The Planning Department is responsible for guiding and regulating Chesterfield County's long and short-term development. Important initiatives include oversight of the County's long-range comprehensive planning process, as well as efficiently and effectively guiding construction for the benefit of present and future generations.

• The value of planning for the future.
• Planning Department description. 
• How to contact the Planning Department.

What's New

• Chesterfield County's New Comprehensive Plan 
• Draft Subdivision Ordinance Project 
• Proposed Adjustments to Planning Department Fees (As of April 30, 2012)
  • May 15, 2012 memo on Proposed Planning Dept. fee adjustments
• Citizen GIS (Geographic Information System)
• Development Proposal Case Look-Up  
• Up to 3 adult dogs can now be kept for private use on residentially zoned property without having to obtain a special exception. Call 748-1050 for more information.     
• Weekly Review Order  for Active Site Plans and Subdivisions
• Planning Meeting Videos (CCTV)

Click the links below or the tabs on the left to find information relating to the Chesterfield Planning Department’s major activity areas, including trend analysis, long-range planning, development proposals, regulations and enforcement. The items highlighted here represent just a few of the many topics available in each section.

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Relating to the Planning Department, and including a glossary of planning terms.
• Comprehensive Planning:  Find out more about Chesterfield County's long-range comprehensive planning efforts, including the county’s new comprehensive plan.
• Reports, Studies and Community Information: The Planning Department carries out variety of information, research and analysis studies. This section provides access to these reports and other information products.
• Boards and Commissions: Provides general information about the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Preservation Committee’s role in the development process.
• Development Proposals: The Planning Department undertakes numerous types of development reviews. Go here to find out more about pending development proposals, including Site Plan Review and Subdivision Review process comments.
• Development Related Ordinances: This section provides information on development related ordinances and procedures, as well as the county's historic preservation ordinance.
• Zoning Code Compliance: Request an inspection or learn more about how zoning code compliance can contribute to clean, attractive and safe neighborhoods.
• General Information: This section provides information about the Planning Department’s development related procedures and fees.