Purpose

The Fauquier County Planning Commission is an appointed five-member body charged with advising the Board of Supervisors on all matters related to the orderly growth and development of the County.  Each of the County's five Magisterial Districts is represented by a Commissioner. The Planning Commission is supported by the Department of Community Development.

 Duties

The Planning Commission’s responsibilities include providing recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for Special Permits, Special Exceptions, Rezonings, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and on other related land development issues. The Planning Commission updates the Comprehensive Plan on a periodic basis, and prepares text amendment changes to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances upon its own initiative or Board of Supervisors' direction.

Authority

The Fauquier County Planning Commission was established by motion of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors dated December 14, 1950, in conformance with the Code of Virginia. 

Term

Commissioners are appointed to serve four-year staggered terms, ending December 31.

Meetings

The Planning Commission meets on the third Thursday of the month. The regular public meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. A work session is held, generally in the morning, prior to the public meeting. The Planning Commissioners often make site visits, and these are posted on the County calendar (see schedule links at bottom of page).   For details on the next regular meeting, call (540) 422-8210 or subscribe to the Planning Commission e-Notification service.

Contact us

Department of Community Development
16 Courthouse Square
Warrenton, VA  20186
Phone:  (540) 422-8210

Meeting Schedule and Agendas

• Public Hearings Notice
• PC Public Participation Guidelines
• Meeting Schedule and Submission Deadlines
• Meeting Agendas prior to 2020 

Additional Links 

• FAQs
• Planning Commission Bylaws
• Planning Commission Brochure
• Special Permit Brochure
• Special Exception Brochure
• Residential and Mixed-Use Rezoning Brochure
• Commercial and Industrial Rezoning Brochure
• Meeting Minutes Prior to 2015

Calendar of Events

Select the All Past link below to review previous agendas and minutes.