Department of Planning & Community Development
County Administration Building
3834 Old Buckingham Road, Suite E
Powhatan, VA 23139
Telephone: (804) 598-5621
Fax: (804) 598-5695

STAFF:

Brandon Stidham, Director of Planning & Community Development (804-598-5621 ext. 2005)

David Dameron, Zoning Administrator (804 598-5698)
Shaun Reynolds,  Planner II/Environmental Specialist (804-598-5623)
Ed Howland, Planner II/Plan Review Specialist (804-598-5692)
Joey Paquette, Planner I/Plan Reviewer-Inspector (804-598-5621 ext. 2003)
Kate Anderson, Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector (804-598-5621 ext. 2039)
Tiffany Dyke, Office Administrator (804-598-5621 ext. 2001)
Gwen Bates, Administrative Assistant (804-598-5621 ext. 2000)

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The Planning Department is responsible for the following core programs:
*  Administration and enforcement of the County’s Zoning, Subdivision, and Erosion & Sediment Control Ordinances.
*  Approval of plats and commercial site plans.
*  Issuance of zoning approval on building permits and business licenses.
*  Oversight of the County’s planning process via implementation and administration of the Comprehensive Plan. 
*  Research and provide technical advisement on land use matters for the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
*  Serves as a clearinghouse for public information pertaining to land use and  development in the County.
*  Manages the County’s structure addressing system.
*  Represents the County on regional planning organizations.