Planning & Zoning
Goochland County’s Comprehensive Plan and the County’s zoning ordinance guide and governs development throughout the County. These plans and ordinances are administered by Planning & Zoning.

The Comprehensive Plan describes and illustrates adopted policy that establishes the general pattern of land uses including the extent and location of both natural elements [open space, parks, etc.] and man-made elements [roads, buildings, etc].

Planning Department:
Please see the Downloads Links at right
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Zoning Department:
The Zoning Department ensures that development and construction occurring in the county meets all local Zoning laws. The zoning ordinance defines and regulates the specifics associated with development [permitted uses, site configuration, sub-division of property, set-backs, structure size and location, etc.]. Zoning changes and/or special land use permits must be approved by the Board of Supervisors after recommendation by the Planning Commission.

Individuals, firms, professionals, developers and property owners are encouraged to contact Planning & Zoning at 556-5860 as early in the process as possible for any planning, development, sub-division and/or zoning related matters, especially prior to applying for building permits.
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