The Planning & Community Development Department encompasses the planning/zoning and engineering services which were combined in February 2000.

Planning & Zoning serves the public by providing current and long range planning services; updating the Comprehensive Plan; processing a variety of applications such as rezonings, variances, site plan reviews, zoning permits, conditional use permits, appeals, residential and leased parking permits, findings of architectural compatibility, subdivision/plat approvals, water and sewer tap assessments, nuisance and property complaints. In addition, the department advises citizens and interested parties on matters concerning land development, zoning controls and relevant ordinances and laws.

Engineering staff reviews site plans, erosion and sediment requirements, floodplain management and VDOT standards; establishes and administers bonding for drainage, erosion and sediment control, public road construction, and stormwater management; surveying and mapping of streets and utilities; and documentation and drafting for acquisition of easements and rights-of-way. Engineering is also tasked with the responsibility for operation and building maintenance for all Town owned buildings.

The Planning & Community Development Department also provides staff support to the Planning Commission, Parking Authority, Architectural Review Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Joint Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Transportation Adivsory Committee, Veterans Recognition Committee, and other committees as assigned. For more information on any one of these or another authority, board, or commission, click on this link.

The Department is staffed with 11 employees: Patrick Mulhern, Director; Maxie Brown, Zoning Administrator; Bryan Hill, Town Planner; Planner II (vacant); Marlys Houston, Planning and Zoning Assistant; Teresa Trillhaase, Office Assistant; Fritz Alderman, Engineer I; Danny McClung, GIS Technician; Hank Milans, Construction Inspector; Willie Barbee, Buildings and Groundskeeper; and two part-time interns.

 

CONTACT US

 

For more information regarding planning, engineering, and development matters, contact the department of Planning and Community Development at (540) 829-8260 (phone) and (540) 829-8279 (fax), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2010 DRAFT

 

 

On February 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., the Town of Culpeper Planning Commission will hold the first of two public hearings on the Town of Culpeper Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held in the Board of Supervisors chambers at 302 N. Main Street in Culpeper, VA. Click the image above for the draft public hearing version of the Comprehensive Plan.

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NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM

 

Click here for the program page.

 

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SIDEWALKS, BIKEWAYS, AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN

 

. To see the plan click on the following links below:

 

PLAN

Sidewalks, Bikeways, and Trails Master Plan

 

MAPS

Existing and Planned Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trail Facilities

Conceptual Greenway Corridor with Functional Trail Connections

Bicycle Route Network

Sidewalk Connections

 

For more information on this project, contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at (540) 829-8260.

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DISCOVER THE SIGHTS OF CULPEPER!

 

HILL MANSION	EAST DAVIS STREET
3RD THURSDAY CONCERTS	HISTORIC EAST STREET
FOUNTAIN HALL B & B	CULPEPER - 1960'S
BURGANDINE HOUSE	DOWNTOWN CULPEPER
Click on any of the above for a larger picture.