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Chesterfield County planning committee reviews proposed subdivision rules, sets follow‑up
Summary
The county planning and zoning committee reviewed draft changes to subdivision and land‑development rules on Feb. 9, including a three‑tier subdivision classification, a proposed 66‑foot development access standard, shared‑driveway limits, deed disclosures for private roads and a 10‑year restriction on repeated splits; members scheduled a follow‑up meeting for Feb. 23.
Chesterfield County’s Planning and Zoning Committee spent its Feb. 9 meeting reviewing proposed revisions to the subdivision and land development chapters of the county zoning ordinance, focusing on how the county classifies small‑scale splits, road and septic constraints, and record‑keeping to prevent repeated small parcel divisions.
Derek, the staff presenter, opened the briefing, saying, “I appreciate the opportunity to be here, and I'm glad to be talking about some changes to our ordinance.” He outlined a proposed structure that would treat subdivisions in three tiers — minor, a mid tier and major — and said minor subdivisions would generally cover up to 15 lots within a 10‑year period while anything larger would require major‑subdivision infrastructure such as paved roads and engineered stormwater systems.
The proposal would allow minor subdivisions to avoid full…
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