2026 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Planning Department
has answered many of the Frequently Asked Questions concerning
the County's Comprehensive Plan. If your question does not
appear here please contact 2026plan@co.henrico.va.us for further information.
- What is a Comprehensive Plan?
- Why is it being updated?
- How can I have input into the process?
- What is the Community Survey?
- Why did I not get a Community Survey?
- Can I fill out a survey?
- Will the Comprehensive Plan rezone my property?
- Will there be meetings to attend so that I can provide input?
- Who should I contact if I have other questions?
1. What is
a Comprehensive Plan?
The Henrico County Comprehensive Plan is a set of documents
that describes the County's vision of future development in
the County. The currentComprehensive Plan has three components.
The Land Use Plan component primarily addresses development
undertaken by the private sector. The Land Use Plan Map depicts
the desired future land use (residential, commercial, industrial,
etc.) of all parcels within the County. The Major Thoroughfare
Plan sets forth a future transportation network to provide
adequate roads for the land uses contemplated by the Land
Use Plan Map. The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan is
a guide to future investment in parks, recreation, and open
space facilities. Each component was specifically reviewed
and approved by the Board of Supervisors following public
meetings and public hearings. The Comprehensive Plan is a
policy document that serves as a general guide for the Board
of Supervisors. Unlike an ordinance, strict adherence to the
Plan is not required (with the exception of proposed roads).
2. Why is it being updated?
The Code of Virginia requires that the Comprehensive Plan
be reviewed at least once every 5 (five) years. Portions
of
the Plan have been amended on an ongoing basis. Amendments
to the Comprehensive Plan require a public review process
that includes public hearings. The current plan has not been
updated in its entirety since its adoption in 1995. The
Land
Use Plan was last updated in 1995, the MTP in 1997, and the
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan in 1999. This Comprehensive
Plan update intends to combine all three of these components
into one major document.
3. How can I have input into the process?
Public meetings will be scheduled for later in the process
to receive citizen input. Continue to visit the website for
updates and future meeting announcements. The update of the
Comprehenives Plan is intended to take approximately 14 to
16 months.
4. What is the Community Survey?
The Community Survey is a way for staff to obtain feedback
from County residents. The survey asks respondents about their
views on development in the county, future services, and other
related issues.
5. Why did I not get a Community Survey?
The Community Survey is a scientifically administrated process
and was
only sent to a statistical sample of residents from each of
the five magisterial districts.
6. Can I fill out a survey?
In order for the survey to be statistically valid, only those
selected by a computer-generated program will receive a survey.
However, we will be seeking further input on the Plan via
this website and during public meetings. Please continue to
watch this website for a posted copy of the Community Survey
that you may use to provide us with your feedback.
7. Will the
Comprehensive Plan rezone my property?
No. The Comprehensive Plan only recommends future land uses.
Any changes in zoning would still require public hearings
by the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.
8. Will there
be meetings to attend so that I can provide input?
Yes. Please continue to watch this website for announcements
for future meeting schedules.
9. Who should I contact if I have other questions?
If you have other questions directly related to the Henrico
County 2026 Comprehensive Plan you may call Rosemary Deemer,
County Planner III, at 501-4488 or Seth Humphreys at 501-4427.
Other Planning-related questions can be addressed by calling
501-4602.
Please direct any comments
about this site to 2026plan@co.henrico.va.us.
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