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James City County to reorganize zoning ordinance, add interactive mapping; no substantive changes planned
Summary
Planning Director Susan Stennis told the Planning Commission on June 4 that the county will contract with a consultant to reorganize the zoning ordinance, correct inconsistencies, and pursue a digital, interactive code and map; the project is presented as a reorganization rather than a policy overhaul.
James City County planning staff announced on June 4, 2025 that the county will begin a comprehensive reorganization of the zoning ordinance intended to correct inconsistencies, improve readability and provide interactive, digital access to uses and maps. Planning Director Susan Stennis said the county will bring a contract to the Board of Supervisors to hire a consultant to perform the reorganization and related mapping work.
Stennis told the commission…
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