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Keep Data Centers Away from Homes!
Click for map of M-1 Light Industrial Areas where Data Centers are allowed By Right! No public Meetings or BOS approval needed. Here’s what you need to know: What is a Zoning Ordinance? Zoning Ordinances is one of the implementation tools that guides growth and development decisions in Goochland County, What is a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA)? A formal process that amends specific sections of Goochland County Zoning Ordinance Why is a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA)
May 311 min read
Ashland Road Warehouse, June 9 Meeting
On June 9th, there will be a "Community Meeting" for another warehouse on Ashland Road. Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 850 Broad Street Road (Grace Chinese Baptist Church). The "Community Meeting" is an early step in the rezoning process and the community's first look at the plans. Change 17.969 acres from Agricultural, Limited (A-2) to Industrial, General (M-2) A single one-story warehouse, on Ashland Road, approximately 1000 ft. southwest of Johnson Road on Tax Map
May 281 min read
Rockville Road Closure, at I-64 to the South begins June 8th
(Text of County release) Date changed from June 1 to the 8th. Planned Closure of Rockville Road Between North Tuckahoe Bridge Road and I-64 begins June 1st Goochland County is notifying residents of a planned temporary closure of Rockville Road between North Tuckahoe Bridge Road and I-64 to allow for roadway improvements associated with the approved Highfield development. The closure is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2026, and continue through August 16, 2026, with all work
May 261 min read


Manakin Road Development Meeting
The Hot Topic for the 10 neighborhoods on/off of Manakin Road: Application by Main Street Homes requesting to rezone 123.88 acres from Agriculture, Limited (A-2) to Residential, Limited (R-1) residential subdivision with thirty-eight lots, at 2161 Manakin Road Community Meeting - Main Street Homes- Saint Mathews Methodist Church, 1706 St. Matthew's Lane Monday May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM The link to the new pre-application (2026-00021) as well as the 6 attachments, currently
May 101 min read
Community Roundtable Discussions
Community Engagement Initiatives | Goochland County, VA - Official Website Goochland County is furthering its community engagement efforts to provide an additional opportunity for two-way... You can also find this information on Goochland's new Community Engagement Initiatives page athttps://www.goochlandva.us/1474/Community-Engagement-Initiatives. Community Roundtable Discussions - Upcoming Dates Friday, May 8th, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Registration Opening Soon Wednesday, May
May 91 min read
Zoning Meeting for 1451 Hockett Road
Community Meeting - Guy & Eva Hansen - 36 Broad Street Thursday, May 14, 2026 District 4 PRE-2026-00015 Application by Guy and Eva Hansen requesting a conditional use permit (CUP) for an accessory family housing unit, detached on 3.65 acres, at 1451 Hockett Road on Tax Map No. 58-1-0-91-0. The property is zoned Agricultural, Limited (A-2). The CUP is required by County Zoning Ordinance Sec. 15-112 in accordance with Sec.15-285.A. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area a
May 91 min read
Areas of concern for the citizens of Goochland County
Land Use requires a high level of planning. Currently Goochland County does not have the tools needed to successfully plan for the growth in the East end. The Zoning Ordinances need to be amended. According to the Planning and Zoning staff, it has been over 6 years since they were approved. Many many changes to the Land Use proposed in the TOD however no new use standards have been proposed. Getting additional Zoning Ordinance Amendments (ZOA) in place would help the Plann
Apr 61 min read
You Are Invited: March 26, 2026 meeting
Please visit our Event page, for details of the March 26, 2026 meeting https://www.goochlandcpc.org/events/public-safety-and-emergency-preparedness-how-do-we-get-there
Mar 251 min read
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