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The ‘80s Strike Back at PZC
Many decisions from the 1980s are coming back to haunt the PZC.
1 day ago3 min read


How Will HB 8002 Impact Stafford?
It looks like HB 8002 will soon be law. The PZC discussed its implications.
Nov 20, 20253 min read


25 Units Approved (Again) at Isabella Court
New housing units are coming to a 55+ community.
Oct 3, 20252 min read


PZC Talks Zoning Changes to Address Housing
Learn about some of the ideas floating around to address housing shortages.
Sep 9, 20252 min read


What’s Up with the Witt School?
Learn about the latest plan for the Witt School.
Sep 7, 20253 min read


A New Life for the Old Dry Cleaner Building?
Discover what one couple with vision hopes to bring to an unused building in downtown Stafford.
Sep 7, 20253 min read


New Regulation Gets a Test Run
Find out which regulation is being tested and where.
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Parties Announce Candidates With Some Surprises
Find out who is seeking elected office in November.
Jul 23, 20254 min read


3 Public Hearings for the PZC
The Big Heart Center, a re-subdivision, and a change aimed at age-restricted developments.
Jul 9, 20253 min read


PZC Allows Path to Expansion for Existing Non-Conforming Businesses
Discover what this means for business owners of a specific type.
Apr 28, 20252 min read


PZC Adopts Food Truck Text Amendment
Stafford now has an official path for food trucks to follow.
Mar 7, 20252 min read


PZC Employs ‘Common Sense’ to Resolve Resubdivision Question
The PZC resolves a question over a regulation's wording.
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Food Trucks: Friend or Foe?
At last week’s Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) meeting, an informal discussion about food trucks ensued. Precipitated by a food cart...
Jan 9, 20253 min read


Confusion Over Regulation’s Intent Leads to Continued Public Hearing
A regulation regarding open space fees is at the heart of the confusion over a resubdivision request.
Jan 6, 20252 min read


PZC Cleans Up Permit Fees
The PZC had a short meeting to address a number of small items.
Oct 9, 20243 min read


"Big Heart Campus" Could be in Stafford's Future
Learn about potential plans for a prominent property on East Street.
Sep 6, 20243 min read


Self-Storage Plan Finally Hits the Mark
Get a look at the approved plans for the self-storage facility on West Stafford Road.
Aug 2, 20244 min read


Helicopters Cleared for Landing on Bradway Pond Road
The PZC issued approval for a special use permit allowing a heliport.
Jul 19, 20243 min read


PZC Approves a Three-Family at 6 Corcoran Avenue
Despite neighbor concerns about the property owner's intentions, a 3-family gets the go-ahead.
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Redevelopment Plan Gets Another Update
Yet another plan for self-storage went before the PZC. See the latest plans.
Jun 23, 20242 min read
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