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Dinwiddie planning commission recommends rezoning for 16 lots in West Petersburg, approves proffers 5–1
Summary
The Dinwiddie County Planning Commission voted 5–1 to recommend rezoning case P‑25‑13 for 16 lots in the West Petersburg neighborhood to Residential Urban with proffers, including 7‑foot side‑yard setbacks for new construction; the recommendation goes to the Board of Supervisors.
The Dinwiddie County Planning Commission on Nov. 12 recommended approval of rezoning case P‑25‑13 for 16 lots in the West Petersburg neighborhood, voting 5–1 to forward the application with the applicant’s proffers to the Dinwiddie Board of Supervisors.
The motion, made under the public‑purpose finding in Virginia Code §15.2‑2286(A)(7), directs the county to recommend changing the listed parcels to Residential Urban (RU) with proffers that increase the side‑yard setback on non‑corner lots to seven feet for any new structures; existing structures on those lots are exempt from the new setback requirement. The applicant told the commission the change is intended to give more “breathability” between houses after…
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