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
SEP15
Planning CommissionTue, Sep 15 · 3:00 PM
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and discuss updates to the county's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance.
◉ Worth watchingA 41.48-acre property on Claypoint Road is proposed to be rezoned from Suburban Community to Agricultural, which deviates from the Comprehensive Plan's recommendation of Residential Agricultural use and would significantly restrict the site's development potential.
- Ramos Goodes Bridge rezoning for commercial contractors with outside storage and fleet parking
- Weatherford Claypoint Road rezoning from suburban to agricultural use
- Comprehensive Plan Modernization update
- Zoning Ordinance Housekeeping Amendments II
AI summary of the official agenda — read the source agenda before relying on it.
SEP23
Board of SupervisorsWed, Sep 23 · 2:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Meeting - September 23, 2026
Agenda posted — summary pending. View the agenda.
OCT20
Planning CommissionTue, Oct 20 · 3:00 PM
Planning Commission
Agenda posted — summary pending. View the agenda.
OCT28
Board of SupervisorsWed, Oct 28 · 2:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Meeting - October 28, 2026
Agenda posted — summary pending. View the agenda.
NOV17
Planning CommissionTue, Nov 17 · 3:00 PM
Planning Commission
Agenda posted — summary pending. View the agenda.
NOV18
Board of SupervisorsWed, Nov 18 · 2:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Meeting - November 18, 2026
Agenda posted — summary pending. View the agenda.
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Recent meetings
AUG26
Board of SupervisorsWed, Aug 26 · 2:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Meeting -August 26, 2026
The Board of Supervisors will consider zoning requests and development cases, approve construction contracts for county infrastructure projects, and hold public hearings on amendments to county code covering business licensing, tax relief programs, and how revenue from data centers will be allocated and spent.
◉ Worth watchingAmendment to County Code Chapter 9 on how the county allocates and spends revenue derived from data centers; this determines county spending priorities across services and programs funded from the county's major revenue source.
- Data center tax revenue allocation amendment
- Multiple rezoning and zoning requests (17 cases total)
- Powhite Parkway Extension Finance Plan approval
- Construction contracts for fire station, warehouse, water storage tank
- Code amendments on business licenses and elderly/disabled tax relief
AI summary of the official agenda — read the source agenda before relying on it.
AUG24
Board of SupervisorsMon, Aug 24 · 10:30 AM
Board of Supervisors Meeting - Swearing-In Ceremony for Kevin A. Catlin, D.P.A.
This is a swearing-in ceremony for Chesterfield County's new Administrator, Kevin A. Catlin, with no substantive Board decisions.
- Swearing-in of Kevin A. Catlin as County Administrator
- Reception for new administrator
- Next Board meeting scheduled August 26, 2026
AI summary of the official agenda — read the source agenda before relying on it.
AUG18
Planning CommissionTue, Aug 18 · 4:00 PM
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider five rezoning and modification requests affecting new residential and commercial developments across multiple districts in the county.
◉ Worth watchingSwift Creek Reserve (case 25SN1238) would rezone 37.2 acres from agricultural land to semi-rural neighborhood for 18 dwelling units on Cedar Springs Road, converting a substantial tract of rural acreage to residential development that marks a major shift in land use character for that area.
- Swift Creek Reserve rezoning (37.2 acres, 18 dwelling units on Cedar Springs Road)
- The Reserve rezoning (19.52 acres, 32 dwelling units on Beach Road)
- West Hundred Road rezoning to neighborhood business (0.46 acre)
- Rountrey Phase 5 lot coverage modification (51.11 acres on Otterdale Road)
- Gallimore accessory buildings rezoning on Old Buckingham Road
AI summary of the official agenda — read the source agenda before relying on it.
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.
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.
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.
