Recently, the Board unanimously denied proposed ordinance amendments that would have affected property owners in A1(agricultural) and RA(rural area) zoning district's ability to subdivide their properties. The Board had repeatedly asked the Commission to adopt these amendments, but after a public hearing and a special meeting the Commission recommended denial. This does not mean the issues will evaporate, and the Commission and Board will be challenged to pursue solutions to the taxes/revenue/managed growth/infrastructure issues. CCRC therefore strongly recommends citizens regularly attend Board of Supervisors or Planning Commission meetings, or review the agendas, minutes, and decisions online, to stay abreast of developments that could impact their rights as property or business owners. Board and Commission members are listed on the website, along with their contact information.NOTE: This pertains to County residents only. The Town of Culpeper governs their own zoning ordinances. CCRC strongly recommends Town residents attend the Council and Planning Commission meetings. Refer to https://www.culpeperva.gov/government/mayor_and_council/town_council_bios/index.phpThe Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County. The Board is responsible for enacting laws and setting policies. They establish and adopt ordinances and resolutions, appropriate funds, approves the County budget, sets local tax rates, approves and adopts the County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and enforces zoning and land use ordinances, as well as, carrying out other responsibilities as set forth by the County Code. The Board of Supervisors meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 10 am and 7 pm at the County Administration Building, 302 North Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701. they also have a live feed during sessions. their calendar, agenda. and minutes can be accessed via https://web.culpepercounty.gov/bosAll of the County Boards and Commissions can be found at https://web.culpepercounty.gov/bc. The Planning Commission The Culpeper County Planning Commission is an appointed nine member body charged with advising the Board of Supervisors on all matters related to the orderly growth and development of the County. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the County Administration Building, 302 N. Main St., Culpeper, VA. The Commission periodically updates the Comprehensive Plan and prepares changes to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. See the latest Plan at https://web.culpepercounty.gov/planning/page/2023-comprehensive-plan
