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Caroline County planning commission adopts zoning text amendments to align with Code of Virginia changes
Summary
The commission approved Text Amendment 032025 to update site-plan and zoning provisions, including new site-plan categories, digital submission requirements and stockpile rules tied to the county environmental code.
The Caroline County Planning Commission voted Oct. 16 to approve Text Amendment 032025, a set of changes to the county zoning ordinance intended to align local rules with changes in the Code of Virginia and to add procedural clarity for site plans and related reviews.
Staff said the amendments were largely housekeeping and statutory-conformance updates triggered by state law changes effective July 1, 2025. Revisions include adding a designated “subdivision agent” definition consistent with the subdivision ordinance, defining “utility lot,” and…
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