Fredericksburg
Upcoming
Electoral Board
The Electoral Board will establish canvass dates and times for the August 4, 2026 Republican Primary and approve election officers for that primary. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and a general registrar report.
- Establish canvass dates and times for August 4, 2026 Republican Primary
- Approval of election officers for the August 4, 2026 Republican Primary
- Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026 meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to adopt a Small Area Plan for Planning Area 8 (Dixon Street/Mayfield) and a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 44 parcels (approximately 33.14 acres) to the Creative Maker District with form-based regulations.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment to adopt a Small Area Plan for Planning Area 8
- Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 44 parcels (33.14 acres) to Creative Maker District
- Area includes parcels currently zoned Residential-4, Light Industrial, and Commercial Highway
- Proposed form-based regulations for the Creative Maker District
- Public hearing with 5-minute speaking limit for citizens
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City Council
The City Council is meeting for a two-day biannual planning off-site retreat. The agenda contains only logistical details and no specific action items or public hearings.
City Council
The City Council is gathering for its biannual planning off-site retreat over two days. No specific decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is purely procedural for planning purposes.
- Two-day planning retreat (June 25-26)
City Council
The City Council will vote on an economic development agreement for the redevelopment of the former Mary Washington Hospital site. The meeting also includes budget amendments for the city's 300th anniversary celebration and several board appointments.
- Economic development agreement with 2300 Fall Hill Partners, LLC for the former Mary Washington Hospital
- FY 2026 budget amendments for School Grants and School Capital Funds
- Budget amendments for the Fredericksburg 300th Anniversary celebration (FY 2026 and FY 2027)
- Appointments to the Economic Development Authority, Rappahannock Regional Library Board, and Board of Social Services
City Council
This is a ceremonial event, not a regular business meeting. City Council members, Recreation Commission, and Economic Development Authority will attend the ribbon cutting for a new mobile stage at Riverfront Park.
- Ribbon cutting for new mobile stage at Riverfront Park, 701 Sophia Street
City Council
The Fredericksburg City Council will discuss special event street closures, a draft RFP for the Renwick PPEA, and text amendments to the Two-Over-Twos/Form-Based Code. A report from the 300th Steering Committee will also be presented.
- Special Event Street Closures
- Renwick PPEA RFP Draft
- Two-Over-Twos/Form-Based Code Text Amendments
- 300th Steering Committee Report
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will consider a resolution to authorize the chair to execute an economic development agreement with 2300 Fall Hill Partners, LLC and the City of Fredericksburg for the redevelopment of the former Mary Washington Hospital property. The board will also discuss the Serve and Stay Fredericksburg Fund program and approve the FY2027 budget.
- Resolution to authorize agreement for redevelopment of former Mary Washington Hospital property
- Discussion of Serve and Stay Fredericksburg Fund program for public service workers
- Approval of FY2027 budget
- Election of officers
- Treasurer's Report with May 2026 budget update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 10, 2026, for the Area 8 Small Area Plan and Creative Maker rezoning. Staff recommended extending the public hearing, which the commission did without approving or denying any items. No substantive decisions were made; the hearing was continued to a future date.
- Extended public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Small Area 8 (no vote recorded)
- Extended public hearing on Zoning Map Amendment for Creative Maker District (no vote recorded)