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Planning office walks commissioners through planned districts, waivers and density checks

Prince William County Planning Commission · January 22, 2025
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Summary

The planning office presented Part 2 of a Chapter 32 zoning‑ordinance overview covering planned business and mixed districts, waiver rules, FAR and unit‑mix checks, open‑space definitions, and how waivers are memorialized in proffers. Commissioners sought clarifications on open‑space calculations and density bands.

Alex Venegas of the planning office returned to present Part 2 of the Chapter 32 zoning‑ordinance overview, focusing on planned business (PBD) and planned mixed (PMD/PMR) districts and the criteria staff uses to evaluate large, mixed‑use applications.

Venegas walked commissioners through how the office evaluates applications: check underlying zoning district standards (height, floor‑area ratio, setbacks), verify open‑space and net FAR limits, and confirm the…

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