Louisa County, VA

General

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss legislative priorities for 2027. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2027 Legislative Priorities

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will consider adding nine specific agricultural and forestal districts to the land development regulations. The board will also review airport maintenance contracts and a legislative program for the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission.

• Public hearings for proposed agricultural and forestal districts in Cuckoo, South Anna, Healing Springs, Green Springs, Trevilian Station, Ellisville, Gold Mine Creek, Mountain Road, and Mustang Valley
• Contract award for Louisa County Airport maintenance, repair and overhaul services
• Pass through appropriation for the Louisa County Airport Southside Taxiway Capital Project
• Approval of the 2027 Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission Legislative Program
• Update from the Growth Management and Rural Preservation Workgroup

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Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to establish a quorum and review applications from individuals interested in serving as officers of election. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Review of Officer of Election Interest Forms

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a regular meeting including the approval of bills and several consent agenda resolutions. The agenda includes a presentation from the Louisa Arts Center and a discussion regarding an update from the Growth Management and Rural Preservation Workgroup.

• Resolution to add Dove Hollow Subdivision streets to the Secondary System of State Highways
• Resolution authorizing a pass-through appropriation for PSAP Training Grant
• Resolution authorizing a pass-through appropriation of insurance proceeds
• Resolution authorizing a pass-through appropriation to the Louisa County Airport for State Aviation Grant Funding
• Resolution to approve the 2027 Holiday Schedule

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to establish a quorum and review applications from individuals interested in serving as officers of election. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Review of Officer of Election Interest Forms

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Louisa County Public Meeting Room. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of ordinance amendments concerning campgrounds and temporary workforce lodging. No votes, public hearings, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of ordinance amendments on campground and temporary workforce lodging considerations
• Meeting held at the Louisa County Public Meeting Room, 5:00 PM
• Agenda lists New Business, Old Business, and Discussion sections with no items under New or Old Business

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Louisa County Public Meeting Room. The main business is a set of public hearings on proposed amendments to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations adding nine Agricultural and Forestal Districts, plus a 15.2-2232 review and conditional use permit request for the Ava Energy Center. The Commission will also consider an appointment to the Growth Management and Rural Preservation Workgroup and discuss campground and temporary workforce lodging ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing on adding nine Agricultural and Forestal Districts to Chapter 86: Cuckoo, South Anna, Healing Springs, Green Springs, Trevilian Station, Ellisville, Gold Mine Creek, Mountain Road, and the newly created Mustang Valley
• Public hearing on CUP2026-03 Ava Energy Center, LLC — 15.2-2232 review for Comprehensive Plan conformance and a conditional use permit request; owners listed as Betsye & Calvert Compton, Nancy & Brady Pleasants, and Cherry Family LTD Partnership
• Appointment to the Growth Management and Rural Preservation Workgroup
• Discussion update on Growth Management and Rural Preservation
• Discussion of ordinance amendments on campground and temporary workforce lodging considerations

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors meets Monday, October 5, 2026, starting with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. and administrative items at 6:00 p.m. The board will consider routine business including minutes, bills, and consent agenda resolutions, and will hold a public hearing on special exception request SEP2026-01 from Green Springs Holding LLC. New business includes updates to the county's procurement policy, capital assets accounting policy, rural long range transportation plan, and establishing a Growth Management and Rural Preservation Workgroup.

• Public hearing on special exception request SEP2026-01, Green Springs Holding LLC, applicant/owner; Scott Kane, agent
• Consent agenda includes contract awards for janitorial services at Louisa County Airport and benefits consulting services
• Consent agenda includes pass-through appropriations for Fire & EMS grants and Lake Anna Advisory Committee grant funding
• Resolution to approve additional FY2026 budget re-appropriations
• New business includes updates to procurement policy, capital assets accounting policy, and rural long range transportation plan

The Board of Supervisors increased purchasing and capital asset thresholds to account for rising costs. It also established a new workgroup to evaluate growth management and rural preservation regulations.

• Increased single-quote threshold to $10,000 and formal solicitation threshold to $75,000 (7-0)
• Increased capital asset threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 (7-0)
• Approved updates to the Rural Long Range Transportation Plan (7-0)
• Appointed Supervisors Barlow, Williams, and Jones to the Growth Management and Rural Preservation Work Group (7-0)
• Approved Special Exception Request SEP 2026-01 for a 10-foot setback exception (6-1)
• Approved bills for the second half of September 2026 (7-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including Fire & EMS grants and airport janitorial contract (7-0)
• Reappointed Michael Choate, Roger Henry, and Curline Bell to various boards (7-0)

Electoral Board

The board will meet to establish a quorum and review applications from individuals interested in serving as officers of election. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Review of Officer of Election Interest Forms

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to establish a quorum and review interest forms for the Office of Elections. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Review of Officer of Election Interest Forms

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve routine administrative items, recognize two individuals, and receive presentations on aging services, StormReady, and the TJPDC legislative program. The main action items are six public hearings on ordinances to add new agricultural and forestal districts, plus a resolution approving a memorandum of understanding with the Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation.

• Public hearings on six proposed Agricultural and Forestal Districts: Ellisville, Trevilian Station, Gold Mine Creek, Indian Creek, Patrick Henry, and South Anna
• Resolution authorizing a pass-through appropriation to Louisa County Airport for state aviation grants
• Resolution authorizing supplemental appropriation to Louisa County Public Schools for additional staffing and employee bonuses
• Resolution requesting a safety/speed study on Bumpass Road (Route 601) in the Jackson District
• Resolution approving a deed of easement and compensation agreement with SummitIG and Sig Peak, LLC

The Board of Supervisors approved adding multiple parcels to the Ellisville, Trevilian Station, Gold Mine Creek, Indian Creek, and Patrick Henry Agricultural and Forestal Districts. Other actions included approving a housing foundation MOU and several budget-related resolutions.

• Approved addition of 12 parcels to Ellisville Agricultural and Forestal District (7-0)
• Approved addition of 20 parcels to Trevilian Station Agricultural and Forestal District (7-0)
• Approved addition of 20 parcels to Gold Mine Creek Agricultural and Forestal District (7-0)
• Approved addition of 3 parcels to Indian Creek Agricultural and Forestal District (7-0)
• Approved addition of 20 parcels to Patrick Henry Agricultural and Forestal District (7-0)
• Approved addition of 18 parcels to South Anna Agricultural and Forestal District (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation for Resource Court project (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation to Louisa County Public Schools for staffing and bonuses (7-0)

General

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors is meeting to hold a discussion-only item on rural preservation. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of a call to order, the discussion item, and adjournment.

• Discussion item on rural preservation

The Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss land-use policies and tools to manage residential growth. No single preservation strategy was selected; the Board indicated that tools should be evaluated individually.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to establish a quorum and review applications from individuals interested in serving as officers of election. No other items are listed for decision or discussion on this agenda.

• Review of Officer of Election Interest Forms

Electoral Board

The Louisa County Electoral Board will meet to establish a quorum and review interest forms from individuals interested in serving as officers of election. This meeting contains limited procedural items.

• Review of Officer of Election Interest Forms

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance amendment regarding campgrounds, including considerations for major/minor classifications and workforce housing. The agenda includes new business, old business, and discussion items, with the campground ordinance as the primary topic.

• Ordinance amendments for campground considerations (major/minor - work force)

Electoral Board

The board will elect a Chairperson and review the Registrar's report regarding upcoming election logistics. Discussions include early voting preparations, precinct needs, and upcoming training dates for the November 3 General Election.

• Election of Chairperson
• Review of August 28, 2026, minutes
• Early voting preparations and precinct needs review
• Review of policies and forms
• Closed session regarding personnel and security

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will meet on September 8, 2026, to consider administrative items, resolutions, and public hearings. Key topics include public hearings on transient occupancy tax amendments, a property tax exemption for the Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation, and rezoning application REZ2026-03. The board will also discuss the Verizon Communications Network and electronic signs.

• Public Hearing on Ordinance to amend Louisa County Code Chapter 70 regarding Transient Occupancy Tax
• Public Hearing on Ordinance to amend Chapter 70 for property tax exemptions for the Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation
• Public Hearing on Rezoning Application REZ2026-03 (Matthew Byrd, Applicant; Wayne R. Byrd Trustee, Owner)
• Resolution to request a safety/speed study on Cedar Hill Road (Route 656) in the Cuckoo District
• Consent resolutions including FEMS Rugged Radio Microphone Replacement and state aviation grant for the Louisa County Airport rotating beacon light

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning application (RZ2026-03) for approximately 3 acres near the intersection of Routes 522 and 208 from Agricultural (A-2) to General Commercial (C-2), with proffers. The Board also approved amendments to the Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance, which eliminates monthly reporting for property owners who exclusively use third-party platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. Additionally, the Board approved a property tax exemption for a Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation parcel and adopted the consent agenda, which included resolutions for grant applications and a safety study on Cedar Hill Road.

• Approved rezoning RZ2026-03 (3 acres, A-2 to C-2) near Routes 522 & 208 (7-0)
• Approved Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Approved property tax exemption for Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation parcel (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda with 11 items, including grant applications and Cedar Hill Road safety study (7-0)
• Approved bills for August 2026 (FY26 and FY27) (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Appointed Noah Hillstrom to NVERS and Dana Racette to Region Ten CSB (7-0)
• Certified closed session and returned to regular session (7-0)

Electoral Board

The Board will review the July 17, 2026, minutes and receive a report from the Registrar regarding the upcoming November General Election. Planning topics include ballot order, early voting, officers of election, and precinct needs. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding personnel and security.

• Review of July 17, 2026, minutes
• Registrar's report on November General Election planning
• Review of policies and forms
• Closed session regarding personnel and security

The Louisa County Electoral Board approved the ballot order for the November 3, 2026 general election and accepted the minutes from the July meeting and August primary canvass. In closed session, they appointed two new officers of election and removed two others. The board also discussed precinct needs, including purchasing flags and a possible polling place relocation.

• Approved ballot order for November 3, 2026 general election
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2026 meeting and August primary canvass (3-0)
• Appointed two applicants as Officers of Election (closed session)
• Removed two individuals from Officers of Election rolls (closed session)
• Purchased flags for precincts to direct voters

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss growth management strategies, including a potential transfer of development rights policy, and to consider sign regulations for electronic message signs. The agenda includes new and old business items, but no specific decisions or votes are listed.

• Growth Management Strategies
• Growth Management Strategies with Transfer of Development Rights Policy
• Sign Regulations - Electronic Message Signs

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on seven items, including six proposed additions to the Gold Mine Creek, Ellisville, Trevilian Station, South Anna, Indian Creek, and Patrick Henry Agricultural and Forestal Districts, and a rezoning request by Matthew Byrd. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a discussion of upcoming hearings.

• Public hearings on six amendments to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations for Agricultural and Forestal Districts
• Rezoning request REZ2026-03 by Matthew Byrd
• Amendment to Chapter 86 regarding campgrounds and recreational vehicle use
• Upcoming public hearing on Maple Creek Estates rezoning

The Planning Commission recommended approval for the addition of several hundred acres to six different Agricultural and Forestal Districts. It also recommended a small commercial rezoning in the Mineral Election District. A proposed amendment regarding campground regulations and recreational vehicle use was tabled.

• Recommended approval to add 638.48 acres to Gold Mine Creek Agricultural and Forestal District (5-0)
• Recommended approval to add 848.778 acres to Ellisville Agricultural and Forestal District (5-0)
• Recommended approval to add 674.68 acres to Trevilian Station Agricultural and Forestal District (5-0)
• Recommended approval to add 480.53 acres to South Anna Agricultural and Forestal District (5-0)
• Recommended approval to add 339.719 acres to Indian Creek Agricultural and Forestal District (5-0)
• Recommended approval to add 344.0137 acres to Patrick Henry Agricultural and Forestal District (5-0)
• Recommended approval for REZ2026-03 to rezone 3 acres from Agricultural to General Commercial (5-0)
• Tabled amendment to Chapter 86 regarding campground considerations and recreational vehicles (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Louisa County Electoral Board will meet to complete duties following the Democratic and Republican primaries. The agenda includes provisional ballot meetings and scheduled canvass meetings.

• Provisional Ballot Meeting: August 4, 2026, at 7:30 PM
• Canvass Meeting: August 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM
• Contingent Canvass Meeting: August 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM
• Contingent Canvass Meeting: August 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Transportation Rural Long Range Plan and Economic Opportunity Zones. The meeting includes votes on the 2026 Strategic Tourism Plan and budget supplements for landfill operations and children's services. Public hearings are scheduled for several agricultural and forestal district additions and one rezoning request.

• Public hearings for agricultural and forestal district additions in Ellisville, Gold Mine Creek, and Healing Springs
• Rezoning request REZ2026-02 (Applicant: R.T. Williams, III; Owner: Shaun Brown)
• Adoption of the Louisa County Strategic Tourism Plan 2026
• Budget supplements for Landfill Operations and Children's Services Act Funding
• Contract award for Pest Control & Inspection Services

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors adopted amended humanitarian shelter regulations, allowing religious assemblies and nonprofits to operate shelters by right for up to seven days per year with a three-person occupancy limit, while larger operations require a conditional use permit. The vote was 6-1, with Supervisor Barnes opposed. The board also approved several resolutions, including a $192,008 supplemental appropriation for Children's Services Act services and a $20,000 supplement for landfill operations.

• Adopted humanitarian shelter regulations with by-right option (6-1)
• Approved $192,008 supplemental appropriation for CSA services (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 supplemental appropriation for landfill operations (7-0)
• Adopted 2026 Strategic Tourism Plan (7-0)
• Approved $3,800 tourism funding for Lake Anna Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 12.98 acres on Fredericks Hall Road from C-2 to A-2 (7-0)
• Approved additions to Ellisville, Goldmine Creek, and Healing Springs Agricultural and Forestal Districts (7-0 each)
• Approved bills for July 2026 (FY26 and FY27) (7-0)

Electoral Board

The Louisa County Electoral Board will review registrar updates regarding the upcoming August 4, 2026, primary. The board will also discuss ADA compliance surveys and review new cybersecurity and remote access policies.

• August 4, 2026, Primary updates
• ADA Compliance Survey completion by July 31, 2026
• Review of Acceptable Use and Remote Access policies
• Cybersecurity Awareness Training review
• Canvass of August Primary scheduled for August 4-10

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three proposed additions to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations regarding agricultural and forestal districts. The body will also consider a rezoning request from applicant R.T. Williams, III.

• Proposed addition of Ellisville Agricultural and Forestal District
• Proposed addition of Gold Mine Creek Agricultural and Forestal District
• Proposed new Healing Springs Agricultural and Forestal District
• Rezoning request REZ2026-02 (Applicant: R.T. Williams, III; Owner: Shaun Brown)

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve three amendments to agricultural and forestal districts and one rezoning request. These actions include adding parcels to existing districts, creating a new district, and rezoning 12.98 acres from General Commercial to Agricultural for a family subdivision.

• Approved July 9, 2026, meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 11, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval for Ellisville Agricultural and Forestal District addition (7-0)
• Recommended approval for Gold Mine Creek Agricultural and Forestal District addition (7-0)
• Recommended approval for new Healing Springs Agricultural and Forestal District (7-0)
• Recommended approval for REZ2026-02 rezoning request (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36 PM (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with two items under old business: campground considerations (classified as major or minor) and discussion of zoning methods to reduce growth impacts. No specific proposals or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes new business and other announcements.

• Campground Considerations (Major/Minor)
• Zoning methods to help reduce growth impacts

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution requesting a referendum on levying an additional one percent local sales and use tax for school capital projects. They will also hold public hearings on amendments to add several agricultural and forestal districts to the land development regulations. Other actions include approving a pager purchase, fleet vehicle replacements, and a contract for branding and roundabout feature art design. The meeting includes recognitions for departing staff and an educator.

• Resolution requesting referendum on additional 1% local sales and use tax for school capital projects
• Public hearings on amending Chapter 86 to add Cuckoo, Green Springs, Ellisville, and Gold Mine Creek Agricultural and Forestal Districts
• Resolution to approve and award contract for branding signage and roundabout feature art design & installation
• Resolution authorizing FY2027 capital improvement projects for General Services Department
• Resolution authorizing budget supplement for changes in final FY2027 state budget

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to table a proposed ordinance amending zoning rules for emergency and humanitarian shelters until its August 3 meeting, after a lengthy public hearing. The board also approved a $1,355,480 budget supplement for salary increases and bonuses for county and school employees, and authorized $4,430,000 in capital improvement projects. Additionally, it approved new parks and recreation fees and rules, including for synthetic turf fields, and approved athletic field use agreements with two youth sports organizations.

• Tabled the humanitarian shelter ordinance until August 3 for further staff research and community discussion.
• Approved a $1,355,480 budget supplement for employee salary increases and bonuses, funded by state funds, reserves, and carryover.
• Authorized $4,430,000 for FY2027 General Services capital projects, including an animal shelter addition and grounds maintenance shop.
• Approved the Parks and Recreation fee schedule, synthetic turf field rules, and facility rental contract, with a ban on alcohol and tobacco.
• Approved athletic field use agreements with the Louisa Area Soccer Association and Louisa Youth Athletics Association.
• Approved adding 1,796 acres to four agricultural and forestal districts.
• Removed a resolution for a referendum on a 1% sales tax for school capital projects from the agenda.
• Appointed Joan Fuller to the Tourism Advisory Committee and Steve Shubick to the Commission on Aging.

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on five proposed ordinances: four to create new agricultural and forestal districts (Trevilian Station, Shelton's Mill, Indian Creek, Gold Mine Creek) and one to add conditional use permit requirements for electric transmission facilities. The consent agenda includes resolutions for airport and firefighter grants, a contract for fire alarm monitoring, and pass-through appropriations. A VDOT quarterly update is scheduled as an information item.

• Public hearing: Ordinance to add Trevilian Station Agricultural and Forestal District
• Public hearing: Ordinance to add Shelton's Mill Agricultural and Forestal District
• Public hearing: Ordinance to add Indian Creek Agricultural and Forestal District
• Public hearing: Ordinance to add Gold Mine Creek Agricultural and Forestal District
• Public hearing: Ordinance on conditional use permits for electric transmission facilities

The Board of Supervisors approved several items via consent agenda, including aviation grants and fire service contracts. The Board also approved the June 1, 2026, meeting minutes and bills for the first half of June.

• Approved resolution to certify closed session (7-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved bills for the first half of June 2026 (7-0)
• Authorized Louisa County Airport to apply for a state aviation grant (7-0)
• Approved contract for fire alarm monitoring services (7-0)
• Approved pass through appropriation for insurance proceeds (7-0)
• Authorized airport pass through appropriation for master plan update (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to Chapter 86 to create three new Agricultural and Forestal Districts: Gold Mine Creek, Ellisville, and Green Springs. Under reports, the commission will also hear about upcoming public hearings for additional districts and a rezoning by Shaun Brown. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and agenda.

• Public hearing on amendment to add Gold Mine Creek Agricultural and Forestal District
• Public hearing on amendment to add Ellisville Agricultural and Forestal District
• Public hearing on amendment to add Green Springs Agricultural and Forestal District
• Report on upcoming public hearing for Ellisville AFD Addition (Massie)
• Report on upcoming rezoning public hearing for Shaun Brown

The Planning Commission recommended approval of three amendments to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations. These amendments would add various tax map parcels to the Gold Mine Creek, Ellisville, and Green Springs Agricultural and Forestal Districts. The recommendations are to be forwarded to the Louisa County Board of Supervisors.

• Approved June 11 meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved May 14 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Recommended approval for Gold Mine Creek Agricultural and Forestal District amendment (6-0)
• Recommended approval for Ellisville Agricultural and Forestal District amendment (7-0)
• Recommended approval for Green Springs Agricultural and Forestal District amendment (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will meet to discuss zoning strategies for growth and define temporary workforce housing and campgrounds. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Louisa County Public Meeting Room.

• Discussion of zoning methods to reduce growth impacts
• Review of Temporary Work Force Housing/Campground Definition

Electoral Board

The Board will review the Registrar's report regarding the upcoming August 4 primary, including early voting and ballot testing. Members will also review physical security, acceptable use, and remote access policies. Additionally, the Board will discuss the status of an ADA compliance survey.

• August 4, 2026, Primary for US House and US Senate
• Early voting begins June 18, 2026
• Review of Physical Security Policies and Procedures
• Review of Acceptable Use and Remote Access Policies
• ADA Compliance Survey completion by July 31, 2026

The Louisa County Electoral Board approved the minutes from its May 19, 2026 meeting by unanimous roll-call vote. The board reviewed logistics for the August 4, 2026 primary, including ballot pickup, early voting start date, and testing. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on administrative updates and planning.

• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:10 a.m. (3-0)