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Community Development

Mailing Address:
9019 Old Battlefield Blvd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553

Physical Address: Directions
9019 Old Battlefield Blvd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553

Purpose:
The Department of Community Development serves as staff to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Board of Building Code Appeals and the public; with respect to land use planning and development.

Department Head: Brian Scott

E-Mail: communitydevelopment@spotsylvania.va.us
Main: (540) 507-7222
Fax: (540) 507-7282
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Our Vision
To ensure the highest quality of life for our citizens by becoming the best Community Development Organization in Virginia

Our Mission

Our mission is to serve our customers by providing a consistent, timely and efficient framework for planning, promoting and advancing development within Spotsylvania County. We work to ensure public safety and quality of life by informing, supporting and guiding our citizens, future citizens and business partners through the development process in a professional and proficient manner.

The Organization of Community Development serves as staff to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Board of Building Code Appeals and the public; with respect to land use planning and development. Our Core Values are Integrity, Professionalism, Heritage, Partnership, Service Driven, Knowledgeable Employees, Direction and Open Communication. Community Development consists of seven functional divisions:

Economic Development Information about business and industrial development

Planning For information on goals & policies of land use as established by the Comprehensive Plan, for the development of plans that address land use, environmental protection, transportation, housing, public facilities and design standards

Building Information about Residential and Commercial building inspections and plan review

Zoning Information pertaining to general land use issues, set back requirements, code enforcement, signs, and permitting

Environmental Engineering Information on land disturbance, clearing and grading permits, RPA, flood plains and erosion bonds and erosion inspection criteria

Permit Center Information on all Community Development related paperwork and processes

Chesapeake Bay/Storm Water Management Information on all forms of Storm Water Management and Chesapeake Bay reviews as well as designs

Development Review Processes

Commercial Process Flow Charts Use this feature to learn about the process of applying for a permit from start to finish

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