Latest Information
- Public Hearing-Zoning Ordinance
- Public Hearing-Public Procurement Ordinance
- Public Hearing-Rabies Control
- Request for Proposals-Copiers
- Invitation to Bid-Parking Addition
- Public Hearing - 2017 Comprehensive Plan
- 100 Day Voting Notice
- Amended Zoning Ordinance 2017
- Important Information From E911 Director
- Summer Health Information
- Solid Waste Control Ordinance
- Solid Waste & Recycling Schedule
- Comprehensive Plan - Final
- Tourism Maps
- Subdivision Ordinance
- Open Appointments
Public Hearing-Zoning Ordinance
Notice is given that on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, Community Services Building 2nd Floor, 190 Beech Street, Suite 201, Gate City, Virginia 24251, the Scott County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the possible adoption of an amendment to the Scott County, Virginia, Zoning Ordinance to allow for Parking Facility, Surface/Structure as a Miscellaneous Use Type permitted by special use permit in the AR Agricultural and Residential District in Section 200-200.2(B)(7). A copy of the proposed Zoning Ordinance is on file for public inspection at the Zoning Administrator’s Office, 190 Beech Street, Suite 105, Gate City, VA 24251. Public comments are invited at the hearing. This public hearing is being held at a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons needing sign language interpreter services for the deaf must request these services five working days in advance of the scheduled public hearing by calling the County Office at (276)386-6521 or TDD (276)386-9111 which is Scott County’s Central Dispatch. By: Freda R. Starnes, Secretary Scott County Planning Commission
Public Hearing-Public Procurement Ordinance
Notice is given that on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, Community Services Building 2nd Floor, 190 Beech Street, Suite 201, Gate City, Virginia 24251, the Scott County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the possible adoption of an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact in its Entirety the Scott County Public Procurement Ordinance to reflect the law as it now reads in Title 2.2, Chapter 43 of the Code of Virginia. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file for public inspection at the County Administrator’s Office, County Office Building, 190 Beech Street, Suite 201, Gate City, VA 24251. Public comments are invited at the hearing. This public hearing is being held at a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons needing sign language interpreter services for the deaf must request these services five working days in advance of the scheduled public hearing by calling the County Office at (276)386-6521 or TDD (276)386-9111 which is Scott County’s Central Dispatch. By: Freda R. Starnes, Clerk Scott County Board of Supervisors
Notice is given that on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, Community Services Building 2nd Floor, 190 Beech Street, Suite 201, Gate City, Virginia 24251, the Scott County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the possible adoption of an Ordinance to Amend the Scott County Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance at Sections 4 and 5 to allow for a lifetime dog license. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file for public inspection at the County Administrator’s Office, County Office Building, 190 Beech Street, Suite 201, Gate City, VA 24251. Public comments are invited at the hearing. This public hearing is being held at a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons needing sign language interpreter services for the deaf must request these services five working days in advance of the scheduled public hearing by calling the County Office at (276)386-6521 or TDD (276)386-9111 which is Scott County’s Central Dispatch. By: Freda R. Starnes, Clerk Scott County Board of Supervisors
Request for Proposals-Copiers: Download 
Invitation to Bid-Parking Addition
Invitation to Bid-Sheriff's Office Parking Addition: Download
Public Hearing - 2017 Comprehensive Plan
A Public Hearing will be held at the Board of Supervisors office located at 190 Beech St STE 201 Gate City, VA 24251 on August 14th at 6pm. The Planning Commission will be meeting on
Scott County's 2017 Comprehensive Plan.
2017 Comprehensive Plan: Download
100 Day Voting Notice: Download
Scott County Zoning Ordinance: Download
Important Information From E911 Director
October 1, 2013
It has been brought to my attention by the responding emergency agencies that cover Scott County, that building structures, such as businesses and houses are not displaying the number plates provided by the 911 office. This is a violation of a law, when the number is not posted on the building as outlined.
Please follow the link below to read the ordinance and the specifics of posting your house and business number.
If you have any questions please call our office at (276) 386-7220.
House Number Ordinance:
Download
The following information was provided to Scott County by Eleanor S. Cantrell, MD, the LENOWISCO District Director:
Rabies exposures most commonly occur via a bite from an animal shedding rabies virus in its saliva, although an exposure is also considered to have occurred when saliva or brain material from a rabid animal gets into a fresh, open wound, or onto a mucous membrane (eyes, nostrils, mouth). While any mammal can become rabid, the animals considered highest risk for having transmiting rabies are wild carnivores (particularly raccoons, skunks and foxes). Bats are also considered high risk. Because bat teeth are small and their bites may be difficult to detect, it is important to be concerned about encounters with bats even if a bite is not readily apparent. Small rodents, including squirrels, and rabbits are not usually considered rabies risks unless sick or behaving abnormally. Dogs and cats that bite people can be observed for a period of time to see if they become ill, whereas there are no established observation times for wild animals.
Any possible human rabies exposure should be discussed proptly with your local health department (LHD). The LHD can evaluate the level of risk, facilitate confinement of domestic animals and testing of other animals, and assist the victim in obtaining appropriate treatment. Park management should contact the LHD during regular working hours to discuss potential exposure situations. Because rabies incidents can occur at night, on a weekend, or a holiday, we encourage park management to establish an after-hours contact plan with their LHD before these types of situations occur.
Regarding tick-borne illnesses, Virginia has seen a sharp increase in the incidence of a many tick-borne illnesses in the past five years, including: Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Tick-borne illnesses are best prevented by citizens who take proper precautions while in outdoor tick habitats, are knoledgeable about the ticks that carry disease, and understand how to safely remove a tick from the body. Ready access to educational material in state parks can help citizens learn how to avoid and prevent illnesses caused by tick bites.
Finally, unintentional injury and illness resulting from recreational water use each year. Park management can play an active role in reminding park patrons to take certain precautions before participating in recreational water activities. People can become sick by swallowing or coming into contact with contaminated waters. The most common waterborne illnesses are gastrointestinal and may cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. It is important to remind visitors that germs on the body can end up in the water and make other people sick. To prevent illness and injury, it is best to shower with soap before swimming and wash hands after using the restroom, avoid water going up the nose or in the mouth, and pay close attention to park signs posted along the shoreline.
Scott County Solid Waste Control Ordinance: Download (43 kB)
Solid Waste & Recycling Schedule
Solid Waste & Recycling Schedule: Download (181 kB)
Comprehensive Plan - download (3.66 MB)
Agri-Trail: download (787 kB)
Motorcycle Trails: download (0.98 MB)
Horse Trails: download (717 kB)
Scenic Drives: download (758 kB)
Scott County Blueways: download (375 kB)
Clinch River Boat Access: download (967 kB)
Holston River Boat Access: download (506 kB)
Hiking and Walking Trails: download (363 kB)
Little Stoney Falls and Trail: download (283 kB)
Scott County Music Venues: download (1483 kB)
For more information about the sites listed on these maps, please contact Pam Cox at 386-6521 or .
More information is also avaliable at the Explore Scott County 
website.
Scott County Subdivision Ordinance 2014: Download (197 kB)
The Scott County Board of Supervisors is taking applications from citizens interested in serving on:
- Housing Authority – one (unexpired term)
Application forms may be obtained at:
County Administrator's Office, County Office Building
190 Beech Street Suite 201
Gate City, VA 24251
by calling (276) 386-6521 or by download: Adobe Reader