Planning works with citizens and the development community to guide development and land use matters within Hanover County.

Department Responsibilities

The Planning Department's responsibilities include:

• Business and Industrial Development Review
• Comprehensive Planning
• Compliance and Enforcement
• Providing staff support to related boards and commissions
• Residential Development and Subdivision Review
• Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit, and Special Exception Permit processing
• Sign Permitting
• Site Plan Review
• Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Compliance

Planning Cases

Check the status of planning cases.