RezoneRecommended approval (May 2026) · Council outcome not on record5700 Hickory Road

Marlbank Farms Residential Rezoning

Chesterfield County

Description

A request to rezone 212.99 acres from Suburban Community to Semi-Urban and Semi-Rural neighborhoods to allow up to 302 single-family homes.

Impact summary

Reduces overall density from a 2006 approval while clustering homes and preserving northern acreage in conservation.

Applicant

Name: Jeff Geiger / Marlbank Farms
Address: 5700 Hickory RoadSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 2
Public comments: 9
Total mentions: 2

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval (May 2026) · Council outcome not on record5–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed May 19, 2026.

Meeting timeline (2)

May 19, 2026Recommended approval 5–0

Planning Commission - May 19, 2026

A request to rezone 212.99 acres from Suburban Community to Semi-Urban and Semi-Rural Neighborhood districts for up to 302 dwelling units.

Apr 21, 2026Tabled 5–0

Planning Commission - Apr 21, 2026

A request to rezone 209.9 acres from Suburban Community to Semi-Urban Neighborhood for a maximum of 302 dwelling units.

Related issues (1)

Marlbank Farms Residential Development and Density

A developer is seeking to rezone 213 acres on Hickory Road for a 302-unit residential community, lowering density from a previous 2006 approval while facing stiff local opposition regarding traffic, roads, and wildlife.

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