Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Catherine Marsten’s organization
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Clarke County Planning Commission Ordinances And Policy Committee Meeting
The committee discussed the prioritization of upcoming text amendments, addressing mandates for battery energy storage projects and cannabis cultivation and retail operations. The discussion focused on potential zoning strategies for cannabis, such as classifying cultivation as industrial-scale agriculture. The committee also reviewed Rural Lands Plan recommendations regarding accessory use definitions, agritourism, and specific agricultural business operations. Additionally, members debated zoning regulations for Shenandoah Retreat, Millwood, and White Post, including the feasibility of livestock allowances. Other agenda items included updates on Historic Overlay District design standards, parking regulations, and the scheduling of future meetings.
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Clarke County Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agenda And Minutes
The Board discussed an appeal application regarding a vested rights determination for a drainfield constructed in a floodplain. Additionally, a variance application for a church expansion, involving setback requests and the potential demolition of a historic structure, was reviewed, with the board deciding to continue the public hearing for further information. The Board also addressed an appeal concerning the denial of an agritourism activity zoning permit for a commercial shooting preserve, discussing the regulatory distinction between private and commercial operations and potential public safety impacts.
Aug 18, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Clarke County Rural Lands Plan 2026
This document, the 2026 Rural Lands Plan, is a component of the Clarke County Comprehensive Plan, focusing on strategic direction for the county's rural, unincorporated areas. It emphasizes three main pillars: agriculture and preservation of farmland and open space, protection and preservation of mountain areas, and planning for the future of the villages of Millwood and White Post. The plan outlines strategies to manage growth, regulate agribusinesses and agritourism, support the agricultural community, and protect natural and historic resources. It aims to maintain the county's rural character, foster compatible uses, and ensure the well-being of residents.
Jul 16, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Clarke County Rural Lands Plan 2026
The 2026 Rural Lands Plan for Clarke County provides comprehensive guidance and recommendations for the sustainable management of the County's rural, unincorporated areas. It consolidates and updates prior plans, focusing on the preservation of farmland, open space, and natural and historic resources. The plan establishes strategic pillars including the regulation of agribusinesses, agritourism, and industrial-scale agriculture, limiting development impacts in mountain areas, and tailored planning for the historic villages of Millwood and White Post. It aims to ensure a 'resource-conscious' land use approach, balance preservation with community needs, and guide future land use decisions and infrastructure investments through robust policies and programs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
