For inspections or to apply for a permit, contact the Community Development Services Center at (540) 658-8650.
The Zoning Office is responsible for performing zoning approvals and inspections, reviewing all county business license applications for compliance with zoning regulations, processing applications for variance, rezoning, and special use requests, processing zoning appeal applications, and enforcing the zoning and subdivision ordinances.
What is Zoning?
We regulate land uses, density, lot size and coverage of a parcel, structure height, the placement of structures, yard requirements, and issues affecting community appearance.
Zoning Applications - Determinations - Verifications
| Subject | Location (Tax Map) |
Date of Determination | Zoning Admin Response | Appeal Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM 54F-3H-17A Vesting Determination Request Letter |
54F-3H-17A | 11/30/2023 | Response | 12/30/2023 |
| TM 36-39A, 36-66, 36-67, 37-10 Proffer Determination Request Letter |
36-39A, 36-66, 36-67, 37-10 | 11/09/2023 | Response | 12/09/2023 |
| TM 37-30C Zoning Determination Request Letter |
37-30C | 09/07/2023 | Response | 10/07/2023 |
| TM 31-97 Proffer Determination Request Letter |
31-97 | 09/25/2023 | Response | 10/24/2023 |
| TM 54-121C Zoning Determination Request Letter |
54-121C | 03/09/2023 | Response | 04/08/2023 |
| TM 37-74S Proffer Determination Request Letter |
37-74S | 03/09/2023 | Response | 04/08/2023 |
| TM 30-43, 30-43A, 30-44, 30-45, 30-46 Vesting Determination Request Letter |
30-43, 30-43A, 30-44, 30-45, 30-46 |
01/08/2023 | Response | 02/07/2023 |
| TM 58-9E Vesting Determination Request Letter |
58-9E | 06/16/2022 | Response | 09/08/2022 |
| TM 54-79, 54-79A, 54-80, 54-80A, 54-81 Vesting Determination Request Letter |
54-79, 54-79A, 54-80, 54-80A, 54-81 |
05/02/2022 | Response | 08/06/2022 |
| TM 30-152A Zoning Determination Request Letter |
30-152A | 02/02/2022 | Response | 03/04/2022 |
| TM 37-74J Zoning Determination Request Letter |
37-74J |
09/30/2021 |
Response |
10/30/2021 |
TM 38-83C Vesting Determination Request Letter |
38-83C |
11/29/2021 |
Response |
12/29/2021 |
TM 59-8 Zoning Determination Request Letter |
59-8 |
08/17/2021 |
Response |
09/16/2021 |
TM 44-64 & 44-65 Zoning Determination Request Letter |
44-64, 44-65 |
04/26/2021 | Response | 05/26/2021 |
TM 37-78, 37-79 & 37-30 Zoning Determination Request Letter |
37-78, 37-79 & 37-30 | 03/09/2021 | Response | 04/08/2021 |
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 Zoning
P. O. Box 339Department of Planning and Zoning
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.
Enforcement
- 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
- Home Businesses
- Illegal Short Term Rentals on Residential Property
- Inoperable Vehicles
- Kennel Uses
- Light Trespass
- Outdoor Storage
- Setbacks
- 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 https://www.deq.virginia.gov/permits/public-notices/air |
| 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/permits/public-notices/air |
| Food Trucks - Office of the Fire Marshal |
| Hazardous Materials - Stafford Emergency Services (540) 658-7200 |
| Home Owners Associations (HOA) Covenants - 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/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 |