The Planning and Zoning Department manages the County's long-range planning efforts and coordinates the County's development review process. This department also administers the County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
The Planning and Zoning Department also provides staff support for the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Activities managed by this department include rezoning, special exception review, zoning text amendments to the zoning ordinance, assistance in site plan/subdivision plat review and evaluation, development and maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan, and other planning activities involving transportation, housing, public facilities, utilities, and resource protection. This department also is responsible for enforcing the Zoning Ordinance.
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Upcoming Events
- Route 29 Business Beautification Committee
Tuesday Mar 28 at 4:00 pm at Amherst County Administration Conference Room - Board of Zoning Appeals
Thursday Apr 13 at 7:00 pm at Amherst County Administration Conference Room - Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday Apr 20 at 7:00 pm at Public Meeting Room - Route 29 Business Beautification Committee
Tuesday Apr 25 at 4:00 pm at Amherst County Administration Conference Room - Developmental Review Committee
Wednesday Apr 26 at 9:00 am at Amherst County Administration Conference Room
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Jeremy Bryant, Director/Interim County Administrator
