County Meetings
A low-friction way to keep an eye on county government — the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and related bodies. Below are upcoming and recent meetings with plain-language summaries of what’s on the agenda, especially zoning, development and budget items. Every summary links to the county’s official agenda so you can read the source.
Summaries are AI-generated from the official agenda and may miss nuance — always confirm against the county’s agenda before attending or acting. Data comes from Chesterfield County’s Agenda Center (CivicClerk). The School Board listing reflects what the county portal publishes; for full CCPS School Board agendas see the school division’s site.
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Upcoming meetings
JUL30
Board of SupervisorsThu, Jul 30 · 3:30 PM
Board of Supervisors Joint Meeting with Camp Baker Management Board
The Board of Supervisors holds a joint meeting with the Camp Baker Management Board to host a talent show and announce an upcoming County Administrator swearing-in ceremony scheduled for August 24, 2026.
- Talent show at Camp Baker (SOAR365)
- County Administrator swearing-in ceremony on August 24 at Historic 1917 Courthouse
AI summary of the official agenda — read the source agenda before relying on it.
AUG18
Planning CommissionTue, Aug 18 · 4:00 PM
Planning Commission
Agenda posted — summary pending. View the agenda.
AUG26
Board of SupervisorsWed, Aug 26 · 2:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Meeting -August 26, 2026
Agenda posted — summary pending. View the agenda.
SEP15
Planning CommissionTue, Sep 15 · 3:00 PM
Planning Commission
Agenda posted — summary pending. View the agenda.
SEP23
Board of SupervisorsWed, Sep 23 · 2:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Meeting - September 23, 2026
Agenda posted — summary pending. View the agenda.
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Recent meetings
JUL22
Board of SupervisorsWed, Jul 22 · 2:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Meeting - July 22, 2026
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will consider administrative approvals, zoning decisions, and construction contracts for county projects. The most significant item is a request for voter authorization on a 1 percent county sales tax dedicated solely to school construction and renovation.
◉ Worth watchingA referendum request for a 1 percent sales tax dedicated solely to school construction and renovation would increase consumer costs for all county residents while directing revenue entirely to education infrastructure.
- Sales tax referendum for school construction and renovation (1 percent)
- Rezoning request at 8631 River Road with ordinance adjustments
- Creation of Sawmill Station Community Development Authority
- Construction contracts for Dutch Gap Parkway, Environmental Engineering Operations Center, and L.C. Bird Athletic Complex
- Multiple zoning requests and approvals
AI summary of the official agenda — read the source agenda before relying on it.
JUL21
Planning CommissionTue, Jul 21 · 3:00 PM
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider nine rezoning requests and conditional use permits for properties across the county, including several large residential developments, plus code amendments for street naming and building numbering procedures.
◉ Worth watchingElder Property rezoning (25SN1354) at the southwest corner of East Hundred Road and Point of Rocks Road proposes 222 dwelling units on 61.45 acres with special waivers to connectivity requirements, representing substantial new development at a prominent intersection that diverges from current mixed zoning and requires ordinance adjustments.
- Spring Run Road rezoning: 102.4 acres, up to 199 dwelling units
- Elder Property rezoning at East Hundred and Point of Rocks Road: 61.45 acres, up to 222 units
- Self-storage facility at 540 East Hundred Road
- Historic landmark designation removals at Beach Station properties
- Subdivision Ordinance amendments for street naming and building numbering
AI summary of the official agenda — read the source agenda before relying on it.
JUN24
Board of SupervisorsWed, Jun 24 · 2:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Meeting - June 24, 2026
The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session and evening public meeting to address zoning requests, infrastructure projects, departmental updates, and the transition to a new county administrator.
◉ Worth watchingThe board will exercise eminent domain to acquire property for the Center Pointe Parkway Extension Project and Western Area Infrastructure Improvements Project, directly affecting property owners in those areas as the county moves forward with major infrastructure development.
- Eight zoning requests (Midlothian Microtel, RaceTrac at Ruffin Mill, Marlbank Farms, and others)
- Eminent domain exercises for Center Pointe Parkway Extension and Western Area Infrastructure
- Sawmill Station Community Development Authority creation
- General Obligation Bonds for school capital and facility modernization projects
- County Administrator succession and new administrator confirmation
AI summary of the official agenda — read the source agenda before relying on it.
JUN22
Board of SupervisorsMon, Jun 22 · 12:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors convenes to announce selection of a new County Administrator. No other business is scheduled.
◉ Worth watchingA new County Administrator is being selected and announced; this is the chief administrative position overseeing all county staff and operations.
- County Administrator selection announcement
AI summary of the official agenda — read the source agenda before relying on it.
JUN16
Planning CommissionTue, Jun 16 · 3:00 PM
Planning Commission
The Chesterfield County Planning Commission will decide on multiple zoning changes, rezoning requests, a new racing facility master plan, and updates to the county's zoning ordinance affecting properties throughout the county.
◉ Worth watchingBig E Ranch rezoning would convert 548.88 acres from agricultural land to allow up to 65 new dwelling units in Matoaca district — a major transformation of farm land to residential development.
- Southside Speedway master plan (41 acres, racing facility, Genito Road)
- Big E Ranch rezoning (548.88 acres, agricultural to residential)
- Spring Creek Baptist Church rezoning (7.45 acres, proposed 12 homes)
- Zoning code amendments and technical updates
- Multiple smaller conditional use permits and rezoning cases
AI summary of the official agenda — read the source agenda before relying on it.
MAY27
Board of SupervisorsWed, May 27 · 2:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Meeting - May 27, 2026
The Board of Supervisors will vote on multiple rezoning requests and consider infrastructure projects funded through eminent domain exercises for road and infrastructure improvements.
◉ Worth watchingThe Board will authorize the county to exercise eminent domain to acquire private property for the Center Pointe Parkway Extension and Western Area Infrastructure Improvements projects, forcing affected property owners to sell their land for these infrastructure initiatives.
- Multiple rezoning and mixed-use development requests (Walton Station, Sawmill Station, Phillips Landing, Taylor Ridge, and others)
- Exercise of eminent domain for Center Pointe Parkway Extension and Western Area Infrastructure Improvements
- FY2027-FY2032 Secondary Road Six-Year Plan and budget
- Property acquisitions and easement designations
- Creation of Sawmill Station Community Development Authority
AI summary of the official agenda — read the source agenda before relying on it.
MAY19
Planning CommissionTue, May 19 · 2:00 PM
Planning Commission
The Chesterfield County Planning Commission will review and vote on multiple rezoning requests and conditional use permits for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects throughout the county, and receive updates on comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance modernization initiatives.
◉ Worth watchingSouthside Speedway — a 41-acre competitive racing facility at Genito Road is requesting approval of a Master Site Plan, which is a significant and unusual industrial use that could raise concerns about noise, traffic, and impacts on nearby residential areas.
- Southside Speedway Master Site Plan (41 acres, Genito Road)
- Marlbank Farms residential rezoning (212.99 acres, up to 302 units)
- RaceTrac truck stop and gas station rezoning (Ruffin Mill Road)
- Zoning Ordinance Modernization (ZoMod) code amendments
- Comprehensive Plan Modernization (PlanMod) update
AI summary of the official agenda — read the source agenda before relying on it.
How to weigh in on county decisions
Two bodies handle land use. The Planning Commission reviews zoning and development cases and makes recommendations; the Board of Supervisors makes the final call.
When they meet
The Planning Commission meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. The Board of Supervisors meets at 2 p.m., with an evening session at 6 p.m., in the Public Meeting Room at 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
How to speak
At the Planning Commission, signing up is optional. You can sign up in the hallway beforehand or step to the podium when your item is called. At the Board of Supervisors, you must register with the Clerk; the window opens at 8:30 a.m. the first business day after the prior meeting and closes at noon the day of the meeting. In-person speakers get three minutes; a representative for a group of three or more gets five; each citizen comment period is capped at 15 minutes.
Comment without attending
The Board’s online Citizen Comment Portal opens the Thursday before a meeting and closes at 5 p.m. the Tuesday before. Comments (up to 400 words) become part of the public record.
Notice rules
For zoning hearings, the county publishes notice in the newspaper twice (first no more than 28 days, second no less than five days before) and mails adjacent property owners at least 15 days ahead, more than the five-day state minimum.
Stay informed
Subscribe to Planning email alerts and track pending cases on the county’s Active Development and Zoning Cases page.
