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Powhatan planning commission debates limiting private‑road subdivisions to reduce large‑lot sprawl
Summary
At a workshop, the planning director proposed limiting by‑right private‑road subdivisions (now up to 10 lots) to smaller counts (example: four) with administrative approvals and a family‑division exception; commissioners disagreed over impacts on lot prices, rural character and housing supply. No ordinance was adopted; staff will return with maps and options.
At a Powhatan County Planning Commission workshop, the planning director reviewed a concept to change how private roads and large‑lot rural subdivisions are treated in the comprehensive plan and future ordinance work. The idea under discussion was to allow by‑right private‑road subdivisions of a smaller number of lots and reserve larger proposals for public‑road/b‑dot standards and Board review.
The planning director said, “We currently allow 10 lots on a private road, subject to board…
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