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Commission rejects casino zoning proposal

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Commission rejects casino zoning proposal

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denying ZOTA #26-03, which would have created zoning rules for casino establishments. It unanimously recommended approving ZOTA #26-04 to remove a special-exception requirement for personal service uses in the commercial office district, and approved a home-based child daycare at 1001 Jeff Ryan Drive 6-1 with conditions.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Commission Advances Exchange Place Redevelopment

The Planning Commission voted 5-0, with one abstention, to recommend approval of rezoning 250 Exchange Place for attached and multifamily housing, subject to conditions including resolution of outstanding issues involving an interim park. The commission also continued a proposed home-based child daycare at 1001 Jeff Ryan Drive to May 18 and forwarded two zoning-signage and caretaker-residence amendments to the Town Council on 6-0 votes.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Commission Advances Redevelopment and Safety Plans

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the Town Council approve a redevelopment plan for 575 Herndon Parkway allowing commercial and multifamily residential uses. It also unanimously recommended adoption of the Roadway Safety Action Plan and advanced two other zoning actions.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Commission Recommends Six-Year Capital Plan

The Planning Commission approved the Town of Herndon FY 2027–FY 2032 Capital Improvement Plan on a 6-0 vote and recommended it for consideration in the Town’s budget process. The Commission also voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a special exception allowing a home-based daycare for up to 12 children at 1207 Sunrise Court.

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Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Commission Approves Zoning and Subdivision Updates

The Planning Commission approved two ordinance amendments by 5-0 votes: one updating zoning rules and one updating subdivision rules. The changes are primarily administrative, bringing local provisions into conformity with the Code of Virginia and clarifying decision-making, notice, and review processes.

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Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Commission Recommends Zoning Notice Changes

The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend that the Town Council approve ZOTA #25-04, which would update zoning rules for state-law compliance, clarify application processes and notice requirements, and make housekeeping changes.

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