Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Amendments

What ordinance updates are being considered?

Ordinance update initiating resolutions have been adopted by the Board of Supervisors and assigned the following case numbers and titles. A link to the initiating resolution materials is provided. More information about the ordinance updates will be included in staff memos prepared for the Policy Committee, Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.

• Case ORD-22-0001 Amendments for Scenic Roadway Protection - Initiating Resolution Materials
• Case ORD-22-0002 Amendments for R-8, Rural Residential and A-1, General Agricultural Lot Size and Related Requirements – Initiating Resolution Materials
• Case ORD-22-0003 Amendments for Calculation of Residential Development Density - Initiating Resolution Materials 
• Case ORD-22-0004 Amendments for Community Recreation Facilities - Initiating Resolution Materials 
• Case ORD-22-0005 Amendments for Uses in the B-1, General Business District - Initiating Resolution Materials 
• Case ORD-22-0006 Amendments for A-1 Cluster Configuration Subdivision - Initiating Resolution Materials

What is the process for ordinance updates?

Each ordinance update topic will be presented to the Policy Committee for discussion at one or more meetings, depending on the work that is needed. The topics may also be brought to Board of Supervisors Business Meetings (the 2^nd Board meeting of the month) for discussion.

Following the Policy Committee meetings, all ordinance update topics will be scheduled for public hearings with the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for adoption. Public hearings are advertised in the Virginia Gazette and meeting materials are posted on the County website.

What is the timeline for consideration of these ordinance updates?

The following shows the tentative schedule for discussion of the ordinance update topics. This table will be updated as the process continues.

How can the public be informed and contribute?

Valuable information collected during the Engage 2045 Comprehensive Plan update process is already serving to inform the ordinance updates. The public can also be informed and participate in the ordinance update process by:

• Watching or participating in meetings
  • For information regarding meeting locations and times:
    • Policy Committee
    • Planning Commission
    • Board of Supervisors
  • Meeting materials (memos, draft ordinance language, etc.) for Policy Committee, Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will be posted on the Agendas and Minutes page one week prior to the meeting date.
  • Policy Committee meetings are not televised, however, Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors Meetings are available to watch on television, live stream, or on-demand.
• Submitting comments via email or mail to staff. Staff will forward comments to the Policy Committee, Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
  • Planning@jamescitycountyva.gov
  • Planning Division, PO Box 8784, Williamsburg, VA 23187

The County will be advertising and providing notice in accordance with Virginia State Code. Depending on the specific circumstances of the ordinance update topic, this may include mailed notice to individual property owners.

How can I ask a question about the ordinance updates?

Please contact the County project managers as follows:

• For case ORD-22-0001 Amendments for Scenic Roadway Protection: Thomas Wysong, Senior Planner II – Thomas.Wysong@jamescitycountyva.gov or 757-253-6685.
• For case ORD-22-0002 Amendments for R-8, Rural Residential and A-1, General Agricultural Lot Size and Related Requirements: Thomas Wysong, Senior Planner II – Thomas.Wysong@jamescitycountyva.gov or 757-253-6685. A list of frequently asked questions may also be viewed here.
• For case ORD-22-0003 Amendments for Calculation of Residential Development Density: John Risinger, Planner -  John.Risinger@jamescitycountyva.gov or 757-253-6685.
• For case ORD-22-0004 Amendments for Community Recreation Facilities: Suzie Yeats, Planner – Suzanne.Yeats@jamescitycountyva.gov or 757-253-6685.
• For case ORD-22-0005 Amendments for Uses in the B-1, General Business District: Terry Costello, Senior Planner -  Terry.Costello@jamescitycountyva.gov or 757-253-6685.
• For case ORD-22-0006 Amendments for A-1 Cluster Configuration Subdivision: Thomas Wysong, Senior Planner II – Thomas.Wysong@jamescitycountyva.gov or 757-253-6685.