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Chesterfield County · Virginia Updated 2026-06-12 14:02 UTC
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Upcoming Planning Community Meetings

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TL;DR: Chesterfield County is hosting six development proposal community meetings in June 2026, where applicants will present rezoning and modification requests to nearby residents ahead of formal Planning Commission hearings.

Quick facts

  • Who: Chesterfield County Planning Department; six development applicants
  • What: Community meetings for zoning applications including residential developments, convenience store amendment, and lot coverage modifications
  • When: June 10, 11, 18, 22, 29, and 30, 2026
  • Where: Chesterfield County, Virginia (virtual and in-person at two elementary schools)

The story

Chesterfield County's Planning Department has scheduled six community meetings throughout June 2026 where zoning applicants will introduce development proposals to nearby residents and gather feedback. These informal meetings are a preliminary step in the county's formal zoning review process and are organized and funded by the applicants themselves, not county staff.

The meetings span a range of development types. On June 10 and 11, virtual meetings will address a three-lot residential rezoning on Nile Road and a proposal to expand gas pumps and add diesel sales at a convenience store on Time Square Drive. Two larger residential projects are scheduled for in-person meetings: on June 18 at Alberta Smith Elementary School in Midlothian, applicants will present plans for up to 199 single-family homes on Spring Run Road; on June 29 at Enon Elementary School in Chester, developers will discuss a 62.2-acre proposal for up to 222 dwelling units on East Hundred Road. Additional June meetings address a lot coverage modification in the Rountrey Phase 5 development and setback adjustments for an accessory building.

Community meetings are an optional but increasingly common part of Chesterfield County's development review process. They allow applicants to engage neighbors directly before the formal Planning Commission public hearing, which is mandatory and occurs later in the four-month zoning timeline. The county requires public notice for Planning Commission hearings to be published 21 days in advance, with adjacent property owners notified by mail at least 15 days before the hearing. After the Planning Commission votes to recommend approval, denial, or deferral, the case moves to the Board of Supervisors for a final public hearing and decision.

These community meetings reflect ongoing development activity in the county. Chesterfield's Planning Department encourages applicants to hold these informal sessions to build public understanding of projects early in the review process, before cases become formal agenda items for county boards.

Key players

  • Chesterfield County Planning Department — County staff facilitating zoning process and coordinating meetings
  • Planning Commission — County board that holds mandatory public hearings and advises Board of Supervisors on zoning cases
  • Board of Supervisors — County governing body that makes final approval or denial decisions on zoning applications

Key dates

  • 2026-06-10 — Mid City Farms Rezoning virtual community meeting (6 p.m.)
  • 2026-06-11 — 7-11 Convenience Store Amendment virtual community meeting (6 p.m.)
  • 2026-06-18 — Spring Run Road Rezoning in-person meeting at Alberta Smith Elementary (6 p.m.)
  • 2026-06-22 — Rountrey Phase 5 Lot Coverage Modification virtual meeting (6 p.m.)
  • 2026-06-29 — Elder Property Rezoning in-person meeting at Enon Elementary (6 p.m.)
  • 2026-06-30 — Gallimore Accessory Building virtual meeting (6 p.m.)

The case for

Early engagement window gives residents a genuine chance to shape projects while changes are still feasible, rather than only objecting after formal submission. Unlike mandatory Planning Commission hearings with rigid time limits and formal procedure, community meetings allow back-and-forth dialogue between applicants and neighbors on design, traffic, and character concerns. The article notes that robust community engagement in this informal stage "can reduce conflict and improve project quality before costly formal hearings"—suggesting these meetings prevent later bottlenecks and wasted process. This approach treats development as a collaborative refinement, not an adversarial showdown.

The case against

Applicants control these meetings entirely—they organize and fund them, set the agenda, and frame the narrative before residents hear critical questions. Unlike mandatory Planning Commission hearings with formal records and media notice, these informal sessions have no transparency requirement and no duty to incorporate feedback. Virtual and in-person meetings at fixed times create unequal access: residents with work conflicts, technology barriers, or transportation limits can't attend, giving those who can a disproportionate voice. By building grassroots support before the formal hearing, developers gain a strategic advantage to head off organized opposition—the informal meetings may soften resistance rather than genuinely improve projects.

Why it matters: These meetings signal the pipeline of development coming to Chesterfield County neighborhoods in the coming months. For residents, attending allows early influence over projects that could reshape local character, traffic, schools, and property values. For the county, robust community engagement in the informal stage can reduce conflict and improve project quality before costly formal hearings.

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Development timeline

  1. 2026-06-10
    Mid City Farms Rezoning Community Meeting: Virtual meeting at 6 p.m. for 3.44-acre rezoning proposal at 13515 Nile Road for three residential lots. [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/6439)
  2. 2026-06-11
    7-11 Convenience Store Amendment Community Meeting: Virtual meeting at 6 p.m. to discuss increasing gas pumps from 3 to 4 dispensers and adding diesel sales at 14600 Time Square Drive. [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/6439)
  3. 2026-06-18
    Spring Run Road Rezoning Community Meeting: In-person meeting at 6 p.m. at Alberta Smith Elementary School (13200 Bailey Bridge Rd, Midlothian) proposing up to 199 single-family residential lots at 13200 Spring Run Road. [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/6439)
  4. 2026-06-22
    Rountrey Phase 5 Lot Coverage Modification Community Meeting: Virtual meeting at 6 p.m. discussing zoning deviation for increased lot coverage at 3101 Otterdale Road. [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/6439)
  5. 2026-06-29
    Elder Property Rezoning and Adjustments Community Meeting: In-person meeting at 6 p.m. at Enon Elementary School (2001 East Hundred Road, Chester) proposing up to 222 dwelling units across 62.2 acres at 2600 East Hundred Road. [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/6439)
  6. 2026-06-30
    Gallimore Accessory Building Community Meeting: Virtual meeting at 6 p.m. addressing setback adjustments for a proposed detached garage at 12101 Old Buckingham Road. [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/6439)

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