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Berkeley Group finds inconsistent permitting and outdated zoning; county offers phased modernization plan
Summary
The Berkeley Group presented an organizational assessment of Fauquier County Community Development, citing long timelines, inconsistent comments and an antiquated zoning ordinance; county staff described a series of near‑term process improvements, training, staff hires and plans for ordinance and comp‑plan modernization and a digital plan review rollout in mid‑2026.
Consultants from the Berkeley Group summarized a comprehensive organizational assessment of Fauquier County's Community Development department at a Dec. 11 work session, recommending ordinance modernization and operational changes to shorten timelines and improve applicant experience.
The consultants said their review included document and workload analysis, an internal staff survey with nearly 100% response, an external survey of the development community, benchmarking to peer counties, and interviews with staff and leadership. Key…
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