# Planned developments in Botetourt County, VA

Boardwalk found 43 planned projects in Botetourt County, VA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly commercial and infrastructure. The latest is on the Town of Buchanan Town Council agenda for Oct 9, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/botetourt/

## Botetourt County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 43 |
| New in the last 30 days | 1 |
| Most common type | Commercial |
| Latest filing | Oct 9, 2026, Town of Buchanan Town Council |
| Sources we check | 3 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Botetourt County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 15 | 35% |
| Infrastructure | 14 | 33% |
| Public and institutional | 5 | 12% |
| Development decisions | 4 | 9% |
| Residential | 3 | 7% |
| Industrial | 1 | 2% |
| Agricultural | 1 | 2% |

## Recent projects in Botetourt County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53-Acre Utility-Scale Solar Facility | Fincastle, VA | New Leaf Energy Inc | Power plants | 53.4 acres | Withdrawn | Jun 23, 2026 |
| 5.89-Acre Large Format Retail and Drive-Thru Pharmacy | Botetourt County, VA | Fralin & Waldron Inc. | Grocery stores | 5.89 acres | Approved | Jun 23, 2026 |
| 20.69-Acre Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facility | Botetourt County, VA | OneEnergy Renewables | Power plants | 20.7 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 23, 2026 |
| 25-Youth Transitional Residential Facility | Botetourt County, VA | Cave Creek Assisted Living Facility | Residential | Not stated in filing | Referred | Mar 24, 2026 |
| South Center Drive Road Abandonment | Botetourt County, VA | Altec Industries, Inc. | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 5-Megawatt Solar Facility on 53.4 Acres | Botetourt County, VA | New Leaf Energy | Power plants | 53.4 acres | Seeking approval | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Google Data Center Development in Botetourt County | Botetourt County, VA | Google | Data centers | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 7.23-Acre Automotive Staging and Maintenance Facility | Troutville, VA | Pike Electric | Service businesses | 7.23 acres | Seeking approval | Dec 8, 2025 |
| 27-Acre Botetourt County Museum and Preservation Area Design | Botetourt County, VA | Not stated | Museums | 27 acres | Approved | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Sports Field Lighting Installation at Greenfield Recreation Park | Botetourt County, VA | Botetourt County Board of Supervisors | Parks | 133 acres | Seeking approval | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 6-Cabin Resort on 100 Acres | Botetourt County, VA | Peak Vista Properties, LLC | Hotels and lodging | 6 units · 100 acres | Approved | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 72-Unit Residential Subdivision on Read Mountain Road | Botetourt County, VA | Summers Properties, LLC | Single-family | 72 units | Seeking approval | Oct 14, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 43 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Botetourt County

- Fincastle, VA · 9 projects
- Buchanan, VA · 1 project

## Nearby places

- Covington, VA · 17 projects
- [Rockbridge County, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/rockbridge/) · 25 projects
- [Roanoke, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/roanoke-city/) · 37 projects
- [Lexington, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/lexington-city/) · 73 projects
- [Alleghany County, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/alleghany/) · 22 projects
- [Salem, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/salem-city/) · 39 projects

All places in Virginia: [Virginia](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/)

## Questions about Botetourt County

### What's planned in Botetourt County, VA?

Boardwalk found 43 planned projects in Botetourt County, VA in the last 12 months, mostly commercial and infrastructure. The latest is on the Town of Buchanan Town Council agenda for Oct 9, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Botetourt County projects come from public meeting records, such as Town of Buchanan Town Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Botetourt County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 18, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

### Can I get an Alert for new Botetourt County projects?

Yes, a Boardwalk Alert emails you new Botetourt County projects daily, weekly, or monthly. Start with a 7-day free trial, no credit card needed.

## Get the full data

- **Count for free.** Connect Boardwalk to Claude or ChatGPT and ask how many projects match. Counting is free during your trial and on every plan. [Use it in Claude or ChatGPT](https://boardwalkai.com/mcp/)
- **Open the records.** Start a 7-day free trial, no credit card. It includes 50 project records. [Start free trial](https://boardwalkai.com/auth/signup/)
- **Use it in your tools.** CSV export, the API, and the MCP server come with every plan. [API docs](https://boardwalkai.com/docs/api/)
- **Download these numbers.** [botetourt.json](https://boardwalkai.com/data/places/virginia/botetourt.json) · [botetourt.md](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/botetourt/index.md)

## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Botetourt County, VA", boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/botetourt/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count