Oct 15, 2025StrategicPlan
BoardAlbemarle County Comprehensive Plan
The Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan, known as AC44, provides a framework for equitable and sustainable growth management. It prioritizes directing development into designated Development Areas to foster vibrant, mixed-use communities with efficient public services and infrastructure. Concurrently, it aims to preserve Rural Areas for agriculture, forestry, water protection, and environmental conservation. The plan emphasizes optimizing land use within existing boundaries, supporting diverse housing and employment, and regularly monitoring development capacity and trends to ensure long-term community well-being.