Planning Commission
The Culpeper County Planning Commission is an appointed nine member body charged with advising the Board of Supervisors on all matters related to the orderly growth and development of the County.
Purpose and Duties
The Planning Commission’s responsibilities include providing recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for Special Permits, Special Exceptions, Rezonings, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and other related land development issues. The Planning Commission updates the Comprehensive Plan on a periodic basis and prepares text amendment changes to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances upon its own initiative or by the Board of Supervisors’ direction.
Length of Term
The Commissioners are appointed to serve four-year terms.
Term Limitations
There are no term limitations.
Meeting Time and Place
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the County Administration Building, 302 N. Main St., Culpeper, VA.
| Members | Term Expires |
| Cinthia K. Thornhill | 12/31/2024 |
| Doug Grover | 12/31/2024 |
| Nathaniel Clancy | 12/31/2024 |
| Raymond D. Zegley | 12/31/2025 |
| Catherine (Katie) Reames | 12/31/2025 |
| Keith D. Price | 12/31/2025 |
| Walter W. Burton | 12/31/2027 |
| Lance Kilby | 12/31/2027 |
| Sanford Reaves, Jr. | 12/13/2027 |
Staff Coordinator
Sam McLearen, Director of Planning and Zoning
Appointment Process
Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
