DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION 

The Planning Division manages the County's Comprehensive Planning Program and coordinates the County's development review process in cooperation with the Zoning and Current Development division. Activities include rezoning and special use permit review, assistance in site plan/subdivision plat review and evaluation, development and maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan and other planning activities in transportation, housing, public facilities and utilities, and resource protection. The Planning Division also administers the Agricultural/Forestal District program, Acquisition of Conservation Easement program, and provides support for the Architectural Review Board and the Historic Preservation Committee. The Planning Division also includes the Geographic Data Services office which provides mapping, graphics, demographic data and geographic information resources support for all County departments and the public.

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PLANNING RESOURCES Planning & Zoning 101 Water Resources Architectural Review Board (ARB) Historic Preservation GIS/Mapping Demographics Neighborhood Model Development Activity Reports		PLANNING QUICK LINKS Frequently Asked Questions   Contact Planning Staff   Forms & Applications      Special Use Permit      Zoning Text Amendment      Zoning Map Amendment      ACE Application      more...
MASTER PLANNING Village of Rivanna Master Plan Master planning for the Village of Rivanna will bring the community together to shape a vision that encourages the best use of the finite space designated for the development area, and creates an attractive, livable urban community for the people who live and work there.  A village provides for a specialized opportunity to accommodate growth on a smaller scale -- an independent community with a different character than the urban neighborhoods that surround Charlottesville. Crozet Master Plan Albemarle County has committed itself to preserving the scenic beauty, agricultural heritage and socioeconomic health of its rural and urban areas. Crozet was selected for the first Master Plan by the Board of Supervisors in October 2001, based on the community's strong interest and high level of development activity. Pantops Master Plan Residents of Pantops value the exceptional natural and historical scenic qualities of the neighborhood views to Monticello, surrounding mountains, Rivanna River, and west into the City. It is important to protect these scenic vistas and sense of open space as the neighborhood continues to grow. Places29 Northern Urban Area Master Plan Places29 is an exciting community planning project which will help shape the future of northern Albemarle County communities. Places29 will bring residents, business owners and other interested parties together to map out the best possible shared vision for this critical area of Albemarle County.