Planning staff transmits final zoning ordinance to town council, public hearing earliest Feb. 25

Planning staff reported that the final version of the town’s zoning ordinance has been completed and transmitted to the Purcellville Town Council for action. "We prepared the very final version of the zoning ordinance," staff said, and the council is expected to vote to set a public hearing date that can occur no earlier than Feb. 25. The presentation noted staff had compiled a transmittal history and performed a final proofing pass.

The commission discussed the procedural steps after a council hearing, including the possible '100‑day' referral back to the commission under state code. Staff explained the council has discretion to refer the ordinance back for additional work and that not all edits require another public hearing — for example, minor proofreading or section renumbering usually would not trigger a new hearing. The staff report also flagged preparatory work for public outreach and education once the ordinance is adopted. The commission agreed to monitor the council schedule and next steps.

The report did not provide a precise adoption date; staff said the public-notice timing is driven by Code of Virginia and local publication requirements. The item is now at the council for scheduling, and commissioners were reminded the council could choose to refer the ordinance back or make changes before final adoption.