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Commission broadly backs idea of a unified design master-plan district, questions acreage and mechanics

Powhatan County Planning Commission · January 15, 2026
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Summary

Staff described a proposed Unified Design District (UDD) — a master-plan zoning tool meant to consolidate mixed-use zoning options in growth areas — and commissioners generally expressed support while asking about minimum acreage, overlay mechanics and utility requirements.

Planning staff presented a concept for a unified design or master-plan zoning district that would consolidate several existing special districts and allow master-planned residential, commercial or mixed-use projects in identified growth areas subject to rezoning and a master plan.

The planning director described the district as "a consolidated master plan zoning tool to replace…

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