What is a Small Area Plan?

A Small Area Plan is a long-range, visionary planning document that describes how development may occur within a targeted area. It is used to evaluate development proposals and create policies to help ensure new development aligns with the community’s expectations for the area.

Why is a Small Area Plan being created for this area?

The area along State Route 30 between U.S. Route 1 and the North Anna River (Caroline County Line) is designated an Economic Development Zone (EDZ) due to its concentration of existing businesses, its proximity to major seasonal employers like Kings Dominion and Meadow Event Park, and its potential to accommodate additional businesses. The goal of this plan is to obtain stakeholder feedback in order to:

• Identify preferred business types
• Recommend public infrastructure improvements
• Develop design guidelines tailored to the area (recommendations regarding landscaping, building architecture, building heights, setbacks, etc.) to create a cohesive look as development and redevelopment occur.

The recommendations from the Small Area Plan are intended to ensure the area accommodates appropriate economic development opportunities that reflect the community’s vision for the area, providing a guide for future investment. Design guidelines and infrastructure recommendations will influence the character of new development and redevelopment.

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