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Albemarle public meetings in 2025

37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to decide on 2895 Rolling Road homestay special use permit

The Board will vote on a special use permit for a homestay at 2895 Rolling Road. The consent agenda includes scheduling a public hearing to amend brush burning rules, resolutions of intent for text amendments allowing rooftop solar certificates of appropriateness and by-right outdoor storage in entrance corridors, and amending the holiday schedule. Presentations cover the fiscal year 2025 annual financial report and audit results, as well as zoning modernization formatting and early updates. A closed meeting is scheduled to evaluate the Clerk of the Board's annual performance.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to hold public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the FY2026 budget, real estate tax relief for elderly and disabled persons, and reviews of three agricultural and forestal districts. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with items ranging from park utility easements to the dissolution of a regional transit partnership.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Joint work session with School Board on five-year financial plan

The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint work session with the School Board to discuss the five-year financial plan. Later, the board will enter a closed meeting to discuss appointments and the annual performance of the County Executive and County Attorney. Following the closed meeting, the board will consider vacancies and appointments to various boards and commissions.

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Room 241
Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Board of Supervisors

Board discusses economic, transportation and legislative plans at special meeting

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will hold a special legislative forum. Supervisors will hear a brief on Rivanna Futures and AstraZeneca, a discussion on transportation funding, and a presentation of the 2026 legislative program and positions. The meeting will also include a Q&A on legislators' priorities before adjourning.

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Room 241
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board holds work session on five-year financial plan

At this meeting, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on the Five-Year Financial Plan and take action on financial management policy updates. The Board will also consider a zoning setback request for 2238 Richmond Road for Clean Earth Fill activity. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a purchasing manual update, quarterly tax refunds, a resolution for VDOT Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund (TPOF) Boulders Road Extension, and a curb waiver. Additionally, a proclamation will recognize Restorative Justice Week, and the Board will hold a closed meeting to evaluate the County Executive's performance.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Supervisors to vote on Miller School sewer, Rivanna Futures zoning, and closed cybersecurity briefing

The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on several land-use and infrastructure items, including a private sewer and water system for the Miller School extension and zoning changes for Rivanna Futures. The consent agenda includes scheduling a public hearing on tax relief for elderly and disabled, approving FY2026 appropriations, and authorizing eminent domain for a High Street parcel. A closed meeting will discuss the June 2025 cybersecurity incident and appointments to community advisory committees.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider final adoption of new Comprehensive Plan

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider final adoption of the new Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan (AC 44). Earlier in the day, they will receive an economic outlook report, a work session on public safety staffing studies, and a federal advocacy presentation. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss property acquisition in the Scottsville District and contract negotiations with Agrospheres, Inc.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Public hearing on structure height regulations in industrial districts

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to allow special exceptions for structure height in industrial districts. The meeting also includes a VDOT quarterly report, an update on Data Center Phase 2 zoning, and a work session on the AC44 comprehensive plan final draft. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss appointments and a performance agreement with Agrospheres, Inc.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to discuss 2026 legislative program and public hearing on transient occupancy tax

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the proposed 2026 legislative program and hold a public hearing on amending the transient occupancy tax ordinance. The meeting includes a work session on zoning fill regulations and a closed session regarding public funds and legal counsel.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Sep 10, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to review final draft of AC44 comprehensive plan

The Board of Supervisors holds a work session to review the final draft of the AC44 comprehensive plan, a long-range land use and zoning document. The meeting includes only this substantive item, with remaining items being procedural. No votes or decisions are expected during this work session.

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Room 241
Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Closed session planned for Bonumose agreement and appointments

The Board will hold a closed meeting to discuss appointments to various committees and a performance agreement with Bonumose, Inc. involving public funds. Public hearings include a FY 2026 budget amendment, condemnation of property at 2224 Commonwealth Drive for sidewalk improvements, and the Brookhill zoning amendment. Presentations cover the School Board quarterly report, Shenandoah National Park update, and AC44 buildout analysis. The consent agenda includes opioid settlement agreements and a mutual aid agreement.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Aug 20, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to hold closed session on Bonumose, Inc. performance agreement

The Board will enter a closed meeting to discuss a prospective business expansion near Seminole Trail and a performance agreement with Bonumose, Inc. involving public funds and contract negotiations. Public hearings include a $2 million Community Development Block Grant for sewer infrastructure in the Southwood Redevelopment Project and a spot blight declaration for 2632 Hydraulic Road. Work sessions cover a riparian buffer protection ordinance and the proposed 2026 legislative program.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Joint meeting to discuss Economic Development Strategic Plan

The Board of Supervisors and the Economic Development Authority will hold a joint special meeting. The only substantive action item is consideration of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes welcoming remarks and time for matters not listed.

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Room 241 - County Office Building
Wed Aug 6, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to discuss Data Center Phase 2, affordable housing, and private school hearing

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will consider recommendations for the Affordable Housing Investment Fund, review a summary of the Free Bridge Lane Pilot Program, and hold a work session on Data Center Phase 2. Public hearings are scheduled for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant and a special use permit for Congregation Beth Israel Forest School, a private school on Dudley Mountain Road. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, FY2025 and FY2026 appropriations, VDOT revenue sharing applications, and other routine items.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to vote on FY25/26 budgets and consider solar energy regulations

The Board of Supervisors will vote on Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 appropriations and personnel policies. The meeting includes work sessions on legislative priorities and a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to regulate commercial solar and battery energy storage facilities.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to discuss jail financing, compensation increases, and public safety

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will consider permanent financing for the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail renovation, public hearings on property acquisitions and compensation increases, and a closed meeting regarding cybersecurity. The meeting also includes work sessions on open burning and legislative priorities.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to decide on 287-acre boarding camp special use permit on Red Hill Road

The board will hold public hearings on a special use permit for the Living Earth School boarding camp and a fiscal year 2025 budget amendment. It will also vote on permanent financing for the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail renovation and discuss the AC44 cultural resources draft chapter. Closed session is scheduled for appointments to various boards and commissions.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed May 28, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board reviews draft Transportation Chapter for the county

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to consider AC44, the draft Transportation Chapter. County planning staff will present the draft. The meeting also includes routine items such as matters not listed on the agenda and adjournment to the next meeting.

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Room 241
Wed May 21, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board will hear public comments on VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan and budget

The Board will consider several presentations, including a Cost of Community Services Study, an Economic Development Strategic Plan, and an Affordable Housing Trust Fund. A public hearing will be held on the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan and the FY 2026 construction budget. The agenda also includes a special‑use permit request for outdoor storage of plumbing materials at 400 Rio Road West. A closed session will discuss the County Attorney’s performance and disposition of publicly held real property in the White Hall Magisterial District.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed May 14, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Albemarle County Board of Supervisors holds joint meeting with Scottsville Town Council

The Board of Supervisors and Scottsville Town Council will meet to receive updates on county planning and infrastructure. The session focuses on discussion items rather than formal votes.

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Victory Hall - 401 Valley Street, Scottsville, VA 24590
Wed May 7, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to adopt CY 2025 tax rates, FY 26 budget, and capital plan

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will vote on the calendar year 2025 tax rates and the fiscal year 2026 operating and capital budget, including salary scales and the five-year capital improvements plan. A work session will discuss the draft Housing Chapter of the comprehensive plan (AC44). Public hearings are scheduled for a polling place change in Branchlands, a special-event permit for the Crozet Independence Day celebration, and a rezoning of steep slopes for Flow Toyota/Mercedes at 1357 and 1381 Richmond Road.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Apr 30, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Public hearing on proposed 2025 real and personal property tax rate increases

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed Calendar Year 2025 tax rates. The real property tax rate is proposed at $0.894 per $100 of assessed value, an effective increase of 9.96% over the lowered tax rate of $0.813. The personal property tax rate is proposed to increase from $3.96 to $4.28 per $100 of assessed value. The total county budget would increase by 0.2%.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Public hearing on FY 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2026 operating and capital budgets. The public may provide input on the budget proposal during the hearing. The board will also hear committee reports and other matters not listed on the agenda.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Public hearing on rezoning 3.62 acres at 2175 Woodburn Road

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two items: a rezoning of 3.621 acres at 2175 Woodburn Road from R-6 to R-15 for Berkmar Flats, and a special exception for a new commercial kennel, The K9 Hotel, at 3225 Gilbert Station Road. A work session will discuss the AC44 draft chapters on economy and community facilities. The consent agenda includes a liability trust tax agreement and a memorandum of understanding with the Economic Development Authority.

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Lane Auditorium
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board discusses FY 2026 budget, affordable housing, and human services funding

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors holds a work session to deliberate the FY 2026 Operating and Capital Budget, with a focus on affordable housing and the Capital Improvement Program. They will also continue discussions on human services funding and identify any remaining board adjustments. No final decisions are expected; this is a preparatory session ahead of a subsequent meeting on April 16.

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Room 241
Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to adopt emergency ordinance moving Branchlands precinct polling place

The Board of Supervisors will consider an emergency ordinance to change the polling place for the Branchlands Precinct of the Rio Magisterial District. It will also review a series of ordinances amending Agricultural and Forestal District boundaries and a land‑use chapter revision. Additional items include a VDOT draft secondary six‑year transportation plan, a consent agenda with FY 2025 appropriations and other contracts, and a closed session to discuss board and commission appointments.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to finalize FY 2026 budget and tax rates

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to finalize the FY 2026 operating and capital budget and tax rates for advertising. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss renegotiation of public contracts with Bonumose, Inc., and Crozet New Town Associates, LLC, and public hearings on spot blight ordinances.

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Lane Auditorium
Mon Mar 17, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

County Board holds work session on FY 2026 operating and capital budget

The Board of Supervisors is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY 2026 Operating and Capital Budget. Presentations include the Albemarle County Public Schools budget and the Capital Improvement Program and Debt Management. The session continues discussion from a prior work session on March 12.

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Room 241
Wed Mar 12, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors to hold FY 2026 Budget Work Session

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a work session regarding the FY 2026 Operating and Capital Budget. The discussion covers expenditures for the General Fund, Administration, Judicial, Public Works, Health and Welfare, Parks, Recreation and Culture, and Community Development.

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Room 241
Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors holds FY 2026 budget work session

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a work session to review the FY 2026 Operating and Capital Budget. Discussions will cover the total budget overview, general fund revenues, non-departmental items, and public safety.

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Room 241
Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board holds public hearing to rezone Chestnut Grove site for a manufactured home park

The Board will hold a public hearing on rezoning 50.618 acres at Chestnut Grove Road from Rural Areas to R-4 Residential to create a 50‑unit manufactured home park. It will also consider a consent agenda that includes FY 2025 appropriations, a road acceptance resolution for Brookhill Subdivision Phase 1, and other routine items. A closed meeting will address appointments to boards and commissions, acquisition of property on Commonwealth and Dominion Drives, and a contract with the Charlottesville‑Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Proclamations honoring CAAR’s centennial and Women’s History Month will be presented.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Feb 26, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to review County Executive's proposed FY 2025/2026 budget

The Board of Supervisors will hear a presentation on the County Executive's recommended budget for the fiscal year 2025/2026. The meeting will also include committee reports and a report from the County Executive on matters not on the agenda. The session is scheduled to adjourn to March 5, 2025.

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Room 241
Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board will hold a session to negotiate a property purchase and an animal‑welfare contract.

The Board will meet in a closed session to discuss acquiring real property in the Scottsville Magisterial District and to renegotiate the county contract with the Charlottesville‑Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A public hearing will consider a 20‑foot utility easement across County‑owned Parcel 046B5‑00‑00‑001C0 (83 Ashwood Blvd) for the Archer North development. Work sessions will review revisions to the County’s Land Use and Growth Management policies (AC44) and multiple Agricultural and Forestal District ordinance amendments. The consent agenda includes approval of several past meeting minutes and the designation of the Parkview at South Pantops revitalization area.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Public hearings on Buck Island Solar, Carter Machinery, and City Church expansions

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three special use permits: a solar-energy facility on Campbell Farm Lane (Buck Island Solar), outdoor storage and sales for Carter Machinery on Rio Road West, and a multi-use space addition for City Church on Rio Road East. The meeting also includes a closed session for board and commission appointments, a resolution appointing a Director of Facilities and Environmental Services, and a consent agenda with items like tax refunds and road acceptance.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Jan 22, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to discuss interim attorney and consider rezoning for Archer North Development

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to discuss the performance of the interim County Attorney and the appointment of a new County Attorney in a closed session. The public will have a hearing on a rezoning proposal for the Archer North Development on Seminole Trail. The Board will also consider a consent agenda including personnel policy amendments and a resolution to change the start time of the next meeting.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider increasing real estate tax relief for elderly and disabled

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to raise income and net worth thresholds for real estate tax exemptions for elderly and disabled persons. It will also consider a lease for fiber broadband at Yancey Community Center and a Dominion Energy substation on Old Lynchburg Road. The meeting includes action on a private sewer system waiver, consent agenda items, and a closed session to discuss the county attorney appointment.

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Lane Auditorium
Wed Jan 8, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

Board to elect chair, vice-chair, and adopt 2025 meeting calendar

This is the annual organizational meeting where the Board will elect its chair and vice-chair, appoint the clerk, adopt the 2025 meeting calendar, and approve rules of procedure and board policies. A work session on the AC44 Rural Area Land Use Chapter is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. The Board will also hold a closed meeting to discuss appointments to various county boards and commissions. The consent agenda includes a resolution to approve a license for training activities.

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Lane Auditorium