh Subdivision Section 3 - Matoaca Ms. Snow introduced the public hearing. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board adopted the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE whereby the COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA ("GRANTOR") vacates to PATRICK W. CONNORS and ASHLEY M. CONNORS (husband and wife) ("GRANTEE") an 8’ easement across Lot 20, Westerleigh Subdivision, Section 3, MATOACA Magisterial District, Chesterfield County, Virginia, as shown on a plat thereof duly recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, Virginia in Plat Book 215, at Pages 89-91. WHEREAS, PATRICK W. CONNORS and ASHLEY M. CONNORS petitioned the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia to vacate an 8’ easement across Lot 20, Westerleigh Subdivision, Section 3, MATOACA Magisterial District, Chesterfield County, Virginia more particularly shown on a plat of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of said County in Plat Book 215, Pages 89-91, by AES CONSULTING ENGINEERS, dated AUGUST 1, 2012. The easement petitioned to be vacated is more fully described as follows: An 8’ easement, across Lot 20, Westerleigh Subdivision, Section 3, the location of which is more fully shown on the attached exhibit, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance. WHEREAS, notice has been given pursuant to Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, by advertising; and, WHEREAS, no public necessity exists for the continuance of the easement sought to be vacated. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA: That pursuant to Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the aforesaid easement be and is hereby vacated. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect in 10/22/2025 Page 39 of 43 accordance with Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with the plat attached hereto shall be recorded no sooner than thirty days hereafter in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, Virginia pursuant to Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The effect of this Ordinance pursuant to Section 15.2-2274 is to destroy the force and effect of the recording of the portion of the plat vacated. This Ordinance shall vest fee simple title to the easement hereby vacated in the property owner of Lot 20, within Westerleigh Subdivision, Section 3 free and clear of any rights of public use. Accordingly, this Ordinance shall be indexed in the names of the GRANTOR and GRANTEE, or their successors in title. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. K. To Consider a Request to Vacate a Portion of a 16’ Drainage Easement within Timbercreek Subdivision, Section 1 - Clover Hill Ms. Snow introduced the public hearing. Mr. Ingle called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Ms. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board adopted the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE whereby the COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA ("GRANTOR") vacates to DANYELLE SAYLES BONNER and KIARA C. BONNER, KEITH EQUAM NEWMAN and GARY E. TINSLEY and SHENELL T. TINSLEY (a married couple) and their heirs, successors and assigns ("GRANTEE") a portion of a 16’ drainage easement crossing Lots 17, 18, and 19, Timbercreek Subdivision, BERMUDA Magisterial District, Chesterfield County, Virginia, as shown on a plat thereof duly recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, Virginia in Plat Book 280, at Pages 18-23. WHEREAS, Highmark Engineering, petitioned the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia to vacate a portion of a 16’ drainage easement crossing Lots 17, 18, and 19, Timbercreek Subdivision, BERMUDA Magisterial District, Chesterfield County, Virginia more particularly shown on a plat of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of said County in Plat Book 280, Pages 18-23, by HIGHMARK ENGINEERING, dated JUNE 12, 2020. The portion of easement petitioned to be vacated is more fully described as follows: 10/22/2025 Page 40 of 43 A portions of a 16’ drainage easement, crossing Lots 17, 18, and 19, Timbercreek Subdivision, the locations of which are more fully shown on a plat made by Highmark Engineering, titled “Plat Showing An Ex. 16’ Drainage Easement To Be Vacated On GPIN #: 798635689600000 798635668600000 798635657600000”, dated August 11, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance. WHEREAS, notice has been given pursuant to Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, by advertising; and, WHEREAS, no public necessity exists for the continuance of the portion of the easement sought to be vacated. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA: That pursuant to Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the aforesaid portion of easement be and is hereby vacated. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect in accordance with Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with the plat attached hereto shall be recorded no sooner than thirty days hereafter in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, Virginia pursuant to Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The effect of this Ordinance pursuant to Section 15.2-2274 is to destroy the force and effect of the recording of the portion of the plat vacated. This Ordinance shall vest fee simple title to the portion of easement hereby vacated in the property owners of Lots 17, 18, and 19, within Timbercreek Subdivision, free and clear of any rights of public use. Accordingly, this Ordinance shall be indexed in the names of the GRANTOR and GRANTEE, or their successors in title. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. 19. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters There were no speakers on unscheduled matters at this time. 20. Adjournment A. Adjournment and Notice of Next Scheduled Meeting of the Board of Supervisors On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the Board adjourned at 8:09 p.m. to the Chesterfield 10/22/2025 Page 41 of 43 Chamber Legislative Breakfast on November 6, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the Virginia State University Multipurpose Center, to then adjourn to a specially called Board of Supervisors meeting on November 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, to then adjourn to the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on November 19, 2025, at 2 p.m. in Room 502 of the County Administration Building. Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider and Carroll. Nays: None. __________________________ ___________________________ Joseph P. Casey Jim A. Ingle County Administrator Chairman 10/22/2025 Page 42 of 43 Citizen Comments Received Through the Comment Portal October 22, 2025, Board of Supervisors Meeting Comment Type Comment Name District Unscheduled matter I’m no expert on local government, development or utilities; however I am alarmed the County welcomes and approved a Google data center, at the same time Dominion says we’re in an electricity crisis and wants a new, polluting gas plant here as well as five other plants across the state. A study shows electricity prices increase as much as 267% for customers near data centers. I understand these data centers use huge amounts of water. It also seems Chesterfield may be slated for two more Google data centers. How is this thoughtful, proper planning? How does a project of this magnitude and wide-ranging impact become a done deal with no opportunity for citizen input? Are two more data centers to be added? What if the SCC denies Dominion’s request? And why would the County be a party to a non-disclosure agreement regarding this project? This seems like a big expense and future problems in the making for residents. If this first data center is a done deal, will the Board solicit citizen input on the possibility of two more data centers in this County? The County announcement references a possible fusion plant. Is such a plant with that capacity operating anywhere in the world? AFAIK, this is not proven technology, and such a power plant may be years or decades in the making. Again, I’m no expert, but all this seems alarming to this county resident and not carefully planned. Richard Slaney, Bermuda District Richard Slaney Bermuda 10/22/2025 Page 43 of 43 Comment Type Comment Name District Bloomberg analysis https:// www. bloomberg.com/ graphics/2025-ai-data-centers- electricity-prices/ County announcement referencing two other Google sites https://www.chesterfield.gov/m /newsflash/Home/Detail/6383 Unscheduled matter I am a social work student at VCU working in Chesterfield County. I was shocked and dismayed to learn that Chesterfield County does not have an emergency shelter for the unhoused. In 2024 there was 20% increase in homelessness in the greater Richmond area from the year before. In addition, 11.1% of the population of Chesterfield County had severe housing problems in 2024. Having emergency shelters can protect some of the most vulnerable people in our community in the event of a crisis. These shelters are essential for the unhoused’s safety and well- being. Shelters also can help people get back on their feet after circumstances leave them without a place to go. I urge the Board of Supervisors to take action to create emergency shelters for the Chesterfield community. No one wants to end up in a situation where they have nowhere to go, but an emergency shelter can provide relief for those who find themselves without any other options. Theo Lash Midlothian CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 1 Overview The purpose of the Land Use Plan is to serve as a guide for zoning, land use and development-related decisions and does not rezone property or carry regulatory standing. This chapter includes recommendations for the location and density of growth, and general design characteristics for new development. The recommended future land use pattern is closely tied to other components of the Plan such as utilities, public facilities, transportation, economic development and revitalization, as each play an integral part in shaping the county. DESIRED OUTCOMES OF THIS CHAPTER: • Balanced and Harmonious Land Use Pattern • A Range of Housing, Employment, Services and Lifestyle Choices • Land Development Guidance • Thriving Urban, Suburban and Rural Communities • Coordination with Public Infrastructure Provision • Mixed-Use Centers as Community Focal Areas Buildout Analysis The 437 square miles of land is arguably the county’s most precious resource. How this land is used or preserved will shape the county for future generations. Buildout of the Comprehensive Plan is a theoretical exercise meant for general information purposes in guiding development to an ultimate end state given known factors today. The buildout figures below do not take into account specific property constraints or limitations. If all land developed per its current zoning and Comprehensive Plan designation, the county would reach a population of 615,000 persons in 246,000 housing units. This represents an increase of 81 percent over 2017. If residential construction occurred at 1,500 units per year, this buildout would be reached in approximately 75 years (by 2092). This figure does not account for potential redevelopment, and assumes rural development in the Rural Residential/Agricultural area. On the non-residential side, buildout is projected to provide 62 million square feet of commercial space (130% increase over 2017), 55 million square feet of office space (411% increase over 2017), and 112 million square feet of industrial space (227% increase over 2017). These uses would accommodate approximately 419,000 jobs and make the county a net importer of workers. Non-residential buildout would be reached in 200 years at current development levels. Buildout figures are important only in that they provide perspective as to where and how the county is projected to grow if the Comprehensive Plan is followed. These figures can be used to compare this growth scenario versus other scenarios in order to better understand land use direction and potential impacts on public facilities such as schools, roads, utilities and public safety. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 2 Land Development Vision The Land Use Plan chapter provides a development vision as to how the county will utilize its land resources. The Plan envisions a community of lifestyle choices, from desirable, well-designed neighborhoods to high-density and intensity mixed-use centers at strategic locations such as major intersections, to quiet rural communities. Mixed-use centers are built around unique and attractive social gathering spaces that are utilized by residents, businesses and visitors alike. The Plan seeks to protect rural areas for the benefit of future generations, to be areas known for their beauty and productivity. The Plan seeks to protect and promote employment center areas to provide a better balance between homes and jobs. Housing variety is encouraged in well-designed communities that instill pride in their residents and support needs of area businesses. Land uses are connected to each other in a convenient, safe and accessible manner that meets the mobility needs of the community. Some areas of the county are left in their natural state for the protection of the environment and the enjoyment of residents and visitors. The Plan supports reinvestment in older communities so that all are attractive, viable and thriving places for current and future citizens. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 3 Major Corridors The county’s major roadway corridors are the front doors to its residential communities. They also contain the majority of the county’s businesses and services. Development along these corridors should be high quality, connected to adjacent uses and pedestrian-friendly. Corridor speeds should also reflect the desired land uses they contain, as lower speeds generally better support retail areas. Thus, speeds in retail, mixed-use and village areas along corridors should be lowered to better serve local businesses and accommodate pedestrians. The county should work with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to identify appropriate and desired speed levels. In addition, parallel roadways should be developed along major corridors such as Routes 60, 360, 10 and 1 to relieve congestion and enhance connectivity between uses. Furthermore, revitalization and redevelopment efforts, programs and incentives should be encouraged along older commercial corridors to attract new investment. The Land Use Plan & Zoning The Plan primarily serves as a guide to the rezoning of land. New development proposals should meet the spirit and intent of the Comprehensive Plan, including the Land Use Plan. Throughout the county, existing zoning may be in direct conflict with the envisioned land use pattern. In these areas, rezoning incentives (such as fee waivers, uses or flexible standards) should be encouraged to bring them into closer alignment with the Plan. In other instances, a development proposal may align with the Plan’s land use recommendations, but the timing of development may be such that it is ahead of the county’s ability to serve it with appropriate infrastructure. Such instances would work against the Plan’s goal of promoting an orderly development pattern and would have fiscal impacts on the county. In certain instances, a development proposal may not exactly fit the land use recommendations of this Plan. When this occurs, the proposal should be looked at considering the entirety of the Plan to see if the proposal meets the overall spirit and intent of the Plan. When a development proposal appears out of character with the Plan, additional mitigation such as increased buffers and use restrictions, should be considered. The Zoning Ordinance controls the legal right to develop property. Zoning, once approved, is difficult to change outside of property owner desires. Where possible, the Zoning Ordinance should be updated to reflect the vision of the Plan, including new zoning classifications and changes to existing classifications to offer better guidance and direction to property owners. The zoning process should consider the requirements of the Ordinance and the direction of the Plan when analyzing rezoning requests. Major review of the Ordinance should occur with every 5-year Plan revision to support alignment. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 4 Major considerations used in the development of the Land Use Plan Map and Categories include the following:  Existing land use patterns  Topography and other physical characteristics  Existing residential neighborhood densities and lot sizes  Ability to provide public water and wastewater in an orderly manner  Existing and future transportation facilities  Orderly expansion of other public infrastructure and facilities  Protecting current and future county airport operations  Providing a range of housing, employment and commercial uses  Developing activity centers that provide distinct community identities  Supporting publicly accessible waterfront development opportunities. While the boundaries between land uses shown on the Land Use Plan Map are precisely delineated, these boundaries are somewhat flexible when evaluating individual development proposals. Adjustment to these boundaries may be considered during evaluation of specific development proposals. Adjustments should be based upon specific site conditions; opportunities for better land use transitions and site design by expanding the exact boundaries of the land use category designation; and existing and future area land uses. The Land Use Plan chapter is comprised of two major components: • General Land Use Guidelines providing direction for the evaluation of development proposals. These guidelines should apply to all land uses on a countywide basis regardless of development type. • Land Use Plan Map Categories and the Land Use Plan Map providing more specific direction for the evaluation of specific proposals. Rendering courtesy of City of McKinney, TX CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 5 General Land Use Guidelines The following General Land Use Guidelines should be used when addressing specific development and land use issues:  Public Infrastructure. Coordinate development proposals with the orderly extension and provision of adequate public facilities and infrastructure. Encourage public/private partnerships for provision of needed public infrastructure.  Economic Development Areas. Protect areas designated for employment-generating uses and commercial services from encroachment of residential uses, except in mixed-use developments. Encourage development phasing of sites concurrent with the development of adequate roads and other infrastructure necessary to support the recommended intensity and density of development.  Land Use Regulation Streamlining. Promote land use regulations that are easy to understand and implement by incorporating illustrations, charts and graphics. Align the Zoning Ordinance with the spirit and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.  Innovative Development. Give consideration to unique and innovative development proposals that may not conform to a literal interpretation of the Plan, if the benefits and merits are consistent with the intent of the Plan to achieve a well-designed, integrated and high-quality community served by adequate public facilities and infrastructure.  Compatibility and Transition. Include land use transitions, site design and buffering in development proposals to reduce the impacts between incompatible land uses.  Development Integration. Encourage new development designs to accommodate pedestrian and vehicular interconnectivity with similar existing and future developments, provided that existing developments are not adversely impacted.  Quality Design Standards. Encourage new development to incorporate quality design standards for architecture, landscaping and pedestrian ways that create unique and viable places and enhance the community.  Existing Zoning Not in Conformance with the Plan. Provide flexibility in consideration of zoning amendments when such amendments would bring the zoning and development closer into alignment with the Plan.  Land Aggregation/Master Planning. Encourage land aggregation and/or master planning in instances where development of an individual parcel is constrained due to its size or shape. This should be considered where necessary to conform to land use regulations, achieve land use compatibility or transition or provide adequate transportation improvements.  Historic Preservation. Encourage the preservation of historic sites and structures, including through their adaptive reuse. Support uses other than those identified on the Land Use Plan Map, provided the uses can be designed and operated to minimize the impact on existing and anticipated area development, and the site or structure is designated as a county historic landmark.  Rural Residential/Agricultural and Residential Agricultural Areas. Promote agricultural related activities in these areas by considering the following: CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 6 • Uses that support agricultural activities, such as farmers’ markets and agricultural tourism. • Commercial uses for a limited time period with minimal site improvements, provided the uses can be designed and operated to minimize the impact on existing and anticipated area development. • Incentives that encourage continued agricultural, forestry and other land conservation activities. • Solar facilities through the Conditional Use zoning process to protect adjacent properties, rural character and future potential land uses. Such uses should be located adjacent to existing transmission lines.  Tractor Trailer Service Stations. Limit the provision of these facilities to areas recommended on the Land Use Plan Map for Manufacturing & Processing, and allow only if impacts on surrounding development are mitigated and the use is in proximity to a limited-access interchange.  Timing of Development. New development should not exceed the capacity of infrastructure necessary to support it. Supporting infrastructure such as roads and public facilities should be provided with new development or development should be delayed until such time as necessary infrastructure is provided or programmed.  Placemaking. Support the incorporation of deliberately designed, flexible social spaces with a variety of activities as a part of new developments and redevelopment proposals. Such spaces could include art sculptures, fountains, plazas, and greens along with supporting shops, entertainment, restaurant and housing uses in a pedestrian-friendly setting. Encourage programming of these spaces for community events and gatherings.  Mixed-Use Development. Support the development of mixed-use projects in appropriate locations. Such developments could be designed to mix uses vertically and/or horizontally, incorporating a variety of activities such as eating, recreation, entertainment and shopping. The Plan looks at mixed- use not necessarily on the individual project level, but on the entire area recommended for such uses. Integration and connectivity between uses, especially by pedestrians, should be emphasized. The county should work with prospective developers through incentives and regulatory flexibility to enable such projects to occur. Typical mixed-use developments should generally not contain automobile-oriented, industrial or low-density residential uses. Shared, decked and flexible parking standards are encouraged, along with a more urban design. Traditional parking lots should be located behind buildings or along the edges of development to support a thriving, dense and connected core of uses. Attractive social gathering spaces and places should be deliberately designed prominent features of these developments. Support the reuse of shopping centers as mixed use projects, including reuse of surplus parking areas.  Connectivity. Support the provision of pedestrian and bicycle connections in new and established communities. Look for ways to connect projects internally and to adjacent uses where appropriate.  Housing Variety. Support a full range of housing types and densities, with higher densities within mixed-use centers. Support small-lot development with usable amenity space and quality design standards.  Open Space & Conservation Easements. Support requests from property owners to permanently preserve their land through the use of easements, considering the impacts on the future growth and development of the county. Explore incentives, tools and programs to encourage appropriate land preservation. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 7  Voluntary Downzoning. Support property owners who wish to downzone their property, especially where existing zoning is in conflict with the Plan. Consider use of incentives to encourage action.  Landfills. Discourage new public or private solid waste, construction/demolition/debris or hazardous waste landfills within the county. Discourage residential development in proximity to existing landfills, and in proximity to the transportation systems serving the landfills, that does not mitigate or account for the impact of the landfill operations on residential uses.  Waterfront & Riverfront. Encourage public access to, and usage of, waterfront properties through development proposals. Such usage could include riverfront businesses, conservation/trails and/or community recreation.  Urban Development Areas. The Regional Mixed-Use, Community Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Mixed- Use, Residential Neighborhood 8 and Residential Neighborhood 12 categories of the Land Use Plan Map are designated as Urban Development Areas pursuant to the Code of Virginia 15.2-223.1. Incentives for developing in these areas include higher density allowances as described in the land use categories.  Maximum Residential Density for Projects in Non-Residential Land Use Categories. If a residential project is proposed within a land use category that does not have an identified residential density, then the following density guidance should be used when evaluating such proposals during the rezoning process: • Multifamily – a maximum of 12 units per acre or less. • Townhouse/Single Family – a maximum of 8 units per acre or less. The specific appropriate density should be determined through the rezoning process, taking into account the context of the surrounding area, the desires of the community, appropriate transition to adjacent single-family residential uses, and other factors. Such deviations from the recommended land use category should be sufficiently justified in the evaluation of the rezoning case.  AR – Alternative Residential Zoning District Use. Support the utilization of the AR zoning district to facilitate unique residential community designs in appropriate locations, where such developments cannot be easily accommodated in other zoning districts . Affordable housing developments may also be appropriate within this district. When not located along a major corridor, AR district developments should provide protections to dissimilar adjacent neighborhoods. WD – Warehouse & Distribution Zoning District Use. Support the utilization of the WD zoning district in locations that have easy and convenient access to major transportation corridors, rail lines and/or ports. Generally, WD districts are not appropriate adjacent to single-family neighborhoods unless significant measures are provided to protect such neighborhoods from negative impacts from WD operations and truck traffic.  Amenity Space. Amenity space should be viewed as a key feature of every new development that requires such spaces. Such areas should be a core feature of the design of the development, offering convenient access to the greatest numbers of residents/visitors.  Accessory Dwelling Units. ADUs should be encouraged in appropriate locations in support of affordable housing and multi-generational living needs. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 8  Village Overlay Design Consideration. Support a variety of appropriate uses within areas covered by Village Overlays in the Zoning Ordinance. Such uses should be designed and arranged to promote a walkable, village-like character, with buildings lining public roads and parking to the side or rear of uses. Amenity space features should be used to promote social gathering areas. Where possible, small developments should work together to develop amenity space features rather than each use provide its own.  Residential Design Standards. The following is a list of common quality standards that promote long- lasting, attractive and vibrant communities. These standards are encouraged to be a part of any residential rezoning case. Exceptions may be made for projects that incorporate affordable housing units. o Conceptual Building Elevations – should be encouraged with any residential rezoning proposal. o Elevation Repetition – in single family neighborhoods, the same elevation is discouraged adjacent or across the street. In townhouse developments, variation is encouraged between units within a building row. o High Visibility Side Elevations – in single family and townhouse developments, units with sides that face roads or parking areas, design features are encouraged to embellish that side and have comparable fenestration to the front façade. o Roof Materials – should be of durable materials with at least a 30-year warranty. o Siding – for single family and townhouse developments, high quality materials such as brick, stone, fiber-cement and similar durable materials, is encouraged. o Supplemental Landscaping – in multifamily developments, landscaping is encouraged around building perimeters facing roads or parking areas; in single family and townhouse developments, landscaping is encouraged around building foundations facing streets. o Driveways – in SC/SU/AR/TR/UR districts, driveways are encouraged to be paved (asphalt or concrete) or hardscaped with stone/brick pavers. o Front Walks – in single family and townhouse developments, each unit is encouraged to provide a paved (concrete) or hardscaped (brick/stone pavers) walkway from the front entrance to the driveway or street. o Garages – in single family and townhouse developments, front-loaded garages are discouraged from projecting further than five feet from the front façade of the unit. o Foundation Treatment – foundations are encouraged to be faced with brick or stone veneer. o Slab Construction – slab foundations are encouraged to have a minimum 18” from grade faced with brick or stone veneer to give the appearance of a typical foundation.  Data Centers. Consider impacts on infrastructure systems such as public water and power when reviewing proposals for data centers. Ensure such uses will have minimal impacts on nearby existing or future residential developments.  Underground Power Lines. Power lines, other than major transmission lines, should be located underground with new/redevelopment along Routes 60, 360, 10, and 1 and with new development in mixed use centers. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 9 Land Use Plan Map Categories The Land Use Plan does not rezone property. Rather, the Plan provides guidance for future land use decisions. The Land Use Plan does not impact continuation of existing legal land uses or other uses permitted by existing zoning of individual properties. RURAL RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DENSITY: 0.2 UNITS PER ACRE OR LESS APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  A – AGRICULTURAL  RC – RURAL COMMUNITY  NB – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS (OPTION 1) Uses The following uses are appropriate: o Single-family dwellings on a minimum of 5 acres fronting public roads. o Single-family dwellings on a minimum of 1 acre created through family divisions. o Single-family dwellings on less than 5 acres in instances where the parcel was created prior to the adoption of the 5-acre requirement. o Farming, agritourism, forestry, open space and conservation easements. o Religious institutions and government buildings. o Small-scale, low-intensity commercial uses serving rural community needs. Design Considerations Generally, new developments should preserve rural character through deep setbacks, preservation of existing vegetation as transition areas, residentially-scaled buildings and other site design considerations that foster new development fitting into the existing rural fabric of the community. NB commercial uses should be located as individual uses (not shopping centers) near rural intersections to serve the greatest number of customers. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 10 RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DENSITY: 0.5 UNITS PER ACRE OR LESS APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  A – AGRICULTURAL  RC – RURAL COMMUNITY  SR – SEMI-RURAL NEIGHBORHOOD (BASE & OPTION 1)  NB – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS (OPTION 1) Uses A combination of agricultural and residential uses is appropriate in this category. o Single-family dwellings on a minimum of 5 acres fronting a public road. o Single-family dwellings on a minimum of 1 acre created through family divisions in the A District. o Single-family dwellings on less than 5 acres in instances where the parcel was created prior to the adoption of the 5-acre requirement. o Farming, agritourism, forestry, open space and conservation easements. o Single family dwellings in subdivisions with lots of 2 acres or larger. o Single family dwellings in subdivisions with lots 2 acres or smaller if connected to the public water system. o Religious institutions and government buildings. o Small-scale, low-intensity commercial uses serving rural community needs. Design Considerations Generally, new developments should preserve rural character through deep setbacks, preservation of existing vegetation as transition areas, residentially-scaled buildings and other site design considerations that foster new development fitting into the existing rural fabric of the community. This category should not be used to roadstrip new lots along arterial roadways. Neighborhood Business commercial uses should be located as individual uses (not shopping centers), but should not be located on subdivision lots designed for residential use, near rural intersections to serve the greatest number of customers. Subdivision developments should preserve rural features and vistas along arterial roadways to maintain the character of the area. Development Consideration Adjacent to Existing Neighborhoods Densities and lot sizes of existing residentially zoned neighborhoods should be considered when primary access is through an existing neighborhood. New neighborhoods should be designed with high-quality standards, and mitigate potential impacts, so as to promote reinvestment, infill and revitalization of the surrounding area. Opportunities for providing pedestrian and biking connections to existing neighborhoods should be encouraged where appropriate. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 11 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD 1 DENSITY: 1.0 UNITS PER ACRE OR LESS APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  SR – SEMI-RURAL NEIGHBORHOOD (OPTION 1 & 2)  NB – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS Uses The following uses are appropriate: o Single-family dwellings in subdivisions with lots at least 21,780 square feet. o Religious institutions and government buildings. o Neighborhood-serving, low-intensity commercial uses. Design Considerations Developments in this category should primarily consist of single-family neighborhoods on larger lots and an encouragement to preserve natural landforms and semi-rural character. Neighborhood business uses should be individual small-scale, low-intensity and residentially-designed uses such as day-care centers, coffee shops and other similar uses that meet the needs of the immediate community and fit well into neighborhood settings, but should not be located on subdivision lots designed for residential use. Development Consideration Adjacent to Existing Neighborhoods Densities and lot sizes of existing residentially zoned neighborhoods should be considered when primary access is through an existing neighborhood. New neighborhoods should be designed with high-quality standards, and mitigate potential impacts, so as to promote reinvestment, infill and revitalization of the surrounding area. Opportunities for providing pedestrian and biking connections to existing neighborhoods should be encouraged where appropriate. PHASED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY: 0.2 UNITS PER ACRE OR LESS APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  A – AGRICULTURAL  NB – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS (OPTION 1) Uses The following uses are appropriate until such time as public utilities and other public facilities are available, as described herein: o Single-family dwellings on a minimum of 5 acres fronting an existing public road. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 12 o Single-family dwellings on a minimum of 1 acre created through family divisions. o Single-family dwellings on less than 5 acres in instances where the parcel was created prior to the adoption of the 5-acre requirement. o Farming, agritourism, forestry, open space and conservation easements. o Religious institutions and government buildings. Future Development Potential To discourage leapfrog development, subdivision development is dependent upon the orderly and incremental extension of the public gravity wastewater lines in accordance with the latest Chesterfield County Water and Sewer Procedures and Specifications Manual, and provisions for road improvements and other public facilities to accommodate demands resulting from development. Off-site extension of the public gravity wastewater trunk lines should not exceed a distance of 3,000 feet from the nearest existing gravity line as measured along the most reasonable route, as determined by the Department of Utilities. In addition, residential zoning should be phased, generally from east to west, from existing gravity wastewater trunk lines, such that zoning does not occur beyond 3,000 feet from the location of existing lines at the time of zoning application. When trunk wastewater lines are within 3,000 feet, the following uses would be appropriate: o Single family dwellings in subdivisions as outlined in the Residential Neighborhood 2 land use category. o Neighborhood-serving, low-intensity commercial uses. o Religious institutions and government buildings. Design Considerations Generally, new developments should preserve rural character through deep setbacks, preservation of existing vegetation as transition areas, residentially-scaled buildings and other site design considerations that foster new development fitting into the existing rural fabric of the community. NB commercial uses should be located as individual uses (not shopping centers) near rural intersections to serve the greatest number of customers. When utilizing public water and wastewater systems, residential communities should be designed to protect the Swift Creek Reservoir by protecting existing tree canopies, unique land features, and stormwater design. Neighborhood business uses should be individual small-scale, low-intensity and residentially designed uses such as day-care centers, coffee shops and other similar uses that meet the needs of the immediate community and fit well into neighborhood settings, but should not be located on subdivision lots designed for residential use. Development Consideration Adjacent to Existing Neighborhoods Densities and lot sizes of existing residentially zoned neighborhoods should be considered when primary access is through an existing neighborhood. New neighborhoods should be designed with high-quality residential standards and mitigate potential impacts so as to promote reinvestment, infill and CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 13 revitalization of the surrounding area. Opportunities for providing pedestrian and biking connections to existing neighborhoods should be encouraged where appropriate. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD 2 DENSITY: 2.0 UNITS PER ACRE OR LESS APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  SC – SUBURBAN COMMUNITY  SU – SEMI URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD  NB – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS Uses The following uses are appropriate: o Single-family dwellings in subdivisions with lots of at least 8,000 square feet. o Single-family dwellings in subdivisions with lots less than 8,000 square feet in a conservation design that protects large areas in their natural state. o Neighborhood-serving, low-intensity commercial uses. o Religious institutions and government buildings. Design Considerations Residential communities should be designed to protect the Swift Creek Reservoir by protecting existing tree canopies, unique land features, and stormwater design. Subdivisions with lots less than 8,000 square feet should only be permitted through development cases that place large areas of the project acreage under conservation easements, natural areas or other protective measures to compensate for the smaller lot sizes allowed. Neighborhood business uses should be individual small-scale, low-intensity and residentially designed uses such as day-care centers, coffee shops and other similar uses that meet the needs of the immediate community and fit well into neighborhood settings, but should not be located on subdivision lots designed for residential use. Development Consideration Adjacent to Existing Neighborhoods Densities and lot sizes of existing residentially zoned neighborhoods should be considered when primary access is through an existing neighborhood. New neighborhoods should be designed with high-quality standards and mitigate potential impacts so as to promote reinvestment, infill and revitalization of the surrounding area. Opportunities for providing pedestrian and biking connections to existing neighborhoods should be encouraged where appropriate. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 14 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD 4 DENSITY: 4.0 UNITS PER ACRE OR LESS APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  SC – SUBURBAN COMMUNITY  SU – SEMI URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD  TR – TRANSITION RESIDENTIAL (BASE)  NB – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS Uses The following uses are appropriate: o Single-family dwellings in subdivisions with lots of at least 8,000 square feet. . o Single-family dwellings in subdivisions with lots less than 8,000 square feet, when impacts on adjacent neighborhoods are sufficiently addressed and mitigated. o Duplexes in subdivisions, when impacts on adjacent neighborhoods are sufficiently addressed and mitigated. o Townhouse dwellings in subdivisions with no more than two units per building row, unless adjacent and connected to commercial, office or other higher density residential uses. o Neighborhood-serving, low-intensity commercial uses. o Religious institutions and government buildings. Design Considerations Designs in this category should be highly walkable and connected to other neighborhoods and nearby land uses when appropriate. New residential communities with lot sizes less than 8,000 square feet may be appropriate when designed to mitigate impacts on surrounding existing neighborhoods and protect and preserve environmental features. Townhouse developments should be limited, and designed with consideration of impacts on adjacent neighborhoods and connected to appropriate nonresidential uses. Neighborhood business uses should be small-scale, low-intensity and residentially designed uses such as day-care centers, coffee shops and other similar uses that meet the needs of the immediate community and fit well into neighborhood settings, but should not be located on subdivision lots designed for residential use. Development Consideration Adjacent to Existing Neighborhoods Densities and lot sizes of existing residentially zoned neighborhoods should be considered when primary access is through an existing neighborhood. New neighborhoods should be designed with high-quality standards and mitigate potential impacts so as to promote reinvestment, infill and revitalization of the CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 15 surrounding area. Opportunities for providing pedestrian and biking connections to existing neighborhoods should be encouraged where appropriate. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD 8 DENSITY: 8.0 UNITS PER ACRE OR LESS APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  TR – TRANSITION RESIDENTIAL  SU – SEMI URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD  NB – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS Uses The following uses are appropriate: o Various residential types including, but not limited to, single-family on small lots, duplex, zero lot line, and townhouse, dwellings. o Low-scale multifamily buildings. o Neighborhood-serving, low-intensity commercial uses. o Religious institutions and government buildings. Design Considerations Developments in this category should be integrated with surrounding similar residential projects and commercial centers through site design and provision of road and sidewalk connectivity. Developments should be centered around strategic amenity space. Design standards could include the provision of sidewalks, street trees, site and individual lot landscaping, quality and variety of architectural design, rear garage orientation and hardscaped driveways. Developments should mitigate impacts on adjacent lower density residential areas through appropriate transitions such as building/site design, buffers, and enhanced landscaping. In addition to the above design standards, incorporation of Traditional Neighborhood Design standards is encouraged. Design standards could include a grid of frequently interconnected internal roads and alleys, sidewalks and public places; dwellings with shallow setbacks adjacent to sidewalks along internal roads having on-street parking; pedestrian-scale streetscape and streetlight design; and other similar features. Multifamily designs should be low-scale buildings in 1-3 story configurations with high quality standards and amenity spaces. Neighborhood business uses should be small-scale, low-intensity and residentially designed uses such as day-care centers, coffee shops and other similar uses that are integrated into the design of the community, but should not be located on subdivision lots designed for residential use. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 16 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD 12 DENSITY: 12.0 UNITS PER ACRE OR LESS APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  TR – TRANSITION RESIDENTIAL  SU – SEMI URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD  NB – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS Uses The following uses are appropriate: o Various residential types including, but not limited to, townhouse, condominium and multifamily dwellings. o Single-family dwellings on small lots. o Neighborhood-serving, low-intensity commercial uses. o Religious institutions and government buildings. Design Considerations Developments in this category should be integrated with surrounding similar residential projects and commercial centers through site design and provision of road and sidewalk connectivity. Developments should be centered around strategic amenity space. Design standards could include the provision of sidewalks, street trees, site and individual lot landscaping, quality and variety of architectural design, rear garage orientation and hardscaped driveways. Developments should mitigate impacts on adjacent lower density residential areas through appropriate transitions such as building/site design, buffers and enhanced landscaping. In addition to the above design standards, incorporation of Traditional Neighborhood Design standards is encouraged. Design standards could include a grid of frequently interconnected internal roads and alleys, sidewalks and public places; dwellings with shallow setbacks adjacent to sidewalks along internal roads having on-street parking; pedestrian-scale streetscape and streetlight design; and other similar features. Neighborhood business uses should be small-scale, low-intensity and residentially designed uses such as day-care centers, coffee shops and other similar uses that are integrated into the design of the community, but should not be located on subdivision lots designed for residential use. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 17 NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED-USE DENSITY: MINIMUM 8.0 UNITS PER ACRE, PLUS LIMITED INTEGRATED COMMERCIAL APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  MU – MIXED-USE CENTER (BASE)  UR – URBAN RESIDENTIAL  NB – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS Uses Generally, an integrated mix of higher-density residential development with some smaller scale neighborhood-serving commercial uses is desired in a village-like setting. Densities should fit the context of surrounding development and have appropriate transitions. The following uses are appropriate: o Integrated mixture of higher-density residential, limited commercial uses and public spaces located on tracts having sufficient size to accommodate such mixtures. The majority of the development should be residential, and may include units of various types. Non-residential uses should be developed in conjunction with higher-density residential uses. o Commercial uses should primarily be smaller-scale and serve neighborhood-wide trade areas (Neighborhood Business) and should not include automobile-oriented uses such as automobile and automobile parts sales, automobile repair, car washes, drive-thrus and gasoline sales. o Stand-alone commercial and residential uses may be appropriate within these areas if they are integrated with appropriate nearby uses and their design reflects the intent of the mixed use center in streetscape, amenity space and other urban design elements. Design Considerations Uses should be incorporated into multi-story buildings with a minimum of two stories and a general maximum of three stories, with residential uses on the upper floor(s) of a building and non-residential uses on the ground floor (vertical integration). For horizontal integration, non-residential uses should front major roadways with residential uses fronting an internal ‘main street’ and creating a sense of place. Stand-alone commercial and residential uses may be acceptable in these areas provided they are integrated with appropriate adjacent uses and designed in a village-like manner. Parking should be located behind buildings and views of parking from public roads should be minimized through decorative fencing, landscaping or other acceptable methods. Flexibility in typical zoning standards should be used to encourage innovative and creative design and high-quality development. Urban or Traditional Neighborhood Design standards should be employed to ensure integration of uses. These designs should incorporate a grid of frequently interconnected roads and alleys; sidewalks and public places; pedestrian scale buildings with close attention to walking distances between uses; buildings with shallow setbacks with hardscaped areas for dining, display or other activities; main entrances adjacent to sidewalks along roads having on-street parking; pedestrian-scale streetscape features such as street trees and pedestrian lights; and other similar features. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 18 LIGHT BUSINESS APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  NB – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS Uses The following uses are appropriate: o Commercial uses that serve neighborhood-wide trade areas. Such uses generally attract customers residing in neighborhoods within a small geographical area. Uses should generally be small-scale and compatible with nearby residential neighborhoods. Typical uses include senior care facilities, medical and vet clinics, health clubs, restaurants, business services, offices, general retail uses, and studios. o Automobile-oriented uses such as automobile and automobile parts sales, automobile repair, car washes, drive-thrus and gasoline sales are generally discouraged in this category. However, gas stations may be appropriate in rare instances, if they are of a smaller scale with fewer pumps and facilities than what is typically found with these uses in Arterial Business areas. o Conversion of existing residential structures for office use should be encouraged with modified development standards for parking, setbacks, lighting and paving requirements for these uses, as appropriate, to facilitate transition to, and compatibility with, adjacent neighborhoods. Design Considerations Uses in these areas generally serve as a transition between major roadways and neighborhoods where the shallow depth of commercial parcels limits the intensity of uses. Uses here should have a residential design to blend in with adjacent neighborhoods, with an eye towards limiting impacts on residential uses through thoughtful site design and other mitigating measures. Views of fuel pumps and other auto- oriented facilities should be minimized from public roads and residential areas as much as possible through effective landscaping and other screening treatments. As this category is generally located along major roadways, site designs should enhance the character of the corridor through landscaping and building design to portray a high quality community. ARTERIAL BUSINESS APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  NB – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS  CC – CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL Uses The following uses are appropriate: o Commercial uses that serve community-wide trade areas. Typical uses include large grocery stores, department stores, home centers, limited repair services, automobile-oriented uses (auto CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 19 sales, repair, etc), offices, medical facilities, senior care facilities, entertainment and recreation, and business services. Limited outside storage and display may occur as accessory to the primary uses. o Residential uses when part of a mixed-use development (Corridor Commercial, Option 2). Design Considerations Uses in these areas generally serve as a transition between major roadways and neighborhoods. Uses here should adequately mitigate any impacts on nearby residential development through thoughtful site design, orientation away from residential uses, screening and buffers, and other mitigating measures. As this category is generally located along major roadways, site designs should enhance the character of the corridor through landscaping and building design to portray a high quality community. Mixed use development under CC Option 2 zoning should integrate the residential and non-residential portions of the project through a well-designed pedestrian network. In addition, amenity spaces should be a central feature of the mixed use project and designed to serve both residents and commercial patrons. COMMUNITY MIXED-USE DENSITY: MINIMUM 12.0 UNITS PER ACRE PLUS INTEGRATED COMMERCIAL APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  MU – MIXED-USE CENTER (OPTION 1)  UR – URBAN RESIDENTIAL  CC – CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL Uses Generally, an integrated mix of higher-density residential development with community serving commercial uses is desired in a town center like setting. Densities should fit the context of surrounding development and have appropriate transitions. These developments are generally more intensely developed than Neighborhood Mixed-Use, and less intense than Regional Mixed-Use areas. The following uses are appropriate: o Integrated mixture of concentrated commercial and higher-density residential uses with public spaces, located on tracts having sufficient size to accommodate such mixtures. Residential uses should be developed in conjunction with the non-residential uses. These mixed-use areas are generally located at the intersection of arterial roads.  Commercial uses are those that serve community-wide trade areas (Corridor Commercial). Typical uses include large grocery stores, department stores, home centers, limited repair services, offices or other uses that provide goods and services. Limited outside storage and display may occur as accessory to the primary uses. Automobile-oriented uses such as automobile and automobile parts sales, automobile repair, car washes, drive-thrus, and gasoline sales should generally be discouraged in these areas.  Higher-density residential uses could be incorporated and integrated vertically (on the upper floors of a building occupied by non-residential uses on lower floors) or horizontally (within CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 20 separate buildings from the non-residential uses). If located in separate buildings from the non-residential uses, the site should be designed to fully integrate the residential uses with the non-residential areas through, but not limited to, pedestrian and amenity space links. o Stand-alone commercial and residential uses may be appropriate within these areas if they are integrated with appropriate nearby uses and their design reflects the intent of the mixed use center in streetscape, amenity space and other urban design elements. Design Considerations Urban or Traditional Neighborhood Design standards should be employed to ensure integration of uses, and achieve high-intensity and density development. Flexibility in typical zoning standards should be used to encourage innovative and creative design and high-quality development. Buildings should generally be no more than 5 stories. These standards should incorporate a grid of frequently interconnected roads and alleys; sidewalks and public places; pedestrian scale design elements with close attention to walking distances between uses; buildings with shallow setbacks with hardscaped areas for dining, display or other activities; main entrances adjacent to sidewalks along roads having on-street parking; pedestrian-scale streetscape features such as street trees and pedestrian lights; and other similar features. Amenity spaces should be a mix of urban-style formal areas and natural greenscaping, and be designed as a central feature of the overall development. Parking areas should be located behind road-fronting buildings, and views of parking areas from public roads should be minimized through decorative fencing, landscaping or other acceptable methods. REGIONAL MIXED-USE DENSITY: MINIMUM 20.0 UNITS PER ACRE PLUS INTEGRATED COMMERCIAL USES APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  MU – MIXED-USE CENTER (OPTION 2)  UR – URBAN RESIDENTIAL  CC – CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL Uses Generally, an integrated urban-style mix of employment-generating uses, destination commercial services and higher-density residential development is desired. The following uses are appropriate: o Integrated mixture of highly-concentrated corporate office, commercial, research and development, and higher density residential uses with public spaces, located on large tracts of land generally at the interchange of arterials and limited access roads. While the uses permitted are generally similar to those recommended within Community Mixed-Use areas, Regional Mixed- Use areas are generally larger, more densely and intensely developed with structured parking and often occupied by uses having a regional customer draw.  Typical commercial uses could include grocery stores, department stores, home centers, limited repair services or other uses that provide goods and services.. Limited outside storage and display may occur as accessory to the primary uses. Automobile-oriented uses such as automobile and automobile parts sales, automobile repair, car washes, drive-thrus, and gasoline sales should generally be discouraged in these areas. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 21  Corporate Office and Research and Development uses which provide for major regional employment opportunities. Uses could be in a campus/park setting, or better, designed as part of an urban mixed-use center in conjunction with higher-density residential uses.  Higher density residential uses should be located within these mixed-use areas. These uses could be incorporated and integrated vertically (on the upper floors of a building occupied by non-residential uses on lower floors) or horizontally (within separate buildings from the non- residential uses). If located in separate buildings from the non-residential uses, the site should be designed to fully integrate the residential uses with the non-residential areas through, but not limited to, pedestrian and amenity space links. o Stand-alone commercial and residential uses may be appropriate within these areas if they are integrated with appropriate nearby uses and their design reflects the intent of the mixed use center in streetscape, amenity space and other urban design elements. Design Considerations Urban or Traditional Neighborhood Design standards should be employed to ensure integration of uses, and achieve high intensity and density development. Emphasis on verticality of design is desired in these areas. Flexibility in typical zoning standards should be used to encourage innovative, cohesive character and creative design and high-quality development. These standards should incorporate a grid of frequently interconnected roads and alleys; sidewalks and public places; pedestrian scale design elements with close attention to walking distances between uses; buildings with shallow setbacks with hardscaped areas for dining, display or other activities; main entrances adjacent to sidewalks along roads having on- street parking; pedestrian-scale streetscape features such as street trees and pedestrian lights; and other similar features. Amenity spaces should be a mix of urban-style formal areas designed as a central feature of the overall development and supporting a variety of community activities. Parking should occur within decks or behind buildings. If this is not possible, any views of parking should be minimized through decorative fencing, landscaping or other acceptable methods. OFFICE, LIGHT PRODUCTION & ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  EC – EMPLOYMENT CENTER  WD – WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION Uses The following uses are appropriate: o Corporate office, research, laboratories, and light production and assembly uses that are generally dependent upon raw materials first processed elsewhere. The uses are located completely within an enclosed building, with minimal outside storage. Typical uses include professional offices and various types of laboratories, animal shelters, indoor entertainment, food and beverage uses, hotels, conference centers, colleges, medical facilities, and light manufacturing. o Trucking and other vehicle related uses when in proximity to limited access highway interchanges or other major roadways and that would have a minimal impact on nearby residential communities. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 22 o Warehousing and logistics uses when in proximity to limited access highway interchanges or other major roadways and that would have a minimal impact on nearby residential communities. These uses may also be appropriate within a business park setting near major roadways but should offer protections to any adjacent existing or planned residential development. o Under certain circumstances, within larger tracts developed for employment uses, integrated supporting retail and service uses. Design Considerations Uses here may be freestanding or developed in a business park, campus-style setting. Business parks in the EC district should be designed with amenity spaces for employees and visitors to the park. Site designs should protect impacts on any adjacent residential developments through appropriate screening, landscaping, buffers or other features. Warehouse and distribution uses should provide more significant protections to adjacent incompatible developments. Commercial uses should be located on the outer perimeters of business parks or along major roadways. MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS:  EG – EMPLOYMENT GENERAL  WD – WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION Uses The following uses are appropriate: o Moderate to intense manufacturing uses that are generally dependent upon the processing of raw materials, and uses normally have associated outside storage areas. Typical uses could include paint, tobacco products, paper, rubber, plastic and cement manufacturing; truck terminals; and boat repair. o Trucking and other vehicle related uses when in proximity to limited access highway interchanges. o Warehousing and logistics uses when in proximity to limited access highway interchanges. Design Considerations Uses here may be freestanding or developed in an employment park, campus-style setting. Site designs should mitigate impacts on any adjacent residential developments, especially outside storage areas, through appropriate screening, landscaping, buffers or other features. Additional mitigation measures, beyond requirements, should be provided if the use has excessive noise, vibration, and/or odor/emissions. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 23 INSTITUTIONAL As of the date of the Land Use Plan Map, areas of state-owned property and facilities used for the purposes of higher education or incarceration/detention. CONSERVATION/RECREATION As of the date of the Land Use Plan Map, federal, state and county parklands, and privately-owned land held in voluntary public or private trust for the purpose of preserving or promoting its natural function, character or historic significance. Land Use Plan Map Notes AREA NOTES Chesterfield County Airport Operational and Runway Approach Areas To optimize economic development opportunities associated with the Chesterfield County Airport and to protect the airport from the encroachment of incompatible land uses such as those that are sensitive to noise and other impacts from airport operations, the Land Use Plan Map recommendations discourage new residential development in these areas. Where existing development patterns provide minimal opportunity for alternative land uses, a limited amount of new residential development is suggested, as identified on the Land Use Plan Map. Zoning for new residential development should be limited to the areas suggested for such uses by the Land Use Plan Map. For any new residential development, the following should be considered: o New dwellings and additions to existing dwellings should incorporate building methods such as soundproofing to mitigate noise impacts. o Mechanisms should be established to notify future homeowners of the location and possible effects of the airport on residential lifestyles prior to home purchase. These mechanisms could include subdivision plat notes and sales material, and should include deed restrictions or restrictive covenants. Airport Operational Areas Within the Airport Operational Areas shown on the Land Use Plan Map, the following uses should be discouraged: o Residential o Residential services such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 24 Runway Approach Areas Within the Runway Approach Area shown on the Land Use Plan Map, the following uses should be discouraged: o Residential o Residential service uses such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities o Places of assembly, such as nursery schools, child or adult day care centers, kindergartens and hospitals. Specific Master Planned/Land Aggregation Areas Land uses should be achieved through aggregation and/or master planning to enhance the economic potential of the area; conform to land use regulation; achieve land use compatibility or transition; or provide adequate transportation improvements. Ettrick Gateway Business Area Commercial uses should serve customers from surrounding neighborhoods (such as small-scale retail, office and personal services establishments) as well as uses that serve customers commuting by rail (such as hotels, motels, restaurants and motor vehicle rental). With the exception of motor vehicle rental and gasoline sales, typical automobile-oriented uses and outside storage should be discouraged. Flexibility in zoning standards should encourage innovative and creative design and high-quality development. Automobile-oriented site designs may be appropriate when screened from view along Granger Street, Bessie Lane, and East River Road, east of Bessie Lane by multi-story buildings. Buildings along Granger Street, Bessie Lane, and East River Road east of Bessie Lane should: o Be adjacent to, and front, Granger Street, Bessie Lane, and East River Road east of Bessie Lane; o Have shallow setbacks and main entrances to buildings accessed from sidewalks along Granger Street, Bessie Lane, and East River Road east of Bessie Lane; o Locate off-street parking behind buildings fronting Granger Street, Bessie Lane and East River Road east of Bessie Lane, and screen the view of parking from Granger Street, Bessie Lane, and East River Road east of Bessie Lane and; o Provide vehicular access to parking via side roads. Design Individual uses, with the exception of hotel, motel, office or grocery store, should not exceed 10,000 square feet of gross floor area. Offices and grocery stores should not exceed 40,000 square feet of gross floor area. Buildings should have a minimum of two (2) stories. Site design should discourage drives between buildings and Granger Street, Bessie Lane, and East River Road east of Bessie Lane. Shared and multi-level parking facilities should be encouraged. Bon Air Land Use Plan Map Notes CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 25 General Notes New development in this area should be designed and modeled on the scale of a traditional village center or small community downtown. Commercial and office buildings should not exceed 12,000 square feet of gross floor area per story. Grocery stores should not exceed 20,000 square feet of gross floor area per story. Buildings should have a maximum of two (2) stories or 30 feet. Site designs at the intersection of Forest Hill Avenue and Buford Road should include public gathering spaces, such as plazas and/or other community features and focal points. Typical automobile-oriented uses such as automobile and automobile parts sales, automobile repair, car washes, and gasoline sales should be discouraged. Automobile oriented site designs (such as drive- through windows and parking between buildings and roads) should be discouraged. Shared commercial vehicular access should be encouraged. Office development should be of a residential design compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. Flexibility in zoning standards should be supported to allow for innovative and creative design and high-quality development. Midlothian Land Use Plan Map Notes Apartments should be discouraged in the Residential Neighborhood 8 category within the Plan area. Village Core General Notes New development in this area should be designed and modeled on the scale of a traditional village or small community downtown. Careful attention should be paid to new development fronting Route 60. Buildings here should be designed and intended for non-residential occupancy of first floors and provide an inviting public streetscape safe and convenient to pedestrians. Building heights within the Village Core should not exceed three stories. Exceptions to the building height limitations, up to five stories, may be considered for projects in mixed use areas that provide additional usable programmable open space beyond what is required in typical ordinance standards. Buildings fronting along Midlothian Turnpike should have a stepback on upper floors so as to avoid a canyoning effect along Route 60. A phasing plan should be submitted with all residential projects that identifies the number of units by type and number of bedrooms to help improve projections and facility forecasting and anticipate impacts of new development on area public infrastructure. Automobile oriented uses and designs should be discouraged. Neighborhood Mixed-Use and Community Mixed-Use areas of this Plan vary from the general Comprehensive Plan in that they should be of a minimum of 8 units per acre up to 20 units per acre. Other guiding aspects such as uses and design should be used in reviewing development proposals as found in the general Comprehensive Plan. Higher densities may be considered with the redevelopment of shopping centers if additional public infrastructure is provided. These potential redevelopment opportunity sites include Sycamore Square, Midlothian Station, Ivymont Square Shopping Center, Charter Colony Shopping Center and the Village Marketplace Shopping Center. New development should be designed on a grid of frequently interconnected roads and alleys, sidewalks and public places having a pedestrian scale with close attention to walking distances CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 26 between uses; buildings with shallow setbacks adjacent to sidewalks along roads having on-street parking; and pedestrian-scale streetscape and streetlight design, signs and other similar features. Publicly accessible open spaces should be provided with new developments and designed to promote social interaction and activities. Shared access should be encouraged to minimize curb cuts, and cross- access easements should be provided with new development to connect uses without having to re- enter area roadways. In areas identified as Village Gateways, special attention should be given to preserving green space at these entrances where possible. Gateway design features, such as signage and landscaping, should be incorporated into projects in these areas to serve as community focal points. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 27 SITE SPECIFIC NOTES Note 1: Route 60/Huguenot Springs Road To preserve historic character and maintain a sense of place at the northwestern quadrant of Midlothian Turnpike and Huguenot Springs Road, development should be sensitive to the historic structures of Bethel Baptist Church and Hallsborough Tavern. Development is encouraged to incorporate the design features of these historic properties, including building scale, architectural design and materials. Note 2: Powhite Parkway Extended Interchanges and Route 288/Qualla Road Interchange The areas around the interchanges of Powhite Parkway with Genito Road; Powhite Parkway with a new road in the vicinity of Duval Road; and Route 288 and Qualla Road should be reserved and developed for Community Mixed-Use and/or Office, Light Production & Assembly. The exact boundaries of such uses should be determined through more detailed site analysis to include available land area, vehicular access and impact on surrounding land uses, and to determine which quadrants are best suited for such development. Development of such uses should occur in conjunction with the construction of Powhite Parkway Extended or the interchange of Route 288 and Qualla Road and the availability of the public utility systems. Note 3: Jessup Road/Iron Bridge Road (Route 10) Within the Light Business area on the west side of Iron Bridge Road and the south side of Jessup Road, a mixture of residential and nonresidential uses may be appropriate with the following considerations: • Free-standing residential uses are limited to townhomes. • Multifamily residential uses may be appropriate if incorporated and integrated vertically (on the upper floors of a building occupied by nonresidential uses on lower floors) and oriented towards Iron Bridge Road and/or the area closest to the intersection of Iron Bridge and Jessup Roads. • The site is designed to fully integrate residential uses with nonresidential uses through, but not limited to, pedestrian and open space links. • Automobile-oriented uses such as automobile and automobile parts sales, automobile repair, car washes, drive-throughs, and gasoline stations should generally be discouraged in these areas. • Building height is limited to three stories. • Adequate land is assembled to minimize the impact on surrounding land uses. • Quality, upscale, and innovative architecture and site design are employed to provide a positive first impression on visitors and potential investors. • Adequate land is assembled to provide direct vehicular access to Route 10 without using internal residential streets. • Mitigating road improvements are provided. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 28 Note 4: Route 288/Route 360 Density and intensity of development of the property at the northwest quadrant of Route 288 and Hull Street Road is dependent upon adequate access and mitigating road improvements. Due to the anticipated physical and economic constraints restricting the ability to provide such mitigating road improvements, Regional Mixed-Use as shown on the Land Use Plan Map may not be achievable. Under these circumstances, development of less intensive land uses would be appropriate. Note 5: Deleted with Removal of the East-West Freeway Plan Amendment adopted August 2025 Note 6: Huguenot Road and Bannon Road Block In this area bounded by Huguenot Road, Buford Road, Bannon Road and Bon Oaks Lane, land uses other than those shown on the Land Use Plan Map may be appropriate if: the entire block is aggregated and rezoned under a unified plan of development; impacts on surrounding neighborhoods are minimized; and high-quality, upscale and innovative architecture and site design is employed to provide a positive gateway into Bon Air and Chesterfield County. Redevelopment in this area should be of a design that encourages pedestrian accessibility, streetscaping amenities such as street lights and trees, and buildings that employ similar architectural treatments on all facades. Note 7: Huguenot Road between Forest Hill and McRae In this area bounded by Huguenot Road, Forest Hill Avenue and McRae Road, in addition to the general notes, consideration may be given to neighborhood retail and service uses. Note 8: Forest Hill and Buford Road In the areas generally located 1) between Forest Hill Avenue, Bannon Road, Buford Road and Tinsley Drive and 2) between Forest Hill Avenue, Buford Road and McRae Road, land uses other than those shown on the Land Use Plan Map, such as Neighborhood Mixed-Use, may be appropriate if: aggregated and rezoned under a unified plan of development; impacts on surrounding neighborhoods are minimized; and high-quality, upscale and innovative architecture and site design is employed. Development in this area should be of a design that encourages pedestrian accessibility, and streetscaping amenities. Note 9: East line of Route 1 between City of Richmond and Chippenham Parkway In this area, industrial should not front along Route 1, but be oriented internally to the property and be visually screened from Route 1 through landscaping, decorative fencing, or architectural treatment to buildings. Note 10: East of the CSX Railroad and west line of I-95 In this area, industrial uses should be limited to low-impact Employment Center uses, with access restricted to Bellwood Road, to minimize adverse impacts on area neighborhoods. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 29 Note 11: North and south of Willis Road, east of I-95 Industrial uses in this area are appropriate if properties are aggregated under a unified plan of development that addresses access and compatibility with remaining residences and neighborhoods. Note 12: Northeast quadrant of Route 1 and Rt. 288 Uses should be developed under a unified plan of development that addresses access and compatibility with existing residences and neighborhoods. Higher-density residential uses would be appropriate for a limited depth along Route 1 and should be integrated vertically and horizontally with commercial, office and/or service uses primarily designed to serve the needs of nearby residents, businesses and employers. Note 13: Southeast quadrant of Route 1 and Rt. 288 Non-residential uses may be appropriate if access, transition, and mitigation issues relative to adjacent neighborhoods are addressed. Note 14: Route 1 between Chippenham Parkway and Falling Creek Commercial uses may be appropriate under a unified plan of development that includes high-quality design features at this important community gateway. Higher-density residential uses would be appropriate if integrated vertically and horizontally with commercial, office and/or service uses primarily designed to serve the needs of nearby residents, businesses and employers. Note 15: Northeast quadrant of Route 1 and Old Bermuda Hundred Road A mix of higher density residential, commercial and service uses may be appropriate in this area if properties are aggregated and/or developed under a unified or coordinated plan that addresses pedestrian and vehicular access between sites and to public roads, integration of uses, and compatibility with surrounding development. Note 16: I-95 and Woods Edge Road Area In the area generally located at the northeast quadrant of Interstate 95 and Ruffin Mill Road, Regional Mixed-Use may be appropriate if traffic impacts can be addressed appropriately and the proposal is a high quality, innovative example of integrated higher-density at a key gateway. Note 17: Route 60 and Dry Bridge Road Area In the area generally located east of Dry Bridge Road, south of Route 60, west of Route 288 and north of the railroad, Residential Neighborhood 12 uses may be appropriate when part of a larger employment center development. Note 18: Route 360 and Otterdale Road Area In the area north of Route 360, west of Otterdale Road and south/east of Magnolia Green, Community Mixed-Use may be appropriate when designed as a ‘village center’ at the intersection of Route 360 and Otterdale Road. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 30 Note 19: Route 10 and Lewis Road Area In the area south of Route 10, east of Lewis Road, north of Carver Heights Drive and generally west of Edenshire Road, Arterial Business uses may be appropriate when fronting Route 10 and with a limited depth. Note 20: Walmart Way/Old Buckingham Area In the area between Old Buckingham Road and Route 60 west of Olde Coach Village, access should not be provided to Old Buckingham Road, nor to West Petty Road. Note 22: Brightpoint Community College In addition to Institutional uses, mixed use development of Residential Neighborhood 12 and Light Business uses may be appropriate when incorporated into the overall design of the campus and intended to primarily serve students and staff. Note 23: Westfield Road Area New developments in this area should consist of small-lot single-family detached, duplex, triplex, accessory dwelling units, and other housing types that are of similar scale to single family, not townhouse or multifamily, to protect existing single-family neighborhoods in this area. Note 24: Coalfield Road Area New developments in this area should be of a compatible scale and design with existing adjacent residential. If residential uses of a higher density are developed adjacent to single-family, adequate buffers should be employed to protect the existing single-family neighborhoods. Note 25: Western Paulbrook Drive Extension (Rockwood SFA) Within the area north of the proposed Paulbrook Drive extension, west of the Suncrest Drive extension and designated for Residential Neighborhood 8 uses, a combination of various residential types, including small-lot (cluster) single-family dwellings, townhomes, duplexes, carriage houses and similar residential products should be considered. Multi-family dwellings should be discouraged in this area. Designs should promote compatibility in order to mitigate impacts on established neighborhoods. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 31 Note 26: Neighborhood Nodes (Rockwood SFA) Within the areas north of the proposed Paulbrook Drive extension and west of Courthouse Road, Neighborhood Nodes may be established where significant residential development is planned, or in areas where Office, Light Production & Assembly uses are located adjacent to significant residential development. Neighborhood Nodes should include small-scale commercial development (Neighborhood Business) fronting a main street or green space. Buildings may contain residential units above first-floor commercial uses. Neighborhood nodes should be integrated into surrounding development by pedestrian/bike corridors or greenspaces. Design of Neighborhood Nodes should consider reduced setbacks with buildings fronting streets, parking areas located behind buildings, on- street parking, streetscaping, outdoor cafes and other uses that activate the streetscape. Building design should employ residential architectural features. Note 27: Courthouse Road/Suncrest (Rockwood SFA) Within the area abutting Courthouse Road to the east and Falling Creek to the north, Neighborhood Business uses may be appropriate as a transition between Courthouse Road and future residential development in the northwestern corner of the Plan area. Note 28: Courthouse Road and Lucks Lane, Northwest quadrant Within the Neighborhood Mixed-Use area in the, new buildings should be limited to three stories in height and employ residential design features. Note 29: North side of Lucks Lane generally between Westcreek Drive and Gladstone Glen Place In the Residential Neighborhood 4 area, senior developments which are designed and scaled to fit in with the surrounding single-family residential development would be appropriate. Note 30: West side of Courthouse Road, south of Providence Road and north of Falling Creek Within the Residential Neighborhood 8 area density should be limited to six units per acre. Note 31: North of Hicks Road and west of Mt. Gilead Boulevard In the area designated as Residential Neighborhood 4, cluster lots (detached single family dwellings on small lots and containing common area/open space) with up to six units per acre would be appropriate. Note 32: Turner Road generally east of Starlight Lane, south of Provincetown Drive, and north of Dell Drive Within the Residential Neighborhood 8 areas development should be limited to cluster lots (detached single family dwellings on small lots and containing common area/open space) with up to six units per acre. Note 33: Courthouse Road generally south of Edenberry Drive and north of Bellshire Ridge Within the Residential Neighborhood 8 area, senior developments with up to six units per acre which are designed and scaled to fit in with the surrounding single-family residential development would be appropriate. Building heights should be limited to 2 ½ stories. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 32 Note 34: Northside of Genito Road generally east of River City Sportsplex, south of Oak Lake Trail, and west of Oak Lake Boulevard Development/redevelopment in this area should be of a design that encourages pedestrian accessibility, streetscaping amenities such as streetlights and trees, and buildings that employ similar architectural treatments on all facades. Automobile oriented uses and designs should be discouraged in this area. Note 35: Iron Bridge Road (Route 10)/Kingsland Road Within the Light Business area on the east side of Iron Bridge Road and the south side of Kingsland Road, a mixture of residential and nonresidential uses may be appropriate with the following considerations: • Internal connectivity between lots, parcels, and uses is provided. The site is designed to fully integrate residential uses with nonresidential uses through, but not limited to, pedestrian, bicycle, and open space links. • Public wastewater infrastructure must be extended to the area. • Adequate land is assembled to minimize the impact on surrounding land uses. • Development has appropriate transitions to protect adjacent existing or plan-recommended single-family residential areas. • Quality, upscale, and innovative architecture and site design are employed to provide a positive first impression on visitors and potential residents. • Self-storage and automobile-oriented uses such as gas stations, car washes, and auto service uses should not be a part of any mixed-use project here. Drive-throughs are supported with robust landscaping, unique architecture, and pedestrian-friendly site design. Waterfront Opportunity Sites (Not All Potential Sites Identified on the Land Use Plan Map) These areas are opportunity sites for alternative land uses to those recommended by the Land Use Plan Map that would capitalize upon their proximity to water and associated water amenities. Integrated mixed-use developments to include various types of residential and commercial should be encouraged. Appropriate uses include those recommended for Community Mixed-Use areas. These sites should be designed to encourage year-round use; to capitalize on views and other opportunities offered by their proximity to the water; and in accordance with the guidelines suggested for Community Mixed-Use areas. Some potential Waterfront Opportunity Sites are shown on the Land Use Plan Map. In addition to the sites shown on the Land Use Plan Map, other locations may be appropriate and should be given favorable consideration on a case-by-case basis when a unique development proposal meeting the above-mentioned criteria is presented. Sites should be developed in compliance with environmental regulations such as the Chesapeake Bay Act to ensure protection of the water resource while also providing public access and enjoyment. CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN Moving Forward…The Comprehensive Plan For Chesterfield County LU 33 Chesterfield County, VA 1 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 CHAPTER 17.1 SUBDIVISION OF LAND Contents: Article 1 Introduction Article 2 Procedures Article 3 Subdivision Standards Article 4 Enforcement Article 5 Administration Article 6 Definitions and Rules of Interpretation Article 7 Legal Provisions Article 8 Submittal Requirements ARTICLE 1 INTRODUCTION ----- Sec. 17.1-1 Title This Chapter is cited as the "Subdivision Ordinance." Sec. 17.1-2 Purpose This Chapter is adopted to: • Promote the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare; • Further the orderly layout and use of land; • Avoid undue concentration of population and overcrowding of land; • Minimize congestion in the streets and highways; • Provide for adequate light and air and for identifying soil characteristics; • Facilitate adequate provisions for transportation, water, wastewater, storm drainage, schools, parks, and other public requirements; • Provide for adequate access and street improvements; • Ensure the proper legal description and proper monumenting of subdivided land; • Promote safety from fire, flood, failure of impounding structures and impacts within dam break inundation zones, panic, and other dangers; • Facilitate the further resubdivision of tracts or parcels of land; Chesterfield County, VA 2 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 • Promote the preservation and integration of environmental resources into subdivision layouts; • Minimize the impact of development on environmental resources; • Protect the County's character, including the character of future land use areas designated in the Comprehensive Plan; and • Conserve the value of buildings and land. Sec. 17.1-3 Authority The Subdivision Ordinance is adopted pursuant to Title 15.2, Chapter 22 of the Code of Virginia and all other relevant laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Sec. 17.1-4 Applicability A. Residential Use. 1. A plat of a subdivision shall not be recorded unless it complies with all provisions of this Chapter and is approved by the Director of Planning. 2. The transfer of the ownership of any lot or parcel of an unrecorded subdivision is not permitted until a plat is duly approved and recorded in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. B. Nonresidential Use. 1. This subsection applies to any plat intended for non-residential use for property zoned for single family residential that is not subject to Sec. 17.1-44 (Non-Residential, Multi- Family, Residential Phasing, and Mixed-Use Phasing Plats). 2. Prior to recording a plat for property that is subject to Subsection B.1 above, the plat shall be prominently labeled by the subdivider “Not For Residential Use” and include the following statement: "I, (INSERT NAME) affirm that I am the owner of the property depicted on this plat and do hereby affirm that the sale/transfer of this property is not for purposes of creating a parcel for residential use. This property is zoned (INSERT ZONING DISTRICT). With respect to Agricultural (A) and Residential Zoning Districts, the Chesterfield County Planning Department has verified with the property owner that this parcel creation is for nonresidential uses and will not issue a building permit for residential uses.” (PROVIDE DATE AND SIGNATURE LINES FOR OWNER AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE). 3. For property zoned Agricultural (A) and Residential, the plat shall be submitted to the Planning Department for signature. 4. The plat is not subject to further review in accordance with subdivision review provisions of this Chapter. 5. The County will not approve residential building permits on plats so labeled per Subsection B.2 above. 6. Any parcel or lot modified or created by this plat process, including a residual parcel or lot, is not permitted for residential purposes until it is approved through a subsequent subdivision process per this Chapter. Chesterfield County, VA 3 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 7. Any not for residential use plat that does not meet these requirements or does not comply with the provisions of Subsection A shall not be recorded. C. Right-of-Way Acquisition. If the County or another entity with the power of eminent domain takes or acquires any right-of-way or associated improvements that taking or acquisition does not, by itself, render the remaining lot or parcel non-conforming to this Chapter. D. Compliance of Recorded Plats. Plats recorded before February 28, 2001, that created or modified parcels or lots in violation of the subdivision ordinance in effect at the time of recordation are deemed to comply with the requirements of the subdivision ordinance. However, an approved validation plat (Sec. 17.1-43) is required before the issuance of a building permit on any of these lots or parcels. E. Pending Applications Before Effective Date. An applicant with an unexpired pending lot or parcel subdivision application received before January 1, 2026, is reviewed in accordance per the provisions of this Chapter in effect at the time of the initial application unless the applicant submits a written request for review under the current ordinance. Secs. 17.1-5. -- 17.1-19. Reserved ARTICLE 2 PROCEDURES Division 1 General Process Sec. 17.1-20 Introduction A. Summary. Following is a summary of the approval procedure for subdivisions: Table 17.1-20.1 Summary of Subdivision Procedures Step Description Reference Schematic Plan A schematic plan is required for certain proposed subdivisions. 17.1-24 Preliminary Plat All proposed lot subdivisions involving more than 50 lots must submit a preliminary plat for approval. When a preliminary plat is not required, a plat for a major subdivision may be submitted voluntarily at the discretion of the subdivider. If a schematic plan is required it shall be submitted prior to or in conjunction with the preliminary plat. 17.1-25 Construction Plan Construction plans, where required, shall be the first step in the final plat process. For residential lot subdivisions requiring a preliminary plat or a schematic plan, construction plans shall be submitted no sooner than the completion of the initial review of the preliminary plat (if required) and shall address issues identified during initial preliminary plat review. For subdivisions that are not reviewed through the preliminary plat or schematic plan processes, construction plans may be submitted in conjunction with the initial final plat review. 17.1-26 Chesterfield County, VA 4 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Table 17.1-20.1 Summary of Subdivision Procedures Step Description Reference Final Plat Final plats are required for all previously unrecorded major subdivision plats, minor plats, amended plats, and line modification plats. 17.1-27 Recording After the Director of Planning has provided comments on the final plat, the subdivider may submit the final plat for recordation. Once the final plat has been recorded, lots or parcels in the subdivision may be sold. 17.1-28 Changes Changes to subdivision applications. DIVISION 4 (17.1-52, 17.1- 53, 17.1- 54, 17.1-55) B. Review. Any plat or construction plan submitted per this Chapter is subject to the administrative review process. Only Schematic Plans may be subject to Planning Commission review. 1. Administrative Review. a. The Director of Planning determines whether the plat or plan conforms to this Chapter and any other applicable law and obtains recommendations from applicable departments and state agencies. b. After receipt of recommendations from applicable departments and state agencies, the Director of Planning shall: i. Approve the graphically correct plat or plan submission with or without conditions; or ii. Disapprove the plat or plan, providing written findings giving specific reasons for disapproval to the subdivider. The reasons for the disapproval shall identify deficiencies in the plat that cause disapproval by reference to adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies, and identify modifications or corrections that would permit plat or plan approval. 2. Planning Commission Review. a. When required by zoning, Planning Commission Review pursuant to this Subsection is required for schematic plans. b. The Director of Planning shall obtain recommendations from applicable departments and state agencies and submit a report to the Planning Commission outlining these recommendations. c. After consideration of the Director of Planning's report, the Planning Commission shall make one of the following two decisions: i. Approve the schematic plan with or without conditions including a referral of the final approval to staff to ensure that any required graphical changes are made; or Chesterfield County, VA 5 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 ii. Disapprove the schematic plan, providing written findings giving specific reasons for disapproval reported to the applicant. The reasons for the disapproval shall identify deficiencies in the schematic plan that cause disapproval by reference to adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies, and identify modifications or corrections that would permit plat approval. 3. Written Review Comments for Unapproved Plats. Unless otherwise provided in this Chapter or required by state or federal law, written review comments for any unapproved plan or plat are valid for one year after the last reviewing department or agency provides comment(s). If comments are not addressed through a subsequent submittal within this time frame, a new application and fee is required. C. Review Times. For complete applications, review of a subdivision plat or plan shall be performed within the days provided per applicable state laws and regulations. Deferral of review of the plat or plan at the subdivider’s request extends the permitted days to act upon plat (Code of Virginia § 15.2-2260). D. Review Process Overview. Figures 17.1-20.1-3 show a general overview of the review process for the following procedures: preliminary plats, construction plans, and final plats. Figure 17.1-20.1 - General Overview of Process for Preliminary Plat Review Chesterfield County, VA 6 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Figure 17.1-20.2 - General Overview of Process for Construction Plan Review gg Chesterfield County, VA 7 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Figure 17.1-20.3 - General Overview of Process for Final Plat Review Sec. 17.1-21 Presubmittal Inquiry Conference A. Generally. A subdivider may request a voluntary presubmittal inquiry conference with the Plans Review Team prior to submitting preliminary plat, construction plan, or final plat applications. The purpose of the presubmittal inquiry conference is to expedite application review by identifying and resolving project-specific major development issues prior to initial application. B. Topics Addressed. The presubmittal inquiry conference shall address, at a minimum, the following areas: 1. Environmental; 2. Fire and life safety; 3. Transportation; 4. Utility capacity/connection; 5. Zoning/conditions of zoning; and 6. Process description and review timing expectations. C. Attendees. The Planning staff and other County staff as needed, subdivider and the subdivider’s design professional shall attend the presubmittal inquiry conference. Chesterfield County, VA 8 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 D. Submittal. The applicant should submit, at least one week before the presubmittal inquiry conference, a digital draft plat or plan incorporating sufficient detail to depict the subdivision proposal and to evaluate the topics listed in subsection B above. Sec. 17.1-22 Initiation - Application A. Generally. 1. An application, including one for any resubmittal, shall include all information and fees required by Article 8 of this Chapter. An application that omits any required item is not complete and acceptable for review until the subdivider provides all missing information or fees. 2. Unless otherwise provided, the Director of Planning shall determine application completeness within six business days of application receipt. B. Resubmittal. An application resubmittal shall also include a transmittal sheet or letter which, at a minimum, includes the following: 1. Project name and County project number; 2. Copy of the most recent project written review comments with a written response to each item requiring correction or change from the previous submittal. The response should state how the submittal addresses and graphically depicts each written review comment; 3. Changes that were not a result of review comments; and 4. A clear statement of any disagreement about interpretation or application of ordinance requirements. C. Referral. If approval of a feature of a plat or construction plans by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law is necessary, the Director of Planning shall forward the plat or plans to the appropriate state agency or agencies for review within five business days of receipt of a complete application. D. Inspections. Submission of a subdivision application shall grant the County, its agents, and other reviewing authorities (including VDOT and other state agencies) the right to enter the property at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the property in conjunction with the review of the proposed subdivision. Sec. 17.1-23 Notice A. Applicability. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Director of Planning shall post a sign on the subject property to inform the public of such application when submitted for: 1. Preliminary plat; 2. Preliminary plat incorporating Major Changes as defined in Sec. 17.1-124; 3. Construction plan (or final plat if no construction plan is required) for a lot subdivision of 50 lots or fewer if the developer chooses not to submit a preliminary plat; 4. Exception in accordance with Sec. 17.1-50 and; 5. Schematic Plan. B. Where Posted. The notice provided for by this Section shall be posted upon the subject property and at reasonable intervals along streets abutting the subject property, or, if there Chesterfield County, VA 9 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 is no abutting street, then at the proposed street access(es) to the property. The notice shall be posted in locations reasonably visible from abutting street(s). C. Removal of Notice. The validity of any action on an application is not affected by the unauthorized removal of a notice which was duly posted in accordance with this section. D. Timing. The posting shall occur for at least 21 days before the date of administrative action. For schematic plans requiring Planning Commission approval, posting shall occur 21 days prior to the date of the public hearing. No action on the applicable plat application may occur until after the notice period. Sec. 17.1-24 Schematic Plan Purpose. The schematic plan is intended to graphically show the facts needed for the Director of Planning or the Planning Commission and state agencies to determine whether the proposed subdivision layout complies with applicable County and state regulations, and conditions of zoning. The schematic plan can be approved by the Planning Commission or by administrative review. The schematic plan is intended to show the complete overall project, identifying the uses, densities, and phasing information. A. Applicability. 1. A schematic plan shall be submitted when required by zoning or as stated below in Subsection 2. 2. Unless a concept plan was approved at time of zoning, a schematic plan is required if a proposed subdivision of land includes phases for future development to include residential, nonresidential or a mixture of both. B. Contents. Schematic plans shall include information deemed necessary by the Planning Department to ensure compliance with zoning conditions, this Chapter, and other Code requirements relevant to development. That information includes: 1. Horizontal layout of the project based on a metes and bounds survey; 2. General list of uses; 3. Density; 4. Conceptual landscaping plans; 5. Cross-sections of any required buffers; and 6. Traffic impact analysis, if deemed necessary by the Director of Transportation. C. Review Criteria for Schematic Plans. Prior to a subdivision plan approval, schematic plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission if required by zoning or administratively by the Director of Planning using the following criteria: 1. To mitigate any adverse impact on public health, safety, and welfare. 2. To ensure land use compatibility and transition; and 3. For compliance with this Chapter, zoning conditions, and the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. D. Conditions. The Planning Commission or Director of Planning may impose conditions that align with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan with the criteria listed above. Chesterfield County, VA 10 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 E. Timing. Approval of a schematic plan is required before the approval of preliminary plat, application for construction plan, or submission of final plat for any subdivision for which a schematic plan is required or submitted. Sec. 17.1-25 Preliminary Plat Purpose. The preliminary plat is intended to graphically show the facts needed for the Director of Planning and state agencies to determine whether the proposed subdivision layout complies with applicable regulations, state law, the Code, and conditions of zoning or schematic approval. A. Applicability. 1. Preliminary plats are required for: a. Any major subdivision involving more than 50 lots, or b. As required by a condition of zoning. 2. Preliminary plats for subdivisions involving 50 or fewer lots shall be submitted where required by zoning approval or at the discretion of the subdivider. B. Presubmittal Inquiry Conference. The applicant may request a presubmittal inquiry conference (See Sec. 17.1-21). C. Initiation. See Sec. 17.1-22. D. Decision. Unless otherwise specified, preliminary plats are reviewed and approved under the Administrative Review procedure (Sec. 17.1-20.B.1). E. Scope of Approval. 1. Subsequent Applications. After the preliminary plat is approved, the applicant may submit a final plat or construction plans. At the applicant’s request, one construction plan may be submitted after the initial review of the preliminary plat and address comments from the initial preliminary plat review. The preliminary plat must be approved prior to approval of associated construction plan or final plat. The request shall indicate the applicant’s understanding that vesting is not established to until preliminary plat approval. 2. Approval Terms. An approved preliminary plat is valid in accordance with the Code of Virginia and as follows: a. An approved preliminary subdivision plat is valid for five years if the subdivider: i. Submits a final plat for all or part the property within three years of approval, and ii. Thereafter diligently pursues approval of the final plat. "Diligent pursuit of approval" means that the subdivider incurs extensive obligations or substantial expenses relating to the submitted final plat or any modifications. b. No sooner than three years following preliminary plat approval, and upon 90 days' written notice by certified mail to the subdivider, the Director of Planning may revoke the approval upon a specific finding of facts that the subdivider has not diligently pursued approval of a final plat; and Chesterfield County, VA 11 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 c. Once an approved final plat for all or part the property is recorded, the underlying preliminary plat remains valid for five years from the date of the latest recorded final plat of subdivision for the property. F. Changes to Preliminary Plat. Upon written request of the subdivider, alterations or changes to approved preliminary subdivision plat applications may be processed subject to the following provisions: 1. Major Change. Major Changes (as defined in Sec. 17.1-124) to approved preliminary subdivision applications require submittal of a new preliminary plat application and payment of applicable fees. 2. Minor Change. Minor Changes (as defined in Sec. 17.1-124) to approved preliminary subdivision applications may be accepted without a new preliminary plat application as follows: a. The Director of Planning may approve a Technical Correction Letter pursuant to Administrative Review; b. The Technical Correction Letter may include conditions; and c. If required by the Technical Correction Letter, approved Minor Changes shall be graphically depicted on construction plans, or reflected on updated preliminary plat sheets, as applicable, if subsequent submittals of the preliminary plat are required for a Major Change. 3. Approval Period. Major or Minor Changes as provided in this Subsection do not extend the approval period for the preliminary plat and expire on the same date as the initial preliminary plat. Sec. 17.1-26 Construction Plan Purpose. Construction plans are intended to graphically show improvements and facts needed for the Director of Planning and state agencies to determine whether the development of the proposed subdivision is in compliance with the approved preliminary plat, state law, the Code and provisions of this Chapter. A. Applicability. 1. Construction plan review and approval is the first step of the final plat process. 2. Construction plans are required for subdivisions that include engineered improvements, as determined by the Directors of Environmental Engineering, Transportation, Planning, or Utilities. B. Presubmittal Inquiry Conference. The applicant may request a presubmittal inquiry conference (See Sec. 17.1-21). C. Initiation. See Sec. 17.1-22. 1. The following shall be provided for construction plan review: a. An application form containing basic subdivider and project information, pursuant to the administrative review procedure. In addition, for major subdivisions for which a preliminary plat has not been approved, any applicable items required for preliminary Chesterfield County, VA 12 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 plat as provided in Sec. 17.1-141 (Application Checklists) shall be provided on the construction plan; b. Sets of construction plans consistent with administrative procedures; c. Applicable stormwater management and as required by Sec. 8-64 of the Code; and d. Construction plan may be submitted prior to the final approval of the associated preliminary plat; however, the initial review of the preliminary plat must be complete prior to the submission acceptance of the construction plan, unless otherwise determined by the Director of Planning. Until such time as the preliminary plat being approved, only review of the first phase/section of the overall project may commence prior to approval of the Preliminary Plat. 2. For resubmittal, the firm preparing the plans or plats shall submit a written response to review comments. D. Completeness. For construction plans, the Plans Review Team shall determine application completeness within seven calendar days of application receipt. E. Table Review. If review comments for a construction plan involve minor changes and the impacts of such revisions are minimal as determined by Planning Staff with concurrence from other reviewing departments, then the applicant may submit the revised construction plan for seven calendar day review of the final submittal. F. Decision. 1. Timing. a. If required, schematic or plan or preliminary plat submission is required before submittal of construction plans for residential major subdivisions unless otherwise determined by the Director of Planning. Final approval of the preliminary plat must occur prior to approval of any associated construction plans. b. For minor subdivisions that require construction plans, construction plan review may be concurrent with final plat review (Sec. 17.1-41). 2. Type of Review. Administrative Review applies (see Sec. 17.1-20.B.1). G. Scope. Approved construction plans are valid for five years from the date of approval. H. Changes to Approved Construction Plans. Changes to approved construction plans are handled as construction plan adjustments. Resubmittal and payment of applicable resubmittal fees are required, unless those changes are determined to be administratively approvable by the Directors of Planning, Utilities, and Environmental Engineering. Sec. 17.1-27 Final Plat Purpose. The final plat, once approved and recorded with the Circuit Court, serves to modify, create or transfer property as provided by the individual plat and in accordance with this Chapter. To accomplish this there are several processes available for a potential subdivider based upon applicable criteria. A. Applicability. A final plat is required for any unrecorded major or residential minor subdivision. Chesterfield County, VA 13 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 B. Presubmittal Inquiry Conference. The applicant may request a presbumittal inquiry conference (See Sec. 17.1-21). C. Initiation. See Sec. 17.1-22. For resubmittal, the firm preparing the plans or plats shall submit a written response to review comments. D. Completeness. See Sec. 17.1-22.A.2. E. Decision. 1. Construction Plans. Construction plan review and approval is the first step of the final plat process. See Sec. 17.1-26. 2. Final Plat Process. The following processes apply to final plat approval: a. Major Subdivision Final Plat. A major subdivision final plat is required for any unrecorded lot subdivision plat in accordance with Sec. 17.1-40. b. Minor Subdivision Final Plat. See Sec. 17.1-41. If construction plans are required, this plat is the last step in the final plat process. c. Family Subdivision Final Plat. See Sec. 17.1-42. If construction plans are required, this plat is the last step in the final plat process. d. Amended Final Plat. An amended final plat alters a recorded plat which does not involve property line changes. These plats are reviewed under the major or minor subdivision plat process, as applicable. See Sec. 17.1-52. e. Line Modification Final Plat. A line modification final plat involves the adjustment of one or more lots or parcels within a recorded subdivision plat, if those changes do not create any additional lot(s) or parcel(s) (see Sec. 17.1-53). F. Changes to Final Plat. Any alteration to a recorded final plat shall be submitted for review and approval prior to recordation in accordance with this Chapter as follows: 1. If the Director of Planning determines that the proposed alteration results in a Major Change to the preliminary plat, the final plat is not approved and a new preliminary plat is required. 2. A recorded final plat may only be altered through an Amended Plat (Sec. 17.1-52) or Line Modification (Sec. 17.1-53) plat. Plats that involve changes to a major subdivision are reviewed as provided in Sec. 17.1-40. Plats that involve changes to a minor subdivision are reviewed as provided in Sec. 17.1-41 or Sec. 17.1-42, as applicable. 3. Any final plats incorporating alterations are also subject to the following provisions: a. The lot(s) or parcel(s) being altered shall meet all applicable standards of this Chapter and Chapter 19.2 after the alteration is accomplished, based upon applicable requirements in effect at the time of original recordation. However, all lots or parcels shall meet the current street/road frontage requirements of Chapter 19.2 or street/other road frontage requirement of applicable zoning or Board of Zoning Appeals conditions. b. Resulting lot(s) or parcel(s) shall not become odd-shaped due to the alteration. c. Plat shall show the original and proposed lot or parcel boundaries. Chesterfield County, VA 14 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 d. For a parcel plat, the original recordation date, with the deed, will, or plat book and page shall be provided in general notes. e. No new lots or parcels may be created. Sec. 17.1-28 Recording A. Generally. Before any subdivision of land occurs, a plat of the subdivision that fully complies with this Chapter of the Code shall be recorded. B. Review. 1. After the final plat is reviewed to an approvable format, the subdivider may submit two final plat prints suitable for recordation that incorporate and address final plat written review comments and conditions. The prints shall conform to the Virginia State Library and Archives Standards for plats. 2. Once the submitted plat is determined to comply with the Planning Department's final plat written review comments, the plat shall be signed by an authorized member of the Planning Department and forwarded to applicable departments and agencies for review. 3. After the plat is approved by all applicable departments and agencies, the Directors of Environmental Engineering and Planning shall sign the final plat. The signed print shall be submitted to the Circuit Court Clerk for recording. 4. Any alterations to a recorded plat may be approved through the applicable final plat process in accordance with Division 4 of Article 2. C. Non-Residential Use. See Sec. 17.1-4.B and Sec. 17.1-44 for "not for residential use" and non-residential recording requirements. Secs. 17.1-29 -- 17.1-39. Reserved. Division 2 Specific Processes Sec. 17.1-40 Major Subdivision A. Applicability. 1. A major subdivision final plat is required for any unrecorded major subdivision. 2. For lot subdivisions involving a preliminary plat or overall conceptual plan review, prior to submitting a final plat application and plat, the subdivider shall obtain required approvals. 3. If construction plans are required, those plans shall have been deemed substantially approvable for all areas depicted on the final plat prior to submittal. However, those construction plans shall be approved prior to any plat recordation. 4. Preliminary plat and construction plan approval shall be unexpired before final plat application submittal. However, preliminary plat approval may expire after final plat application submittal without affecting the validity of the final plat application. B. Presubmittal Inquiry Conference. The applicant may request a presubmittal inquiry conference (see Sec. 17.1-21). Chesterfield County, VA 15 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 C. Initiation. See Sec. 17.1-22. 1. Plat Required. The subdivider shall prepare a subdivision final plat that meets the specifications of Article 8 (Submittal Requirements). 2. Phases. Final plats shall depict all or an approved phase or section of an approved preliminary plat if: a. Public improvements to be constructed in the area covered by the final plat are sufficient to accomplish a proper development and to provide adequately for the health, safety and convenience of the proposed residents, and for adequate access; and b. The section limits of the final plat shall have a continuous boundary that encompasses the entire section in one contiguous parcel. 3. Resubmittal. For resubmittal, the firm preparing the plans or plats shall submit a written response to review comments D. Completeness. See Sec. 17.1-22.A.2. E. Decision. Major subdivision final plats are reviewed and approved under the Administrative Review procedure (Sec. 17.1-20). F. Scope. 1. Final plat approval is valid concurrent with the approval term of the underlying construction plan(s) and is effective for one year from final approval. 2. If approved final plats are not recorded before the construction plan expires or within one year of final approval, the plans review team may require the subdivider to submit a new final plat application (including full application fees) for review and approval prior to plat recordation. 3. If ownership of the property to be subdivided changes prior to final plat recordation, the subdivider shall submit a new final plat application reflecting the change. Sec. 17.1-41 Minor Subdivision A. Applicability 1. Generally. An application qualifies for minor subdivision final plat review if each resulting lot or parcel are at least five acres or as provided in an approved zoning case. 2. Construction Plans. If construction plans are required, this plat is the last step in the final plat process. 3. Eligibility. Minor subdivisions are subject to the following additional criteria: a. Each parcel included in the division must be at least five acres, with the exception of family subdivisions, which shall meet the criteria in Sections 19.2-8, 19.2-9, 19.2-10, 19.2-11, and 19.2-12 of the Zoning Ordinance. Where right-of-way dedication is provided, the right-of-way dedication and the proposed parcel along the parcel frontage are counted toward the five acres. b. All resulting parcels require a minimum frontage of 250 feet on an existing street, with the exception of family subdivisions, which shall meet the criteria in Sections 19.2-8, 19.2-9, 19.2-10, 19.2-11, and 19.2-12 of the Zoning Ordinance. Chesterfield County, VA 16 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 c. The required minimum frontage (per 3.b above) shall: i. Be maintained for a depth required to create a five-acre parcel, or ii. In an arrangement approved by the Director of Planning, who shall consider whether the arrangement is based upon limitations imposed by the parcel shape and Environmental Features on the parcel and not to circumvent this subsection. d. Subdivisions with lots of more than five acres zoned Rural Community (RC) are not eligible for the minor subdivision process and shall use the major subdivision process. B. Presubmittal Inquiry Conference. The applicant may request a presubmittal inquiry conference (see Sec. 17.1-21). C. Initiation. 1. See Sec. 17.1-22. Any application or plat submitted for a minor subdivision final plat shall comply with Article 8 (Submittal Requirements). 2. If a proposed minor subdivision final plat does not contain all of the area of a parent parcel, a sketch of the residual portion of the parent tract shall be included on the plat. Within this sketch, the boundaries of the residual parcel may be provided based upon compiled survey and shall contain sufficient information for review staff to determine compliance of the parent parcel with this chapter. Any right-of-way dedication or other information affecting the boundary of the parcel shall be depicted in the full plat map. D. Decision. 1. Preliminary Plat. A preliminary plat is not required. 2. Construction Plans. If construction plans are required, they may be submitted in conjunction with the plat application. Recordation of the final plat is required prior to the expiration of the construction plan. 3. Administrative Review. A minor subdivision final plat is reviewed and approved under the Administrative Review procedure (Sec. 17.1-20.B.1). 4. Staff Review. Minor subdivisions are reviewed by the Director of Planning and the following personnel, as applicable: a. The Director of Transportation, if any proposed lot or parcel abuts an existing street. Right-of-way shall be dedicated along existing streets adjacent to all proposed lots or parcels, if the Director of Transportation determines that additional right-of-way is required based on the impacts of the proposed subdivision; b. The Director of Environmental Engineering, for review of storm drainage and environmental features authorized by the Code; c. The Health Department, if any proposed lot or parcel would be served by private wells or onsite sewage systems; d. The Director of Utilities, if any proposed lot or parcel would be served by public water or wastewater; e. The Utilities Real Property office for street right-of-way dedication and utility easement review; and Chesterfield County, VA 17 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 f. The Fire Marshal to verify compliance with Chapter 10 (Fire Protection Code) and Sec. 17.1-84 for street access requirements. E. Scope. 1. If construction plans are required, written review comments are valid for one year. If approved plats are not recorded before construction plan expiration or within one year of final approval, the subdivider shall submit a new final plat application (including full application fees) for review and approval before plat recordation. 2. If ownership of the property to be subdivided changes prior to final plat recordation, the subdivider shall submit a new final plat application reflecting the change. Sec. 17.1-42 Family Subdivision A. Applicability. 1. Generally. A family subdivision final plat provides for the subdivision of land for eligible family members through the minor subdivision process. Family subdivisions are subject to the minor subdivision plat review process and the criteria provided in this section. 2. Construction Plans. If construction plans are required, this plat is the last step in the final plat process. B. Presubmittal Inquiry Conference. See Sec. 17.1-21. C. Initiation. See Sec. 17.1-22. 1. Parent Parcel. The property owner requesting approval of a family subdivision shall have owned the property for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding application filing. a. This Subsection does not apply in the case of the death of the owner. In that case, the estate executor or administrator may transfer the property to any eligible family member(s) of the decedent. b. On request, the Director of Planning may grant relief to the two-year retention period in cases of unique circumstances. 2. In addition, the final plat shall contain the following: a. A statement from the proposed grantor, given under oath and penalty of perjury, that: i. Identifies the subdivision as being for conveyance to a qualifying family member, and ii. Identifies the receiving family members and the relationship to the grantor. b. A note containing the following language: “The Chesterfield County Subdivision Ordinance requires the grantee of a parcel or lot created by a family subdivision to retain ownership of the property for a at least five years, and the grantor of that division retain ownership of the parent parcel for at least five years, unless granted written relief by the Director of Planning. Any violation of this requirement is presumed to constitute a circumvention of the subdivision ordinance and may result in corrective action taken by the county including, without limitation, imposition of applicable penalties, denial of building permits, and/or vacation of the subdivision. Any individual Chesterfield County, VA 18 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 who is the recipient of any parcel created or modified through a family subdivision is ineligible for any other family subdivisions in Chesterfield County.” D. Decision. A family subdivision final plat is reviewed under the minor subdivision procedure (Sec. 17.1-41). E. Criteria. Any family subdivision is subject to the following criteria in addition to Article 3 (Subdivision Standards): 1. Zoning. Lots or parcels, including the parent parcel, created through a family subdivision shall comply with the lot or parcel standards of the underlying zoning district (Chapter 19.2 (Zoning Ordinance)). This includes any minimum lot area, frontage, and lot width requirements in the applicable zoning district. 2. Parcels Created by Family Subdivision. a. Lots or parcels created through a family subdivision shall be titled in the name of the original recipient for whom the subdivision is made for at least five years. b. The parent parcel shall remain titled in the name of the grantor for at least five years. c. On application, the Director of Planning may grant relief to the five-year retention period in cases of severe hardship including foreclosure, death, judicial sale, condemnation, bankruptcy, or permanent relocation of the owner beyond a reasonable commuting distance as verified by the employer. Any relief granted by the Director of Planning shall be in the form of an instrument that the applicant records against the parcel in the land records of the Circuit Court. 3. Number of Lots. Only one lot created per this section is allowed per family member. 4. No Circumvention. The family subdivision process shall not be used to circumvent this Ordinance. F. Scope. See Sec. 17.1-41.E. In addition, family subdivisions that do not comply with this section are in violation of this Ordinance. They shall be denied a building permit (see Sec. 17.1-112), if applicable, and the Director of Planning may take any reasonable actions necessary to ameliorate the effect of the violation, including asking the Board of Supervisors to adopt an ordinance vacating the subdivision, in whole or in part. Sec. 17.1-43 Validation Plat Purpose. The validation plat process provides property owners the opportunity to validate property created or modified in violation of a prior Subdivision Ordinance. A. Applicability. 1. This Section applies to lots or parcels that were created or modified before February 28, 2001, and that did not conform to the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance in effect at that time. Compliance with this section allows for the issuance of building permits per Sec. 17.1-112. 2. The lot or parcel must contain no additional divisions or alterations done on or after February 28, 2001, and Chesterfield County, VA 19 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 a. It must meet all requirements of the applicable zoning district at the time it was created, such as lot area, lot width, lot coverage, setbacks, building height, and frontage; or b. The property owner must secure relief, through the variance and/or the zoning process, as applicable, from the requirements of the zoning district in place at the time it was created. B. Presubmittal Inquiry Conference. Not required. C. Initiation. See Sec. 17.1-22. 1. In addition to any application required by the Director of Planning, the property owner shall submit a current copy of the mortgage or survey plat for the property depicting the limits of the property and any improvements on the property. 2. If there is no existing plat, the owner shall have a plat prepared depicting the overall boundary of the parcel or lot and any improvements on the lot. 3. The property owner shall submit a current copy of the mortgage or survey plat, signed and sealed by a licensed engineer or surveyor for the property, depicting the limits of the property and any improvements on the property. D. Decision and Recording. The following procedure applies to preparing and recording validation plats: 1. Within ten days after submittal, an authorized member of the planning department shall scan the plat and prepare the validation plat consistent with subsection E and advise the property owner that the plat is ready for signature. The property owner’s signature serves as authorization to record the plat. 2. After the property owner signs the plat, the Director of Planning shall sign the plat and have one plat recorded with the Circuit Court Clerk. The property owner is responsible for recordation fees. The property owner shall submit a fee for recording with the Circuit Court in conjunction with the application or at the time the property owner signs the plat per this subsection. E. Validation Plat Requirements. The Planning Department shall prepare a validation plat sheet that is 16 inches by 24 inches or in another form or size acceptable to the court clerk. The validation plat shall include the following: 1. Advisory certificate: "The mapping information is not intended to represent all topographic and environmental features on the lot or parcel which could limit or preclude buildability. Additional engineering research on such items as, but not limited to: soil type, wetlands, floodplains, adequate culverts for driveway crossings of streams or floodplains, etc. may be required based upon individual parcel requirements at time of building permit review." 2. One of the following notes, as applicable, indicating the purpose and action taken by the recordation of the plat: a. This plat depicts a property that was created in violation of the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance in place at the time of recordation; or b. This plat depicts a lot that was modified in violation of the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance in place at the time of recordation. Chesterfield County, VA 20 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 3. Depiction of the lot or parcel from current County maps. 4. Total subdivision acreage. 5. Type of wastewater and water service. 6. Zoning classification(s), and applicable variance and/or zoning case number(s). 7. A notarized subdivision certificate stating: "The recordation of this plat depicting property described below is with the free consent and in accordance with the desire of the undersigned owner(s). This plat may have been prepared without a full title search and may not depict all existing easements and encumbrances." (Insert deed or plat book and page reference.) 8. A scanned image of any available signed and sealed plat previously prepared by a licensed professional engineer or surveyor. 9. Property GPIN. 10. Complete names of all property owners. F. Scope. After recordation, any applicable building permit approvals withheld by the Planning Department solely based upon platting issues shall be released. Sec. 17.1-44 Non-Residential, Multi-Family, Residential Phasing, & Mixed-Use Phasing Plats Purpose. This Section establishes a process to approve subdivisions or modifications for non- residential, multi-family, residential phasing, and mixed-use phasing plats. This creates a path for alteration of existing parcels to facilitate the transfer of ownership or reconfiguration of the parcels for separate non-residential uses. These plats do not create lots or parcels for single-family uses and will require subsequent recordation of a final plat. A. Applicability. 1. Generally. This Section applies to the division of a tract of land into lots or partitions for the following uses: a. Non-Residential Plat used for the subdivision or modification of land not zoned for residential uses, b. Multi-Family Plat used for the subdivision or modification of apartment or condominium uses, c. Residential Phasing Plat used for the subdivision of a section or phase of an approved preliminary plat for the transfer of land prior to recordation of the final plat, and d. Mixed-Use Phasing Plat used for the separation of land areas for fee simple residential uses and other non-residential or multi-family uses within a mixed-use development. 2. Non-Residential Plat. Prior to recordation of any non-residential parcel division or modification or parcels zoned NB, CC, EC, EG or WD, a plat may be provided for review of the proposed subdivision. Such plats shall be submitted to the Planning Department for signature. The plat will not be subject to further review in accordance with subdivision review provisions of this Chapter. Chesterfield County, VA 21 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 3. Multi-Family Plat. Prior to recordation of a plat that is intended for multifamily use, the plat shall be prominently labelled by the subdivider “Multi-family subdivision” and include the following statement: "I, (insert name) affirm that I am the owner of the property depicted on this plat and do herby affirm that the sale/transfer of the property is for the purpose of multi-family use associated with Case ________." The plat will not be subject to further review in accordance with subdivision review provisions of this Chapter. Any single-family residential building permit shall not be approved on plats so labeled. Any parcel or lot modified or created by this plat process, including a residual parcel or lot, may not be used for single-family residential purposes, until it is approved through a subsequent subdivision process in accordance with this Chapter. Any plat which does not meet these requirements shall not be recorded. 4. Residential Phasing Plat. Prior to recordation of a plat for a portion of the property that is intended for future residential development associated with a current development plan under review for approval, the plat shall be prominently labeled by the subdivider "Intended for residential development associated with Case ________. The recordation of this tract of property is to satisfy the boundary of land that is associated with Case ________ which allows for residential development. If the final plat associated with Case ________ is not recorded, no residential building permit shall be approved for residential use on this portion of property for any single-family dwelling on plats so labeled." The following statement shall be included on the plat: "I, (insert name) affirm that I am the owner of the property depicted on this plat and do hereby affirm that the recordation of this property is not for creating a parcel for residential use but for the takedown of an area that will allow for recordation of a residential development associated with above Case." (Provide date and signature lines for owner and Planning Department representative.) Such plats shall be submitted to the Planning Department for signature. The plat will not be subject to further review in accordance with subdivision review provisions of this Chapter. Any residential building permit shall not be approved on plats so labeled. Any parcel or lot modified or created by this plat process, including a residual parcel or lot, may not be used for residential purposes, until it is approved through a subsequent subdivision process in accordance with this Chapter. Any plat which does not meet these requirements or does not comply with the provision’s Subsection A shall not be recorded. 5. Mixed-Use Phasing Plat. Prior to recordation of a plat for a portion of the property that is intended for future mixed-use development associated with a current development plan under review for approval, the plat shall be prominently labeled by the subdivider “Intended for mixed-use development associated with Case _______________. The recordation of this tract of property is to establish boundaries of land for specified uses for (residential, townhouse, multi-family, commercial, office, or industrial) that is associated with Case___________. The plat shall specify the use within each lot. Any parcel created or modified by this plat process shall not be used for single family or townhouse purposes, until it is approved through a subsequent subdivision process in accordance with this chapter. Any parcel created or modified by this process for multi- family, commercial, office, or industrial uses shall not receive a building permit until a site plan is approved for those uses. B. Presubmittal Inquiry Conference. Not required. Chesterfield County, VA 22 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 C. Initiation. See Sec. 17.1-22. D. Decision and Recording. The following procedure is for recording non-Residential, multi- family, residential phasing, and mixed-use plats: 1. Within 10 days after submittal, an authorized member of the Planning Department shall review the plat consistent with Subsection D and advise the property owner of required revisions or that the plat is ready for signature by the owners. 2. After the property owner addresses review comments and signs the plat, the Director of Planning shall sign the plat and return the plat to the owner for recordation. E. Non-Residential. Multi-Family, Residential Phasing, and Mixed-Use Phasing Plat Requirements. Non-residential, multi-family, residential phasing, and mixed-use plats shall include the following minimum information: 1. GPIN; 2. Zoning classification; 3. Descriptive title; 4. Depiction of new parcel boundaries including length and bearing of each lot, parcel, or phase along with the cumulative total of each perimeter tangent dimension; and 5. Signature block for the Planning Department representative, owners, and owners' notary. Secs. 17.1-45 -- 17.1-49. Reserved. Division 3 Relief Sec. 17.1-50 Exceptions Purpose. This Section allows for flexibility in the subdivision approval process when strict adherence to this Chapter creates unintended consequences, while protecting the public, by allowing for exceptions to this Chapter that comply with minimum standards. A. Applicability. This Section enables exceptions to any Subdivision Standards (Article 3). B. Presubmittal Inquiry Conference. See Sec. 17.1-21. C. Initiation. See Sec. 17.1-22. 1. Application for an exception shall be made in writing to the Director of Planning and shall include the following minimum information: a. Location of property and physical extent of area for which the exception is being sought; b. Specific Ordinance Sections from which relief is needed; c. Request for desired degree of exception; d. Statement of need for exception, addressing items in Subsection F; and e. Method(s) to mitigate impacts caused by the exception, if granted. Chesterfield County, VA 23 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 2. Upon receipt of a request for an exception in accordance with this Section the Director of Planning shall post notice as provided in Sec. 17.1-23. D. Completeness. See Sec. 17.1-22. E. Decision. 1. The Director of Planning shall review the application for compliance with the required findings of this Section. Within 30 days of receipt of a complete application, the Director of Planning shall approve, approve with condition(s), or deny the application, in writing to the subdivider. 2. Conditions. In approving exceptions, the Director of Planning may impose conditions related to the impact of the proposed exception that are necessary to substantially secure the objectives of the standards and requirements of this Chapter. F. Standards. 1. Generally. Unless otherwise mandated by state code or provided by this Chapter, the Director of Planning may approve exceptions to the provisions of this Chapter in cases of unusual situations or where strict adherence to these regulations would result in substantial hardship. 2. Substantial Compliance. Exceptions shall substantially comply with the provisions of this Chapter. 3. Public Protection and Hardship. Exceptions shall not be approved unless the subdivider demonstrates that: a. Granting the exception will not be detrimental to the public safety, health, or welfare, or injurious to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the property is located; and b. Because of the particular physical surroundings, the topography of the property, the size or shape of the land, the proposed land use, or other special considerations, a particular hardship to the subdivider would result (as distinguished from a mere inconvenience) if the strict letter of this Chapter were carried out. Sec. 17.1-51 Appeals A. Applicability. This Section provides for the appeal of the failure to timely act on a subdivision plat, or a final decision on a subdivision plat. B. Failure to Timely Act. If the Planning Department fails to act within the allowable time period per applicable state code, the subdivider, after 10 days written notice to the Director of Planning, may petition the Circuit Court for a decision. C. Final Decision. A subdivider who disagrees with the Planning Department’s final decision may file a written appeal with the Circuit Court within 60 days of that decision. Division 4 Changes to Recorded Subdivision Plats Sec. 17.1-52 Amended Plat Chesterfield County, VA 24 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 A. Applicability. An amended final plat is an alteration of a recorded plat that does not involve property line changes as provided in Secs. 17.1-53 or 17.1-55. B. Process. Amended plats are reviewed under the major subdivision plat process (Sec. 17.1- 40) or minor plat process (Sec. 17.1-41), as applicable. Sec. 17.1-53 Line Modification A. Applicability. A line modification involves the adjustment of any lots or parcels, provided that those changes do not create any additional lot(s) or parcel(s) in accordance with Sec. 17.1-25.F (Changes to Preliminary Plat), Sec. 17.1-26.H (Changes to Construction Plans), and Sec. 17.1-27.F (Changes to Final Plats). Line modifications may include, but are not limited to: 1. Apportioning an existing lot or parcel between existing adjacent lots or parcels, alterations of lot or parcel lines. 2. Combining lots or parcels, or 3. A line modification does not establish a new lot creation date. B. Process. Line modification applications are subject to Administrative Review. 1. Procedure for Approval. a. An applicant requesting a line modification shall submit the request to the Director of Planning in writing. b. The Director of Planning will approve the change upon finding that it does not constitute a substantive change to the recorded final plat. A plat showing the corrected information (to be titled a "line modification") shall be recorded per Sec. 17.1-28. 2. Disapproval of Request. If the Director of Planning determines that the requested change does not fall within a category described in Subsection A or that the proposed change constitutes a substantive change, the proposed amendment is required to comply with the general requirements of this Chapter. C. Standards. 1. A line modification shall not result in the creation of additional buildable lots, or the vacation of any street, alley, easement for public passage, or other public area. 2. A line modification is not subject to standards for street/road improvements beyond those required at the time the final plat was recorded. 3. The line modification shall not result in an invalid or illegal lot. 4. An invalid parcel shall not be modified to create a legal parcel, unless it is consolidated with a legal parcel. Sec. 17.1-54 Vacation Purpose. This Section establishes a process to void a subdivision plat, which allows for future subdivision of the land area covered by the vacated plat. A. Applicability. Chesterfield County, VA 25 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 1. This Section applies to the vacation of all or part of a recorded plat. Vacation is required if: a. Lot lines or lots are eliminated, or b. Streets, rights-of-way, or easements are eliminated. 2. For purposes of this Section, a "part" of a plat means those features shown on a recorded plat describing the location of streets, alleys, easements for public passage and those features laying out or describing other public areas. 3. This Section does not apply to: a. The elimination or change in location of a purely private easement (see Sec. 17.1-53 (Line Modification)); or b. The development of multiple lots as a single "zoning lot" as defined in Chapter 19.2. B. Presubmittal Inquiry Conference. See Sec. 17.1-21. C. Initiation. See Sec. 17.1-22. Vacation applications are processed by the Department of Real Properties. D. Lots Not Sold. If no lot within the subdivision is sold by the subdivider, a vacation occurs: 1. By a recorded written instrument declaring the plat or part to be vacated, executed by: a. The agency that approved the plat (i.e., the Director of Planning), and b. The plat owners (i.e., the persons who signed the statement of consent to subdivision required by Code of Virginia). 2. By ordinance adopted by the Board of Supervisors after notice and public hearing per Code of Virginia and Sec. 17.1-23. This procedure is available only if no facilities for which bonding is required were constructed on the property and no facilities have been constructed on any related section of the property located in the subdivision within five years of the date on which the plat was first recorded. E. Lots Sold. If any lot is sold by the subdivider, a vacation occurs: 1. By a written instrument signed by all the owners of lots shown on the plat, those creditors whose debts are secured by a recorded deed of trust or mortgage, and the Board of Supervisors, declaring the plat or part thereof to be vacated. In cases involving drainage easements or street rights-of-way where the vacation does not impede or alter drainage or access for any lot owners other than those lot owners immediately adjoining or contiguous to the vacated area, only the signatures of the lot owners immediately adjoining or contiguous to the vacated area are required; or 2. By ordinance adopted by the Board of Supervisors after notice and public hearing held per Code of Virginia and Sec. 17.1-23. F. Recordation. The recordation of any ordinance of vacation adopted per this section shall occur only after: 1. 30 days pass since the adoption of the ordinance, and 2. All conditions of approval imposed by the Board of Supervisors are satisfied. G. Scope. A plat vacation: 1. Destroys the force and effect of the recorded plat that was vacated, and Chesterfield County, VA 26 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 2. Divests all public rights in, and reinvest to the owners, proprietors and trustees, if any, with the title to the streets, alleys, easements for public passage, and other public areas laid out or described in the plat. Sec. 17.1-55 Resolution of Boundary Disputes A. Applicability. This Section applies to any situation where adjacent property owners are not in agreement as the location of a shared property boundary (referred to as a "Parcel or Lot Line Dispute"). Situations including but not limited to, survey or deed overlaps, survey or deed descriptions where property lines do not meet, or encroachments may be considered a bona fide dispute if a licensed surveyor or engineer representing each owner provides supporting documentation or proves a lack of evidence as to the disputed line location. B. Surveyor Review. If a survey has been made to establish the boundary to a parcel of land and there is a dispute between two or more owners of the surveyed land about the location of the boundary as located by the surveyor, the surveyor may review the appropriate deeds of the parcels of land involved to determine the correct property description and location of the line. C. Insufficient Evidence of Boundary. If there is not sufficient evidence at the site of the parcels involved to ascertain the true location of the boundary line, the parties to the dispute may secure the judgment and knowledge of another licensed land surveyor or registered professional engineer as to the true location. D. Agreement Between Owners. If an agreement is reached between all of the owners of the land involved in the dispute, the owners shall submit a plat per Secs. 17.1-141 and 17.1- 27.F.2 and 3 depicting the modification. In addition to the plat, a straw deed or deed of correction shall be made, with the signatures of all parties affixed. E. No Agreement Between Owners. If an agreement is not made by all of the owners party to the dispute and is resolved by court order or decree, both owners shall submit a plat per Secs. 17.1-141 and 17.1-27.F.2 depicting the court-ordered partition and providing a copy of the final court order or decree. The resulting modification shall not vary from the required minimum lot area, width, or street/road frontage requirements by more than 20%. The Director of Planning may also require variances to Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 19.2) requirements or exceptions to address the creation of nonconformities and prevent detriment to the health, safety, and welfare of the parcel owners and the surrounding area. Secs. 17.1-56 -- 17.1-60. Reserved. ARTICLE 3 SUBDIVISION STANDARDS Division 1 General Standards Sec. 17.1-61 Generally Chesterfield County, VA 27 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 A. Generally. In examining subdivision plat applications, the Director of Planning shall consider: 1. Public facility requirements such as parks, schools, and other facilities; 2. Lot arrangement; 3. Stormwater management and environmental protection; 4. Location of streets, private streets, and water and wastewater sanitary utilities; 5. Rights-of-way width; 6. Other provisions of this Chapter; 7. The land subject to the application; 8. Site plan or schematic plan approval; 9. Approval conditions of zoning and Board of Zoning Appeals; 10. Proffers; 11. Zoning; and 12. Applicable laws and regulations. B. Applicable Laws and Regulations. All subdivision plats and plans shall comply with this Chapter and the following, as applicable: 1. Code of Virginia §§ 15.2-2240--15.2-2279; 2. Chapter 8 of the Code (Erosion and Stormwater Management); 3. Chapter 10 of the Code (Fire Protection); 4. Chapter 18 of the Code (Water and Sewers); 5. Chapter 19.2 of the Code (Zoning Ordinance); 6. Chapter 16 of the Code (Streets, Pedestrian Accommodations and Public Places); 7. Code of Virginia, Title 32.1 (Health), Chapter 12 of the Code (Health and Sanitation) and the requirements of the state health department relating to any subdivision that is not served by or not proposed to be served by a public water or public wastewater system; 8. The requirements of VDOT and the County Transportation Department, such as access control, rights of way dedication, and construction of mitigating street improvements; and 9. Other applicable laws, ordinances, policies, and requirements. Sec. 17.1-62 Standard Conditions A. Applicability. The applicability of the following requirements (known as "standard conditions") is determined at the time of subdivision plat approval. 1. The requirements of the Environmental Engineering Reference Manual. 2. The requirements associated with obtaining a land disturbance permit from the Environmental Engineering Department by: a. Providing satisfactory documentation that all applicable federal and state wetlands permits are obtained; and b. Obtaining a land use permit from VDOT allowing access onto and construction within state-maintained right-of-way. Chesterfield County, VA 28 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 3. The subdivider shall provide access easement(s) to the SWM/BMP(s) acceptable to the Environmental Engineering Department prior to or in conjunction with recordation. 4. The following setbacks shall be required and depicted on the final plat: a. Setback from the 100-year floodplain/backwater, wetlands, and RPAs for the primary structure as required in Sec. 19.2-27.D.1.f, Sec. 19.2-26.G.10 and Sec. 19.2-26.G.11 of the Code; b. Any applicable required setback for structures from any petroleum product transmission pipeline easement or pipeline; c. Any applicable setback from a temporary turnaround easement, or from the ultimate right-of-way or property line; and d. Front setback, when the minimum setback has been increased to obtain the required lot width at the front building line as provided in Chapter 19.2. 5. All building envelopes shall have sufficient area to contain the planned structures, but none of the four sides of the building envelope for single-family detached units shall have a minimum perpendicular interior dimension of 25 feet, or as required to meet conditions of zoning. Building envelopes shall not include easements unless otherwise approved by the applicable authority. 6. Tree save and buffer areas shall remain undisturbed, including during all sections of subdivision construction. Those areas shall be designated on construction plans and fenced or clearly flagged for protection during land disturbance activities. 7. The subdivider shall provide field-located horizontal control for the final plat tied into the Virginia Coordinate System, south zone. Boundary tiedown will be accomplished by field located X and Y coordinate values designated for at least two points. 8. Copies of any restrictive covenants required as a condition of zoning, site plan, or schematic plan approval shall be filed with the Director of Planning and County Attorney's office for review to determine consistency with the conditions of zoning. The required restrictive covenants shall be recorded in conjunction with the final plat. Subsequent changes to restrictive covenants are not subject to review or approval by the county. 9. Required homeowners' association documents, as applicable, pursuant to Sec. 19.2- 40.B. 10. Final plats shall indicate the existing and proposed right-of-way dedications for all streets and bikeways within or adjacent to the proposed subdivision. 11. Before plat recordation of any subdivision that includes streets, private streets, pedestrian accommodations, wastewater, water, stormwater improvements and/or other improvements, the subdivider shall provide the county with a surety bond in the amount equal to the construction cost of all unimplemented improvements and ten percent of the construction costs of all satisfactorily implemented improvements, with a minimum bond amount of at least 10% of the total project costs. Before submittal of the bond for approval, an itemized cost estimate for all improvements establishing the required bond amount shall be submitted to, reviewed, and approved by the Director of Environmental Engineering. Any bond or surety submitted is subject to approval by the County Attorney's office for compliance with the Code of Virginia. Chesterfield County, VA 29 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 12. Before the Board of Supervisor’s adoption of a resolution to request VDOT to accept the streets into the state system, the construction of all improvements shall be approved by VDOT and the Directors of Environmental Engineering and Utilities for compliance with state and local regulations. 13. The subdivider shall place the following note on the final plats and enforce the restriction through covenants: "No structure embellishments will be allowed on right-of-way without the commitment of, or issuance of, a VDOT land use permit. Within the ten-foot clear zone (measured from the edge of the street pavement out ten feet), no structural embellishment is allowed that is closer than three feet from the edge of pavement of the street or higher than six inches above the surface of the drive." Before approval of the preliminary plat or final plat for major subdivisions not reviewed through the preliminary plat process, the subdivider will submit an acknowledgement of the condition regarding masonry embellishments within the VDOT clear zone, on a form available from the Department of Environmental Engineering. This acknowledgment is the responsibility of the subdivider as the subdivider is ultimately responsible for the removal of clear zone encroachments in all new subdivisions. 14. Per Sec. 8-56 of the Code, before the issuance of a land disturbance permit, the Director of Environmental Engineering shall require copies of applicable correspondence from the USACOE so that it may be determined that all wetlands permits are received. 15. Any timbering that is to occur during the initial section of infrastructure construction will be incorporated into the project’s erosion-and-sediment control plan narrative and will not commence until the issuance of a land disturbance permit for subdivision construction and the proper installation of erosion control measures. All buffer areas shall be preserved in accordance with Sec.19.2-35. 16. United States Corps of Engineers (USCOE) jurisdictional wetlands shall be shown on the construction plans and subdivision plat. 17. Lots or parcels that require at time of occupancy a FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Elevation Certificate in accordance with Sec. 19.2-27.D.1.a shall be designated on the construction plan and final plat. 18. The approved erosion and sediment control plan for the subdivision shall, as determined by the Director of Environmental Engineering, require the placement of polyethylene fence or its equivalent as required in the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook along the RPA limits before the issuance of a land disturbance permit. 19. Building envelopes as shown on the preliminary plat, along with any other directed by the plans review team, shall be placed on the construction plans and final plat. 20. The floodplain as shown on the approved construction plans and the final plat shall be the result of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering methods and assumptions approved by the Director of Environmental Engineering consistent with the Environmental Engineering Reference Manual. 21. The achievement of adequate surface drainage on lots is the responsibility of the subdivider. The transfer of ownership of lots does not absolve the subdivider from this responsibility before state acceptance of the streets and for one year after the streets Chesterfield County, VA 30 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 are taken into the state system, when access is allowed by the lot owner or when access is within public easements. 22. Before recordation, the Director of Environmental Engineering may require notification from VDOT that improvements are satisfactorily completed to streets into which the subdivision intersects and which have been authorized by an issued land use permit. 23. Unanticipated problems in the existing adjacent downstream developments which, in the opinion of the Director of Environmental Engineering, are caused by stormwater runoff from the subdivision are the responsibility of the subdivider before state acceptance of the streets and for one year after the streets are taken into the state system, when access is allowed by the lot owner or when access is within public easements. 24. Approval of the construction plans by a private utility company concerning its easement and facilities in the easement is a prerequisite to construction plan approval by the Director of Environmental Engineering. A quitclaim or a satisfactory commitment by the private utility for the location where rights of way will cross the private utility easement is a prerequisite to final plat approval. 25. Any areas within a plat shall not be set aside for future use or otherwise carry the designation “reserved”. Sec. 17.1-63 Monumentation A. Installation. Property markers shall be noted on the final plat and installed in all subdivisions at all lot corners, angle points, radial points of curves in streets, and at all intermediate points along streets or property lines where property markers cannot readily be seen one from the other. B. Replacement. The subdivider shall replace any County geodetic control monuments removed or destroyed during the development of the subdivision. Sec. 17.1-64 Easements A. Generally. Easements for public use shall be provided, such as: 1. Utilities/Drainage/Other Required County Easements. Easements 16 feet in width for proposed or future water, wastewater, and drainage improvements. Easements of greater width may be required by: a. The Director of Environmental Engineering for drainage purposes, or b. The Director of Utilities for utility purposes. 2. VDOT. Easements of variable width as required by VDOT for slope, drainage, and sight distance identified on construction plans. 3. Zoning/Plan Review Conditions. Easements to address conditions of zoning or plan review approval. Sec. 17.1-65 Lots A. Generally. Chesterfield County, VA 31 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 1. The size, shape orientation, and soils of lots and parcels shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development. 2. Lot dimensions shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 19.2 or conditions of zoning approval. B. Onsite Sewage/Wells. Lots or parcels to be served by onsite sewage systems or private wells shall comply with the regulations of the state health department and Chapter 12 of the Code. For subdivisions utilizing onsite disposal sewage systems, the final plat shall contain the following language: "Conventional and alternative onsite sewage systems shall be maintained (including pump- out or inspection requirements) in accordance with county code and state regulations." C. Drainage. 1. Lots and parcels shall be laid out to enable positive drainage to be provided away from all buildings. 2. Individual lot and parcel drainage shall be coordinated with the general stormwater drainage pattern for the area. 3. Drainage shall be designed to avoid concentration of stormwater discharging into inappropriate receiving areas within lots. 4. The Director of Environmental Engineering may require the subdivider to depict the building envelope as established by an engineer or surveyor on the final plats. D. Size and Configuration. Lots and parcels shall comply with the following standards: 1. Each lot or parcel shall be buildable with at least one building envelope. 2. Lots or parcels shall not contain elongated appendages solely to provide necessary square footage of area which would be unusable for normal purposes. 3. Corner lots or parcels shall provide sufficient width for the applicable front/corner yard setbacks. 4. Side lot or parcel lines shall be approximately at right angles to street lines or radial to the cul-de-sac. 5. The building envelope for any lot or parcel shall be within county boundary lines. 6. Access to each lot or parcel shall occur within the area of the required street frontage. E. Flag Lots. Flag lots shall be designated during the review of the preliminary plat, construction plan, or final plat as applicable. In addition to the requirements of this section, flag lots shall meet these additional requirements: 1. Applicability. Flag lots are only allowed if: a. There is no other reasonable method to protect or limit direct impacts to environmental features, historic resources (historic districts, landmarks, and landmark sites identified consistent with Chapter 19.2), or required drainfields; or b. Due to topographic constraints or shape, undeveloped areas within a preliminary plat are not feasible to provide a public street with lots; or Chesterfield County, VA 32 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 c. Used within the overall design of a major subdivision to provide amenity space corridors around or between groups of lots as part of an overall amenity space system for the development. i. The amenity space shall include a minimum four-foot-wide paved trails that connect to a pedestrian network within the development that provides access to one or more available destinations internal or external to the development. ii. Examples of destinations include recreational, shopping, or public facilities. The Director of Planning shall find that the destinations are functional and accessible to pedestrians residing in the subdivision. iii. If pedestrian accommodations in the public street/road system provide appropriate connections within the development, amenity space between lots without paved trails shall protect forest vegetation with a minimum of one tree for every 100 square feet of amenity space. If insufficient vegetation remains a landscape plan with related surety and plantings shall be provided in accordance with Sec. 19.2-41. iv. The minimum width for any amenity space is 20 feet. 2. Lot Design. a. The minimum width the flagpole portion of the lot is 30 feet. This portion of the lot is not buildable. b. The lot area requirements shall be met in the buildable portion of the lot. c. The flagpole portion for any flag lot shall not extend more than 150 feet from the right- of-way of the public road. d. Each flag lot shall have its own driveway from a public street. e. Lots shall not be arranged so that one is behind another. F. Division by Environmental Features. 1. Except as provided in Subsection F.2, all lots that receive preliminary approval after November 12, 2003, and which are substantially divided by environmental features with a drainage area exceeding 50 acres, shall contain a minimum contiguous area of at least 9,000 square feet that: a. Does not include the environmental features; and b. Is located adjacent to the required street frontage and between the street frontage and the environmental features; and 2. For purposes of this Subsection, a lot is not considered to be substantially divided by environmental features if an existing natural and continuous accessway at least 15 feet in width provides access from the front of the lot to any proposed building envelope that is not adjacent to the street frontage. 3. This Subsection F does not apply to: a. Residential townhouse lots; b. Lots that are permitted to be less than 9,000 square feet, if the lot contains a minimum contiguous area equal to or greater than the minimum lot size required; and c. Lots where: Chesterfield County, VA 33 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 i. USACOE and/or any state agency having jurisdiction approves a crossing of the environmental features, ii. The minimum contiguous area, exclusive of environmental features on the portion of the lot not adjacent to street frontage, is at least 9,000 square feet, and iii. The minimum contiguous area is located on that portion of the lot that is connected by the crossing. The size of drainage structures for the crossing shall also satisfy the requirements of the Environmental Engineering Reference Manual and Sec. 19.2-27 (Floodplain Management Districts). Sec. 17.1-66 Stormwater Management A. General. Stormwater facilities, including, but not limited to, underground pipes, culverts, inlets, catch basins, open ditches, stormwater management basin/ponds, and BMPs shall: 1. Provide for the discharge of surface water via gravity flow into adequate drainage conveyance systems, and 2. Shall be installed according to construction plans approved by the Director of Environmental Engineering. B. Wastewater. All proposed stormwater drainage systems shall be separate and independent from any wastewater system. C. Capacity. All stormwater drainage facilities installed in the subdivision shall be sized and installed to accommodate the runoff from the contributing watershed based on ultimate development as indicated by the Comprehensive Plan. D. Design. All facilities shall conform to the design requirements of the Environmental Engineering Reference Manual. Sec. 17.1-67 Setbacks and Buffers A. General. Buffers and special setbacks shall comply with the standards provided in Chapter 19.2 of the Code or conditions of zoning or Board of Zoning Appeals approval. B. Buffer. 1. Before recording a final plat that contains a buffer, a site evaluation is required to determine if sufficient vegetation remains, based on the criteria in Sec. 19.2-41 (Landscaping and Screening) and Sec. 19.2-35 (Buffers). 2. If the Director of Planning determines that the remaining vegetation is insufficient, the subdivider shall submit for review a landscape plan (see Article 5 of Chapter 19.2). 3. Once the landscape plan is approved by the Director Planning, no recordation of the final plat shall occur before: a. Required landscaping is completed per the approved landscape plan and, if required, any maintenance surety is provided; or b. A form of surety, satisfactory to the Planning Department and in a form as required in Sec. 19.2-40 (Improvement Guarantees) is submitted in an amount equal to the cost of completing the required landscaping. Chesterfield County, VA 34 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 C. Sound Setback. Prior to recording a final plat that contains a sound setback, a site evaluation is required to determine if vegetation has been removed or disturbed other than any disturbance approved per Chapter 19.2. If it is determined that vegetation removal or disturbance has occurred without plan approval, the final plat shall not be recorded until required replanting or other steps to ensure adequacy of the setback to mitigate sound as determined by the Director of Transportation occur. D. Flagging Setbacks and Buffers. Any buffer or sound setback areas shall be flagged along both sides at intervals no greater than 50 feet or other interval sufficient to determine location as required by the Director of Planning. Sec. 17.1-68 Public Use Designation A. Generally. 1. All subdivisions shall comply with the conditions of zoning and Chapter 19.2 requiring dedication or reservation of land for possible acquisition for public uses including but not limited to: parks, schools, libraries, and fire stations. 2. If a tract includes a proposed public use, it shall be suitably incorporated by the subdivider into the plat after a determination is made by the County whether such property is needed. B. Determinations. The Director of Planning shall verify: 1. How Provided. Based on the zoning conditions, whether the land is to be: a. Dedicated to the County by the subdivider, or b. Made available for acquisition by the County, and 2. Adequacy and Suitability. That the land is: a. Required for the proposed public use, and b. Suitable for the proposed public use. 3. Not Required. If it is determined that the land is not required, the Director of Planning shall advise the subdivider of said determination and, if allowed by conditions of zoning and Chapter 19.2, shall advise the subdivider as to the ability to rearrange lots in the proposed subdivision to incorporate the land. 4. Not Suitable. If it is determined that the land is not suitable for the proposed use, the Director of Planning may refuse to approve such dedication or configuration and require the rearrangement of lots in the proposed subdivision resulting in a comparable alternate land area for dedication or reservation. C. Dedication or Reservation. After it is verified that the land is: 1. Dedication. Required to be dedicated and appropriate for the proposed public use, the subdivider shall be informed of this finding and shall proceed with the preliminary plat approval process. Recording the plat constitutes acceptance of the land for the designated public purpose. 2. Reservation. Required to be made available for acquisition, and appropriate for the proposed public use, the subdivider shall be informed of this finding. The Director of Planning may also propose alternate areas on the subject parcel for acquisition. The Chesterfield County, VA 35 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Director of Planning and the appropriate County officer or other public entity involved in the acquisition or use of each site shall seek a commitment to purchase the site by the Board of Supervisors and shall include an estimate of the time required to complete the acquisition. The Director of Planning shall not approve the plat for at least 30 days to allow the Board of Supervisors to act. a. If the Board of Supervisors approves the request, the subdivider shall designate the area proposed to be acquired on the plats. b. If the Board of Supervisors denies the request, the subdivider shall be advised to incorporate the area as otherwise permitted by this Chapter on the plat. Sec. 17.1-69 Amenity Space A. Applicability. The preliminary plat, construction plan, and final plat shall designate areas used to fulfill any amenity space and strategic amenity space requirements of the applicable zoning district, and Sec. 19.2-33 (Amenity Space) of the Code, or a condition of zoning approval. B. How Designated. A preliminary plat or construction plan shall use the designations provided in Table 17.1-69.1 for the applicable amenity space and list each amenity to be constructed within each plan. The final plat shall depict the acreage used to meet the amenity space requirements and the acreage amounts shall be noted on the plat. Table 17.1-69.1 Qualifying Amenity Space Category How Designated (an asterisk (*) indicates that the designated category is required) Dedication [1] Reservation [1] Plat/Plan Note Farm & Forestry [1][2][3][4] * * * Best Management Practices (BMPs) * [3] Buffers * [3] Community Garden * [3] Courtyard * Green * [3] Greenway [1][2][3][4] * * * Hardscaped Pedestrian Areas [1][2][3] * * * Land Dedication [1,3] * * Low-Impact Development (LID) * [3] Parking Areas * [3] Pathways [3] * * * Pedestrian Pass-Through [3] * * * Plaza * Recreation, Active [1][3] * * Recreation, Passive [1][3] * * Chesterfield County, VA 36 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Table 17.1-69.1 Qualifying Amenity Space Category How Designated (an asterisk (*) indicates that the designated category is required) Dedication [1] Reservation [1] Plat/Plan Note Recreational Equipment and Trailer Parking * [3] Resource Protection Areas [1][2][3] * * * Rooftop * Roundabout [1][2][3] * * * Square * [3] Notes: [1] See Sec. 17.1-68 (Public Use Designation). If both dedication and reservation are indicated, refer to Sec. 17.1-68 for the conditions under which dedication or reservation is required. [2] If both dedication and/or reservation and a plat note is indicated, the designation shall comply with (1) any condition of zoning approval, or (2) if a condition of zoning approval does not indicate how to designate the amenity space, the applicant shall indicate how the space is designated on the preliminary plat and/or construction plat. [3] All amenity spaces shall be identified as amenity space on the preliminary plat and construction plan. The construction plan shall contain details for each area designated as amenity space. A note shall be added on the Final Plat referencing the construction plan case number containing the approved amenity plan. [4] The applicant may provide a conservation easement in lieu of a dedication or reservation. Sec. 17.1-70 -- 17.1-74. Reserved. Division 2 Improvements, Generally Sec. 17.1-75 Required Improvements A. Generally. 1. The subdivider shall at its expense satisfactorily construct or provide any: a. Street, curb, gutter, and pedestrian accommodations; b. Surface drainage or stormwater management facilities; c. Wastewater or water system extensions and improvements as required by the Director of Utilities; d. Streets; e. Improvements for access, including traffic signalization and control, traffic control signs, markings, and turn lanes; f. Structures necessary to ensure stability of critical slopes; g. Any private street, curb, gutter, pedestrian accommodation, surface drainage, stormwater facility, water and wastewater systems or appurtenance, as part of a Chesterfield County, VA 37 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 private system and other improvements dedicated for the use primarily by homeowners of the subdivision, which shall be privately owned and maintained; h. Other improvements dedicated to the public use, and maintained by the county or other public agency; and i. Items associated with the construction of those improvements as indicated on the approved construction plans and as determined to be necessary in the field by the County based upon site conditions. 2. The transfer of ownership of the lot(s) does not absolve the subdivider from the responsibility to construct the improvements above prior to state acceptance of streets, and for a period of one year after the streets are taken into the state system. 3. If improvements are within a lot, the subdivider shall request approval from the lot owner for access on to the lot or notify the property owner before accessing improvements within public easements existing on the lot. 4. All County-permitted private improvements (such as streets, pedestrian accommodations, and storm drainage systems) shall be clearly noted as "Private" on the preliminary plat, construction plans, and final plat. Specifically, the note on the plans and plat shall read: “The County or any state agencies do not have any responsibility for the maintenance or service life of private improvements. The Fire Marshal may conduct annual inspections of fire access lanes to determine whether adequate maintenance is performed. Others, such as the subdivider and/or a homeowners association, are responsible for maintaining fire access lanes and all other private improvements.” B. Transportation. See Article 3, Division 3 (Streets). C. Pro Rata Payments. 1. Applicability. a. The subdivider of land shall pay or provide for the payment of his pro rata share of the cost of providing reasonable and necessary wastewater, water, and stormwater facilities, located outside the property limits of the land the subdivider owns or controls but necessitated or required, at least in part, by the construction or improvement of the subdivision. b. No pro rata payment is required until the Board of Supervisors establishes a general wastewater, water, and drainage improvement program for an area: i. Having related and common wastewater, water, and drainage conditions; and ii. Within which the land owned or controlled by the subdivider is located or the Board of Supervisors has committed itself by ordinance to the establishment of the program. 2. Limit on Pro Rata Payments. a. Pro rata payments are limited to the proportionate share of total estimated cost of ultimate wastewater, water, and stormwater facilities based upon demand or projected flows required to adequately serve a related and common area, when and if fully developed in accord with the Comprehensive Plan, that is borne by each subdivider within the area. Chesterfield County, VA 38 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 b. The pro rata share is limited to the proportion of the total estimated cost that the increased wastewater flow or increased volume of stormwater runoff actually caused by the subdivision bears to total estimated volume and of that wastewater or runoff from the area in its fully developed state. c. In calculating the volume and velocity of stormwater runoff, the County shall consider the effect of and give appropriate credit for all onsite stormwater facilities (SWMs) or best management practices (BMPs) constructed or required to be constructed by the subdivider. 3. Use of Funds. a. Each pro rata payment received shall be expended only for necessary engineering and related studies and the construction of those facilities identified in the established wastewater, water, and stormwater program. b. In lieu of a payment, the Board of Supervisors may accept the posting of a personal, corporate, or property bond, cash escrow, or other method of performance guarantee satisfactory to the Board of Supervisors conditioned on payment at the commencement of those studies or construction. c. The payments received shall be kept in a separate account for each of the individual improvement programs until they are expended for the improvement program. d. All bonds, payments, cash escrows, or other performance guarantees in this Section shall be released and used, with any interest earned, as a tax credit on the real estate taxes on the property if construction of the facilities identified in the established water, wastewater, and stormwater programs is not commenced within 12 years from the date of the posting of the bond, payment, cash escrow or other performance guarantees. 4. Prior Payments Collected. a. Any funds collected for pro rata programs under this section before July 1, 1990, shall continue to be held in separate, interest-bearing accounts for the project(s) for which the funds were collected, and any interest from those accounts shall continue to accrue to the benefit of the subdivider until the project(s) are completed or until a general water, wastewater, and stormwater improvement program is established to replace a prior water, wastewater and drainage improvement program. b. If a general improvement program is established, the Board of Supervisors may abolish any remaining separate accounts and require the transfer of the assets in those accounts into a separate fund to support of each of the established wastewater, water, and stormwater programs. c. Upon the transfer of those assets, subdividers who had met the terms of any existing agreements made under a previous pro rata program shall receive any outstanding interest that has accrued up to the date of transfer. In addition, the subdividers shall be released from any further obligation under those existing agreements. d. All bonds, payments, cash escrows, or other performance guarantees per this subsection shall be released and used, with any interest earned, as a tax credit on the real estate taxes on the property if construction of the facilities identified in the established water, wastewater, and stormwater programs is not commenced within Chesterfield County, VA 39 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 12 years from the date of the posting of the bond, payment, cash escrow or other performance guarantee. Sec. 17.1-76 Installation of Improvements A. Installation of Improvements and Bonding. 1. Before final plat approval, all improvements shown on the construction plan shall be completed unless a surety has been accepted in accordance with Subsection B below. Unless otherwise specified in the conditions of an approved zoning case, all improvements shall be completed at the subdivider's expense. 2. The Directors of Environmental Engineering, Utilities, and Planning and the Fire Marshal shall determine that the improvements meet all applicable requirements of this Chapter. B. Surety. 1. Applicability. In lieu of actual completion of the required improvements, the subdivider may record a plat by furnishing the Director of Environmental Engineering surety in the form approved as to legal form by the County Attorney consisting of a certified check, cash escrow, a surety bond, or a bank’s letter of credit. 2. Surety Amount. The surety amount shall: a. Cover the costs and guarantee the installation and completion of all required improvements; b. Be approved by the Director of Environmental Engineering based upon unit prices for new construction in the County; and c. Also include a reasonable allowance for estimated administrative costs, inflation, and potential damage to existing streets or utilities, up to 25% of the estimated construction costs. 3. Installation of Improvements. If the subdivider proceeds by this option, the subdivider shall install and complete the required improvements to the satisfaction of the Directors of Environmental Engineering, Utilities, and Planning and the Fire Marshal, subject to this section. 4. Surety Reductions. a. Upon written request by the subdivider, the Director of Environmental Engineering may approve surety reductions in a cumulative amount of up to 90% of the total cost of satisfactorily completed improvements and may approve further surety reductions, as appropriate, based upon the percentage of satisfactorily completed improvements. b. Surety reductions may not occur before the completion of at least 30% of the improvements. c. The Director of Environmental Engineering shall not execute more than three surety reductions in any 12-month period per subdivision section. C. Streets - Public and Private. Chesterfield County, VA 40 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 1. Public Street - Acceptance into State System. The public streets shall be accepted into the state system not more than two years after the date of plat recordation. 2. Private Streets - Certification of Completion. Private streets shall be certified as constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications by a third-party licensed engineer retained by the applicant. Private streets area to be completed and certified not more than two years after date of plat recordation. See Sec. 17.1-88 for further requirements. 3. Building Permits. a. No more than 60% of the building permits in any recorded section of a subdivision shall be issued until the first layer of asphalt concrete on all streets in that section is completed. b. No more than 90% of the building permits in any section of a subdivision shall be issued until the streets are constructed to state standards and accepted into the state system. If allowed by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), pedestrian accommodations may be constructed after state acceptance. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, pedestrian accommodations shall be constructed across the entire lot frontage. c. The Director of Environmental Engineering may approve an extension to condition C.3.b. The subdivider requesting an extension may appeal the Director’s decision to the Planning Commission which shall render a decision upon the appeal within two months after the date of the Commission’s first hearing on the matter unless the subdivider consents to action beyond that time or withdraws the appeal. D. Acceptance. Upon final completion and acceptance of said improvements in residential or residential townhouse subdivisions with streets, the release of any remaining surety is subject to the Subsection E (Maintenance and Bonding) below. For final release, the term "acceptance" means the date of the Board of Supervisors meeting at which the Board of Supervisors adopts the resolution requesting street acceptance into the VDOT state system for street maintenance. E. Maintenance and Bonding. 1. The subdivider shall maintain and assume liability for the construction and maintenance of all required improvements per this section. This includes, but is not limited to, snow removal on streets and pedestrian accommodations until acceptance of the improvements by the County, state, or other approving agencies. 2. The subdivider shall provide surety of 10% of the cost of the required improvements as approved by the Director of Environmental Engineering, in a form as outlined in Subsection B above, to assure the satisfactory maintenance of the required improvements for one year after the date of their acceptance per this Section or as provided by state law. Secs. 17.1-77 -- 17.1-81. Reserved. Division 3 Streets Chesterfield County, VA 41 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Sec. 17.1-82 Generally Purpose. This Section regulates residential development to: • Minimize the impact on the level of service of streets; • Control the number of accesses to streets; • Promote the ability of travel between subdivisions; • Determine if existing and proposed transportation facilities are adequate to accommodate the traffic generated by the proposed development; • Determine if appropriate traffic mitigation measures are provided; • Provide appropriate pedestrian circulation networks among residential, residential townhouse, commercial, recreational areas, and public facilities; and • Promote safety and convenience for the public. A. General. Loop, residential collector, cul-de-sac, and local streets within a subdivision shall, at a minimum, comply with applicable VDOT street standards and the VDOT Pavement Design Guidelines for Secondary Roads as applicable unless otherwise specified in this Division. All limited access, arterial, and collector streets shall comply with the VDOT Road Design Manual. Private streets and alleys shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Sec. 17.1-88. B. Traffic Impact Analysis and Required Improvements. See Sec. 19.2-45 (Streets and Transportation). Sec. 17.1-83 Arrangement and Design A. Generally. 1. Street Design. a. Public and private streets shall ensure proper integration and coordination with other existing, recorded, or planned streets within and contiguous to the subdivision. b. Public and private streets shall maintain proper relationship to topographical conditions and natural terrain features such as streams and existing vegetation. c. Public streets shall facilitate public convenience and safety, consistent with Chesterfield County Fire Prevention Code standards for emergency vehicle access and as required by VDOT. d. Private streets shall facilitate convenience and safety, consistent with Chesterfield County Fire Prevention Code standards for emergency vehicle access and as required by Section 17.1-88. 2. Public streets shall be designed and constructed per this Chapter to the current standards and specifications of VDOT, or County standards, whichever are more stringent. 3. Private streets shall be designed and constructed per Section 17.1-88. B. Residential Collector Streets. The design of collector streets in residential subdivisions shall: Chesterfield County, VA 42 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 1. Conform to the stub street requirements (Subsection D below); 2. Facilitate traffic circulation from one subdivision to another on local and residential collector streets, where appropriate; 3. Require the minimum number of street intersections with arterial and collector streets necessary to provide convenient and safe access; and 4. Be designed with no lot(s) having direct vehicular access (“no lot” frontage) where a street is projected to carry at least 1,500 vehicles per day (VPD) or greater and the street shall be designed and constructed as a residential collector. The Director of Planning may approve direct lot frontage and access on street(s) projected to carry between 1,500 and 2,000 VPD if at least one of the following applies: a. Topography dictates that individual lot access would result in the safest, most efficient overall street layout; b. The number of lots with direct access to the street are minimized; c. Adequate buffering/building setbacks are provided along the street; or d. Configuration of the property through which the street passes is such that direct lot frontage is the only means of providing access. C. Local Streets. Local streets shall be arranged to: 1. Conform to the stub street requirements (Subsection D below); 2. Discourage speeding; 3. Permit effective stormwater drainage and efficient utility systems; 4. Require the minimum number of street intersections with arterial and collector streets; and 5. Minimize impacts on topographic and environmental features. D. Creation of Stub Streets. 1. New streets shall be stubbed to undeveloped land unless an evaluation of the adjacent property at the time of preliminary subdivision plat review determines that: a. The undeveloped property at that location has development constraints such as, but not limited to, wetlands, topographic features, size, etc.; and b. The connection would provide sole access to non-residential property. 2. New subdivisions shall connect to all adjacent stubs designated as local, residential collectors, or streets designated in the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The necessary rights-of-way and easements for stub streets to provide adequate access to the adjacent property shall be dedicated at the time a subdivision is recorded. 4. The subdivider shall install and maintain through the life of the project signs on all stub streets. The purpose of such signs shall be to advise the public that the extension of the stub is planned. Signs shall read "Future street extension." 5. The Planning Commission or the Board of Supervisors during its review of a rezoning request may waive connectivity requirements. Such waiver shall be by a separate motion. Chesterfield County, VA 43 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 6. Subdivision design shall facilitate interconnectivity within its limits through the layout of the overall street network. The design concept of solely using multiple unconnected cul- de- sacs shall be evaluated and approved based upon circulation, topographic and environmental constraints. E. Connection to Existing Stub Street(s). Streets in new subdivisions shall connect to all adjacent stub streets designated as local streets, residential collectors, or streets designated in the Comprehensive Plan. Connection to an existing stub street may be waived if: 1. There are a sufficient number of other stub streets to adequately disperse the traffic and not cause a concentrated use of a one stub street connection; 2. The connection to a particular stub street will cause a concentrated traffic at that location; or 3. The projected traffic volume on any local street within the existing subdivision exceeds 1,500 vehicle trips per day. F. Pedestrian Connectivity to Existing Stub Street(s). Where residential stub street connections are not required, the subdivider shall provide pedestrian connections to adjacent residential developed properties, except where environmental constraints, distance considerations, or other such limitations prohibit such construction as determined by the Director of Planning. G. Connectivity. 1. Generally. Subdivisions shall adequately accommodate continuity of streets and shall provide for proper extension to subsequent phases, sections, and development of adjacent property, as determined by the reviewing departments as follows: a. A local street shall provide sole access to a cumulative total of no more than 50 lots as determined by the Director of Planning. b. As determined by the Director of Planning, the first street into the subdivision shall be designed and constructed as a residential collector, collector, or arterial street if: i. The number of lots shown on the preliminary plat, accessible by only one street, connected to a suitable street with two street connections, is in excess of 50 lots but no more than 100 lots, or ii. The connection to an adjacent undeveloped parcel as required by this subsection, or an existing stub is anticipated to generate traffic volumes in excess of Subsection B, above, on any subdivision street. 2. Internal Road Connectivity. Subdivision design shall facilitate connectivity within its limits through the layout of the overall street network. The design concept of solely using multiple unconnected cul-de-sacs shall be evaluated and approved based upon circulation, topographic and environmental constraints. 3. Secondary Connection. A second street connection providing access to all lots shall be constructed prior to, or in conjunction with, the recordation of more than a cumulative total of 50 lots, unless a residential collector, collector, or arterial street with one way in and out is provided and that complies with the following: a. Access is provided to no more than a cumulative total of 100 lots; Chesterfield County, VA 44 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 b. That street is shown traversing the area encompassed by the preliminary plat from an existing residential collector, collector, or arterial street to the boundary of the subdivision; c. Proposed water and/or wastewater lines within and adjacent to that street shall, at a minimum, be constructed with each phase, or extended as required by preliminary plat approval; and d. Recordation and construction of that street is in accordance with an approved phasing plan as determined at the time of preliminary plat review. Modifications to the proposed phasing plan shall be addressed through a Technical Correction Letter unless it involves a Major Change. 4. Relief. a. Relief to the access requirements of this subsection may be granted at the time of zoning for cases. The requirement for access to any proposed shall be governed by the conditions of that case. b. Relief to the access requirements of this subsection may be granted at the time of zoning for cases with a preliminary plat consisting of an approximate lot and street layout with sufficient documentation that clearly demonstrates: i. The amount of relief does not exceed the allowable number of lots by more than 25%; and ii. Existing severe topographic, physical, or extenuating circumstances, or environmental features exist so that there is no other practical means of providing another access; or iii. Without granting relief to these requirements, traffic on an existing local street will exceed traffic volumes in excess of Subsection E as determined by the Director of Transportation. c. Relief to these requirements may be granted by the Director of Planning if the Board has not already approved relief to access requirements as stated in this section and: i. Existing severe topographic, physical, or extenuating circumstances, or environmental features exist so that there is no other practical means of providing another access; or ii. The Director of Planning may grant relief to these requirements if the resultant traffic on an existing local street will exceed traffic volumes in excess of Subsection E as determined by the Director of Transportation, unless otherwise required by VDOT. H. Crossovers and Median Breaks. 1. Subdividers of all parcels or lots located at existing or proposed crossovers along collector and arterial streets, and any break in the median of an existing or planned divided street, shall submit and receive approval of a plan from the Director of Transportation which addresses access ("access plan") for the surrounding area. See Sec. 17.1-84.B for access plan criteria. Chesterfield County, VA 45 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 2. The plan must be approved before preliminary plat approval or for a subdivision not submitting a preliminary plat before any construction plan approval. 3. The Director of Transportation may require the subdivider to provide access to adjacent properties if needed to provide access to landlocked properties or similar circumstances. I. Curb and Gutter. 1. Curb and gutter is required on all local streets in all subdivisions where the average lot has less than 90 feet of street frontage. 2. On local streets in subdivisions outside of the Upper Swift Creek Watershed, either curb and gutter or roadside ditch may be used where the average lot has frontage of 90 feet or more. 3. In the Upper Swift Creek Watershed, roadside ditches are required on all local streets in all subdivisions where the average lot frontage is 90 feet or more. However, the Director of Environmental Engineering may approve the use of curb and gutter where the average lot frontage exceeds 90 feet if low impact development (LID) measures are used to address stormwater runoff from street surfaces. 4. The calculation of average lot width excludes those lots fronting on a cul-de-sac. 5. The Director of Planning may waive curb and gutter installation to preserve the existing neighborhood local street drainage method. J. Pavement. The minimum pavement requirement for local streets shall be a pavement design system meeting VDOT standards, which at a minimum utilizes VDOT approved base materials and two layers of asphalt concrete, as verified by the Director of Environmental Engineering. See Sec. 17.1-88 for private streets. Sec. 17.1-84 Access Management A. Generally. The Director of Transportation shall review and, if appropriate, approve direct access to arterial and collector streets from subdivisions that border on or contain an existing or proposed arterial or collector street. The Director of Transportation shall approve the access points if they comply with the VDOT Access Management Design Standards for Entrances and Intersections, Appendix F to the VDOT Design Manual and 24 VAC 30- 73. Applicants within an Urban Development Area may apply for spacing standards for entrances and intersections internal to the development that differ from the otherwise applicable spacing standards per 24 VAC 30-73-120 (Commercial Entrance Access Management). B. Number of Access Points. 1. Each subdivision is limited to one direct access unless an access plan is submitted to and approved by the Director of Transportation for more than one access as needed for subdivisions with more than 50 lots accessed through a local street or 100 lots accessed through a residential collector or collector street. 2. In considering whether to approve an access plan, the Director of Transportation shall consider whether the proposed access(es): a. Negatively impacts the level of service on any affected streets designated in the Comprehensive Plan; Chesterfield County, VA 46 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 b. Improve connectivity in an Urban Development Area; c. Impair the public safety, health or welfare of the public; or d. Similar issues. 3. Access provided by an existing or planned street network on an adjacent property to an arterial or a collector street is considered a direct access. C. Direct Access to Arterial or Collector Streets Prohibited. No lot shall have direct access on an existing or proposed arterial or collector street or residential collector unless approved by the Director of Transportation pursuant to an access plan (see Subsection B above). D. Residential Access to Commercial or Industrial Uses Prohibited. Only if required by VDOT shall local streets within residential and residential townhouse developments serve as access to commercial or industrial uses as indicated in Chapter 19.2. This Subsection does not apply to commercial uses in an Urban Development Area. Sec. 17.1-85 Geometric Design A. Generally. The geometric design of public streets shall comply with the VDOT Road Design Manual, except as provided in subsection C below. B. Street Right-of-Way Width. No public street shall have a street right-of-way width less than VDOT standards. C. Traditional Neighborhood Development. The County's zoning standards for Urban Development Areas provide for "traditional neighborhood development" (TND), which means multi-use, walkable communities with moderate to high residential densities and mixed-use cores. The VDOT Road Design Manual, Appendix B(1) (Subdivision Street Design Guide), Section 6 (Traditional Neighborhood Design) encourages counties to submit county-wide proposals of the basic features they would like to see in TND street design. At such time the County successfully complies with VDOT's Urban Development Area requirements, TND standards will apply in applicable areas. Sec. 17.1-86 Cul-De-Sacs and Temporary Turnarounds A. Cul-De-Sacs. 1. Cul-de-sac streets shall not provide access to more than 50 lots. 2. Cul-de-sac streets with less than 25 lots shall provide a minimum cul-de-sac pavement radius of 35 feet. 3. Cul-de-sac streets with more than 25 lots shall provide a minimum cul-de-sac pavement radius of 45 feet. Additionally, cul-de-sac streets having a length greater than 0.25 mile or if school buses are expected to use the cul-de-sac, a minimum cul-de-sac pavement radius of 45 feet shall be provided. B. Temporary Turnarounds. Temporary turnarounds on local streets shall comply with the pavement radius standards in Subsection A above. Temporary turnarounds within the limits of the preliminary plat may, at the direction of the Director of Environmental Engineering, be constructed on easements beyond the limits of the final plat. Chesterfield County, VA 47 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Sec. 17.1-87 Intersections A. Alignment. Street intersections along one side of an existing or proposed collector or arterial street shall align with existing or proposed intersections on the opposite side of the street unless otherwise approved by the Director of Transportation and VDOT. B. Alleys. Alley intersections with streets shall be constructed to VDOT standards. C. Sight Distance. At any street or alley intersection sight distance easements shall adhere to VDOT standards. D. Corner Radius. 1. Generally. In subdivision design, the minimum pavement for a corner radius shall be 35 feet for local streets and 50 feet for other streets. 2. Townhouse and Small Lot. In residential townhouse and small lot subdivisions that include lots of 7,500 square feet or less, the minimum pavement for turning radii shall be reviewed by the Fire Marshal for compliance with the Chesterfield County Fire Prevention Code based upon a demonstrated ability to provide for adequate emergency vehicle access. E. Vehicle Stacking. Local street intersections shall not be located within the vehicle stacking area of the street that intersects an arterial or collector street. Sec. 17.1-88 Private Streets and Alleys A. Generally. 1. Dead-Ends. Dead-end alleys, and private streets are not permitted unless adequate turnaround facilities are provided at the terminus. 2. Dedication. Alleys shall not be dedicated as right-of-way, unless they will be maintained by VDOT. Private streets shall not be dedicated as right-of-way as they will not be maintained by VDOT. 3. Designation. Alleys, and private streets that are not maintained by VDOT shall be located within an easement controlled and maintained by a homeowners' association as specified in Sec. 19.2-40 (Improvement Guarantees). 4. Fire Access. When private streets require fire access lanes, they shall meet the standards of the Chesterfield County Fire Prevention Code. The subdivider shall submit to the Fire Marshal a statement and a geotechnical report signed by an engineer, certifying that the pavement design and construction complies with the Chesterfield County Fire Prevention Code. B. Design and Specifications. 1. Pavement. Unless the approved plan specifies stricter requirements, any private street shall be designed per the pavement design standards and specifications of the County and/or VDOT. 2. Geometric Design. Private streets shall comply with: a. VDOT Road Design Manual, Appendix B(1) (Subdivision Street Design Guide); or b. The TND Street Design standards for subdivisions in Urban Development Areas; or Chesterfield County, VA 48 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 c. Private street design standards manual approved by the Board of Supervisors and maintained by the Planning Department and Department of Transportation (CDOT); or d. An alternative standard approved by the Board of Supervisors at time of zoning approval or as approved by the Planning Commission as part of a Schematic Plan. C. Inspection. 1. Private streets require the implementation of a County-approved inspection program by the subdivider to ensure compliance with County or VDOT standards and specifications, as applicable. Services to inspect and verify compliance of the private pavement construction with the plans and specifications shall be provided by a third-party geotechnical engineer approved by the County. 2. The engineer inspecting the construction shall provide the County certification that each phase of construction meets all applicable requirements, and that all private pavement areas have been constructed in strict accordance with the plans and specifications. This certification, including related documentation and testing results, shall be provided to the County for any subdivision section that includes private streets before acceptance of any of the section’s public streets into the state maintenance system. 3. The County may establish a program by which the documentation and testing results provided are evaluated, which may include independent review by geotechnical engineers contracted by the County and paid for by the subdivider. D. Surety. Surety shall be provided per Sec. 17.1-76 covering the maintenance cost of any private street. E. Signs. In addition to any signage required by Chapter 16 of the Code, alleys and private streets shall be posted with signage at any entrance from a public street which shall state “Privately maintained streets” or similar language as approved at time of construction plan review. F. Maintenance and Ownership. 1. Any subdivision and residence served by the private street shall be subject to a recorded covenant expressly requiring maintenance of the street by a homeowner’s association. 2. The final plat and covenants for the development shall expressly state that the County and VDOT do not have responsibility for the service life, maintenance, repair, or replacement of private streets. Sec. 17.1-89 Pedestrian Accommodations A. Generally. Subdividers shall provide pedestrian accommodations per Section 19.2-45 (Streets and Transportation) on all streets where they qualify for VDOT or County maintenance, and any additional or other locations if required as a condition of zoning or schematic plan approval, or as a requirement of VDOT. B. Construction. 1. Pedestrian accommodations requirements shall be determined through the plan review process. Chesterfield County, VA 49 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 2. The pedestrian accommodations shall be shown on the preliminary plat, construction plan, and (if required) on a schematic or site plan. 3. Construction may be phased as approved by the County, but as a minimum, shall be bonded and constructed with each section recorded where the pedestrian accommodation is located. C. Design and Maintenance. 1. The subdivider shall construct all pedestrian accommodations per the approved construction plan. 2. All pedestrian accommodations shall be designed and installed per VDOT standards. 3. For all private pedestrian accommodations, the subdivider shall demonstrate long term maintenance responsibility in accordance with Section 19.2-40 (Improvement Guarantees). Sec. 17.1-90 Naming Streets and Subdivisions / Mailboxes A. Duplication. 1. Street and subdivision names shall not duplicate the name of an existing or preliminary approved street, site, or subdivision. 2. The naming of streets within a subdivision may, to a limited extent, duplicate the subdivision name. 3. Streets that are continuations of other streets shall bear the name of the existing street. 4. The naming of proposed streets shall comply with Chapter 16 of the Code and shall be approved by the Director of Environmental Engineering and the appropriate regional planning district commission. B. Funding. The subdivider shall fund the fabrication and installation of street signs showing the names of streets at intersections in the subdivision, in accordance with Sec. 16-14 of the Code. C. Custom Street Signs. If the subdivider elects to install custom street signs, they shall conform to design specifications approved by the Director of Environmental Engineering at the time of construction plan approval. Installation of custom street signs by the subdivider does not relieve the financial responsibilities of funding in Subsection B above. D. Materials. All street signs shall be both located and made of a material clearly visible by day and by night. E. Centralized Mail Delivery Receptacle. 1. Applicability. A centralized mail delivery receptacle, such as Cluster Box Units (CBUs), shall be provided for subdivisions containing four or more number of lots for the secure exchange of mail delivery. 2. Required Coordination. Appropriate receptacle equipment type, placement, and installation specifications shall be coordinated with the local postal manager or district designee of the U.S. Postal Service. Prior to approval of a construction plan, the applicant must provide documentation from the local postal manager or district designee of the U.S. Postal Service of the method of mail delivery for the subdivision. Chesterfield County, VA 50 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 [Reference: Handbook PO-632, National Delivery Planning Standards - A Guide for Builders and Developers] 3. Location and Accessibility. a. Mail receptacles should be in a centralized location, highly visible from the street, and reasonably accessible for the common exchange of mail delivery services. b. Locations of mail receptacles should be coordinated with existing and planned pedestrian accommodation locations. c. The immediate area of the CBU shall be designed in accordance with the American Disabilities Act regulations. 4. Installation. Purchase and installation of mail receptacles are the responsibility of the subdivider. CBUs shall be installed prior to the issuance of the first occupancy for the development it serves. CBUs shall be installed prior to the issuance of the first occupancy for the development it serves. If the U.S. Postal Service has not approved the CBU for service, the Director of Planning may approve a temporary mail service receptacle for a period of one year. 5. Repair and Maintenance. Responsibility for the management, repair, and maintenance of mail delivery receptacles shall be assigned to a legal entity, such as a property owner, homeowners association, or organization, at time of final plat. Sec. 17.1-91 Street Lights A. Generally. Streetlighting shall be provided and installed in residential developments in accordance with Sec. 19.2-38 and administered by the Department of Environmental Engineering through the construction plan/final plat review process. B. Installation Cost. The subdivider shall pay all installation costs of streetlighting. The subdivider shall provide full payment to the County of all installation charges estimated by the utility company and administrative and ancillary charges included and enumerated in the street light policy. Secs. 17.1-92 -- 17.1-96. Reserved. Division 4 Natural Resource Protection Standards Sec. 17.1-97 Natural and Historic Features Environmental features shall be protected, to the maximum extent practicable, in the design of the subdivision. Historic sites, structures, features, and similar amenities and assets, including those designated as historic by the Historic Preservation Committee, shall be identified on all plats. No filling within the natural features shall circumvent any applicable part of the Code. Sec. 17.1-98 Floodplains Chesterfield County, VA 51 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 A. Generally. Land shall not be subdivided unless it complies with Sec. 19.2-27 (Floodplain Management Districts) and the Environmental Engineering Reference Manual, as determined by the Director of Environmental Engineering. B. Dam Break Inundation Zones. 1. Subdivisions within the boundaries of a mapped dam break inundation zone shall comply with state law. 2. If the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation determines that the plan of development would change the spillway design flood standards of the impounding structure, and the proposed subdivision would allow development of three or more residential dwelling units, the County shall not permit the subdivision unless: a. The subdivider agrees to alter the plan of development so that it does not alter the spillway design flood standard required of the impounding structure; or b. The subdivider submits an approved engineering study, in conformance with the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board’s standards under the Virginia Dam Safety Act and the Virginia Impounding Structure Regulations and makes the appropriate payment under state law related to the necessary upgrades to the affected impounding structure and administrative fees. Secs. 17.1-99 -- 17.1-109. Reserved. ARTICLE 4 ENFORCEMENT ----- Sec. 17.1-110 Generally A. General Enforcement Duties of Director of Planning. The Director of Planning shall enforce this Chapter and enforce conditions attached to any approval granted pursuant to this Chapter and shall have the full cooperation of all other County officials in the enforcement of this Chapter. B. Enforcement of Conditions. 1. The Director of Planning may take appropriate actions to remedy and prevent violation or attempted violation of this Chapter or conditions of approval and has the authority to: a. Issue a written order to remedy any noncompliance; b. Bring legal action, including injunction, abatement, or other appropriate action, to ensure compliance; and c. Require a guarantee, in a form satisfactory to the County Attorney, and in an amount sufficient for and conditioned upon the construction of any physical improvements required, or a contract for the construction of those improvements and the contractor's guarantee, in like amount and so conditioned. The guarantee shall be reduced or released by the County, upon the submission of satisfactory evidence that construction of the improvements is completed in whole or in part. Chesterfield County, VA 52 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 2. The failure to comply with this Chapter and all applicable conditions is cause to deny the issuance of any required occupancy or building permit. Sec. 17.1-111 Penalties A. Generally. The Director of Planning may invoke any lawful process, such as injunction or abatement, necessary to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate any violation of this Chapter or applicable conditions. B. Fines. In addition, any person violating the following provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to a judicially imposed fine in the appropriate court of up to $500.00 for each lot or parcel of land so subdivided, transferred or sold as follows: 1. Subdividing land without making and recording a plat of the subdivision or without fully complying with the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance and all applicable conditions; 2. Recording a subdivision that was not submitted to or approved by the Director of Planning; or 3. Selling or transferring any land of a subdivision before a plat is duly approved and recorded as provided in this Chapter unless the subdivision was lawfully created before the adoption of the Subdivision Ordinance. C. Evasion. The description of a lot or parcel by metes and bounds in the instrument of transfer or other document used in the process of selling or transferring does not exempt the transaction from these penalties or from the remedies provided in this Section. Sec. 17.1-112 Building Permits A. Generally. A building permit for any building or structure may not be issued for the following lots or parcels: 1. Any lot or parcel created or established in violation of this Chapter; 2. Any lot in a recorded subdivision for which improvement plans are not approved or for which surety is not provided per this Chapter; 3. Any proposed lot in an unrecorded subdivision; 4. Any lot or parcel that does not comply with Chapter 8 and Chapter 16 of the Code; 5. Any parcel recorded after February 27, 2001, that was not reviewed and approved per this Chapter and Chapter 16; 6. Any lot or parcel until the County assigns all necessary coding and addressing; 7. Any lot or parcel that does not have frontage on a public street as defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code unless a variance is granted per the provisions of that Chapter, or a private street is approved in accordance with Chapter 19.2; and B. No building permit for any building or structure may be issued for a lot or parcel created before February 28, 2001, unless it was recorded per the standards provided in Table 17.1- 112.1 or is validated per Sec. 17.1-43. Chesterfield County, VA 53 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Table 17.1-112.1 Lot and Parcel Standards as of February 27, 2001 [1] Recordation Date Area Road Frontage (feet) Width (feet) Prior to 1/1/1980 Per zoning district Per zoning district Per zoning district 1/1/1980 to 8/24/1988 Per zoning district 50 Per zoning district 30,000 square feet 125 150 8/25/1988 to 6/22/1993 5 acres 200 150 6/23/1993 to 6/30/1999 5 acres 300 or 250 [2] 150 7/1/1999 to 2/27/2001 5 acres 300 or 250 [2][3] Width of required frontage maintained to depth to achieve 5 acres Notes [1] Lots or parcels recorded as a family subdivision shall comply with requirements of zoning district at time of creation or received applicable variance(s). [2] Road frontage may be 250 feet if there is a shared access for parcels. [3] Access to parcel shall be from where the required frontage is obtained. Table 17.1-112.2 Historical Lot Standard Reference Prior to Effective Date of Chapter 19.2 (January 1, 2026) Lot Area (square feet) Road Frontage (feet) [1][2] Width (feet) R-88 1. Fronting major arterial 88,000 50/30/30/15 300 2 Front on other road 88,000 50/30/30/15 150 R-40 40,000 50/30/30/15 150 R-25 25,000 50/30/30/15 120 R-15 15,000 50/30/30/15 100 R-12 12,000 50/30/30/15 90 R-9 9,000 50/30/30/15 75 R-7 1. Lot recorded prior to 1/1/1989 which received tentative plat approval prior to 11/13/1985 and such plat has been properly renewed 7,000 50/30/30/15 50 2. Lot where tentative approval is received on or after 11/13/1975 9,000 50/30/30/15 75 Agricultural (A) - See Chapter 19.2 of the County Code - - - Notes [1] Frontage on the terminus of a stub street does not meet the requirements for road frontage unless a determination is made that the extension of the stub street is not intended to serve further development. [2] Lots fronting on other Roads require 50 feet of road frontage. Lots fronting on Cul-de-sac roads require 30 feet of road frontage. Lots fronting on loop streets require 30 feet of road frontage. Chesterfield County, VA 54 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 ARTICLE 5 ADMINISTRATION ----- Sec. 17.1-113 Generally This Article establishes the duties and authority of County officials and agencies involved in administering or enforcing this Chapter. Sec. 17.1-114 Planning Director A. The Director of Planning is delegated the authority to administer this Chapter. B. The Director of Planning shall perform all duties regarding subdivision and subdividing in accordance with this Chapter and applicable state law. C. The Director of Planning may call on opinions or decisions, either oral or written, from County officials in considering details of any submitted plat. D. The Director of Planning may, from time to time, establish any reasonable administrative procedures deemed necessary for the proper administration of this Chapter. E. The Director of Planning and personnel in other reviewing departments may impose conditions in approving subdivisions as are necessary to meet the requirements of this Chapter. F. Notwithstanding the above, the Director of Environmental Engineering and Director of Utilities shall administer the improvements required by Article 3, Division 2, and the Director of Transportation and Fire Marshal shall assist in administering Sec. 17.1-75. G. The Director of Planning shall maintain a copy of this Chapter and any amendments thereto, in compliance with Code of Virginia § 15.2-2252. H. The Director of Planning shall assign coding and addressing for final plats. Sec. 17.1-115 Planning Commission The Planning Commission conducts Planning Commission Review (Sec. 17.1-20) where required, along with any other duties specifically assigned by this Chapter. Sec. 17.1-116 Board of Supervisors The Board of Supervisors: A. Adopts this Chapter pursuant to Code of Virginia § 15.2-2240 and 15.2-2251, after the Planning Commission submits its recommendation; B. Amends this Chapter pursuant to Code of Virginia § 15.2-2253; C. Approves vacations of subdivisions pursuant to Sec. 17.1-54; D. Approves commitments to acquire land for public use pursuant to Sec. 17.1-68; E. Approves improvement programs and improvement guarantees per Sec. 17.1-75; Chesterfield County, VA 55 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 F. Adopts resolutions requesting street acceptance into the VDOT state system for street maintenance per Sec. 17.1-76; and G. Exercises any other powers or authority delegated by this Chapter. Sec. 17.1-117 Other Agencies and Officials The Directors of Environmental Engineering, Utilities, and Transportation assist the Director of Planning in administering various subdivision standards where delegated by this Chapter. Secs. 17.1-118 -- 17.1-122. Reserved. ARTICLE 6 DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF INTERPRETATION ----- Sec. 17.1-123 General Rules of Interpretation A. The provisions of this Chapter are the minimum requirements to promote the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. B. Where the conditions imposed by this Chapter are different from the comparable conditions imposed by any other provisions of this Chapter or of any other applicable regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive and impose higher standards or requirements govern. C. This Chapter does not invalidate any easement, covenant, or other private agreement. However, if the regulations of this Chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or regulations than an easement, covenant, or other private agreement, this Chapter governs. Sec. 17.1-124 Definitions A. The definitions contained in this Section shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise. B. References to the supervisors, officers, agencies, boards, or commissions shall be Chesterfield County officers, agencies, boards, or commissions, unless the context requires otherwise. C. Definitions from Chapter 19.2 are incorporated within this Chapter by this reference. D. The following definitions shall apply to this Chapter: Access As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Chesterfield County, VA 56 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Adjacent As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Administrative Review means the process for review and approval of a subdivision plat by the Director of Planning (see Sec. 17.1-20). Alley As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Amended Plat means an alteration of a recorded plat or portion thereof which does not involve a change in property lines. Amendments may include, but are not limited to, name changes and typographical corrections relating to text, metes and bounds descriptions, coordinate points, floodplain limits, wetland limits, RPA lines, setback lines, drainage easements, buffers, incorrectly numbered lots or parcels. Amenity Space As defined by Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Amenity Space, Strategic As defined by Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Best Management Practice (BMP) As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Buffer As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Buildable Lot means a lot that is recorded in accordance with provisions of the Code and state law and that has at least one building envelope. Buildable Parcel means a parcel that is recorded in accordance with provisions of the Code and state law and that has at least one building envelope. Building As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Building Envelope As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Building Footprint means the portion of the building envelope depicted on plats or plans to be occupied by the structure, and that demonstrates the ability of the subdivider to comply with Chapter 12 relative to onsite sewage systems and private wells, and the requirements of Chapter 10 (Fire Prevention Code) relative to fire access. Building Setback Line, Front Chesterfield County, VA 57 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. CBPA means the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, Code of Virginia Title 62.1, Chapter 3.1, Article 2.5, §62.1-44.15:67 et seq. Chesterfield County Fire Prevention Code means Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 10-3 of the Code, as amended, and is also referred to as "Fire Prevention Code." Circuit Court As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Circuit Court Clerk As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Code means the Code of the County of Chesterfield, 1997, amended. Compiled Plat means a land boundary survey that is based on a compilation from deeds, plats, or surveys by others. [Reference: 18 VAC 10-20-370 (Minimum standards and procedures for land boundary surveying practice).] Complete Application means a subdivision application providing the entire form and plan or plat, containing all required application information, including applicable fees. Comprehensive Plan As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Construction Plan means a set of drawings and related specifications for the construction of facilities within or serving a subdivision such as streets, water and wastewater systems, and stormwater improvements. County As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Cul-de-sac As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Day As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Development As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Driveway As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Dwelling Unit Chesterfield County, VA 58 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Easement As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Elevation Certificate As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Encroachment As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Engineer As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Environmental Feature As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Family Subdivision As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Field Survey means a land boundary survey that is based on actual measurements taken on the ground. [Reference: 18 VAC 10-20-370 (Minimum standards and procedures for land boundary surveying practice)] Final Plat means the plat of a proposed lot subdivision submitted for review and comment prior to recordation. Flag Lot As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. GIS As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. GPIN means geographic parcel identification number, as assigned by the Geospatial Services section of the Planning Department. Line Modification means the adjustment of one or more lot or parcel lines within a recorded subdivision that does not result in the creation of one or more additional lots or parcels. Line modifications may include, but are not limited to, combining lots or parcels, apportioning an existing lot or parcel between existing adjacent lots or parcels, and alterations of lot or parcel lines. A line modification shall not be deemed to establish a new lot or parcel creation date. Lot As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Chesterfield County, VA 59 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Lot Subdivision As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Major Change means, for the purpose of Article II of this Chapter, significant alteration which, as determined by the Plans Review Team, changes the overall design intent, or impacts surrounding properties, land use of the subject property or compliance with this Chapter. Such alteration may include, but not be limited to: • Road creation, realignment or extension; • VESMP and CBPA compliance; • BMP relocation affecting adjacent property; • Impact upon, or modification to, environmental features; • Major water or wastewater facility relocation; or • Recorded open space proposed for conversion to buildable lot(s). Major Subdivision means the division of any property of land for residential or residential townhouse use into two or more lots for the purpose, either immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or development. Lot subdivisions exclude: • Minor and family subdivisions as defined in this section. • Granting or extinguishing easements, and division of land for augmented estates, subordination or lien priority, plats of open space not directed at the creation of lots or parcels for sale and not done to circumvent this Chapter. • Division of land with commercial or industrial zoning as defined by Chapter 19.2 for the purpose of office, business, or industrial development. Minimum Finished Floor means the finished floor elevation of habitable space of new construction not located in a flood hazard area. Minor Change means, for the purpose of Article II of this Chapter, alteration not defined as, or determined by the Plans Review Team to be, a Major Change, so long as the alteration does not conflict with applicable provisions of this Chapter. Minor Subdivision means the division of any property for residential use into two or more lots or parcels, all of which are five acres or more subject to the provisions of this Chapter. Natural Riparian Corridor means naturally vegetated buffer areas adjacent and contiguous to streams which may include non-isolated wetlands and other water bodies. No Building Permit (NBP) means a lot that requires inspection prior to issuance of building permit to address grading and drainage concerns. Odd-Shaped Lot/Parcel means elongated or unusual shapes added to a proposed lot or parcel, other than for access which would be unusable for normal purposes and is added solely to provide necessary square footage of area. Onsite Sewage System Chesterfield County, VA 60 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 As defined in Chapter 12, Article II of the Code. Open Space As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Owner As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Parcel As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Parent Parcel means the residual or remainder property of an original parcel from which land is divided. Pavement Section means the combination of subbase, base, and surface materials which will provide adequate load carrying capacity for vehicular and pedestrian traffic to accommodate current and projected average daily traffic needs. Pedestrian Accommodation As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Phase, Subdivision means a numerically identified division of a preliminary plat that outlines a portion of the geographical boundaries of a proposed residential development. Planning Commission Review means the process for review and approval of a schematic plan by the Planning Commission (see Sec. 17.1-20). Plan, Master Site As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Plans Review Team means authorized staff representing various departments of the County which review applications submitted under this Chapter, including but not limited to, the Departments of Environmental Engineering, Fire, Planning, Transportation and Utilities, and the state departments of transportation and health. Preliminary Plat means a plan showing the required information for a proposed lot subdivision in accordance with Article II, Division 2 of this Chapter, which has been reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning for purposes of determining conceptual conformity with this Chapter. Private Well As defined in Chapter 12, Article IV of the Code. Property As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Public Wastewater System means a wastewater system owned and operated by the County. Chesterfield County, VA 61 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Public Water Supply System means a water supply and distribution system owned and operated by the County. Recorded Subdivision As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Residential Zoning District means any zoning district established by Article 2, Division 2 of the Zoning Ordinance (RC, SR, SC, SU, TR, UR, or AR Districts). Residual Parcel means the portion(s) of a parent parcel or tract remaining once subdivided. Resubdivision means a line modification of a recorded final plat that does not increase the number of lots. Right-of-Way As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Schematic Plan means a plan depicting the general layout of streets, landbays (residential and nonresidential), major utility lines, and drainage facilities as specified in this Chapter. Section, Subdivision means a numerically identified division of a construction plan or final plat that outlines a portion of the geographical boundaries of an approved preliminary plat. Setbacks As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Snow Removal Contract means a legally binding agreement between a property owner and a contractor to remove snow and ice on the property in exchange for payment. Stormwater Management As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Street As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Stub Street As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Subdivider means any owner, proprietor or contract purchaser of a lot or tract of land who undertake the subdivision of land as defined herein. Subdivision As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Subdivision Application means any application pursuant to Article 2 of this Chapter. This shall include, but not be limited to, the following application types: preliminary plat, construction plan, final plat, and validation plat. Chesterfield County, VA 62 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Surveyor As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Table Review means an administrative process to approve minor revisions to preliminary plats and construction plans as required by the Plans Review Team (see Sec. 17.1-26.E). Technical Correction Letter means written approval of Minor Changes by the Director of Planning. Temporary Turnaround As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Tract See Parcel or Lot as defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Unrecorded Subdivision means a proposed preliminary or final plat that has been officially approved by the county in accordance with this Chapter, but which has not been recorded by the Circuit Court Clerk. Urban Development Area As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Validation Plat means a plat used to correct improper recordation or subdivision pursuant to Article II, Division 6 of this Chapter. Vehicle Stacking Area means a frontage road or turn lane for a road intersecting an arterial or collector street, and that allows for the queuing of vehicles turning onto the frontage or collector street. Vicinity Sketch means a location map of the subdivision with the existing streets and street names shown to a scale of one inch equals 2,000 feet. Wastewater, Public System See Public Wastewater System. Water Supply, Public System See Public Water Supply System. Written Review Comments means County and state agency application review comments, notes, and conditions. Written review comments may apply to preliminary, final plats, construction plans, or other subdivision procedures specified by this Chapter. Zoning Lot As defined in Chapter 19.2 of the Code. Sec. 17.1-125 Acronyms Chesterfield County, VA 63 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Table 17.1-125.1 Acronyms Acronym Meaning GPIN Geographical Parcel Identification Number SWM Stormwater Management SWM/BMP Stormwater Management Best Management Practice USACOE United States Army Corps of Engineers USGS United States Geological Survey VDOT Virginia Department of Transportation VESMP Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program regulations authorized by the Virginia Stormwater Management Act (Code of Virginia Title 62.1 (Waters of the State, Ports and Harbors),Chapter 3.1 (State Water Control Law), Article 2.3. (Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Act) Sec. 17.1-126 Measurements See Sec. 19.2-37 (Dimensional Standards) of the Code. Secs. 17.1-127 -- 17.1-130 Reserved ARTICLE 7 LEGAL PROVISIONS ----- Sec. 17.1-131 Relationship to Other Provisions These regulations supplement and facilitate the enforcement of the provisions and development standards contained in the Comprehensive Plan, applicable Chapters of this Code, and other applicable laws and regulations. Sec. 17.1-132 Severability See Sec. 1-3 of the Code. Sec. 17.1-133 Repeal of Existing Ordinances A. Prior Subdivision Ordinances Repealed. Except as provided below, the Chesterfield County Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 17 of the Code of Chesterfield 1997, as in effect before the effective date of this Chapter, is repealed. B. Pre-Existing Rights. Unless expressly provided in this Chapter, this repeal does not affect or impair any right accrued or acquired, act done, offense committed, or liability, penalty, forfeiture, or punishment incurred prior to the time the repeal takes effect. These remain in effect to the same extent as if that repeal had not occurred. Chesterfield County, VA 64 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Sec. 17.1-134 Effective Date This Chapter is effective as of January 1, 2026. Any amendments to this Chapter become effective upon their adoption unless the adopting ordinance specifies a different effective date. Secs. 17.1-135 -- 17.1-139. Reserved. ARTICLE 8 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ----- 17.1-140 Generally A. This Article establishes the requirements and contents of applications that are required by this Chapter. B. Submittal of Electronic Application. 1. The electronic application shall be submitted through the County's webpage. 2. The application shall be accompanied by plans or data as outlined in this Chapter for a specific process as well as information or materials necessary to comprehensively review the request as may be determined by the Director of Planning. C. Applications Pending at Effective Date of this Chapter. Any complete application under Chapter 17 submitted prior to January 1, 2026, may continue to be reviewed and approved under Chapter 17 before January 1, 2027, notwithstanding Sec. 17.1-133 (Repeal of Existing Ordinances). Any such application may, at the option of the applicant, be converted by the applicant to a Chapter 17.1 application. Any converted application must conform to the requirements of Chapter 17.1, but there shall not be an additional fee unless additional acreage is added to the application. 17.1-141 Application Checklists A. Preliminary Plat Required Information. 1. Preliminary plats shall include the following: a. Sufficient information for the County to determine the potential impacts of mapped dam break inundation zones per provisions of state code; b. A plat drawn at a scale no greater than one inch equals 50 feet for residential townhouse subdivisions or at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet for other subdivisions. Upon request, the Director of Planning may permit variations in scale. Each plan sheet shall be a maximum of 24 inches by 36 inches, unless otherwise approved by the Director of Planning; c. Name for file identification. This shall include the name of the subdivision if the property is within an existing subdivision or the proposed name; Chesterfield County, VA 65 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 d. Index sheet for multiple page plat submittals. The index sheet shall incorporate the entire preliminary plat reduced to a scale that will fit on one 24 inches by 36 inches plat sheet; and e. The plat shall provide the information specified for preliminary plat in Table 17.1-141.- 1 and other information deemed necessary by the Director of Planning to achieve the purposes and standards of this Chapter. 2. In addition to the preliminary plat itself and any application required by the Director of Planning, a preliminary plat submittal package shall provide the following, as applicable: a. Special limited power of attorney for non-owner application submissions; b. Flow test which meets the requirements of the latest edition of the Chesterfield County Water and Sewer Specifications and Procedures Manual and the Chesterfield County Fire Prevention Code, for any initial preliminary plat submittal creating 50 or more lots; c. Preliminary Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP) plan and calculations to show that compliance can be met; d. Regional planning district commission letter(s) indicating approval of all street names. e. A completed VDOT checklist; f. Subdivisions that contain easements for petroleum or natural gas-based products shall provide the easement holder with a copy of the preliminary plat and evidence of that submission shall be provided to the Director of Planning; g. Proffers and/or conditions of zoning and schematic plan conditions; and h. Other information deemed necessary by the Director of Planning to achieve the purposes and standards of this Chapter. B. Schematic Plan. A schematic plan shall: 1. Indicate the portion of the plan covered by any pending preliminary plat, construction plan, or final plat application; 2. Incorporate all areas up to the limits of the parcel(s) controlled by conditions of zoning for the development; 3. Incorporate valid preliminary and recorded final plats located within its boundaries; 4. Be updated and submitted with each required preliminary plat resubmittal. For the final phase of development, the schematic plan need not be updated if agreed upon by the Plans Review Team during a discussion of the final phase at a preliminary conference; and 5. The schematic plan shall be drawn at a scale that will fit on a single 24 inches by 36 inches plan sheet, and provide the following information: a. Approximate acreage, proposed use, and density; b. Phasing or section lines; and c. Information specified for a schematic plan in Table 17.1-141-1. C. Final Plat. Chesterfield County, VA 66 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 1. In accordance with Sec. 17.1-22, a complete application by the subdivider shall accompany final plat submittal. Such application shall include the following, as applicable: a. Any existing or proposed covenants and homeowners' association documents required by the Code, condition of zoning, or preliminary plat condition; b. Name, mailing address, street address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address, if available, of the owner, subdivider, and the licensed professional engineer or surveyor, as applicable, who prepared the plat; c. Required information for water features other than proposed County-maintained BMPs includes: i. Whenever any private pond, lake, or similar body of water is proposed to be located within open space or right-of-way, the subdivider shall present the recorded articles of incorporation for a homeowners' association and proposed restrictive covenants to the Director of Environmental Engineering, right-of-way, and the County Attorney's office for review and approval. These documents shall outline any construction to occur and shall contain a proposed plan for indemnification and the homeowners' association’s responsibilities for perpetual maintenance of any such body of water. ii. Whenever any private pond, lake, or similar body of water is proposed to be located within lots, the subdivider shall present a plan to the Director of Environmental Engineering and the County Attorney's office for review and approval outlining any construction to occur and a proposed plan for indemnification and perpetual maintenance of any such body of water. d. A copy of a valid snow removal contract; e. Documentation of current street name approval by the applicable regional planning district commission; and f. Other required items that may, at the option of the subdivider, be submitted after initial application and prior to approval of the final plat include: i. Documentation that all erosion control ordinance requirements have been fulfilled, including satisfactory implementation and/or maintenance of erosion control measures in the field. ii. Bonding for improvements, as required by Sec. 17.1-76. iii. Payment in the appropriate amount for new street signs, streetlights, and program administration fees. 2. Plat Requirements. a. The final plat sheet(s) shall be 16 inches by 24 inches, or as otherwise provided by state law. Plats shall be drawn at a scale no greater than one inch equals 50 feet for residential townhouse subdivisions or one inch equals 100 feet for other subdivisions. Upon request, the Director of Planning may approve variations in scale. b. The final plat sheet(s) shall be prepared, signed, and sealed by an engineer or surveyor. Final plat shall be based upon field survey and not a compiled plat. Chesterfield County, VA 67 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 c. The final plat shall conform to requirements of the approved preliminary plat and construction plans. d. The final plat shall contain the following certificates: i. Surveyor's certification stating "To the best of my knowledge and belief this plat is in compliance with all of the requirements as set forth in the ordinance for approving plats of subdivisions in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Monuments will be set by (insert date)." ii. Subdivision certificate stating "The platting or dedication of the following described land (here insert a correct description of the land to be subdivided) is with the free consent and in accordance with the desire of the undersigned owners, proprietors, and trustees, if any. All easements, streets and strips are of the width and extent shown and are dedicated to the county free and unrestricted by any previous agreements or easements except as noted on this plat as of the time of recordation. The dedication of easements to the county includes granting the right to make reasonable use of adjoining land for construction and maintenance of public facilities within the boundaries of easements shown thereon. All easements are for surface and underground drainage and underground utilities except as otherwise stated on this plat." If there is an easement granted for street light installation, it shall be included in this statement and read as follows "An additional easement of five feet on all lots adjacent to rights-of-way is dedicated to the County of Chesterfield for future street light installation." This statement shall be signed by such person(s) and duly notarized. iii. Source of title signed by the preparer of the plat setting forth the source of the title of the owner(s) of the land subdivided, stating the date, deed book and page, and the place of record of the last instrument in the chain of title. When the plat is of land acquired from more than one source of title, the outlines of the several parcels shall be indicated upon such plat. e. A signature block shall be provided on the first sheet of the plat for the Director of Planning, Director of Environmental Engineering, and Planning Department. Each additional sheet shall provide a signature block for the Director of Planning. f. The final plat shall provide information specified in Sec. 17.1-27 and other information deemed necessary by the Director of Planning to achieve the purposes and standards of this Chapter. Table 17.1-141.1 Plan and Plat Requirements In addition to any requirements for a specific application, the following items shall be provided as specified for each plat or plan type when the applicable column is marked with an “X”. Application Type Preliminary Plat Schematic Plan Lot Final Plat Parcel Final Plat A. The following shall be provided as general notes: 1. Name of subdivision (to include phase or section, as applicable) X X X X 2. Land use and zoning classification X X X X Chesterfield County, VA 68 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Table 17.1-141.1 Plan and Plat Requirements In addition to any requirements for a specific application, the following items shall be provided as specified for each plat or plan type when the applicable column is marked with an “X”. Application Type Preliminary Plat Schematic Plan Lot Final Plat Parcel Final Plat 3. Applicable zoning, schematic, variance, exception or preliminary case numbers X X X X 4. Names of property owner(s) [1] X X X X 5. GPIN(s) of property within subdivision X X X X 6. Magisterial District X X X X 7. Total subdivision acreage X X X X 8. Type of water and wastewater service X X X X 9. Plat date and revision dates X X X X 10. Method of VESMP compliance X X X 11. Total number of lots X X X 12. Stormwater drainage method for public and private pavement streets (i.e. curb and gutter, roadside ditch) X X 13. List of acreage as follows: area in lots/parcels, streets, open space, amenity space, strategic amenity space, and land to be conveyed per Sec. 17.1-68 [2] X X X 14. Lot density of subdivision, and the minimum, maximum, and average size of lots X X X 15. Construction-related building proffers, zoning, schematic and/or preliminary plat conditions related to construction, required improvements or restrictions on lots X X X 16. Original recordation date, with the deed, will, or plat book and page (Parcel Line Modification Plat only) X B. The following shall be provided and/or depicted, as applicable: 1. Vicinity map with scale X X X X 2. Sequentially numbered lots X X X 3. Individual lot area in square footage and the square footage of each lot reduced in size based upon the provisions of Chapter 19.2 regarding buffers and bikeways [3] X X 4. County boundary line X X X X 5. Location of any cemetery, grave, object, or structure marking place of burial and related access easement X X X X Chesterfield County, VA 69 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Table 17.1-141.1 Plan and Plat Requirements In addition to any requirements for a specific application, the following items shall be provided as specified for each plat or plan type when the applicable column is marked with an “X”. Application Type Preliminary Plat Schematic Plan Lot Final Plat Parcel Final Plat 6. Location, dimensions and setbacks for any existing building or structure which shall remain: a. Within the proposed subdivision X X X b. Adjacent to the proposed subdivision [3] X X X 7. Location, labeling, and area of open space, amenity space, and strategic amenity space [4] X X X 8. Areas to be dedicated for public use in accordance with Sec. 17.1-68 [5] X X X X 9. Location, labeling, and width of buffers, special setbacks, landscape strips, and tree preservation areas, along with the applicable restrictions X X X 10. Existing zoning boundaries within subdivision X X X X 11. Approved building setback lines required to be depicted by Sec. 17.1-62 X X X 12. Graphic scale X X X X 13. North arrow and Virginia state plane system coordinate points per North America Datum (NAD)83 X X X X 14. Location of existing USGS or county monuments within subdivision X X 15. If required by the Director of Environmental Engineering, label existing contours at vertical intervals of five feet or other appropriate intervals. Source of topography and mean sea level datum shall be stated on the plat [6] X X 16. Minimum finished floor (MFF) and minimum crawl space (MCS) elevations for lots, and lots shown as no building permit (NBP), as appropriate X X 17. Layout of lots and parcels along with line dimensions [7] X X X 18. Building envelope on lots or parcels, if required by the Directors of Planning or Environmental Engineering X X X 19. The length and bearing of the exterior boundaries of the subdivision. Dimensions shall be expressed in feet to the nearest one hundredth X X X Chesterfield County, VA 70 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Table 17.1-141.1 Plan and Plat Requirements In addition to any requirements for a specific application, the following items shall be provided as specified for each plat or plan type when the applicable column is marked with an “X”. Application Type Preliminary Plat Schematic Plan Lot Final Plat Parcel Final Plat 20. Length and bearing of each lot or parcel line along with the cumulative total of each perimeter tangent dimension. Provide curve table to depict the following for each curve: chord bearing, chord distance radius, delta, tangent and arc length X X 21. Adjacent information: a. Adjacent subdivision name(s) X X X X b. Adjacent parcel owner name(s) and GPIN(s) X X X X c. Side boundary lines of adjoining lots and parcels X X d. Existing zoning classifications and boundaries on adjacent property X X 22. Street, rights-of-way, and easement information: a. Location, right-of-way width, state route number, and name of any existing street within or adjacent to the subdivision X X X X b. Location, right-of-way width, and name of any proposed street, stub street, bikeway and pedestrian network [8] X X X X c. Location, easement width, name of any proposed private streets, and label as “Private” X X X X d. Right-of-way dedication from the centerline of existing street X X X e. All existing and proposed residential collector and local streets shall be labeled with design traffic volumes X X f. All arterial, collector, and limited access streets for which a design is required shall be labeled with classification, geometric design standard, design speed, and design traffic volumes X X g. Proposed streets with centerline curve data and any pedestrian accommodations X X h. Fire access lanes X X X i. The location, width, and purpose of all existing and anticipated onsite easements, including any pedestrian, bikeway and utility easements serving the subdivision [9] X X X Chesterfield County, VA 71 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Table 17.1-141.1 Plan and Plat Requirements In addition to any requirements for a specific application, the following items shall be provided as specified for each plat or plan type when the applicable column is marked with an “X”. Application Type Preliminary Plat Schematic Plan Lot Final Plat Parcel Final Plat j. The location, width, and purpose of all existing and proposed offsite easements, including any pedestrian, bikeway, and utility easements serving the subdivision X X 23. Utility information: a. The layout and size of the existing and proposed wastewater, water mains, fire hydrants, and existing storm sewers/culverts, and other underground structures within the tract or immediately adjacent thereto [10][11] X X X b. Water and wastewater connections to existing line(s) shall be graphically shown where feasible, otherwise a note indicating the approximate distance and contract number of the existing water/wastewater line(s) [12] X X 24. Mail Coordination. Evidence of steps the applicant has taken to coordinate addressing with the United States Postal Service. X X 25. Environmental features: a. The limits of established watercourses, manmade drainage conveyance systems, mapped dam break inundation zones, preliminary wetland boundaries and their anticipated impacts, floodplains, conservation areas, RPAs and approximate location and surface area of BMPs [13] X X X X b. Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas (CBPA) as described in 19.2-26 [13][14] X X X X c. A notation on plats of the requirement to retain an undisturbed and vegetated 100-foot wide buffer area within the RPA d. Location and labeling of conservation areas, wetlands, RPAs, floodplains, backwater(s), and elevations with survey tie lines and /or tiedowns [14] X X e. A note indicating the method of VESMP compliance, the type of facility utilized, as well as recordation information X X f. A note that Resource Management Areas (RMA) are County-wide and the site contains RMA X Chesterfield County, VA 72 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Table 17.1-141.1 Plan and Plat Requirements In addition to any requirements for a specific application, the following items shall be provided as specified for each plat or plan type when the applicable column is marked with an “X”. Application Type Preliminary Plat Schematic Plan Lot Final Plat Parcel Final Plat 26. A note with corresponding reference symbol for wetlands stating "Jurisdictional wetlands shall not be disturbed without written permission from the appropriate state and/or federal agencies" X X 27. A note with an asterisk on each lot between RPA limits and water feature(s) stating "Resource protection area (RPA) to remain in its natural state; no structure to be located within the RPA." X X 28. A note with corresponding reference symbol for any lot or parcel which is located, in whole or in part, on a FEMA floodplain stating "Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any dwelling, a FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Elevation Certificate, completed by a licensed professional, shall be filed with the Director of Environmental Engineering." X X 29. A note of the permissibility of only water-dependent facilities or redevelopment allowed in RPA, including the 100-foot wide buffer area X 30. For subdivisions served by private drainfield systems, the following notations: a. A plat showing the approved locations of the drainfields is on file with the local health department. Evidence that such plat is on file must be provided prior to recordation. b. All septic systems located within the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area will be pumped out every five years. c. New construction shall provide a 100% reserve disposal site with a capacity at least equal to that of the primary sewage disposal site or an alternating drainfield system that meets 9 VAC25-830-130 (7). X X Chesterfield County, VA 73 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Notes [1] For preliminary plats, the contact information of the owner, subdivider, and, if known, the proposed owner. This contact information shall include mailing address, street address, phone number, and e-mail address. [2] Calculations for open space and areas to be conveyed in accordance with Sec. 17.1-68 shall include the area for noncontiguous sections and the total area. [3] If required by the Director of Planning or Director of Environmental Engineering. [4] Final plat should reference ownership and maintenance responsibilities. [5] Provide a note on plat that contains the conditions proposed for such disposal and use as specified in Sec. 17.1-68. [6] USGS quadrangle sheets are not an accepted source for the required information. The Director of Environmental Engineering may require contour labeling at other appropriate intervals depending upon plan and topography. [7] All lots and parcels shall be buildable. [8] For a schematic plan, there shall be depicted a general pedestrian circulation layout and general location of any proposed arterial, collector, or residential collector street. [9] Where any easement bisects a property, provide tie-downs to property corners on final plat. [10] The utility layout shall be consistent with Chesterfield County’s Water and Sewer Specifications and Procedures Manual. Any deviation shall be requested in writing and is subject to approval by the Director of Utilities. [11] For a schematic plan, large onsite and offsite water mains and trunk wastewater lines along with the corresponding tie in points shall be depicted. [12] If approved by the Director of Utilities, where such a depiction is not feasible, a note may be provided indicating the approximate distance and contract number of the existing water or wastewater line. [13] For a schematic plan, the general limits of such features shall be provided. [14] A Resource Protection Area designation may be waived for a lot or parcel within a line modification plat where the Director of Environmental Engineering determines that there is sufficient evidence to suggest environmental features do not exist on a resulting parcel or the proposed modification is unlikely to affect the buildability of the resulting lot or parcel. For any plat exempted under this footnote an advisory certificate shall be provided which states “The mapping information is not intended to represent all topographic and environmental features on the lots or parcels which could limit or preclude the ability to construct a residential dwelling and/or other structures. A Resource Protection Area designation and/or other additional engineering research on such items as, but not limited to: soil type, wetlands, floodplains, adequate culverts for driveway crossings of streams or floodplains, etc. will be required based upon individual lot/parcel requirements at time of building permit or plan review." In addition, where designation is waived a deed restriction shall be recorded on each property which states “This lot/parcel was modified without mapping and research of topographic and environmental features that may limit or preclude the ability to construct a residential dwelling and/or other structures. A Resource Protection Area designation and/or other additional engineering research on such items as, but not limited to: soil type, wetlands, floodplains, adequate culverts for driveway crossings of streams or floodplains, etc. will be required based upon individual parcel/lot requirements at time of building permit or plan review.” Chesterfield County, VA 74 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 17.1-142 Electronic File Submittal A. Generally. Prior to final plat approval, the applicant shall submit an electronic Computer- aided design (CAD) file in a dwg format file of the application. The CAD file shall substantially match the data shown on the submitted plat document and be spatially referenced to Virginia State Plane South NAD83. The file shall conform to any specifications provided by the County Chief Information Officer to ensure that the files are readable and coordinated for input into the County's digital processing and analysis system (currently known as the Enterprise Land Management (ELM) portal). B. Layers. The dwg layers shall include: 1. A single layer with no overlapping lines and all boundaries shall connect so that the software can properly recognize each individual lot and street/road boundary. This layer shall contain: a. the complete boundary for all parcels, b. the subdivision boundary, and c. the boundary of the street right-of-way. 2. Easement layers, with individual easement type labelled as follows (in parentheses): a. Buffer (Buffer Esmt) b. Conservation easements (Conservation Esmt) c. Drainage easements (Drainage Esmt) d. Greenway easements (Greenway Esmt) e. Ingress and Egress easements (Ingress/Egress Esmt) f. Major easements (Major Esmt) g. Open space easements (Open Space Esmt) h. Pedestrian easements (Pedestrian Esmt) i. Railroad easements (Railroad Esmt) j. Wastewater easements (Sewer Esmt) k. Utility easements (Utility Esmt) l. Water easements (Water Esmt) m. Other easements (Other Esmt) 3. Resource Protection Areas (RPA) 4. Cemetery 5. Floodplains 6. Wetlands 7. Waters of the United States (WOTUS) 8. Amenity space required to be designated on the plat (see Sec. 17.1-69). 9. Stub streets 17.1-143 Fees Chesterfield County, VA 75 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 The fees provided in Table 17.1-143.1 are required with the specified application or request. This is in addition to any other required fees, including those imposed by state agencies. Table 17.1-143.1 Application Fees Application Type Fee (in dollars) Preliminary Subdivision Plat Initial Submittal plus Two Revision Submittals 1000 plus 50 per lot Fourth and Subsequent Submittals 900 Table Review 350 Schematic or Site Plan (submitted for review separate from Preliminary Subdivision Plat) Initial Submittal plus Two Revision Submittals 1100 Fourth and Subsequent Submittals 900 Construction Plan Review Initial Submittal plus Two Revision Submittals 1400 plus 70 per lot or parcel Fourth and Subsequent Submittals 1000 Table Review 350 Erosion and sediment control plan for land disturbance which is 10,000 square feet or larger and located in a proposed subdivision as required by Sec. 8-64 of the Code 1360 plus 60 for each lot Construction Plan Review for Streets Designated in the Comprehensive Plan Initial Submittal + Two Revision Submittals 1400 plus 70 per acre [2] Submittals Subsequent to First Three Submittals 350 per submittal [2] Table Review 350 Appeal Planning Director's Decision on Site Plan 700 Construction Plan Adjustment Submittal of Construction Plan Adjustment to Planning 500 per submittal Resubmission of all or part of an erosion and sediment control plan for a subdivision or a residential development for which plan approval has previously been granted as required by Sec. 8-64 of the Code 1000 unless resubmittal was requested by or on behalf of the County Lot Subdivision Final Plat 1600 plus 30 per lot Amended or Line Modification Final Plat 85 per lot or parcel Residential Parcel and Family Subdivision Final Plat 100 per lot or parcel Not for Residential Use (NFRU) Plat 100 per plat Non-Residential, Multi-Family, Residential Phasing, and Mixed-Use Plats 100 per plat Onsite Sewage System Soils Analysis Review 155 per lot or parcel Chesterfield County, VA 76 BOS Approved October 22, 2025 Table 17.1-143.1 Application Fees Application Type Fee (in dollars) Major Change to Approved Plat 1000 per submittal Technical Correction Letter per Requested Change 100 Exceptions to Subdivision Requirements (Sec. 17.1-50) 1000 per ordinance section [1] Deferral Request by Applicant for Schematic Plan from Planning Commission Public Hearing/Meeting 1000 for first deferral plus 2000 for each deferral thereafter Written Verification of Subdivision or Subdivision Interpretation 150 Notes [1] This fee is in addition to fees applicable to a subdivision plat review. [2] The Board of Supervisors or Planning Commission shall have the authority to waive any fees for Board of Supervisors or Planning Commission initiated cases.