Patrick County - Board of Supervisors Meeting - August 31, 2026

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors held a special called meeting on August 31, 2026, primarily to discuss a proposed modification to the county's subdivision ordinance. The key procurement-related topic was the consideration to increase the maximum lot size requiring planning commission review from 2 acres to 5 acres. This change aims to provide better oversight of subdivided lots, particularly to address concerns about lots being marketed as build-ready despite potential issues with well and septic system installation. The board discussed the environmental and aesthetic impacts of smaller lot subdivisions and the need to preserve the county's natural beauty. A motion to set a joint public hearing with the planning commission for September 28, 2026, was passed, allowing for public input and further review before any ordinance changes are finalized. Additionally, the board convened a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition, though no specific procurement decisions were detailed in the transcript.