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Stafford County facilities are closed to the public December 21, 2020, through January 15, 2021.
The Department of Planning and Zoning is continuing to serve the customers and citizens of Stafford County in a safe manner. At the moment, the Planning and Zoning staff are working from remote locations. Moving forward, customers can continue to communicate with us in a variety of ways. A contact by application type has been provided for your convenience. You may also visit our staff directory for additional staff information. For general inquiries, you can call the main office line and leave a voicemail message. Voicemail Messages will be returned in a timely manner.
For inspections or to apply for a permit, contact the Community Development Services Center at (540) 658-8650.
- Accessory Dwelling Application
- Apiary Regulations - VA Beekeeping Best Management Practices (BMP)
- Apiary Zoning Permit Application
- Appeal of Zoning Decisions
- EO-61-and-Order-of-Public-Health-Emergency-Three---Phase-One-Easing-Of-Certain-Temporary-Restrictions-Due-To-Novel-Coronavirus-(COVID-19)
- Farmers Market Zoning Application
- Fences Walls and Hedges Application & Regulations
- Group Home, Small Family Daycare Application & Regulations
- Home business I Regulations
- Home Business II Regulations
- Home Business, Home Business I & II, Home Occupation, Rural Home Business Application
- Home Occupation Regulations
- Non-Commercial Kennel Application & Regulations
- Outdoor Events Application 2020
- Outdoor Events Application 2020.pdf
- Proffer Determination Application
- Rural Home Business Regulations
- Shed, Deck/Porch, Carport, Garage, Pole Barn, Pool, Addition, Basement Application
- Site As-Built Application & Regulations
- Special Exception Application & Regulations
- TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SEATING - GOVERNORS ORDER 61
- Variance Application
- Zoning Administrator Determination Application
- Zoning Vesting Determination Application
Subject |
Location (Tax Map) |
Date of Determination |
Zoning Admin Response |
Appeal Deadline |
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TM 38-24J Zoning Determination Request Letter |
38-24J | 01/07/2021 | Response | 02/06/2021 |
TM 48-1D & 48-1E Vesting Determination Request Letter |
48-1D, 48-1E |
12/17/2019 | Response | 01/16/2020 |
TM 44W-H, 44W-J, 52-1 Zoning Determination Request Letter |
44W-H, 44W-J, 52-1 | 08/30/2019 | Response | 09/29/2019 |
TM 41-1A Zoning Determination Request Letter |
41-1A | 05/23/2019 | Response | 06/22/2019 |
Albion Subdivision Vesting Determination Request Letter |
59-72B, 59-75A | 05/30/2018 | Response | 06/30/2018 |
Recreation Business Campus Permissible Use Zoning Determination Request Letter |
44W-2 | 08/07/2018 | Response | 09/07/2018 |
Forest Hill Estate Subdivision Vesting Determination Request Letter |
16-1C | 06/01/2018 | Response | 07/01/2018 |
Stafford Hospital Center East Campus Zoning Determination Request Letter |
39P-A, 39P-B, 39P-C, 39P-1, 39P-1A, 39R-A, 39R-B, 39R-C, 39R-1, 39R-2, 39R-3, 39R-4, 39R-5, 39R-6, 39R-7, 39R-8, 39R-9, 39R-10 | 06/01/2018 | Response | 07/01/2018 |
TM 44Y-15C Zoning Determination Request Letter |
44Y-15C | 01/18/ 2017 | Response | 02/17/2017 |
TM 21-54F, 2195 Jefferson Davis Hwy Zoning Determination Request Letter |
21-54F | 11/03/2016 | Response | 12/03/2016 |
Austin Park Vesting Determination Request Letter |
30-7H | 06/26/2015 | Response | 07/26/2015 |
Austin Ridge Commercial Zoning Determination Request Letter |
29-60 |
03/09/2015 | Response | Withdrawn |
Lot 6B, TM 54J-1J1-6A Zoning Determination Request Letter |
54J-1J1-6A |
12/17/2014 | Response | 01/16/2015 |
Fox Chase Commons Proffer Determination Request Letter |
45-217 and 45-217A |
07/30/2014 |
Response | 08/30/2014 |
Crucible Properties II, LLC Zoning Determination Request Letter |
35-22 | 04/10/2014 | Response | 05/10/2014 |
Stafford Lakes Commercial Vesting Determination Request Letter |
44R-5 , formerly known as 44-47A; 44-47B; 44-47C |
04/09/2013 | Response | 05/09/2013 |
3089C Parcel LLC Proffer Determination Request Letter |
21-64 | 10/26/2012 | Response | 11/26/2012 |
Aquia Town Center Vesting Determination Request Letter |
21-49 (portion), 21CC-A, 21CC-1, & 21CC-2 |
06/08/2012 | Response | 07/13/2012 |
Embrey Mill / Proffer Determination of Ordinance 001-08, Proffer 3.a.(i), School Site Dedication - Request Letter | 29-53 | 03/11/ 2010 | Response | 04/10/2010 |
Worman Development / Proffer determination of Ordinance O06-14, Proffer number 10 - Request Letter | 13-37 | 03/22/2010 | Response | 04/21/2010 |
Austin Ridge / Rocky Ridge Joint Venture / Proffer Determination of Ordinance 003-16, Proffer 2e(i), Monetary Contributions - Request Letter | 29-60, 29-66A |
04/02/2010 | Response | 05/02/2010 |
Zoning Administrator's Determination regarding the proposed Aquia Pines Hotel Site - Request Letter | 21-64 | 05/07/2010 | Response | 06/06/2010 |
Vulcan Construction Material, LP / Zoning Administrator's Determination of Stafford County Zoning Ordinance 28-57 - Request Letter | 19-64, 19-65, 19-67T |
09/30/2010 | Response | 10/30/2010 |
Cedar Post Enterprises, LLC / Zoning Administrator's Determination of Stafford County Code Section 28-273(a) - Request Letter | 30-64 | 10/19/2010 | Response | 11/18/2010 |
Cedar Post Enterprises, LLC / Zoning Administrator's Determination of Stafford County Code Section 28-273(a) - Request Letter | 30-65 | 02/02/2011 | Response | 03/04/2011 |
Trucks and Tractors, Inc. / Proffer Determination of Ordinance O88-95(R), Proffer #1 - Request Letter | 38-25E | 03/23/2011 | Response | 04/22/2011 |
Smith Industries, Inc./ Zoning Administrator Determination regarding the M-2 and B-2 uses - Request Letter/ | 21-58 | 07/25/2011 | Response | 11/23/2011 |
All requests for zoning verification are to be submitted, in writing, to the:
Department of Planning and ZoningP. O. Box 339
Stafford, VA 22555-0339
Please be sure to include the assessor’s map and parcel number or property address. The fee for a zoning verification is $102.75 per parcel (this amount includes a 2.75% technology fee).
Response Time
You should receive a written response to your request in approximately 10 working days; however, unusual or multiple requests may take longer. Verification will not be made over the phone.
The easiest and quickest way to obtain zoning verification is to review the maps and files in the Department of Planning and Zoning at the Stafford County Administration Center at 1300 Courthouse Road, during regular business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
What is Zoning?
We regulate land uses, density, lot size and coverage of a parcel, structure height, the placement of structures, yard requirements, etc. View zoning ordinance...
Accessory Structures |
Accumulations of Trash on Private Property |
Blocking Roadway Site Distance |
Commercial & Residential Uses |
Commercial Vehicle Parking |
Conditional Use Permits |
Construction Without a Permit |
Dwelling Occupancy |
Fencing |
Frequency of Trash Removal |
Home Businesses |
Inoperable Vehicles |
Kennel Uses / Number of Animals on a Property |
Land Disturbance |
Light Trespass |
Outdoor Storage |
Setbacks |
Short Term Rentals on Residential Property |
Signs |
Tall Grass, Weeds, & Bamboo |
Abandoned Vehicles on Public Streets - Stafford Sheriff’s Dept. non-emergency (540) 658-4450 |
Air Quality - VA Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Air.aspx |
Building or Structure Maintenance - Stafford County Building Office (540) 658-8650 |
Contractors' Licensing - DPOR- VIRGINIA - http://www.dpor.virginia.gov |
Dead, Dangerous, or Fallen Trees - If located within VDOT Right Of Way (ROW), www.virginiadot.org, Stafford Emergency Services (540) 658-7200 (dial 911 for emergency) Stafford Transportation Department (540) 658-4900 If on private property please contact the property owner |
Dust - VA Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)https://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Air.aspx |
Food Trucks - Stafford Environmental Services (540) 288-9018 Health Department Web page for Food Trucks |
Hazardous Materials - Stafford Emergency Services (540) 658-7200 |
Home Owners Associations (HOA) Covenants - The HOA Board and citizens. HOA's are private and civil between residents and the HOA. |
Hoarding or Trash (inside a home) - No Zoning regulations for inside a residence. Reference private help, mental and physical removal. |
Mold - Privately handled |
Mosquitos - Privately handled |
Noise - Stafford Sheriff’s office non-emergency (540) 658-4450 County Code Chapter 16 (see Definitions for Daytime and Nighttime hours) |
Parking on Public Streets - Stafford Sheriff’s office non-emergency (540) 658-4450 |
Pest Infestation - Privately handled |
Private Septic Systems & Wells - Stafford Environmental Services (540) 288-9018 |
Property Line Disputes - Privately handled. |
Snow Removal - Roads located within the VDOT Right-Of-Way (ROW) – VDOT www.virginiadot.org, all others are privately handled. |
State Owned Property - http://www.virginia.gov/contact General Services |
Trash in VDOT Right-of-Way - http://www.virginiadot.org, RBoard - r-board.org |
Unsafe Structures - Public works - Building code compliance (540) 658-4502 |
The Zoning Division of Stafford County enforces zoning violations per Chapter 28 of the Zoning Ordinance in the Stafford County Code, along with selected nuisance violations to the code in accordance with the State Code of Virginia in order to protect the character, health, and welfare of the residents of Stafford County. Primarily, violation inspections are complaint driven and can be done so by online submittal to Stafford Citizens Assistance. You can also contact Planning and Zoning at (540) 658-8668 and ask for the Zoning Official of the day. If the Zoning Official is unavailable, please leave a message with the address in question and a brief description of what the possible violation may be, along with your contact information.
Zoning violations are derived from Chapter 28 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance is a permissive code which is the framework for what your uses are as long as you stay in those standards. Sometimes it can be misconstrued when the ordinance is read, for example, In a zoning district when it states a use permitted by-right are uses in that zoning district without special consideration. One example is a home business, although it is a use by-right, it still requires permits. REMEMBER, almost any use or improvement to a property requires some type of permit. Other types of zoning violations can be conditional use permits (the need for one or not adhering to the standards of the permit), outdoor storage, setbacks, permits for structures, occupancy permits, height restrictions on fences, District Overlays, illegal junkyards, screening, and site plan requirements. As stated above, uses and standards are just some of the Ordinances in Chapter 28. We encourage you to call the Zoning Division anytime concerning questions about your home or business.
Nuisance violations come from the Stafford County Code, Chapter 24, Sections 16 through 18 and 20 pertain to weeds, grass, and bamboo; Chapter 21, Solid Waste, Article I. - in General, Sections 7 and 8, Article IV - Accumulations on Private Property, Sections 51 through 59.2, and Chapter 15, Article IV - Nuisance Inoperable Motor Vehicles on Residential, Commercial, or Agricultural Property, Sections 101 through 104. These selected codes are under the authority of the Zoning Department. All other sections of these chapters are under authority of those listed in those sections. For complaints and/or information on these codes, contact the Zoning Department.
Zoning Violations
Zoning violations are derived from Chapter 28 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance is a permissive code which is the framework for what your uses are as long as you stay in those standards. Sometimes it can be misconstrued when the ordinance is read, for example, In a zoning district when it states a use permitted by-right are uses in that zoning district without special consideration. One example is a home business, although it is a use by-right, it still requires permits. REMEMBER, almost any use or improvement to a property requires some type of permit. Other types of zoning violations can be conditional use permits (the need for one or not adhering to the standards of the permit), outdoor storage, setbacks, permits for structures, occupancy permits, height restrictions on fences, District Overlays, illegal junkyards, screening, and site plan requirements. As stated above, uses and standards are just some of the Ordinances in Chapter 28. We encourage you to call the Zoning Division anytime concerning questions about your home or business.
Nuisance Violations
Nuisance violations come from the Stafford County Code, Chapter 24, Sections 16 through 18 and 20 pertain to weeds, grass, and bamboo; Chapter 21, Solid Waste, Article I. - in General, Sections 7 and 8, Article IV - Accumulations on Private Property, Sections 51 through 59.2, and Chapter 15, Article IV - Nuisance Inoperable Motor Vehicles on Residential, Commercial, or Agricultural Property, Sections 101 through 104. These selected codes are under the authority of the Zoning Department. All other sections of these chapters are under authority of those listed in those sections. For complaints and/or information on these codes, contact the Zoning Department.
- When do I need a zoning permit?
- How do I make a complaint?
- What is a Zoning Determination?
- House has junk and trash everywhere outside, what can I do?
- When should I make a complaint or tall grass involving a property in my neighborhood, who would I contact?
- They make a lot of noise, who do I call?
- What is a "Setback" and what are mine?
- What is a commercial vehicle?
- Where can I build a shed or a detached garage and how big can it be?
- Can I build an addition or deck onto my home?
- Can I make an apartment for my parents at my home?
- Is it possible to have a daycare in my home?
- Opening an Auto Sales Business:
- What is RPA or CRPA?
- What is an easement and how close can I build to it?
- Will Stafford County take down my neighbors dead tree?
- What do I need to Install a fence on my property?
- Where can I locate a pool on my property?
- Can I put up a Yard Sale Sign?
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Douglas Morgan
Zoning Administrator
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