About the WFLUP

The Western Frederick study area of the County provides a planned transition from the urban and suburban nature of the City of Winchester and the rural areas west of Route 37.

The area of the County now collectively identified as “Western Frederick” includes new and old residences, businesses both big and small, highway commercial areas, institutional uses, rural areas with distinctive historic and natural features, and recreational amenities. The Western Frederick Land Use Plan incorporates three previously studied planning areas: Round Hill Community (last updated 2010), Western Jubal Early (2006), Route 37 West (1997) and includes the area between the City of Winchester and Route 37 and north/south of Route 522 known as “Sunnyside” (area not previously studied).

WFLUP Study Area

The study (planning) area encompasses approximately +/-6,118-acres of the County generally west of the City of Winchester, including areas inside and out of Route 37, north and south of Route 522 (North Frederick Pike), north and south of Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike), and north from Cedar Creek Grade (Route 622). The western most sections of the study area extend along Route 50 to Poorhouse Road (Route 654) and just east Wardensville Grade (Route 608). Properties included in the study area are also within the Stonewall, Gainesboro, and Back Creek Magisterial Districts.

Planning Process & Project Milestones

The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC), a subcommittee of the Frederick County Planning Commission, endorsed updating and consolidating the Round Hill Community (last updated 2010), Western Jubal Early (2006), Route 37 West (1997) at their March 13, 2023 meeting. Planning and Development staff are presently reviewing previous land use plans and other adopted planning documents and identifying potential text and map updates. Planning and Development staff also conducted a windshield (field) survey to confirm existing conditions on April 28, 2023.

Public input is sought at the onset of the project to advise staff on potential land use plan updates and identify community priorities within the study area.  Public input is a critical part of any land use planning effort.

Additional updates and milestones will be posted here when available. Staff anticipates completing the project in 2024.

Opportunities for Public Engagement

Planning and Development staff are presently seeking public input on what the community envisions for this area of the County. The public is encouraged to complete an online preference survey that will be used to inform staff on potential text and map updates for the various planning areas.  

Upcoming opportunities for online and in-person public engagement will be posted here when available. Staff anticipates holding community meetings in the near future (TBD).

Additional comments or concerns, or questions about the project may be emailed to staff directly at wflup@fcva.us.

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WFLUP Study Area Map