# Franklin County Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Work Session 10/07/26

The Franklin County Planning Commission held a zoning ordinance work session on October 7, 2026, to review revisions to Articles 1 and 2. The commission agreed on several wording changes, including removing the county government’s exemption from its own zoning provisions, leaving the legal term “fee simple” undefined, and using statutory language on gifts and donations. Members also discussed how to describe zoning and magisterial district maps, how state law may affect local rules for accessory dwelling units and manufactured housing, and revisions to zoning enforcement procedures. No formal votes or procurement actions were identified.

Discussion focused on property-owner protections and enforcement: access to land for inspections, accepting evidence from owners, anonymous complaints, notice and response timelines, and potential penalties. Staff will draft proposed language for inspection procedures and notices of violation and seek the county attorney’s advice on those and other unresolved legal questions. The commission planned to continue its Article 2 review at the October 28 work session; no contracts, vendor selections, or spending decisions were discussed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Sources
- [Franklin County Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Work Session 10/07/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXuCCVXj_tU) - Franklin County, VA Board of Supervisors