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Commission approves Highland Village rezoning after debate over connectivity and amenities

5398959 · July 15, 2025
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Summary

The Midlothian Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning of roughly 50.96 acres to Planned Development (PD) 181 for single-family homes after extended discussion about sidewalks, street connectivity to Hayfield Road and whether the proposal met the city's secondary amenity requirements.

The Midlothian Planning and Zoning Commission on July 15 approved an ordinance rezoning about 50.958 acres on the south side of West Highland Road to Planned Development District 181 for single-family uses.

The commission's approval followed a lengthy public hearing and debate over required secondary amenities, sidewalk construction along West Highland Road and whether the subdivision should be required to stub to Hayfield Road. Planning staff told the commission the project proposes 53 single-family lots, on-site septic systems, a pond with an aerator fountain and sidewalks along West Highland Road, and recommended the proposal as “partially consistent”…

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