Departments: Planning & Zoning

The Planning Department, directed by Mark Bassett, provides assistance to citizens and industry in the areas of planning, zoning, land use and subdivision, addressing, mapping and code enforcement.

2006 Comprehensive Plan Update

Land Use Amendment Application

This application is used when applying for a Variance, Administrative Variance, Conditional Use Permit, Rezoning, Street Vacation, Special Exception and Amendments. Land Use Applications

Planning Commission

The Dinwiddie County Planning Commission is established under the authority of the Code of Virginia to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County and to assist the Board of Supervisors and County staff in the administration of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, the Comprehensive Plan, and with other policies and matters affecting the general welfare, development and growth of the County.

There are seven members of the Commission, each appointed by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County to serve a four year term

The Planning Commission meets every second Wednesday of the month, with Work Sessions beginning at 6:00 P.M. and Public Hearings beginning at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commisioners

Board of Zoning appeals

A Board of Zoning Appeals consisting of five members shall be appointed by the circuit court of the county. The Board of Zoning Appeals may authorize variances from the terms of the zoning ordinance, hear appeals to decisions made in an administrative capacity, and resolve zoning district boundary line discrepancies. The Board of Zoning Appeals’ meetings are held every other month, on the third Thursday of the month, beginning at 7:00 P.M. There are a total of six meetings per year. Members of the BZA