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Growth & Development

County Considers Marijuana Retail Zoning Rules

Chesterfield County is developing zoning regulations to control where marijuana retail dispensaries can operate, with a Planning Commission decision expected in December and Board of Supervisors action needed before February 2027.

Oct 23, 2026The Richmonder
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Local Business

Chesterfield weighs zoning rules for marijuana dispensaries

Chesterfield County's Planning Commission voted unanimously to begin drafting zoning rules governing where recreational marijuana dispensaries can operate in the county, ahead of Virginia's retail sales launch in July 2027.

Oct 21, 2026The Richmonder
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

200-Acre Nunnally Village Project Wins Planning Commission Endorsement

The Chesterfield County Planning Commission unanimously endorsed the 200-acre Nunnally Village mixed-use development at Hull Street and Otterdale roads, moving the project closer to Board of Supervisors approval.

Oct 21, 2026Richmond BizSense
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Proposed 199-home development raises traffic, school concerns near Spring Run

East West Communities' proposal to build 199 homes on 102 acres near Spring Run Road has won planning commission approval and now heads to the Board of Supervisors, with residents expressing concerns about traffic and school capacity.

Jul 22, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Planning Commission approves master plan for Southside Speedway revival

Chesterfield County Planning Commission approved a master plan for reviving Southside Speedway, clearing the way for a phased reopening of the historic racetrack by late 2027.

Jun 16, 2026Google News: Chesterfield County
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Growth & Development

Chesterfield Planning Commission Meets June 16

Chesterfield County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on June 16 where residents can submit comments online, by phone, or in person on cases and development proposals.

Jun 10, 2026Chesterfield County News
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Growth & Development

Upcoming Planning Community Meetings

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.

Jun 5, 2026Planning