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Board denies rezoning request for Cox property at Peaceful Valley Road

Washington County Board of Supervisors · November 12, 2025
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Summary

Supervisors denied a request to rezone about 3.66 acres at 14244 Peaceful Valley Road after county legal advice said courts favor protecting established residential neighborhoods; the motion to deny passed 6-0.

The Washington County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to deny a rezoning request for roughly 3.66 acres at 14244 Peaceful Valley Road, a proposal submitted by Isaac and Hope Cox.

County legal counsel advised the board that the request — described in staff materials as a potential "down zone" — lacked legal support under Virginia zoning law and case precedent. Counsel told the…

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