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Crozet’s Fourth-of-July celebration gets county OK to move to King Family Vineyards
Summary
Planning staff recommended and the Planning Commission recommended approval of a special-use permit allowing the Crozet Independence Day celebration to relocate to King Family Vineyards, subject to public-safety and annual review conditions including a fire marshal fireworks permit and a 10:30 p.m. curfew on events.
The Planning Commission voted March 11 to recommend approval of a special‑use permit request to host the Crozet Independence Day celebration at King Family Vineyards, a move the applicant and organizers said was needed after the traditional Crozet Park location could no longer safely host fireworks.
Rebecca Ragsdale, county planning staff, told commissioners the Crozet event is a one‑day community celebration that includes music, food and a fireworks display and that King Family Vineyards has hosted larger nonprofit events and polo activities in the past. The property is under a conservation easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Staff recommended approval with conditions to manage traffic, emergency access and public‑safety requirements; the…
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