Purpose

The Agricultural-Forestal Districts Advisory Committee (AFD Committee) is a public body established by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to §15.2-4304 of the Code of Virginia. The AFD Committee advises the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors on additions to, withdrawals from, and periodic review of Agricultural and Forestal Districts. It also provides input on the nature of farming and forestry and agricultural and forestal resources within the districts and advises the Board of Supervisors on the potential impacts of proposed special use permits and rezonings within, or adjacent to, the districts.

Meetings

As needed – usually two to three times per year. Meetings are held at the Albemarle County Office Building at 401 McIntire Road.