Planning Commission

Kilmarnock Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals

What is the Planning Commission? 

The Kilmarnock Planning Commission consists of seven town residents appointed by the Town Council.  Assisted by the Town Planning and Zoning staff, the Commission is considered primarily an advisory agent and makes recommendations to Town Council on various subjects.  Responsibilities include Comprehensive Plan development for the community, zoning and subdivision ordinance implementation, and Capital Improvement Plan input as requested.  Commissioners are to be qualified by knowledge and experience to make decisions on questions of community growth and development.

The seven member Planning Commission is responsible for the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, zoning ordinance amendments, review of conditional use permits and rezoning applications. The Kilmarnock Planning Commission also serves as the Subdivision Committee. Members are appointed by Town Council on a four-year, staggered term basis. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the month at 6pm in the Kilmarnock Town Hall, 1 N. Main ST.

• Current Planning Commission Members are:
  Tom Jones, Chair
• Barbara Ettner
• Tara Donahue
• Roxanne Fisher
• Braxton Robbins
• Pamela Brown
• Alice Cooper, Council Liaison

Currently there are six seats on the commission, terms are staggered.

What is the Board of Zoning Appeals?

The Kilmarnock Board of Zoning Appeals is a five-member board required by VA State Code and appointed by Lancaster Circuit Court.  The Board is empowered to grant variances, decide matters involving the zoning administrator, as well as interpret the exact location of zoning boundaries shown of the zoning map.

Current Board of Zoning Appeals: 

• Tara Donahue, Chair
• Geneva Dawson
• Bernice J. McElroy
• John Guzak
• Robin Blake