The committee reviews all applications for the inclusion of forest and farm land in the Agricultural and Forestal District and makes recommendations to the Planning Commission and Town Council regarding the establishment, modification and termination of Agricultural and Forestal Districts.
Membership is open to farmers and landowners.
The Blacksburg Open Space Conservation Commission has the responsibility of reviewing and making recommendations on subdivision applications for properties zoned Rural Residential 1 and rezoning applications for Rural Residential 2 zoning to ascertain whether the proposed open space reservation complies with the purposes of the applicable or desired zoning district. The Blacksburg Planning Commission plays an important role in land use decisions for the Town. Commissioners review issues related to community growth and development and make recommendations to Town Council on zoning and subdivision policies and land development requests. The Commission is also responsible for preparation of the Town's five year comprehensive plan which is forwarded to Town Council for consideration. The Long Range Planning Committee of the Planning Commission addresses all issues involving strategic or long range planning.