Review: First draft of proposed changes to the zoning regulations for fill

The draft fill regulations and supporting documents are ready for review:

Draft Fill Regulations - May 21, 2025

• This is the first draft of proposed changes to Albemarle County’s zoning rules for fill.

Guide and Focused Questions for Revised Zoning Fill Regulations

• This document provides an overview and questions. The first page gives a summary of the draft changes to the ordinance. The second page includes specific questions to help readers think about the changes.

Other Localities’ Fill Regulations

• This chart compares how several Virginia localities manage fill through their zoning rules. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality establishes statewide regulations for erosion and sediment control, as well as stormwater management. Some places, such as Albemarle County, also regulate fill as a land use through zoning regulations.

Compilation of Existing Zoning Fill Regulations

• This document lists all existing Albemarle County zoning regulations related to fill.