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Board adopts subdivision ordinance changes to family subdivisions, private streets and plat procedures

5504767 · July 29, 2025
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Summary

The board adopted text amendment TA25‑0002 to the subdivision ordinance following a brief presentation and public hearing. Changes align family‑subdivision language with the Code of Virginia, reduce an easement minimum where required by state code and clarify rules governing private streets and plats.

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt text amendment TA25‑0002, revising the county subdivision ordinance to update family subdivision rules, remove redundant plat notes and clarify the waiver process for private streets.

Jordan Mitchell, director of Community Development, described the package as a short set of changes that bring local subdivision rules into compliance with the Code of Virginia and resolve inconsistencies. Among the revisions, the family‑subdivision section was amended to…

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