On the agenda: Woodstock meeting — data center (Aug 6)

JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
BOARD ROOM, SHENANDOAH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
AUGUST 6TH, 2026 AGENDA
MEETING ON ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE
SITE TOUR – None.
CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING COMMISSION – 7:00 PM
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OR AMENDMENT OF AUGUST 6TH, 2026 MEETING AGENDA
APPROVAL OR AMENDMENT OF WORK SESSION DRAFT MINUTES FOR JULY 15TH, 2026
CALL TO ORDER – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REPORTS – Zoning Code Update – Brenna Menefee
PUBLIC HEARINGS –
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

An Ordinance renewing the Coal Mine Hollow Agricultural and Forestal District for a new ten-year term and modifying the land
within such District. – McKenzie Allen
An Ordinance renewing the Columbia Furnace Agricultural and Forestal District for a new ten-year term and modifying the land
within such District. – McKenzie Allen
An Ordinance renewing the Lebanon Church Agricultural and Forestal District for a new ten-year term and modifying the land within
such District. – McKenzie Allen
An Ordinance renewing the Liberty Furnace Agricultural and Forestal District for a new ten-year term and modifying the land within
such District. – McKenzie Allen
An Ordinance renewing the St. Luke Agricultural and Forestal District for a new ten-year term and modifying the land within such
District. – McKenzie Allen

ADJOURNMENT – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PUBLIC COMMENT NOT PREVIOUSLY, OR TO BE, DISCUSSED AS PART OF A PUBLIC HEARING
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation to the Board of Supervisors
a. AFD 26-08-01 Coal Mine Hollow Agricultural and Forestal District
b. AFD 26-08-02 Columbia Furnace Agricultural and Forestal District
c. AFD 26-08-03 Lebanon Church Agricultural and Forestal District
d. AFD 26-08-04 Liberty Furnace Agricultural and Forestal District
e. AFD 26-08-05 St. Luke Agricultural and Forestal District
f. Staff request for approval to review and update Zoning Code
600 North Main Street, Suite 107 | Woodstock, Virginia 22664 | 540-459-6185
https://www.shenandoahcountyva.gov/197/Planning-Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION ACADEMY
1. Strong Towns 101 Free Online Course
2. Selection of Planning Essential Videos on our YouTube Channel
OTHER BUSINESS
1. 2025 Annual Report – Vito Gentile
2. Planning Commissioner Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Appointment
CLOSED SESSION(S) – None
STAFF COMMENTS
1. September 3rd, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
a. SUP 26-09-01 – Rural Resort
b. Amendment of SUP 97-08-01 – Campground
ADJOURNMENT

600 North Main Street, Suite 107 | Woodstock, Virginia 22664 | 540-459-6185
https://www.shenandoahcountyva.gov/197/Planning-Commission

Minutes of the Shenandoah County Planning Commission
Work Session with the Board of Supervisors
Meeting: July 15, 2026
The Shenandoah County Planning Commission held a work session with Board of Supervisors
invited concerning the County’s data center ordinance, public comments, and potential ordinance
amendments.
Chairman Tommy Miller opened the work session. Mr. Lemuel Hancock, Director of Community
Development, stated that the County committed to holding two work sessions following adoption
of the data center ordinance on June 23, 2026. He explained that the meeting would review
comments received during the June 4 public hearing, the June 23 Board meeting, and a public survey
conducted from July 2 through July 12.
Mr. Hancock emphasized that no data center application or special use permit was pending and that
the work session concerned only the adopted ordinance and possible improvements. No final
ordinance amendment or project decision would be made.
Ordinance Background and Public Input
Mr. Hancock reviewed the County’s decision to define data centers separately from the former byright “data processing” use and require a special use permit in the industrial districts. He stated that
this approach ensures public hearings and technical review for any future proposal.
Ms. Brenna Menefee explained that adopting local standards before further state action may
preserve local discretion and prevent state default standards from filling regulatory gaps. She noted
that local ordinances may provide stronger requirements than state law, although the General
Assembly may later change or limit local authority.
Mr. Hancock reviewed the ordinance development process, including research of more than 30
Virginia localities, expert presentations, prior work sessions, and alignment with the Shenandoah
2045 Comprehensive Plan. He also noted recent state code changes affecting data centers and solar
energy and stated that the County’s energy ordinance may require separate updates.
Public comments most frequently addressed water and drought, the Shenandoah River, rural
character, agricultural land, power and transmission infrastructure, public health, noise, transparency,
monitoring, enforcement, and decommissioning. Fourteen survey responses were received, with
water, agriculture, rural character, power, and transmission identified as the leading concerns.
Water Resources
The Commission and Board discussed water demand, water sources, drought conditions, wastewater
treatment, and long-term compliance.
Commissioner Jim Fagan stated that data center cooling technology has changed and that closedloop systems generally use less water than older evaporative systems. Supervisor Mark Dotson

recommended strengthening verification of both projected water demand and actual operations,
including the source, use, discharge, and treatment of water.
Mr. Hancock stated that the Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) would continue
discussing data centers and may provide an advisory opinion concerning water quantity and quality.
Members discussed requiring data centers to connect to public water and sewer systems. Chairman
Tim Taylor stated that public utilities would provide greater monitoring and accountability.
Supervisor Steve Baker emphasized that water is a limited resource and expressed concern about
future availability for agriculture and residents.
Supervisor David Ferguson asked staff to review whether the ordinance should specify:
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The maximum amount of water that may be used;
Acceptable water sources;
Documentation of utility capacity;
Requirements during drought conditions;
Wastewater treatment and discharge standards; and
Independent verification of compliance.

Members agreed that any public utility commitment should be documented before an application
proceeds. They also discussed whether quarry water or other alternative sources could serve as
emergency or supplemental supplies, while Commissioner Gary Lantz noted that quarry water may
still be connected to groundwater resources.
Commissioner Debbie Keller recommended replacing the specific reference to closed-loop cooling
with language requiring the best available technology, provided the term can be defined clearly and
enforced consistently.
Chairman Miller asked whether cooling wastewater should be tested and pretreated before entering a
public wastewater system. Members also requested research on expected water demand by facility
size and cooling technology.
Staff was directed to review the water provisions with WRAC and return with recommendations
concerning public utilities, drought planning, water limits, wastewater treatment, monitoring, and
enforcement.
Rural Character, Land Use, and Agriculture
Members discussed the location of industrially zoned property and the relationship between the
ordinance and Shenandoah 2045. Staff confirmed that data centers are permitted only by special use
permit in industrial districts.
Supervisor Dotson stated that Shenandoah 2045 should remain the guiding document for industrial
development and rural preservation. He recommended that staff review the ordinance against the
Comprehensive Plan’s policies concerning rural character, agricultural land, residential growth,
natural resources, and the location of future industrial development. He suggested reviewing any

areas where the ordinance may not fully align with Shenandoah 2045 and recommending
appropriate changes. He emphasized that decisions made now will affect the future viability of
agriculture in the County.
Commissioner Keller stated that land should be viewed as a resource to preserve rather than only as
an opportunity for development. Supervisor Baker expressed concern about rising land prices,
pressure on agricultural property, and the difficulty young farmers face in acquiring land.
Noise, Air Quality, Health, and Enforcement
Supervisor Dotson stated that the County had established detailed noise standards but should review
whether the standards and compliance mechanisms are sufficient. Staff explained that the ordinance
requires noise assessments by qualified acoustical professionals before an application is considered
complete.
Commissioner Keith Stephens discussed the difference between A-weighted and C-weighted sound
measurements and the need to address both audible noise and persistent low-frequency sound.
Commissioners supported recurring post-construction monitoring and independent third-party
testing funded by the applicant or operator.
Supervisor Ferguson asked whether the County would have sufficient authority to respond promptly
to violations without relying solely on state agencies. Staff stated that zoning violations may be
addressed through the County’s enforcement and civil penalty processes. Members asked staff and
legal counsel to review whether penalties and corrective measures could be strengthened.
Supervisor Dotson recommended reviewing air-quality requirements for diesel, natural gas, propane,
and other fuel sources. He stated that some provisions may belong in the data center ordinance,
while broader standards for power generation should be addressed through the energy ordinance.
Chairman Miller asked staff to distinguish between emergency backup generators and equipment
used for routine or primary power generation. Members also discussed whether a data center should
be connected to the electrical grid before beginning operations.
Power, Transmission, and On-Site Generation
Members discussed electrical demand, utility capacity, transmission lines, substations, and on-site
power generation.
Supervisor Ferguson stated that applications should include documentation directly from the serving
power company confirming available capacity, the proposed source of electricity, required upgrades,
and any new transmission or substation facilities. Staff agreed to review the ordinance to ensure the
information is complete.
Members stated that on-site power generation should be treated separately from the data center use,
particularly where power could be resold or where a generating facility could continue after the data
center closes.

Commissioner Fagan referenced information distributed by the electric cooperative concerning data
center development.
Members agreed that broader standards for on-site generation, fuel storage, emissions, and
transmission infrastructure should be reviewed during the energy ordinance work session.
Decommissioning, Monitoring, and Long-Term Accountability
Supervisor Dotson recommended reviewing whether data centers should provide decommissioning
plans and financial assurances similar to large-scale energy facilities. He also raised concern about
industrial land being reserved indefinitely for projects that do not proceed. What a performance
bond or performance period would look like in the code for the County.
Chairman Miller asked staff to address electronic waste and equipment disposal during both facility
operation and decommissioning.
Members supported applicant-funded third-party review of technical studies, inspections, and
monitoring. Staff stated that the County could examine its fee structure and contracting procedures
to ensure those costs are not borne by taxpayers.
Staff Direction
Mr. Hancock summarized the principal follow-up items:
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Review public water and sewer requirements, drought planning, water-use limits, wastewater
treatment, and utility verification;
Consult WRAC concerning water quantity and quality;
Review consistency with Shenandoah 2045 and rural character policies;
Evaluate noise, air-quality, health, and generator standards;
Strengthen monitoring, third-party verification, enforcement, and penalties;
Clarify requirements for utility documentation, grid connections, and on-site power
generation;
Review decommissioning, financial assurances, and electronic waste disposal;
Update the fee structure so applicants fund necessary outside review; and
Coordinate applicable changes with the County’s energy and industrial zoning ordinances.

Commissioner Lantz also requested review of fault lines and geologic conditions in relation to major
energy and utility infrastructure.
Supervisor Dennis Morris thanked the public, staff, Planning Commission, and Board members for
their participation and stated that the work session was held in response to the comments received
during the prior public meetings.
There being no further discussion, Chairman Miller adjourned the work session.

Coal Mine Hollow AFD Renewal
Staff Contact: McKenzie Allen, County Planner

This report is prepared by the
Shenandoah County Office of
Community Development to provide
information to the Planning
Commission and the Board of
Supervisors to assist them in making
a decision on this request.

Review Date:

January 12th, 2026

Public Meeting: February 23rd, 2026
Final Review:

July 16th, 2026

PC Meeting:

August 6th, 2026

Consent
Regular
Closed Session
Action
Information
Public Hearing

Introduction: Landowners throughout the County have made the commitment to keep their land in farming or
forestry by joining the Ag & Forestal District (AFD) program. In this program, a landowner voluntarily commits to
keeping their land in agricultural or forestry production for ten years. There are 18 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
in the County with over 40,000 acres enrolled. This is a voluntary program.
Landowners enrolled in the program forego the option to subdivide and develop the tracts during this 10-year
period. In exchange, those areas are protected as “right to farm” regions, with protection against government
interference in their farming and forestry operations and other benefits.
While typically there would not be any AFD’s up for renewal, the AFD Committee and staff have shifted the
renewal calendar so that there is more of an equal distribution for renewal dates in order to avoid a large number of
renewals occurring the same year.
On January 12th, 2026 the AFD Committee conducted its first review of the District. On February 23rd, 2026 a
public information session was held for those interested in joining or withdrawing from the District. On July 16th,
2026 the AFD Committee conducted its final review and recommended renewal of the District.
The Coal Mine Hollow AFD is currently 234.981 acres. There will be an addition of 6 properties which encompass
273.325 acres. There were no requests to remove any acreage from the Coal Mine Hollow District. With the additions, the
District will encompass 508.306 acres.
Planning & Zoning: Staff recommends renewing the Coal Mine Hollow AFD for another ten year period with the
next renewal taking place in 2036.

ShenandoahCountyVA.us/planning-committee
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ORDINANCE RENEWING THE COAL MINE HOLLOW AGRICULTURAL AND
FORESTAL DISTRICT
Pursuant to Title 15.2 Chapter 43, Code of Virginia, 1950, (as amended), be it ordained by the
Board of Supervisors, County of Shenandoah, that the Coal Mine Hollow Agricultural and
Forestal District, which was established by ordinance and made effective on December 12, 1995, be
renewed as hereinafter set forth.

SECTION I.

The Agricultural District hereby renewed shall be identified as the "Coal
Mine Hollow Agricultural and Forestal District" and shall include the parcels
identified on the attached map, which is made a part of this ordinance. The
acreage is as follows.
Tax Map
009 A 100
009 A 098
009 A 128
003 A
027
009 A
0091
009 A
092
003 A 007
003 A 060
003 A
060A
003 A 031

SECTION II.

Name
French Brothers Dairy LLC
French Brothers Dairy LLC
French Brothers Dairy LLC
Funkhouser S Trustee Trust
Funkhouser S Trustee Trust

Acreage
63.368
108.11
22.536
84.068
84.913

Funkhouser S Trustee Trust
McDonald Gene S Or Vicky C
McDonald Gene S Or Vicky C
McDonald Gene Smith And Vicky C

3
21.06
53
4.138

Sydnor Charles N Et Al Trustee
Total Acreage:

64.113
508.306

The owners of the land included within the "Coal Mine Hollow Agricultural
and Forestal District" shall enjoy the privileges over the use of their land as
set forth in Title 15.2, Chapter 43, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended,
including that said land shall qualify for an agricultural value assessment
pursuant Section 58.1-3229 et seq., of the Code of Virginia if requirements
for such assessment contained therein are satisfied. This ordinance shall not
prohibit the construction or acquisition of the minimum necessary the rightof -way for road improvements included on the current six-year secondary
road improvement plan. Nor shall it prohibit the construction or acquisition
of the minimum necessary right-of -way for utility lines and facilities
providing local service and not requiring approval by the State Corporation
Commission.

SECTION III.

The Board of Supervisors, County of Shenandoah, shall review the "Coal
Mine Hollow Agricultural and Forestal District" in 2036 in order to
determine whether to terminate, modify or continue said district. The Board
shall ask for recommendations from the County Planning Commission and
the Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee prior to
completing their review.

SECTION IV.

The owners of the land included within the "Coal Mine Hollow Agricultural
and Forestal District" shall not without prior approval of the Board of
Supervisors, develop their land to any more intensive use, other than uses
resulting in more intensive agricultural production, during the period which
said parcel remains within the district. Construction and placement of
dwellings for persons who earn a substantial part of their livelihood from a
farm operation, on the same property or for members of the immediate
family of the owner and divisions of land for such family members, shall
not be viewed as a more intensive use, unless the Board of Supervisors finds
that such use in the particular case would be incompatible with farming in
the district.

SECTION V.

Landowners in "Coal Mine Hollow Agricultural and Forestal District" shall
establish a landowners committee to be registered with the Shenandoah
County Office of Community Development. The purpose of this committee
is to help track changes in ownership of land within the district. The
committee shall be established and registered with the county within sixty
(60) days of the adoption of the ordinance.
Any owner of land included in the "Coal Mine Hollow Agricultural and
Forestal District" may file a written notice to the Board of Supervisors
requesting permission to withdraw all or part of their land from said district
according to Section 15.2-4314 of the Code of Virginia. The Board after
receiving recommendations from the Shenandoah County Planning
Commission and Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee shall
conduct a public hearing. Upon demonstration of good and reasonable
cause, the Board may allow the landowner to withdraw his land from the
district. In order to establish good and reasonable cause, the following
criteria must be met:

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SECTION VI.

The landowner must provide a written request to the Board of
Supervisors for withdrawal of land from the district.
The request must explain in detail the reason for withdrawal from the
district.
The landowner must demonstrate that withdrawal of his land from
the district will not cause damage or disruption to the existing district
nor to the surrounding agricultural community.
The landowner must show that the withdrawal of his land from the
district would be in compliance with the County's Comprehensive
Plan and would not defeat the purpose for which the district was
created.

If the landowner’s request to withdraw is denied by the Board, the
landowner shall have an immediate right of appeal de novo to the
Shenandoah County Circuit Court. Upon withdrawal of land from the
district, the land so withdrawn shall be subject to roll-back taxes
pursuant to Section 58-769.10 of the Code of Virginia. The owner of
land so withdrawal shall be subject to those local laws and ordinances
prohibited by the provision of Section 15.2-4312 B of the Code of
Virginia. Any heir at law or devisee of an owner of land lying within said
"Coal Mine Hollow Agricultural and Forestal District" shall, as a matter
of right be entitled to withdraw from said district upon inheritance or
descent of such land by filing written notice of withdrawal with the
Board of Supervisors and the Commissioner of Revenue within two
years of the date of the death of the owner.

Columbia Furnace AFD Renewal
Staff Contact: McKenzie Allen, County Planner

This report is prepared by the
Shenandoah County Office of
Community Development to provide
information to the Planning
Commission and the Board of
Supervisors to assist them in making
a decision on this request.

Review Date:

January 12th, 2026

Public Meeting: February 24th, 2026
Final Review:

July 16th, 2026

PC Meeting:

August 6th, 2026

Consent
Regular
Closed Session
Action
Information
Public Hearing

Introduction: Landowners throughout the County have made the commitment to keep their land in farming or
forestry by joining the Ag & Forestal District (AFD) program. In this program, a landowner voluntarily commits to
keeping their land in agricultural or forestry production for ten years. There are 18 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
in the County with over 40,000 acres enrolled. This is a voluntary program.
Landowners enrolled in the program forego the option to subdivide and develop the tracts during this 10-year
period. In exchange, those areas are protected as “right to farm” regions, with protection against government
interference in their farming and forestry operations and other benefits.
While typically there would not be any AFD’s up for renewal, the AFD Committee and staff have shifted the
renewal calendar so that there is more of an equal distribution for renewal dates in order to avoid a large number of
renewals occurring the same year.
On January 12th, 2026 the AFD Committee conducted its first review of the District. On February 24th, 2026 a
public information session was held for those interested in joining or withdrawing from the District. On July 16th,
2026 the AFD Committee conducted its final review and recommended renewal of the District.
The Columbia Furnace AFD is currently 1,021.395 acres. There will be an addition of 1 property which encompasses 30

acres. There was one request to remove 71.074 acres from the district. With the addition and withdrawal, the district will equal
980.321.

Planning & Zoning: Staff recommends renewing the Columbia Furnace AFD for another ten year period with
the next renewal taking place in 2036.

ShenandoahCountyVA.us/planning-committee
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ORDINANCE RENEWING THE COLUMBIA FURNACE AGRICULTURAL AND
FORESTAL DISTRICT
Pursuant to Title 15.2 Chapter 43, Code of Virginia, 1950, (as amended), be it ordained by the
Board of Supervisors, County of Shenandoah, that the Columbia Furnace Agricultural and
Forestal District, which was established by ordinance and made effective on December 12, 1995, be
renewed as hereinafter set forth.

SECTION I.

The Agricultural District hereby renewed shall be identified as the "Columbia
Furnace Agricultural and Forestal District" and shall include the parcels
identified on the attached map, which is made a part of this ordinance. The
acreage is as follows.

Tax Map
042 A 143
043 A 106A
042 A 119A
042 A 089
042 A 091B
042 A 091C
042 A 088
042 A 085
042 A 091
056 A 014
055 A 050
043 A 172
043 A 096
042 A 102
055 A 051
042 A 090
055 A 049
043 A 108
042 A 068
043 A 162A
043 A 162
043 A 155
043 A 161
043 A 155
043 A 155A
043 A 129
056 A 010A

Name
Barrick Anthony Dale
Barrick Susan L
Clark Brothers Farm LLC
Clark Brothers Farm LLC
Clark Brothers Farm LLC
Clark Brothers Farm LLC
Clark Brothers Farm LLC
Clark Brothers Farm LLC
Coffelt Nathaniel Vaughan Or
Estep Kimberly L
Fadely Linda B
George Janet E
George Janet E
George's Chicken LLC
Helsley Martin J Jr et al
Hinkle Ronnie W Jr or Michelle L
Irwin Bobby E Jr
Jones Wayne D
Jorgenson John A And Corinne M
Lutz Mitchell L Or Loretta J
Lutz Mitchell L Or Loretta J
Lutz Mitchell L Or Loretta J
Lutz Mitchell L Or Loretta J
Lutz Mitchell L Or Loretta J
Lutz Mitchell L Or Loretta J
Polk Kevin Lee Life Estate
Polk Kevin Lee Life Estate

Acreage
40.406
3.622
6.122
10
1.35
1.5
70
34.85
11.287
14.631
33.683
24.669
18
0.66
30
7.177
40.635
22.14
26.293
5.099
9.045
11.434
0.779
11.434
1.377
2.25
46.25

056
043
043
043
056
043
043
042
042
043
043
042
043
042
042
042
042
043
042
042
042
042
042
042
055
042
042
042
042
042

SECTION II.

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

011
177C
177A
177B
009
108B
108A
069
159
101
104
116
105
151
162
111
152
102
148
153
109
076
066
078
039
077
079
065
104
070

Polk Kevin Lee Life Estate
Polk Kevin Lee Life Estate
Polk Kevin Lee Life Estate
Polk Kevin Lee Life Estate
Polk Kevin Lee Life Estate
Polk Loraine Grant
Polk Loraine Grant
Ryan Edmund J And Priscilla W
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Evelyn M Life Estate
Sine Nelson Obed
Sine Nelson Obed
Sine Nelson Obed
Sine Nelson Obed
Sine Nelson Obed
Sine Nelson Obed
Sine Nelson Obed
The Orndorff Troxell Family Trust
Young Rebecca L
Total Acreage:

33.456
3.785
28.349
31.996
3.65
0.769
0.725
61.705
23.919
18.5
44.081
21.075
30
5.388
4
1.75
5
32
21.75
4.313
1.906
6.258
7
7.563
42.719
12.728
7.563
7.019
1.5
25.161
980.321

The owners of the land included within the "Columbia Furnace Agricultural
and Forestal District" shall enjoy the privileges over the use of their land as
set forth in Title 15.2, Chapter 43, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended,
including that said land shall qualify for an agricultural value assessment
pursuant Section 58.1-3229 et seq., of the Code of Virginia if requirements
for such assessment contained therein are satisfied. This ordinance shall not
prohibit the construction or acquisition of the minimum necessary the rightof -way for road improvements included on the current six-year secondary
road improvement plan. Nor shall it prohibit the construction or acquisition

of the minimum necessary right-of -way for utility lines and facilities
providing local service and not requiring approval by the State Corporation
Commission.

SECTION III.

The Board of Supervisors, County of Shenandoah, shall review the
"Columbia Furnace Agricultural and Forestal District" in 2036 in order to
determine whether to terminate, modify or continue said district. The Board
shall ask for recommendations from the County Planning Commission and
the Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee prior to
completing their review.

SECTION IV.

The owners of the land included within the "Columbia Furnace Agricultural
and Forestal District" shall not without prior approval of the Board of
Supervisors, develop their land to any more intensive use, other than uses
resulting in more intensive agricultural production, during the period which
said parcel remains within the district. Construction and placement of
dwellings for persons who earn a substantial part of their livelihood from a
farm operation, on the same property or for members of the immediate
family of the owner and divisions of land for such family members, shall
not be viewed as a more intensive use, unless the Board of Supervisors finds
that such use in the particular case would be incompatible with farming in
the district.

SECTIONV.

Landowners in "Columbia Furnace Agricultural and Forestal District" shall
establish a landowners committee to be registered with the Shenandoah
County Office of Community Development. The purpose of this committee
is to help track changes in ownership of land within the district. The
committee shall be established and registered with the county within sixty
(60) days of the adoption of the ordinance.
Any owner of land included in the "Columbia Furnace Agricultural and
Forestal District" may file a written notice to the Board of Supervisors
requesting permission to withdraw all or part of their land from said district
according to Section 15.2-4314 of the Code of Virginia. The Board after
receiving recommendations from the Shenandoah County Planning
Commission and Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee shall
conduct a public hearing. Upon demonstration of good and reasonable

cause, the Board may allow the landowner to withdraw his land from the
district. In order to establish good and reasonable cause, the following
criteria must be met:
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-

SECTIONVI.

The landowner must provide a written request to the Board of
Supervisors for withdrawal of land from the district.
The request must explain in detail the reason for withdrawal from the
district.
The landowner must demonstrate that withdrawal of his land from
the district will not cause damage or disruption to the existing district
nor to the surrounding agricultural community.
The landowner must show that the withdrawal of his land from the
district would be in compliance with the County's Comprehensive
Plan and would not defeat the purpose for which the district was
created.

If the landowner’s request to withdraw is denied by the Board, the
landowner shall have an immediate right of appeal de novo to the
Shenandoah County Circuit Court. Upon withdrawal of land from the
district, the land so withdrawn shall be subject to roll-back taxes
pursuant to Section 58-769.10 of the Code of Virginia. The owner of
land so withdrawal shall be subject to those local laws and ordinances
prohibited by the provision of Section 15.2-4312 B of the Code of
Virginia. Any heir at law or devisee of an owner of land lying within said
"Columbia Furnace Agricultural and Forestal District" shall, as a matter
of right be entitled to withdraw from said district upon inheritance or
descent of such land by filing written notice of withdrawal with the
Board of Supervisors and the Commissioner of Revenue within two
years of the date of the death of the owner.

Lebanon Church AFD Renewal
Staff Contact: McKenzie Allen, County Planner

This report is prepared by the
Shenandoah County Office of
Community Development to provide
information to the Planning
Commission and the Board of
Supervisors to assist them in making
a decision on this request.

Review Date:

January 12th, 2026

Public Meeting: February 23rd, 2026
Final Review:

July 16th, 2026

PC Meeting:

August 6th, 2026

Consent
Regular
Closed Session
Action
Information
Public Hearing

Introduction: Landowners throughout the County have made the commitment to keep their land in farming or
forestry by joining the Ag & Forestal District (AFD) program. In this program, a landowner voluntarily commits to
keeping their land in agricultural or forestry production for ten years. There are 18 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
in the County with over 40,000 acres enrolled. This is a voluntary program.
Landowners enrolled in the program forego the option to subdivide and develop the tracts during this 10-year
period. In exchange, those areas are protected as “right to farm” regions, with protection against government
interference in their farming and forestry operations and other benefits.
While typically there would not be any AFD’s up for renewal, the AFD Committee and staff have shifted the
renewal calendar so that there is more of an equal distribution for renewal dates in order to avoid a large number of
renewals occurring the same year.
On January 12th, 2026 the AFD Committee conducted its first review of the District. On February 23rd, 2026 a
public information session was held for those interested in joining or withdrawing from the District. On October
July 16th, 2026 the AFD Committee conducted its final review and recommended renewal of the District.
The Lebanon Church AFD is currently 872.717 acres. There will be an addition of 5 properties which encompass
192.605 acres. There were no requests to remove any acreage from the Lebanon Church District. With the additions, the
District will encompass 1,065.322 acres.
Planning & Zoning: Staff recommends renewing the Lebanon Church AFD for another ten year period with the
next renewal taking place in 2036.

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ORDINANCE RENEWING THE LEBANON CHURCH AGRICULTURAL AND
FORESTAL DISTRICT
Pursuant to Title 15.2 Chapter 43, Code of Virginia, 1950, (as amended), be it ordained by the
Board of Supervisors, County of Shenandoah, that the Lebanon Church Agricultural and Forestal
District, which was established by ordinance and made effective on December 12, 1995, be renewed
as hereinafter set forth.

SECTION I.

The Agricultural District hereby renewed shall be identified as the "Lebanon
Church Agricultural and Forestal District" and shall include the parcels
identified on the attached map, which is made a part of this ordinance. The
acreage is as follows.

SECTION II.

The owners of the land included within the "Lebanon Church Agricultural
and Forestal District" shall enjoy the privileges over the use of their land as
set forth in Title 15.2, Chapter 43, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended,
including that said land shall qualify for an agricultural value assessment
pursuant Section 58.1-3229 et seq., of the Code of Virginia if requirements
for such assessment contained therein are satisfied. This ordinance shall not
prohibit the construction or acquisition of the minimum necessary the rightof -way for road improvements included on the current six-year secondary
road improvement plan. Nor shall it prohibit the construction or acquisition
of the minimum necessary right-of -way for utility lines and facilities
providing local service and not requiring approval by the State Corporation
Commission.
Tax Map
009 A 064A
009 01 012A
009 01 012C
009 A 064B
016 A
061H
008 A 062
009 A 045
009 A
044
009 A
044A
009 A 050
015 A 001
008 A 049

Name
Bradley Mary Ann Trustee Trust
Call Tommy J Or
Call Tommy J Or
Dodge Virginia Lee
Elliott Terry

Acreage
3.5
10
8.006
9.263
23.485

Funkhouser S Trustee Trust
Funkhouser S Trustee Trust
Funkhouser S Trustee Trust
Funkhouser S Trustee Trust
Hockman Frederick H Estate
Hockman James Clay
Hockman James Clay

109.5
20.656
28.99
3.01
2.38
83.388
84.714

016
009
009
009
009
008
015
009
015
015
008
008
009
008

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

013
051
053
049
048
051
112
070B
016
017
075A
076B
032A
063

Hockman Melissa D
Hockman Melissa D Et Al
Hockman Melissa D Et Al
Hockman Melissa D Et Al
Hockman William C
McDonald Sean M
McDonald Sean M
Robinson Jeremy S Or Crystal H
Shruntz Marsha Or Christopher
Shruntz Marsha Or Christopher
Stone Nathan M or Carole R Engle
Woodbine Farms Inc
Woodbine Farms Inc
Woodbine Farms Inc
Total Acreage:

80
7.89
3.932
39.024
66.567
62
71
4.32
18.623
80
30.449
28.491
116.368
69.766
1,065.322

SECTION III.

The Board of Supervisors, County of Shenandoah, shall review the
"Lebanon Church Agricultural and Forestal District" in 2036 in order to
determine whether to terminate, modify or continue said district. The Board
shall ask for recommendations from the County Planning Commission and
the Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee prior to
completing their review.

SECTION IV.

The owners of the land included within the "Lebanon Church Agricultural
and Forestal District" shall not without prior approval of the Board of
Supervisors, develop their land to any more intensive use, other than uses
resulting in more intensive agricultural production, during the period which
said parcel remains within the district. Construction and placement of
dwellings for persons who earn a substantial part of their livelihood from a
farm operation, on the same property or for members of the immediate
family of the owner and divisions of land for such family members, shall
not be viewed as a more intensive use, unless the Board of Supervisors finds
that such use in the particular case would be incompatible with farming in
the district.

SECTIONV.

Landowners in "Lebanon Church Agricultural and Forestal District" shall
establish a landowners committee to be registered with the Shenandoah

County Office of Community Development. The purpose of this committee
is to help track changes in ownership of land within the district. The
committee shall be established and registered with the county within sixty
(60) days of the adoption of the ordinance.
Any owner of land included in the "Lebanon Church Agricultural and
Forestal District" may file a written notice to the Board of Supervisors
requesting permission to withdraw all or part of their land from said district
according to Section 15.2-4314 of the Code of Virginia. The Board after
receiving recommendations from the Shenandoah County Planning
Commission and Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee shall
conduct a public hearing. Upon demonstration of good and reasonable
cause, the Board may allow the landowner to withdraw his land from the
district. In order to establish good and reasonable cause, the following
criteria must be met:
-

-

SECTIONVI.

The landowner must provide a written request to the Board of
Supervisors for withdrawal of land from the district.
The request must explain in detail the reason for withdrawal from the
district.
The landowner must demonstrate that withdrawal of his land from
the district will not cause damage or disruption to the existing district
nor to the surrounding agricultural community.
The landowner must show that the withdrawal of his land from the
district would be in compliance with the County's Comprehensive
Plan and would not defeat the purpose for which the district was
created.

If the landowner’s request to withdraw is denied by the Board, the
landowner shall have an immediate right of appeal de novo to the
Shenandoah County Circuit Court. Upon withdrawal of land from the
district, the land so withdrawn shall be subject to roll-back taxes
pursuant to Section 58-769.10 of the Code of Virginia. The owner of
land so withdrawal shall be subject to those local laws and ordinances
prohibited by the provision of Section 15.2-4312 B of the Code of
Virginia. Any heir at law or devisee of an owner of land lying within said
"Lebanon Church Agricultural and Forestal District" shall, as a matter of
right be entitled to withdraw from said district upon inheritance or
descent of such land by filing written notice of withdrawal with the
Board of Supervisors and the Commissioner of Revenue within two
years of the date of the death of the owner.

Liberty Furnace AFD Renewal
Staff Contact: McKenzie Allen, County Planner

This report is prepared by the
Shenandoah County Office of
Community Development to provide
information to the Planning
Commission and the Board of
Supervisors to assist them in making
a decision on this request.

Review Date:

January 12th, 2026

Public Meeting: February 23rd, 2026
Final Review:

July 16th, 2026

PC Meeting:

August 6th, 2026

Consent
Regular
Closed Session
Action
Information
Public Hearing

Introduction: Landowners throughout the County have made the commitment to keep their land in farming or
forestry by joining the Ag & Forestal District (AFD) program. In this program, a landowner voluntarily commits to
keeping their land in agricultural or forestry production for ten years. There are 18 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
in the County with over 40,000 acres enrolled. This is a voluntary program.
Landowners enrolled in the program forego the option to subdivide and develop the tracts during this 10-year
period. In exchange, those areas are protected as “right to farm” regions, with protection against government
interference in their farming and forestry operations and other benefits.
While typically there would not be any AFD’s up for renewal, the AFD Committee and staff have shifted the
renewal calendar so that there is more of an equal distribution for renewal dates in order to avoid a large number of
renewals occurring the same year.
On January 12th, 2026 the AFD Committee conducted its first review of the District. On February 24th, 2026 a
public information session was held for those interested in joining or withdrawing from the District. On July 16th,
2026 the AFD Committee conducted its final review and recommended renewal of the District.
The Liberty Furnace AFD is currently 1,457.688 acres. There will be an addition of 1 property which encompasses 57.142
acres. There were no requests to remove any acreage from the Liberty Furnace District. With the additions, the District will
encompass 1,514.83 acres.
Planning & Zoning: Staff recommends renewing the Liberty Furnace AFD for another ten year period with the
next renewal taking place in 2036.

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ORDINANCE RENEWING THE LIBERTY FURNACE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT
Pursuant to Title 15.2 Chapter 43, Code of Virginia, 1950, (as amended), be it ordained by the Board
of Supervisors, County of Shenandoah, that the Liberty Furnace Agricultural and Forestal District,
which was established by ordinance and made effective on June 13, 1995, be renewed as hereinafter
set forth.
SECTION I.

Tax Map

The Agricultural District hereby renewed shall be identified as the
"Liberty Furnace Agricultural and Forestal District" and shall include the
parcels identified on the attached map, which is made a part of this
ordinance. The acreage is as follows.

Name

Acreage

041 A

037

Barb Charles D Or Phyllis A

9.163

041 A

036

Barb Charles D Or Phyllis A

15.956

041 A

058

Bushong Holdings Llc

120.851

054 A

014

Clark Jason H Or Lisa H

130

054 A

012A

Clark Jason H Or Lisa H

1

054 A

012

Clark Jason H Or Lisa H

57.672

054 A

017A

Clark Jason H Or Lisa H

90.417

041 A

057

Dodson Charles M

17.015

053 A

139

Fadely Barry C Or Rebecca B

28.571

041 A

038

Liberty Furnace Farm L L C

35

041 A

039

Liberty Furnace Farm L L C

4

041 A

046A

Liberty Furnace Farm L L C

5.269

041 A

049

Liberty Furnace Farm L L C

1.006

040 A

022

Liberty Furnace Farm L L C

850

053 A

136

Martin David K And Tammy L

27.738

054 A

014A

Newland James Floyd Sr

15

041 A

032

Phillips Blake A Et Al

99.968

054 A

012B

Yonts Travis C Or Amanda K

6.213

Total Acreage:

1514.83

SECTION II.

The owners of the land included within the "Liberty Furnace Agricultural and
Forestal District" shall enjoy the privileges over the use of their land as set forth
in Title 15.2, Chapter 43, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, including that said
land shall qualify for an agricultural value assessment pursuant Section 58.13229 et seq., of the Code of Virginia if requirements for such assessment
contained therein are satisfied. This ordinance shall not prohibit the construction
or acquisition of the minimum necessary the right-of -way for road
improvements included on the current six-year secondary road improvement
plan. Nor shall it prohibit the construction or acquisition of the minimum
necessary right-of -way for utility lines and facilities providing local service and
not requiring approval by the State Corporation Commission.

SECTION III.

The Board of Supervisors, County of Shenandoah, shall review the "Liberty
Furnace Agricultural and Forestal District" in 2036 in order to determine
whether to terminate, modify or continue said district. The Board shall ask
for recommendations from the County Planning Commission and the
Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee prior to completing
their review.

SECTION IV.

The owners of the land included within the "Liberty Furnace Agricultural
and Forestal District" shall not without prior approval of the Board of
Supervisors, develop their land to any more intensive use, other than uses
resulting in more intensive agricultural production, during the period
which said parcel remains within the district. Construction and
placement of dwellings for persons who earn a substantial part of their
livelihood from a farm operation, on the same property or for members of
the immediate family of the owner and divisions of land for such family
members, shall not be viewed as a more intensive use, unless the Board of
Supervisors finds that such use in the particular case would be
incompatible with farming in the district.

Section V.

Landowners in "Liberty Furnace Agricultural and Forestal District" shall
establish a landowners committee to be registered with the Shenandoah
County Office of Community Development. The purpose of this
committee is to help track changes in ownership of land within the
district. The committee shall be established and registered with the
county within sixty (60) days of the adoption of the ordinance.
Section VI. Any owner of land included in the "Liberty Furnace Agricultural and

Forestal District" may file a written notice to the Board of Supervisors
requesting permission to withdraw all or part of their land from said district
according to Section 15.2-4314 of the Code of Virginia. The Board after
receiving recommendations from the Shenandoah County Planning Commission
and Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee shall conduct a public
hearing. Upon demonstration of good and reasonable cause, the Board may
allow the landowner to withdraw his land from the district. In order to establish
good and reasonable cause, the following criteria must be met:
- The landowner must provide a written request to the Board of Supervisors
for withdrawal of land from the district.
- The request must explain in detail the reason for withdrawal from the
district.
- The landowner must demonstrate that withdrawal of his land from the
district will not cause damage or disruption to the existing district nor to the
surrounding agricultural community.
- The landowner must show that the withdrawal of his land from the district
would be in compliance with the County's Comprehensive Plan and would
not defeat the purpose for which the district was created.
Section VI.

If the landowner’s request to withdraw is denied by the Board, the landowner shall
have an immediate right of appeal de novo to the Shenandoah County Circuit
Court. Upon withdrawal of land from the district, the land so withdrawn shall be
subject to roll-back taxes pursuant to Section 58-769.10 of the Code of Virginia.
The owner of land so withdrawal shall be subject to those local laws and
ordinances prohibited by the provision of Section 15.2-4312 B of the Code of
Virginia. Any heir at law or devisee of an owner of land lying within said "St.
Luke Agricultural and Forestal District" shall, as a matter of right be entitled to
withdraw from said district upon inheritance or descent of such land by filing
written notice of withdrawal with the Board of Supervisors and the
Commissioner of Revenue within two years of the date of the death of the
owner.

St. Luke AFD Renewal

Staff Contact: McKenzie Allen, County Planner

This report is prepared by the
Shenandoah County Office of
Community Development to provide
information to the Planning
Commission and the Board of
Supervisors to assist them in making
a decision on this request.

Review Date:

January 12th, 2026

Public Meeting: February 24th, 2026
Final Review:

July 16th, 2026

PC Meeting:

August 6th, 2026

Consent
Regular
Closed Session
Action
Information
Public Hearing

Introduction: Landowners throughout the County have made the commitment to keep their land in farming or
forestry by joining the Ag & Forestal District (AFD) program. In this program, a landowner voluntarily commits to
keeping their land in agricultural or forestry production for ten years. There are 18 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
in the County with over 40,000 acres enrolled. This is a voluntary program.
Landowners enrolled in the program forego the option to subdivide and develop the tracts during this 10-year
period. In exchange, those areas are protected as “right to farm” regions, with protection against government
interference in their farming and forestry operations and other benefits.
While typically there would not be any AFD’s up for renewal, the AFD Committee and staff have shifted the
renewal calendar so that there is more of an equal distribution for renewal dates in order to avoid a large number of
renewals occurring the same year.
On January 12th, 2026 the AFD Committee conducted its first review of the District. On February 24th, 2026 a
public information session was held for those interested in joining or withdrawing from the District. On July 16th,
2026 the AFD Committee conducted its final review and recommended renewal of the District.
The St. Luke AFD is currently 681.747 acres. There will be an addition of 3 properties which encompass 61.796 acres.
There was one request to remove 1.5 acres from the District. With the additions and removal, the District will encompass
742.043 acres.
Planning & Zoning: Staff recommends renewing the St. Luke AFD for another ten year period with the next
renewal taking place in 2036.

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ORDINANCE RENEWING THE ST. LUKE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT
Pursuant to Title 15.2 Chapter 43, Code of Virginia, 1950, (as amended), be it ordained by the
Board of Supervisors, County of Shenandoah, that the St. Luke Agricultural and Forestal District,
which was established by ordinance and made effective on December 12, 1995, be renewed as
hereinafter set forth.

SECTION I.

The Agricultural District hereby renewed shall be identified as the "St. Luke
Agricultural and Forestal District" and shall include the parcels identified on
the attached map, which is made a part of this ordinance. The acreage is as
follows.

Tax Map
043 A 256
043 A 254
043 A 255
030 A 044
030 A 048
030 A 048A
044 A 008
044 A 031
044 A 016
044 A 014
030 A 033
044 A 024
044 A 025
044 A 029
044 A 027
044 A 030
044 A 028
044 A 026
043 A 004A
043 A 236
043 A 237
043 A 056
043 A 043
044 A 063
043 A 017
043 A 033
043 A 024A
043 A 024

Owner
Benjamin Andrew P Or Martha M
Benjamin Andrew P Or Martha M
Benjamin Andrew P Or Martha M
Bowers Jessica S Or Aaron L
Bowers Jessica S Or Aaron L
Bowers Jessica S Or Aaron L
Bullock Thomas Angelo Jr
Bullock Thomas Angelo Sr Or
Clower David Or
Clower David Or
Cluster Dale A
Cook Karen R
Cook Karen R
Cook Karen R
Cook Karen R
Cook Karen R
Cook Karen R
Cook Karen R
Cook Karen R
Cook Karen R
Cook Larry C Jr
Cook Paul W Estate
Cook Paul W Estate
Cook Paul W Estate
Cook Paul W Estate
Cook Paul William Estate
Cook Paul William Estate
Cook Paul William Estate

Acreage
18.194
16.5
16.881
1.753
6.661
0.1
21.782
28.175
8.384
0.231
5.036
15.75
10
27.125
16.369
20.5
16
24.194
11.475
32.981
1.889
9
55.734
17.806
73.356
10.361
2.856
4.375

043
030
030
044
044
044
044
044
044
030
044
030
030
030
030
030
030
030
030
043
043
043
030

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

SECTION II.

028A
031A
054A
046
064
018
018A
056A
056B
021
054B
014
012B
012C
016
043A
023A
017
022
258
253
242
054

Cooley Michael T Or Holly M
Hepner Frederick Lee
Hepner Frederick Lee
Hodson Judy Ann
Hodson Judy Ann
Kocon Louis J Jr Or Janet E
Kocon Louis J Jr Or Janet E
Lawler Ollie J
Lawler Ollie J
Nicely Joseph C Or
Pifer Trey
Tanglewoodstock LLC
Tanglewoodstock LLC
Tanglewoodstock LLC
Tanglewoodstock LLC
Tanglewoodstock LLC
Tanglewoodstock LLC
Tanglewoodstock LLC
Tanglewoodstock LLC
Walker George Lee And
Walker George Lee And
Walker George Lee And
Waybright James Garnet Or Rebecca C
Total Acreage

3.375
1.829
22.017
4.714
1.5
11.179
3.003
6.32
48.674

12.124
2.048
3.875
4.213
10.8
0.1
0.1
6.625
23.909
15.89
13
44.009
22.469
743.543

The owners of the land included within the "St. Luke Agricultural and
Forestal District" shall enjoy the privileges over the use of their land as set
forth in Title 15.2, Chapter 43, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended,
including that said land shall qualify for an agricultural value assessment
pursuant Section 58.1-3229 et seq., of the Code of Virginia if requirements
for such assessment contained therein are satisfied. This ordinance shall not
prohibit the construction or acquisition of the minimum necessary the rightof -way for road improvements included on the current six-year secondary
road improvement plan. Nor shall it prohibit the construction or acquisition
of the minimum necessary right-of -way for utility lines and facilities
providing local service and not requiring approval by the State Corporation
Commission.

SECTION III.

The Board of Supervisors, County of Shenandoah, shall review the "St.
Luke Agricultural and Forestal District" in 2036 in order to determine
whether to terminate, modify or continue said district. The Board shall ask
for recommendations from the County Planning Commission and the
Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee prior to completing
their review.

SECTION IV.

The owners of the land included within the "St. Luke Agricultural and
Forestal District" shall not without prior approval of the Board of
Supervisors, develop their land to any more intensive use, other than uses
resulting in more intensive agricultural production, during the period which
said parcel remains within the district. Construction and placement of
dwellings for persons who earn a substantial part of their livelihood from a
farm operation, on the same property or for members of the immediate
family of the owner and divisions of land for such family members, shall
not be viewed as a more intensive use, unless the Board of Supervisors finds
that such use in the particular case would be incompatible with farming in
the district.

SECTIONV.

Landowners in "St. Luke Agricultural and Forestal District" shall establish a
landowners committee to be registered with the Shenandoah County Of fice
of Community Development. The purpose of this committee is to help track
changes in ownership of land within the district. The committee shall be
established and registered with the county within sixty (60) days of the
adoption of the ordinance.
Any owner of land included in the "St. Luke Agricultural and Forestal
District" may file a written notice to the Board of Supervisors requesting
permission to withdraw all or part of their land from said district according
to Section 15.2-4314 of the Code of Virginia. The Board after receiving
recommendations from the Shenandoah County Planning Commission and
Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee shall conduct a public
hearing. Upon demonstration of good and reasonable cause, the Board may
allow the landowner to withdraw his land from the district. In order to
establish good and reasonable cause, the following criteria must be met:
-

The landowner must provide a written request to the Board of
Supervisors for withdrawal of land from the district.
The request must explain in detail the reason for withdrawal from the
district.

-

-

SECTIONVI.

The landowner must demonstrate that withdrawal of his land from
the district will not cause damage or disruption to the existing district
nor to the surrounding agricultural community.
The landowner must show that the withdrawal of his land from the
district would be in compliance with the County's Comprehensive
Plan and would not defeat the purpose for which the district was
created.

If the landowner’s request to withdraw is denied by the Board, the
landowner shall have an immediate right of appeal de novo to the
Shenandoah County Circuit Court. Upon withdrawal of land from the
district, the land so withdrawn shall be subject to roll-back taxes
pursuant to Section 58-769.10 of the Code of Virginia. The owner of
land so withdrawal shall be subject to those local laws and ordinances
prohibited by the provision of Section 15.2-4312 B of the Code of
Virginia. Any heir at law or devisee of an owner of land lying within said
"St. Luke Agricultural and Forestal District" shall, as a matter of right be
entitled to withdraw from said district upon inheritance or descent of
such land by filing written notice of withdrawal with the Board of
Supervisors and the Commissioner of Revenue within two years of the
date of the death of the owner.