This is a five-member board appointed by the Board of Supervisors for five-year terms. It decides on the application of the state building code by rendering fair and competent decisions and shall to the extent possible, represent different occupational or professional fields relating to the construction industry.
The BZA serves as an appellate body for persons aggrieved of any zoning decision or determination made by county staff. The BZA also serves as the review agency with specific discretionary authority to approve or deny variance requests to specific code sections in the county’s local zoning ordinance.
The Planning Commission is a ten-member commission appointed by the Board of Supervisors, whose charge is to review and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding ordinance amendments, special exception permits, rezoning and the Comprehensive and Capital Improvement Plans.
The Wetlands Board consists of five members appointed by the King George Board of Supervisors. Wetlands Board duties include prevention of the despoliation and destruction of wetlands while accommodating necessary economic development in a manner consistent with wetlands preservation as stated in the Code of Virginia § 28.2-1301 and King George County Wetland Ordinance. The Board reviews Joint Permit Applications within the tidal area to include riprap, bulkhead, groins, etc.