Danville, VA

City Council

Danville City Council meets October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers to consider a slate of public hearings and ordinances, including bond issuances, zoning changes, and right-of-way vacations. The meeting includes public hearings on a special use permit, a zoning map amendment, and several right-of-way vacations. Council will also consider budget amendments for utility bonds and a state aviation grant. Most items are first readings or resolutions, meaning final decisions may occur at a later meeting.

• Special use permit PZ26-00426 filed by Kathy Richardson for an accessory structure without a primary structure at Parcel 74497 (East Lawn Avenue)
• Zoning map amendment PZ26-00435 filed by BIRD LLC to change 0.182 acres of Parcel 51359 (102 North Woodberry Avenue) from UR to HB
• Ordinance authorizing up to $2,000,000 in utility system revenue bonds (first reading)
• Ordinance authorizing up to $11,000,000 in general obligation bonds for governmental purposes (first reading)
• Budget amendment for a $463,000 aviation grant ($439,850 FAA, $18,520 Virginia Department of Aviation, $4,630 local) to rehabilitate the airfield electrical system

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Architectural Review Board

The Danville Architectural Review Board meets Oct. 8, 2026, to consider three Certificates of Appropriateness for construction or exterior changes in the city. The requests cover a parking garage at 630 Lynn Street, an addition and exterior alterations at 424 Memorial Drive, and a handicap accessible ramp at 401 Bridge Street. The board will also approve minutes from its Sept. 10, 2026, meeting and hear a staff update on the Local Historical Marker Program.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ26-00505: Rivermont Danville, LLC seeks to build a parking garage at Parcel 21745, 630 Lynn Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ26-00506: Blue Cow Ice Cream seeks an addition and exterior alterations at Parcel 21344, 424 Memorial Drive
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ26-00510: Bridge Street Lofts LLC seeks to install a handicap accessible ramp at Parcel 24374, 401 Bridge Street
• Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026, meeting
• Staff update on the Local Historical Marker Program

Industrial Development Authority

Airport Commission

Industrial Development Authority

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

City Council

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Danville Utility Commission

Danville Community Policy and Management Team

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Planning Commission

Industrial Development Authority

Airport Commission

Architectural Review Board

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Board of Zoning Appeals

Danville Community Policy and Management Team

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Industrial Development Authority

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Airport Commission

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Planning Commission

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Board of Zoning Appeals

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Industrial Development Authority

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Industrial Development Authority

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Planning Commission

Industrial Development Authority

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Danville Community Policy and Management Team

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Planning Commission

Industrial Development Authority

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Danville Community Policy and Management Team

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Industrial Development Authority

Planning Commission

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Danville Community Policy and Management Team

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Planning Commission

Industrial Development Authority

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Danville Community Policy and Management Team

Planning Commission

Industrial Development Authority

Danville Community Policy and Management Team

Planning Commission

Industrial Development Authority

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Planning Commission

Danville Utility Commission

The Danville Utility Commission will discuss electric peak power recommendations, along with the August meeting minutes and a financial report. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Electric Peak Power Recommendations
• Financial Report
• Minutes of August 24, 2026 meeting

Danville Community Policy and Management Team

General

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026, is canceled because no cases were filed by the August 20, 2026, deadline. This is a procedural cancellation with no items to be discussed.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of filed cases

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Danville Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss transit operations, including financial status, ridership, employment reports, and updates on capital improvement projects for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes on specific contracts or ordinances listed.

• Digital advertising presentation
• Financial status, ridership and employment status reports
• Update on FY26 Capital Improvement Projects
• Update on FY27 Capital Improvement Projects
• 2027 Black History Bus Wrap update and discussion

Local Board of Building Code Appeals

Local Board of Building Code Appeals

The Local Board of Building Code Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider an appeal filed by Ben Holmes, prospective owner of 1211 Forest St, Danville, VA. The board will also consider approval of prior meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Appeal by Ben Holmes regarding property at 1211 Forest St
• Consideration of meeting minutes approval

City Council

The Danville City Council will meet to discuss utility system improvements and various budget amendments. The agenda includes final adoption of ordinances for grant funding and the authorization of revenue bonds.

• Authorization of up to $16,500,000 in revenue bonds for utility system improvements
• $300,000 appropriation for a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners grant
• Grant funding for Senior Citizen Transportation Services via the Older Americans Act
• $9,500 total grant for the Creative Communities Partnership from the Virginia Commission for the Arts
• Appointments to the Community Improvement Council, Danville Community College Board, and Community Policy and Management Team

Danville City Council approved issuing up to $16.5 million in utility system revenue bonds for utility improvements, first authorizing the issuance and then approving the sale and terms of the bonds. Council also adopted the consent agenda, including three Fiscal Year 2027 budget amendments and the August 18 minutes, and approved three board and commission appointments. Council received a financial update showing general fund revenues at $17.8M, or 9.5% of budget, through August 31, 2026. All votes were 8-0-1, with Council Member Marshall absent.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-09.04 authorizing up to $16,500,000 in utility system revenue bonds (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-09.05 providing for the issuance and sale of up to $16,500,000 in taxable utility system revenue bonds (8-0-1)
• Adopted consent agenda, including August 18, 2026 minutes and three FY2027 budget amendments (8-0-1)
• Approved RSAT grant budget amendment: $225,000 state grant plus $75,000 local share, $300,000 total (8-0-1)
• Approved Older Americans Act Title III-B grant budget amendment for senior citizen transportation (8-0-1)
• Approved Virginia Commission for the Arts grant budget amendment: $4,500 grant plus $5,000 local share, $9,500 total (8-0-1)
• Reappointed Tyrell Payne to the Community Improvement Council (8-0-1)
• Appointed Robert David to the Danville Community College Board and Andrea Staten to the Danville Community Policy and Management Team (8-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to consider the Vandola Crescent Sanitary Sewer Reimbursement Agreement. The meeting also includes updates from city management and economic development staff.

• Vandola Crescent Sanitary Sewer Reimbursement Agreement

General

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Authority is reviewing several resolutions regarding the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill project. Items include transferring water and sewer infrastructure to the City of Danville and approving a permanent sanitary sewer easement.

• Resolution 2026-09-14-5A: Transfer of water and sewer infrastructure to the City of Danville
• Resolution 2026-09-14-5B: Granting a permanent sanitary sewer easement to the City of Danville
• Resolution 2026-09-14-5C: Support for a 28,000 square foot training center with $20,000,000 in secured funding
• Financial Status Report as of August 31, 2026

Architectural Review Board

The Danville Architectural Review Board will review seven Certificate of Appropriateness applications and two demolition requests. Items include exterior renovations, new signage, sign retroactive approval, structural changes, and a proposed apartment complex. The board will also receive a staff update on the Local Historical Marker Program.

• Demolition of structures at 633 and 645 Monument Street
• Renovations at 300 Lynn Street, 411 Loyal Street, and 417 Loyal Street
• New signage at 100 River Street
• Retroactive approval of one previously installed sign at 553 Lynn Street
• Removal of two crosses at 781 Main Street

Industrial Development Authority

The Danville Industrial Development Authority will consider a series of resolutions including a $240,000 contract for architecture and engineering services at 231 Main Street, a lease with Blue Cow Ice Cream, and several other property-related actions. The meeting also includes routine items like officer elections, minutes, and a financial report, plus a closed session for property and legal discussions.

• Contract with CPL Architecture, Engineering, Planning up to $240,000 for 231 Main Street
• Lease agreement with Blue Cow Ice Cream for 420 Memorial Drive (Parcel ID #21344)
• Change order for building improvements at 1350 Barker Road, Ringgold, VA up to $8,500
• Change order for Coleman site contract services in the amount of $24,000
• Early access extension for Lynn Partners, LLC at 300 Loyal Street through October 1, 2026

Planning Commission

The Danville Planning Commission will meet on September 8, 2026, to consider two new business applications. Commissioners will review a special use permit request for an accessory structure on East Lawn Avenue and a zoning map amendment application to change a portion of 102 North Woodberry Avenue from Urban Residential to Highway Business. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the August 10, 2026 meeting and the Planning Director's report.

• Special Use Permit Application PZ26 00426 by Kathy Richardson for an accessory structure without a primary structure at Parcel 74497 (East Lawn Avenue)
• Zoning Map Amendment Application PZ26-00435 by BIRD LLC for a portion of Parcel 51359 (102 North Woodberry Avenue) from UR, Urban Residential, to HB, Highway Business

Airport Commission

General

The Danville Regional Airport Commission is meeting to hear a presentation from Flight Crew 4031, receive an FBO management update, and discuss a terminal area plan presented by Delta Airport Consultants. The commission will also receive updates on several construction projects, including the corporate hangar, air ambulance modular building, aviation training facility, and south ramp site prep.

• Terminal Area Plan presentation and discussion by Delta Airport Consultants
• Corporate Hangar Site Prep Construction Project update
• Air Ambulance Modular building project update
• Aviation Training Facility Building and Hangar Projects update
• South Ramp site prep construction project update

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider a $16.5 million bond issuance to fund utility system improvements and authorize a standby letter of credit for electric service at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. The meeting also includes public hearings for a code amendment regarding the Entertainment and Gaming District, a special use permit for indoor commercial recreation at 616 North Main Street, and an awning at 319 Craghead Street. Additionally, the Council will take first readings on three amendments to the Fiscal Year 2027 budget appropriation ordinance.

• Ordinance to issue revenue bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $16,500,000 for utility system improvements
• Resolution to issue an irrevocable standby letter of credit for 12kV electric service at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill
• Code amendment to Chapter 41, Article 2, Section L regarding the EGD – Entertainment and Gaming District
• Special Use Permit PZ26-00380 for indoor commercial recreation at 616 North Main Street
• Budget amendment for a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for Prisoners grant totaling $300,000

The Danville City Council approved a code amendment to the Entertainment and Gaming District (EGD) and a special use permit for indoor commercial recreation at 616 North Main Street, both by 9-0 votes. The council also authorized an awning encroachment at 319 Craghead Street and a standby letter of credit for electric infrastructure at the Southern Virginia Megasite. Several ordinances were introduced on first reading, including a $16.5 million utility revenue bond and budget amendments for grants, which will be considered for final adoption at a later meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-09.01 amending Chapter 41 EGD district (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-09.02 granting special use permit for indoor commercial recreation at 616 N. Main St. (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-09.03 authorizing awning encroachment at 319 Craghead St. (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-09.01 authorizing standby letter of credit for electric service at Southern Virginia Megasite (9-0)
• Introduced on first reading: Ordinance 2026-09.04 for $16.5M utility revenue bonds
• Introduced on first reading: Ordinance 2026-09.05 amending FY2027 budget for $300,000 RSAT grant
• Introduced on first reading: Ordinance 2026-09.06 amending FY2027 budget for Older Americans Act grant
• Introduced on first reading: Ordinance 2026-09.07 amending FY2027 budget for $9,500 Creative Communities Partnership grant

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Danville Community Policy and Management Team

Danville Utility Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

The Danville City Council will review June 2026 General Fund financials, consider resolutions supporting two road projects (Piney Forest Road and West Main Street resurfacing), and hold a public hearing on new monthly rental fees for a hangar at the Danville Regional Airport. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Public hearing and ordinance to set monthly rental fees for a new hangar at Danville Regional Airport, effective August 17, 2026
• Resolution of official intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of a borrowing
• Resolution of support for Piney Forest Road Improvements Project (UPC 123202)
• Resolution of support for West Main Street State of Good Repair Resurfacing Project (UPC 128926), authorizing local matching funds
• Review of General Fund financials as of June 30, 2026

The Danville City Council approved the July 21, 2026 meeting minutes and adopted three resolutions: declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures with bond proceeds, supporting the Piney Forest Road improvements project, and supporting the West Main Street resurfacing project with local matching funds. The council also approved an ordinance establishing monthly rental fees for a new hangar at Danville Regional Airport, effective August 17, 2026. All votes were 9-0. The city manager announced a forthcoming request for proposals for companion animal services, and the council reviewed preliminary FY26 financials showing revenues at 101% of budget and an expected $2.5M addition to the unassigned fund balance.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2026 regular meeting (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-08.05 declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures with bond proceeds (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-08.06 supporting Piney Forest Road improvements project (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-08.07 supporting West Main Street resurfacing project and authorizing local matching funds (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-08.04 establishing monthly rental fees for new hangar at Danville Regional Airport, effective Aug 17, 2026 (9-0)

City Council

The Danville City Council work session will consider vacating unimproved rights-of-way on Old Farm Road, Starling Lane, Virginia Avenue, Cardinal Drive, and Oriole Drive, plus a drainage easement. They will also receive updates on major projects, space needs, and economic development. The meeting includes a closed session for real property and economic development discussions.

• Vacation of unimproved right-of-way on Old Farm Road and Starling Lane (CL-2888)
• Vacation of right-of-way on Virginia Avenue (CL-2889)
• Vacation of unimproved right-of-way on Cardinal Drive and Oriole Drive, and drainage easement (CL-2891)
• Major Projects and Space Needs Assessment Update (CL-2909)
• Closed meeting for real property acquisition/disposition and prospective business discussions

The City Council approved the minutes from the May 19, 2026, meeting and received a presentation on the city's long-term capital project and space needs, estimated at $184M to $206M. Council members agreed to place three right-of-way vacation requests on future agendas. The council also held a closed meeting to discuss real estate, economic development, and public fund investments.

• Approved May 19, 2026, meeting minutes (8-0)
• Agreed to schedule Old Farm Road/Starling Lane right-of-way vacation
• Agreed to schedule Virginia Avenue right-of-way vacation
• Agreed to schedule Cardinal/Oriole Drive right-of-way and easement vacation
• Entered closed session for real estate and economic development (8-0)

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The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution authorizing up to $10,000 for a reception honoring the late Timothy Saunders, a Navy sailor killed in service, and to install a memorial plaque near the entrance of the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing building in Cyber Park. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss confidential business records and real property acquisition or disposition, as permitted by Virginia law.

• Resolution No. 2026-08-17-5A: up to $10,000 for reception and memorial plaque for Timothy Saunders
• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(39) for confidential business records
• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(3) for real property acquisition/disposition

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved a resolution authorizing up to $10,000 for a reception honoring the late Timothy Saunders, a Navy member killed in service, including a memorial plaque near the ATDM building entrance. The vote was 3-0-1, with Vice Chairman Saunders abstaining. The authority also held a closed session for legal advice and confidential business matters, then certified the session's legality by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 2026-08-17-5A authorizing up to $10,000 for a reception honoring Timothy Saunders (3-0-1, Saunders abstained)
• Held closed session for legal advice and confidential business/real estate discussions (4-0)
• Certified closed session compliance with Virginia law (4-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider five Certificates of Appropriateness for projects in Danville's historic districts. Items include two state historic highway markers at 100 Memorial Drive, a mural on a retaining wall along Memorial Drive, an awning at 319 Craghead Street, and siding and window replacement at 148 Sutherlin Avenue. The board will also approve July 2026 meeting minutes and receive a staff update on the Local Historical Marker program.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for two Virginia State Historic Highway Markers at 100 Memorial Drive (Morotock manufacturing and Crews, Rodenhizer & Co./Westbrook Elevator Co.)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a mural on the concrete retaining wall along the 400 block of Memorial Drive near 420 Memorial Drive
• Certificate of Appropriateness for an awning at 319 Craghead Street (Links Coffee House)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for siding replacement at 319 Craghead Street (Links Coffee House)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for siding and window replacement at 148 Sutherlin Avenue

Local Board of Building Code Appeals

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will vote on five action items: a lease agreement with the City of Danville for three suites at 527 Bridge Street; consolidation of certain real property; acceptance of real property from the Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority; acceptance of a deed for two tax parcels at 230 South Ridge Street; and a Right of First Refusal Waiver involving Caesars Virginia LLC. The board will also hold a closed meeting to discuss real estate acquisition/disposition, economic development prospects, and legal matters. Financial statements and prior meeting minutes are up for approval.

• Lease agreement with City of Danville for property at 527 Bridge Street, Suites 201, 221, and 310 (Tax ID #26821)
• Consolidation of certain real property
• Acceptance of real property from Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
• Acceptance of deed for Tax Parcels #24586 and #24587 at 230 South Ridge Street from the City of Danville
• Right of First Refusal Waiver involving Caesars Virginia LLC and Bubba's Properties LLC

The Industrial Development Authority approved several resolutions, including a right of first refusal waiver allowing Bubba's Properties LLC to inspect a site for an ice cream shop on West Main Street near Caesars Danville Casino. The board also renewed a lease with Morrisette Paper Company, approved a consolidated lease with the City of Danville for three suites at 527 Bridge Street, and authorized consolidation of six properties for a parking garage. All resolutions passed unanimously with five votes in favor.

• Approved right of first refusal waiver for Bubba's Properties LLC ice cream shop site (5-0)
• Renewed lease with Morrisette Paper Company for 979 Lockett Drive (5-0)
• Approved lease with City of Danville for 527 Bridge Street suites 201, 221, 310 (5-0)
• Approved consolidation of six properties for parking garage construction (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of property from Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (5-0)
• Approved deed acceptance for former Galileo School property at 230 South Ridge Street (5-0)
• Approved financial report for period (5-0)
• Approved corrected July 14, 2026 minutes (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will receive updates on several infrastructure and facility projects at the Danville Regional Airport. The meeting includes a review of site preparation and construction for hangars and training facilities.

• Erosion Control Mitigation Project update
• Corporate Hangar Site Prep Construction Project update
• Air Ambulance Modular building project update
• Aviation Training Facility Building and Hangar Projects update
• South Ramp site prep construction project update

The Danville Regional Airport Commission met on August 11, 2026, and approved the agenda and minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates on ongoing projects, including erosion control, corporate hangar construction, air ambulance operations, and the aviation training facility. The commission also heard about FAA discussions, a new non-profit medical transport group, and FBO activities.

• Approved agenda for August 8, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for July 14, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Danville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a code amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding the Entertainment and Gaming District and a special use permit for indoor commercial recreation at 616 North Main Street. The agenda also includes a review of a subdivision plat at Sandy Court and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Code Amendment PZ26-00407 to amend Chapter 41, Article 2, Section L 'EGD – Entertainment and Gaming District'
• Special Use Permit PZ26-00380 for indoor commercial recreation at 616 North Main Street (Parcel 616)
• Review of Subdivision Plat at Sandy Court

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will consider approving improvements in an option area granted to Middle Mile Infrastructure LLC on Lot 12 of the Cane Creek Centre project. The board will also receive updates on the financial status as of July 31, 2026, and may hold a closed meeting to discuss prospective businesses, contract negotiations, and real property matters.

• Resolution 2026-08-10-5A: improvements in option area for Middle Mile Infrastructure LLC on 9.82 acres (Lot 12, GPIN 2347-13-8189) in Pittsylvania County
• Financial Status Report as of July 31, 2026
• Closed meeting for discussion of prospective businesses, contract negotiations, and real property acquisition/disposition

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved Resolution 2026-08-10-5A, authorizing site plan improvements by Middle Mile Infrastructure LLC on Lot 12 (GPIN: 2347-13-8189) within the Cane Creek Centre Project. The board also accepted the financial status report as of July 31, 2026, and held a closed session for legal and business discussions. No public comments were made.

• Approved Resolution 2026-08-10-5A for Middle Mile Infrastructure improvements at Cane Creek (4-0)
• Accepted Financial Status Report as of July 31, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 13, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Certified closed session compliance with Virginia law (4-0)