Warren County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Warren County boards weigh zoning, permits, and child services at recent meetings

Warren County held four public meetings over the past two weeks, covering zoning text amendments, conditional use permits, child services contracts, and election security. All items were on agendas; minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions have been made public.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors met Aug. 18 and heard a presentation on zoning text amendments. It also held a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a short-term tourist rental at 339 River Oak Drive (Agricultural zoning, South River District).

On the consent agenda, the board authorized advertisement of a public hearing for a lease of county-owned property at 229 Stokes Airport Road to Skydive Front Royal. It also authorized advertisement of public hearings for three conditional use permits: CUP2026-07-01 (285 Dry Run Court), CUP2026-07-02 (0 Rivermont Acres Road), and CUP2026-07-03 (1716 Ridgeway Road).

Consent items also included the FY27 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, the 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant, and a billing services contract with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met Aug. 12 and held public hearings on five conditional use permits and a zoning text amendment. The permits included two short-term tourist rentals (285 Dry Run Court and 1716 Ridgeway Road), a private-use camping site at 0 Rivermont Acres Road, and a guesthouse modification at 6435 Strasburg Road. The commission also considered a zoning text amendment to add Aging In Place Community as a conditional use in the Agricultural district.

The commission also considered authorizing advertisement for a maintenance building permit and discussed a Capital Improvements Program work session request.

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) met Aug. 18 to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a financial report, and updates on old and new business. The team considered vendor contract requests from Stepping Stones, Infinite Horizon Care, Each One, Teach One, and Safe Hven Transitional Services.

Administrative memos covered CSA match rates (Memo 26-07) and the 2027 Administrative Budget Plan (Memo 26-09). Under old business, the team discussed Grafton Contract Amendments and an ETA Readiness Agreement. The meeting included a closed executive session to discuss a specific child's case (WA-80558) and FAPT case reports for July 2026, as permitted by Virginia law. A Brown Bag session on CCC+ is scheduled for Sept. 18.

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board met Aug. 20 to approve minutes, hear staff and public comments, and take action on appointing election officers and confirming annual ADA compliance. The board entered a closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(34) to discuss the Annual Voting Systems Security Plan.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Warren County boards weigh data center zoning, variances, and conditional use permits

Warren County's three boards met this week on agendas that included a possible zoning change for data centers, the official canvass of a primary election, and setback variances for a commercial property. No minutes have been published yet, so no decisions are confirmed. The most consequential item is a reconsideration of a zoning text amendment that would allow data centers in the Industrial (I) Zoning District.

Board of Supervisors — Aug. 5

The Board of Supervisors met to discuss a zoning text amendment (Z2026-05-01) that would permit data centers in the Industrial (I) Zoning District. The board also had on its agenda:

• Acceptance of OAA Grants for WCPR Summer Camp, Raymond E. Santmyers Student Union, Warren Coalition Project HOPE, and Summer Camp Transportation.
• FY27 Grant awards for the DCJS Victim Witness Program and VSDVVF Commonwealth Attorney Funding.
• Reclassification of the HR Manager position to HR Director.
• Discussion on the tax-exempt status of Valley Health System.

All items were listed on the agenda; no votes or outcomes are available until minutes are published.

Electoral Board — Aug. 5

The Warren County Electoral Board met to conduct the official canvass of the Republican Party Primary Election held Aug. 4, 2026. The sole agenda item was the canvass itself. Results are not yet available.

Board of Zoning Appeals — Aug. 6

The Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on a request from Valleygate, LLC for multiple setback variances at 0 John Marshall Highway. The request covers lots 19A, 19B, and 19C and includes:

• A 50-foot principal structure setback and 35-foot parking setback on lots 19A and 19C.
• A 15-foot structure setback on lot 19B.
• A 15-foot principal structure setback in the Commercial (C) district.

The board's decision has not been published.

Coming up

Planning Commission — Aug. 12

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five conditional use permit requests and a zoning text amendment. Items include:

• CUP2026-07-01: Short-term tourist rental at 285 Dry Run Court (R-1 zoning).
• CUP2026-07-02: Private-use camping at 0 Rivermont Acres Road (R-1 zoning).
• Z2026-07-01: Zoning text amendment to add Aging In Place Community as a conditional use in the Agricultural district.
• CUP2020-10-03: Guesthouse modification at 6435 Strasburg Road.
• CUP2026-07-03: Short-term tourist rental at 1716 Ridgeway Road.

The commission will also consider authorizing advertisement for a maintenance building permit and discuss a Capital Improvements Program work session request.

Residents interested in any of these items can attend the Planning Commission meeting on Aug. 12. Agendas and minutes for all Warren County boards are available on the county's official website.

Warren County boards weigh data center zoning, election prep, and vendor contracts

Warren County's Board of Supervisors, Electoral Board, and Community Policy and Management Team all met July 21, 2026, with agendas covering data center zoning, election administration, and human services contracts. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the three meetings, so the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action — not confirmed outcomes.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors' July 21 agenda included several items with direct financial and land-use implications for residents:

• **Zoning Text Amendment for Data Centers in the Industrial (I) Zoning District** — a proposed change to county zoning rules governing where data centers can locate.
• **Conditional use permit request for a short-term tourist rental at 339 River Oak Drive.**
• **Approval of an additional 0.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment.**
• **Pump and Haul Agreement for 714 Bennys Beach Road.**
• **VDOT Smart Scale FY2026-2031 Application for Highway Safety Improvement Projects.**

The data center zoning amendment is also scheduled for reconsideration at the Board's August 5 meeting (see Coming Up), suggesting the item may not have been resolved on July 21.

Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board met July 21 to handle administrative preparations ahead of the August 4, 2026, Republican Party Primary Election. Agenda items included:

• Appointment of Officers of Election.
• Closed session for the annual evaluation of the General Registrar.
• Scheduling the canvass of the August 4, 2026, Republican Party Primary Election for August 5, 2026.

The canvass — the official review and certification of vote totals — is now set for August 5.

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT), which coordinates services for children and families, met July 21 to review vendor contracts and rate caps. Agenda items included:

• Vendor contract requests for six providers: Progressive Community Outreach, Presbyterian Children's Home of the Highlands, Encore Support Services (ABA), Northern VA Adolescent Treatment Center, Alliance Human Services, and Rise Up LLC.
• Admin Memo 26-06 regarding the FY27 Rate Cap for Day Placements.
• 2026 Contract Update for Grafton Amendments.
• Appointment of Courtney Phillips as new DJJ CPMT Representative.
• Closed session to discuss the Hallmark vendor and FAPT Case Reports for July 2026.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which contracts or appointments were approved.

Coming Up

Three meetings in the next week may be of interest to residents:

• **August 5 — Warren County Electoral Board:** Official canvass of the August 4 Republican Party Primary Election.
• **August 5 — Board of Supervisors:** Reconsideration of Z2026-05-01, the zoning text amendment for data centers in the Industrial (I) district. The agenda also includes acceptance of OAA Grants for four programs (WCPR Summer Camp, Raymond E Santmyers Student Union, Warren Coalition Project HOPE, and Summer Camp Transportation), FY27 grant awards for the DCJS Victim Witness Program and VSDVVF Commonwealth Attorney Funding, reclassification of the HR Manager position to HR Director, and a discussion on the tax-exempt status of Valley Health System.
• **August 6 — Board of Zoning Appeals:** Public hearing on BZA2025-07-01, a variance request from Valleygate, LLC for setback variances on lots 19A, 19B, and 19C at 0 John Marshall Highway. The request covers 50-foot principal structure and 35-foot parking setbacks on lots 19A and 19C, a 15-foot structure setback on lot 19B, and a 15-foot principal structure setback in the Commercial (C) district.

All meeting details are drawn from official agendas published by Warren County. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 21 meetings should watch for published minutes.

Warren County boards set stage for data center zoning, short-term rental votes; no minutes yet from recent meetings

Warren County residents are waiting on published minutes from three recent government meetings held between July 8 and July 14, including a Planning Commission session that scheduled public hearings on data center zoning and short-term rental permits. Because minutes have not yet been released, no outcomes from those meetings can be confirmed.

Planning Commission — July 8

The Planning Commission agenda listed two public hearings and several other items for consideration:

• **Z2026-05-01** — Zoning Text Amendment for Data Centers in the Industrial (I) Zoning District.
• **CUP2026-06-01** — Short-Term Tourist Rental permit at 339 River Oak Drive.
• **Z2026-07-01** — Zoning Text Amendment for Rural Aging In Place Community in Agricultural (A) districts.
• **CUP2026-07-01** — Short-Term Tourist Rental request for 285 Dry Run Court.
• **CUP2026-07-02** — Private-Use Camping request for 0 Rivermont Acres Road.

Minutes have not been published, so it is not yet known which items were voted on, recommended, or tabled.

Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District Advisory Committee — July 9

This committee's agenda focused on infrastructure and legal questions for the Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District:

• Review of a farms map for additional land-locked properties.
• Public Works update on prioritized roads.
• Progress report on the maintenance shed.
• Legal review regarding new roads and land-locked properties.
• Discussion of interest earnings on SFSD funds held by the County.

No minutes are available, so no actions taken at this meeting can be reported.

Board of Supervisors — July 14

The Board of Supervisors met for a single listed item: a closed session to discuss the award of a public contract. No other business appeared on the agenda. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

Three meetings are scheduled for July 21:

• **Warren County Electoral Board** — Will appoint officers of election, hold a closed session for the annual evaluation of the General Registrar, and schedule the canvass for the August 4, 2026, Republican Party Primary Election. The canvass is set for August 5, 2026.
• **Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT)** — Will review vendor contract requests from Progressive Community Outreach, Presbyterian Children's Home of the Highlands, Encore Support Services (ABA), Northern VA Adolescent Treatment Center, Alliance Human Services, and Rise Up LLC. Also on the agenda: Admin Memo 26-06 regarding the FY27 rate cap for day placements, a 2026 contract update for Grafton amendments, appointment of Courtney Phillips as the new DJJ CPMT representative, and a closed session to discuss the Hallmark vendor and FAPT case reports from July 2026.
• **Board of Supervisors** — Will take up the zoning text amendment for data centers in the Industrial (I) district and the conditional use permit for a short-term tourist rental at 339 River Oak Drive. The agenda also includes approval of an additional 0.5% cost-of-living adjustment, a pump and haul agreement for 714 Bennys Beach Road, and a VDOT Smart Scale FY2026–2031 application for highway safety improvement projects.

Residents seeking authoritative detail should consult the official agendas and minutes posted by Warren County. This roundup reflects only what appears in the provided agenda summaries; no votes, dollar figures, or outcomes have been confirmed for the recent meetings because minutes have not yet been published.