When are the public hearings for the setback change?

Planning Commission: May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.; Board of Supervisors: May 26, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Where will the hearings be held?

Board of Supervisors Auditorium, County Administration Offices, 1 Government Center Place, Abingdon, VA.

What setback change is being proposed?

Reducing the R-3 zoning district street setback requirement from 25 feet to 20 feet.

Who can I contact for accommodations or more information?

Call the Administrative Supervisor, Office of the County Administrator at (276) 525-1300 or TTY/TDD 1-800-828-1120.

Public Hearing — 1 Government Center Place, Abingdon, VA

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Washington County will hold public hearings May 18 and May 26, 2026 to consider amending R-3 zoning setback rules, reducing street setback from 25 feet to 20 feet. The change would alter where structures can be placed near street rights-of-way in R-3 zones.

Key Takeaways

Public hearings on May 18 and May 26, 2026
Proposal: reduce R-3 street setback from 25 ft to 20 ft
Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will hear it
Hearing location: 1 Government Center Place, Abingdon
Contact (276) 525-1300 for accommodations or info

Published: May 15, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Abingdon
Address

1 Government Center Place, Abingdon, VA · 2 filings

Research context

2 filings at this address 2 public hearing notices in Abingdon (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the Planning Commission hearing
Go to the Planning Commission hearing on May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at 1 Government Center Place to speak or observe.
2
Attend the Board of Supervisors hearing
Go to the Board of Supervisors hearing on May 26, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the County Administration Offices to provide comments.
3
Request accommodations or information
Call the Administrative Supervisor at (276) 525-1300 or TTY/TDD 1-800-828-1120 for special needs or questions.

Frequently asked questions

When are the public hearings for the setback change?: Planning Commission: May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.; Board of Supervisors: May 26, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Where will the hearings be held?: Board of Supervisors Auditorium, County Administration Offices, 1 Government Center Place, Abingdon, VA.
What setback change is being proposed?: Reducing the R-3 zoning district street setback requirement from 25 feet to 20 feet.
Who can I contact for accommodations or more information?: Call the Administrative Supervisor, Office of the County Administrator at (276) 525-1300 or TTY/TDD 1-800-828-1120.

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Legal terms in this notice

setback: Required distance a building must be placed from a property line or street right-of-way.
zoning district (R-3): A land-use category (R-3) defining permitted uses and development standards for that area.
right-of-way: Public land beside a road reserved for travel, utilities, or future expansion.
ordinance: A local law or regulation adopted by the county governing land use or behavior.

Full Notice Text

WASHINGTON COUNTY, VANOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGSThe Washington County Virginia Department of Zoning Administration has received the following application, which requires a public hearing before the Washington County Planning Commission. The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.  The Washington County Board of Supervisors will then conduct Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. An ordinance to amend The Code of the County of Washington, Chapter 66, Article V, Division 10.1, Section 66-434 (Setback Regulations) to amend the setback requirements in the R-3 zoning district from 25 feet from any street right-of-way to 20 feet from any street right-of-way.The public hearing will be held in the Board of Supervisors Auditorium at the County Administration Offices located at 1 Government Center Place; Abingdon, Virginia.  Individuals requiring physical or sensory accommodations or additional information, please call the Administrative Supervisor, Office of the County Administrator, (276) 525-1300, or call 1-800-828-1120 for TTY/TDD relay services.AD ID: 00250

Related Notices

Notice

DateCategoryCity

Washington County proposes to change R-3 zoning setback from 25 feet to 20 feet from any street right-of-way. Public hearings before the Planning Commission (May 18, 2026) and Board of Supervisors (May 26, 2026) will consider the ordinance amendment.

May 8, 2026Public HearingAbingdon