Hampton, VA

Planning Commission

The Hampton Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two use permit applications: one for a private school at 100 Blackburn Lane by Faith Baptist Church, and one for a pawn shop at 1531 E Pembroke Avenue by Shevan Sindy. The commission will also consider an ordinance amending Chapter 35 (Subdivisions) to align with state code and current regulations. A youth planner report and approval of July minutes are also on the agenda.

• Use permit for private school at 100 Blackburn Lane (Faith Baptist Church) with 13 conditions
• Use permit for pawn shop at 1531 E Pembroke Avenue (Shevan Sindy) with 7 conditions
• Ordinance amending Chapter 35 (Subdivisions) to align with state code
• Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Youth Planner report to the commission

City Council Special Session

This is a special session called solely for the City Council and School Board to tour the newly renovated locker rooms at Darling Stadium. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of the tour and adjournment.

• Tour of Darling Stadium locker room improvements (agenda item 26-0273)
• Joint tour with Hampton School Board
• Location: Darling Stadium, 4067 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, VA

City Council Legislative Session

The Hampton City Council will hold a legislative session with a consent agenda covering budget adjustments, bond authorizations, and administrative items, followed by public hearings on three rezoning applications and three use permits. The most consequential items include accepting $5.6 million in state funds for schools, authorizing a $9.4 million advance for capital projects, and approving up to $22 million in housing revenue bonds. The council will also consider rezonings for residential and commercial developments, including a 14-acre project on Sargeant Street and Lawrence Avenue.

• Resolution to accept $5,600,000 in state funds for the FY27 school operating budget
• Resolution authorizing $9,388,971 advance from General Fund for FY27 capital projects
• Resolution approving up to $22,000,000 multifamily housing revenue bonds for Century Plaza Apartments
• Rezoning of ~14 acres on Sargeant Street and Lawrence Avenue for single-family and townhouse units
• Rezoning of ~5.5 acres on W Queen Street for a 68-unit multifamily development

The Hampton City Council approved several rezoning applications and use permits, including a 14-acre residential redevelopment, a crane and rigging business expansion, a 68-unit multifamily development, a 255-unit multifamily use permit, and a used car sales operation. The council also approved the consent agenda, the 2026 Strategic Plan, and deferred a municipal naming policy and several appointments to September 9, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda including FY26 Q3 budget adjustments (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for 14 acres at Sargeant Street and Lawrence Avenue for residential redevelopment (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for 5.19 acres at Aberdeen Road for crane and rigging business (7-0)
• Approved rezoning and use permit for 68 multifamily units at W Queen Street (7-0)
• Approved use permit for 255 multifamily dwellings by Canopy Development (7-0)
• Approved use permit for used car sales at 690 Bell Street (5-2)
• Approved 2026 Strategic Plan update (7-0)
• Deferred municipal naming policy and appointments to September 9, 2026 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests. These include rezoning and use permits for multifamily residential developments and a permit for a used car sales business.

• McDowell Point Subdivision at 1772 Old Buckroe Road
• Rezoning of 5.5 acres at 1534, 1538, and 1540 W Queen Street for multifamily development
• Use permit for 68 multifamily dwelling units at 1534, 1538, and 1540 W Queen Street
• Use permit for 255 multifamily dwellings by Canopy Development
• Use permit for used car sales at 690 Bell Street

City Council Legislative Session

The Hampton City Council will vote on multiple zoning amendments, including reducing minimum parking and lot size requirements for residential properties. The council will also approve a $1.15 million one-time bonus for city staff and update stormwater permit fees. Routine consent items include funding for bond custodial services and private fence encroachment agreements.

• Ordinance 26-0188: Reduces minimum parking for single-family, duplex, and multi-family uses.
• Ordinance 26-0193: Lowers minimum lot area and frontage rules for the R-4 residential district.
• Resolution 26-0229: Appropriates $1,149,731 from the General Fund for a 2% one-time employee bonus.
• Ordinance 26-0231: Updates permit application fees for stormwater management and erosion control.
• Consent agenda: Approves four private encroachment agreements for residential privacy fences.

The City Council approved multiple updates to the local zoning ordinance, including changes to lot area requirements, parking standards, and use permit procedures. Additionally, the council passed an amendment regarding stormwater erosion control permits and fees.

• Approved R-4 district minimum lot area and frontage reductions (7-0)
• Approved reduced minimum parking requirements for various residential uses (7-0)
• Approved updated use permit revocation and appeal procedures (7-0)
• Approved modified security standards and revocation procedures for Restaurant 2 establishments (7-0)
• Approved erosion control permit application and fee amendments (7-0)
• Approved four encroachment agreements for residential fences (7-0)
• Approved $7,000 appropriation for annual bond custodial fees (7-0)
• Approved $1,149,731 budget amendment for a one-time 2% bonus (7-0)

City Council Special Session

The City Council is holding a special session to evaluate the performance of the City Manager, City Attorney, and Clerk of Council. This discussion will take place in a closed session pursuant to state law.

• Closed session regarding City Manager performance
• Closed session regarding City Attorney performance
• Closed session regarding Clerk of Council performance
• Resolution certifying the closed session

The City Council met in special session solely to discuss the performance of the City Manager, City Attorney, and Clerk of Council. The council unanimously approved a motion to enter closed session and later unanimously approved a resolution certifying the closed session. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss performance of City Manager, City Attorney, and Clerk of Council (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the closed session (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The Council will review a briefing on data center development and policy considerations. They will also receive a report from the Police Division regarding crime data comparisons and resource allocation.

• Digital infrastructure and data center development analysis
• Hampton Police Division crime data and resource briefing
• Strategic Plan update
• Closed session regarding special assessments and zoning ordinance amendments

The City Council met to discuss digital infrastructure, strategic plans, and police resources. The session included a closed meeting on legal counsel and a subsequent certification of that session.

• Closed session motion approved (6-1)
• Closed session certification approved (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning amendments, including reducing minimum parking requirements for residential and multi-family uses and reducing lot area in the R-4 district. They will also consider a rezoning to expand a crane and rigging business on Aberdeen Road and update procedures for revoking use permits.

• Rezoning 5.19 acres at 618-638 Aberdeen Rd and 2303 60th St from M-2, C-2, R-11 to M-2 with conditions for crane/rigging expansion
• Ordinance to reduce minimum parking for single-family, two-family, duplex, and multi-family uses citywide
• Ordinance to reduce minimum lot area and frontage for R-4 One-Family Residential District
• Ordinance to update revocation procedures for use permits (Sections 14-9 and 14-11)
• Ordinance modifying security and revocation standards for Restaurant 2 establishments

City Council Legislative Session

City Council will hold a public hearing on a use permit for heavy vehicle repair at 611 Copeland Drive, and vote on ordinances rewriting zoning definitions for amusement centers and off-track horse race betting facilities. Council will also consider a franchise agreement with Lumos Telephone LLC for telecommunications use of public rights-of-way, and an ordinance setting salaries for the mayor and council members. The consent agenda includes a $3.1 million budget amendment for Human Services public assistance revenues and a resolution renaming portions of Butler Farm Road and Thomas Nelson Drive to College Drive.

• Public hearing: Use permit for heavy vehicle repair at 611 Copeland Drive
• Ordinance amending zoning definitions for amusement centers, skill-based devices, and off-track horse race betting facilities
• Ordinance granting telecommunications franchise to Lumos Telephone LLC for use of public rights-of-way
• Ordinance setting salaries for mayor and City Council members
• $3.1 million budget amendment to accept public assistance revenues for Human Services

Council approved an encroachment agreement allowing Matthew and Elizabeth Crockett to install plants and a privacy fence within the city's right-of-way on Sunset Road East, with a vote of 6-1 after a motion to defer failed. Other major actions included adopting zoning amendments for amusement and recreational uses, granting a telecom franchise to Lumos Telephone LLC, and setting council salaries. Multiple appointments were also made to boards and commissions.

• Approved encroachment agreement for landscaping and fence on Sunset Road East (6-1)
• Deferred animal response team appointment until July 8, 2026 (7-0)
• Reappointed Anthony Sandifuer and appointed two business representatives to Citizens Police Advisory Group (7-0)
• Appointed Robert Shuford to Hampton Economic Development Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Melvin Ferebee to Virginia Peninsula Community College Board of Trustees (6-0-1, Ferebee abstained)
• Adopted zoning amendment for amusement centers and recreational uses (7-0)
• Approved non-exclusive franchise agreement with Lumos Telephone LLC (7-0)
• Approved ordinance setting salaries for Mayor and Council (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The Council will review options for the adaptive reuse of the Wythe Fire Station. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a potential real estate acquisition in the Newmarket Creek area and legal matters regarding collective bargaining.

• Wythe Fire Station adaptive reuse options
• Potential property acquisition in Newmarket Creek area
• Consultation on proposed collective bargaining laws
• Multiple board and committee appointments

The City Council heard a presentation on adaptive reuse options for the Wythe Fire Station but took no vote. The council then entered a closed session to discuss property acquisition and legal matters and later certified the closed session. No substantive decisions were made on the agenda items.

• No votes taken on substantive agenda items; meeting was largely procedural.

City Council Ceremonial Session

This is a ceremonial session solely to recognize valedictorians and salutatorians from Hampton City Schools. No votes or policy decisions are scheduled.

• Recognition of Hampton City Schools valedictorians and salutatorians

The meeting was ceremonial only, with no substantive decisions made. Council recognized Hampton City Schools valedictorians and salutatorians and presented awards.

City Council Legislative Session

The City Council will consider consent items including a $9,385,379 budget amendment for the school operating budget, zoning ordinance amendments, employee bonuses, and property transfers. Public hearings include an appeal of a short-term rental permit revocation and a use permit revocation for a restaurant. The meeting also includes appointments and public comment.

• Appeal of revocation of short-term rental permit at 317 Woodside Drive
• Revocation of use permit for Southern Comfort Restaurant at 2163-2165 Cunningham Drive
• Transfer of five properties to Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority
• Ordinance amending site plan definitions for major/minor site plans
• Resolution to dispose of electronic equipment via donation

Council revoked a short-term rental permit at 317 Woodside Drive due to multiple violations of permit conditions. A restaurant use permit for Southern Comfort Restaurant & Lounge was also revoked for similar reasons. The consent agenda was approved, including a $9.4 million school budget amendment and employee bonus authorization.

• Affirmed revocation of short-term rental permit at 317 Woodside Drive (7-0)
• Revoked restaurant use permit for Southern Comfort Restaurant & Lounge (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $9.4M school budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved site plan code amendments (7-0)
• Approved transfer of properties to Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Clayton Turner to Peninsula Airport Commission (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session will receive a briefing on the Infill Housing Plan, an update on the Virginia Enterprise Zone, and a recap of the 2026 General Assembly session. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss legal advice, potential investment in a regional transportation facility, and a condemned structure. Finally, they will consider an appointment to the Peninsula Airport Commission.

• Briefing on Infill Housing Plan
• 2026 General Assembly session recap
• Virginia Enterprise Zone update
• Closed session on legal advice and transportation investment
• Consideration of appointment to Peninsula Airport Commission

The council held a work session with briefings on infill housing, the 2026 General Assembly session, and the Virginia Enterprise Zone. No substantive decisions were made; the only votes were to enter and certify a closed session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal advice and other matters (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying closed session (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone properties on Sargeant Street and Lawrence Avenue for detached dwellings and townhouses. The body will also consider updates to the city's zoning ordinance regarding amusement and betting facilities and a use permit for a vehicle repair business.

• Rezoning of +/- 14.0 acres at Sargeant St and Lawrence Ave for townhouses and single-family homes
• Use permit application for heavy vehicle repair at 611 Copeland Drive
• Zoning ordinance amendments for amusement centers, skill-based devices, and off-track betting
• Potential revocation of use permit for Southern Comfort Restaurant and Lounge at 2163-2165 Cunningham Drive
• First reading of revised Planning Commission Bylaws

City Council Legislative Session

The Hampton City Council will hold a legislative session to give final approval to the FY27 Manager's Recommended Budget, including appropriations for all city funds. They will also adopt tax rates for real estate and personal property, set service district taxes, and approve fee changes for solid waste, sewer, and stormwater. Other actions include rezonings, a landfill lease, and allocations for CDBG and HOME programs.

• Final adoption of FY27 budget (General Fund, Capital Budget, and multiple enterprise funds)
• Rezoning 0.09 acres at 4218 Victoria Blvd. from C-1 to MD-4 for multifamily use
• Landfill lease agreement with USA Waste of Virginia Landfills, Inc. for Bethel Landfill
• Ordinance to add blighted property classification for real estate taxation
• Adoption of FY27 real estate and personal property tax rates

The council adopted the FY27 Manager's Recommended Budget, including General Fund and Capital Budget appropriations, with a 5-1 vote (Campbell dissenting). Tax and fee ordinances for real estate, personal property, stormwater, sewer, solid waste, and service districts were approved, mostly 5-1. The council also approved a rezoning and use permit for multifamily housing at 4218 Victoria Blvd, a day care use permit for West End Baptist Church, and a landfill lease with USA Waste.

• Approved FY27 General Fund budget (5-1)
• Set real estate tax rate for FY27 (5-1)
• Approved FY27 Capital Budget (5-1)
• Approved rezoning to MD-4 at 4218 Victoria Blvd (6-0)
• Approved use permit for multifamily at 4218 Victoria Blvd (6-0)
• Approved day care use permit for West End Baptist Church (6-0)
• Approved landfill lease with USA Waste (6-0)
• Approved design-build for Mellen Street sewer replacement (6-0)

City Council Ceremonial Session

This is a ceremonial session with no legislative actions. The City Council is recognizing Hampton City Schools dual enrollment students.

• Recognition of Hampton City Schools Dual Enrollment Students

This was a ceremonial session with no substantive decisions. Council celebrated 69 Hampton City Schools students who will receive associate degrees from Virginia Peninsula Community College before high school graduation.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review the City Manager's recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget, consider modifications to zoning standards for Restaurant 2 use, and receive a briefing on the Infill Housing Plan. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a prospective business for Hampton Roads Center North and the disposition of publicly owned land in Downtown Hampton.

• Briefing on Infill Housing Plan Book
• Proposed zoning ordinance modifications for Restaurant 2 use
• Budget discussion for FY2027
• Closed session for prospective business at Hampton Roads Center North
• Closed session for land disposition in Downtown Hampton

Council deferred a briefing on the Infill Housing Plan Book to May 27. They also received a briefing on proposed zoning modifications for Restaurant 2 Use and discussed the FY2027 city budget. A closed session was approved to discuss a prospective business and land disposition. Appointments to the Community Policy and Management Team were considered but no vote recorded.

• Deferred Infill Housing Plan Book briefing to May 27 (5-0)
• Approved closed session for prospective business and land disposition (6-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (6-0)

City Council Special Session

The City Council will hold a second public hearing to receive citizen comments on the Fiscal Year 2027 City Manager's Recommended Budget. The session includes introductions of tax, fee, and appropriation ordinances scheduled for a vote on May 13, 2026.

• Second public hearing on FY2027 City Manager's Recommended Budget
• Ordinance to amend real estate tax code for blighted properties
• Ordinance to adopt tax rates for real estate and tangible personal property for FY2027
• Ordinance to amend sewer use charges
• Ordinance to amend stormwater management service charges

The City Council held the second public hearing on the FY2027 City Manager's Recommended Budget, hearing comments from 12 residents. No votes were taken; final adoption of the budget and related tax, fee, and appropriation ordinances is scheduled for May 13, 2026. Proclamations were read for Municipal Clerks Week and Public Service Recognition Week.

• No substantive decisions; only procedural actions (second public hearing held, proclamations read)

City Council Special Session

City Council Ceremonial Session

No substantive decisions were made. The meeting was ceremonial, recognizing the Clean City Commission and local businesses for environmental stewardship on Earth Day.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the City Manager's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and receive a briefing on the Hampton City Schools budget. Members will also review a water plan for specific local neighborhoods and discuss real estate acquisitions in a closed session.

• City Manager's Recommended FY 2027 Budget
• Hampton City Schools Budget briefing
• Resilient Hampton Fox Hill, Grandview, and Harris Creek Water Plan
• Potential real property acquisition in the Newmarket Creek area
• Appointment to Western Tidewater Regional Jail Authority

The City Council held a work session with briefings on the school budget, the city manager's recommended FY2027 budget, and the Resilient Hampton water plan for Fox Hill, Grandview, and Harris Creek. No votes were taken on any of the agenda items. The only actions were procedural motions to enter and certify a closed session.

• Approved closed session motion (7-0)
• Certified closed session (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning and use permits for a multifamily development at 4218 Victoria Blvd, a commercial daycare at West End Baptist Church, and a private school at 15 S. Hope Street. They will also consider amendments to the site plan ordinance and the FY2026-2027 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan.

• Rezoning 0.09 acres at 4218 Victoria Blvd from C-1 to MD-4 for multifamily dwellings
• Use permit for multifamily development at 4218 Victoria Blvd
• Use permit for a commercial daycare (18 children) at West End Baptist Church, 2413 Shell Road
• Use permit for Hampton's Beauty Academy private school at 15 S. Hope Street
• Amendment to Chapter 35.1 (Site Plans) of city ordinance

City Council Special Session

The City Council is holding a special session to tour two data centers in Hanover and Henrico counties to learn about emerging technology, using closed sessions to receive proprietary business information. They will also conduct a windshield tour of recent redevelopment projects in Richmond's Scott's Addition and Downtown areas, discussing master plan implementation.

• Closed session to receive proprietary info from digital infrastructure businesses (Hanover County)
• Resolution certifying closed session (Item 26-0128)
• Windshield tour of redevelopment projects in Scott's Addition and Downtown Richmond
• Closed session to receive proprietary info from digital infrastructure businesses (Henrico County)
• Resolution certifying closed session (Item 26-0133)

The council convened a special session for an educational tour of two data centers and a windshield tour of redevelopment projects in Richmond. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were approving closed sessions to receive proprietary information and certifying those sessions.

• Approved closed session for Pixel Factory Data Center tour (6-0)
• Certified closed session for Pixel Factory Data Center (6-0)
• Approved closed session for QTS Richmond tour (6-0)
• Certified closed session for QTS Richmond (6-0)

City Council Legislative Session

The Hampton City Council is holding a legislative session with several public hearings and votes. Key items include a proposed ordinance to prohibit camping and storage on public property, amendments to zoning ordinances for coastal resilience and airport noise zones, and approval of a non-exclusive franchise agreement for Virginia Natural Gas. The consent agenda includes funding for police vehicle replacements and participation in opioid settlement claims.

• Ordinance to ban camping and storage on public property (Item 25-0170)
• Zoning amendment for Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay to improve clarity and align with state regulations on trees and coastal resilience
• Zoning amendment to revise airport noise and aircraft accident potential zones and boundaries
• Non-exclusive franchise agreement with Virginia Natural Gas Inc. for natural gas services in public rights-of-way
• Resolution to appropriate $1,084,000 from Equipment Replacement Fund for Hampton Police Division vehicles

Council unanimously approved zoning ordinance amendments to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay to align with state regulations on trees and coastal resilience. Also approved consent agenda items including $1.084M for police vehicle replacements and participation in opioid settlements. Approved updated airport noise and accident potential zones map.

• Approved $1,084,000 from Equipment Replacement Fund for police vehicle replacements (7-0)
• Approved $7,000 from Wetlands Encroachment Fund for Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (7-0)
• Approved participation in opioid-related settlements against multiple pharmacy defendants (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 25, March 11, and March 25, 2026 sessions (7-0)
• Approved Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay zoning amendments for trees and coastal resilience (7-0)
• Approved AICUZ map update for airport noise and accident potential zones (7-0)
• Public hearing held on FY2026-2027 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan; no action taken

City Council Work Session

The City Council will receive briefings on the City Manager's recommended FY2027 budget and the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. They will also hear a briefing on the Resilient Hampton water plan for flood-prone areas including Fox Hill, Grandview, and Harris Creek. Additionally, the council will consider appointments to VML policy committees and hold a closed session for appointments.

• Briefing on Resilient Hampton water plan for Fox Hill, Grandview, and Harris Creek
• Discussion of FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Highlights of FY2027 Recommended Budget from City Manager
• Closed session to discuss appointments under Virginia Code 2.2-3711.A(.1)
• Consideration of appointments to Virginia Municipal League 2026 Policy Committees

The council voted 7-0 to defer the Resilient Hampton Fox Hill, Grandview, and Harris Creek Water Plan briefing to the April 22 work session. The remainder of the meeting consisted of budget briefings on the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and the FY 2027 Recommended Budget, with no votes taken.

• Deferred Resilient Hampton water plan briefing to April 22 (7-0)

City Council Ceremonial Session

This is a ceremonial session of the Hampton City Council with no legislative business. The only agenda item is a "Spotlight on Placemaking" presentation. No votes, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Ceremonial session focused on placemaking

The City Council held a ceremonial session focused on 'Spotlight on Placemaking.' The session featured information about the local music scene and recent Veer Music Award winners.

• No substantive legislative or financial decisions were made during this ceremonial session

City Council Work Session

This work session includes two presentations: results of the 'I Value Resident' polling and a briefing on preliminary revenue estimates for the upcoming budget. The council will discuss these items but no votes are scheduled.

• 26-0114: Presentation of 'I Value Resident' polling results
• 26-0115: Budget briefing on preliminary revenue estimates

The City Council held a work session to review results from the annual 'I Value Budget' resident polling. Staff also presented preliminary revenue projections for fiscal year 2027, which include an estimated $472.6 million in recurring revenues.

• Reviewed I Value Resident Polling results regarding budget priorities and fees
• Reviewed preliminary fiscal year 2027 revenue projections of $472.6 million

City Council Legislative Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the acquisition of land for public streets and sidewalks. The body will also consider a natural gas utility franchise bid and a right-of-way encroachment agreement.

• Public hearing on land acquisitions at 101 Clover Street, 715 E. Little Back River Road, 12 Classic Cove, and 1 Little Oak Lane for bike and pedestrian access
• Invitation for bids for a non-exclusive natural gas public utility service franchise
• Encroachment agreement for a retaining wall and paver driveway on N. First Street
• Resolution to refund erroneously assessed business taxes

The City Council approved several resolutions including a business tax refund and an encroachment agreement. They also authorized the acquisition of land parcels for a public street and pedestrian access project.

• Approved resolution to refund certain erroneously assessed business taxes (5-0)
• Approved encroachment agreement for a retaining wall and driveway on N. First Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 25 and March 11 sessions (5-0)
• Authorized land acquisitions for the Little Back River Road project (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hampton Planning Commission will approve minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting and hold public hearings on two proposals to amend and re‑enact the City’s Zoning Ordinance. One amendment updates the Definitions section and the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay for clarity and state compliance. The other revises the Airport Noise and Aircraft Accident Potential Zones on the zoning map. The commission will also receive the Community Development Director’s Youth Planner Report.

• Approve minutes from the February 19, 2026 Planning Commission meeting (Agenda item 26-0058).
• Public hearing on proposal to amend Zoning Ordinance Definitions and O‑CBP District (Agenda item 26-0047).
• Public hearing on proposal to revise Airport Noise and Aircraft Accident Potential Zones in the zoning map (Agenda item 26-0071).
• Community Development Director’s March 2026 Youth Planner Report (Agenda item 26-0057).
• Items submitted by the public.

City Council Legislative Session

The City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning for a multifamily development at 2601 Cunningham Drive and a use permit amendment for Southern Comfort Restaurant. An ordinance to prohibit camping on public property will be up for a vote. The Council will also receive a presentation on proposed rate increases for wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater, and consider a resolution to acquire properties for sidewalk construction. Several appointments to advisory committees are also on the agenda.

• Rezoning 1.69 acres at 2601 Cunningham Drive from C-3 to MD-4 for multifamily development by Woda Cooper Companies
• Use permit for multifamily dwellings at 2601 Cunningham Drive (concurrent with rezoning)
• Use permit amendment for Southern Comfort Restaurant & Lounge at 2163 & 2165 Cunningham Drive to extend hours and modify security
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 24 to prohibit camping and storage on public property
• Resolution to acquire properties at 19 E. Lamington Road, 619 E. Little Back River Road, 5 Sydney Jay Lane, 4 Crockett Drive, and 717 E. Little Back River Road for bike/pedestrian sidewalks

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including FY2026 second‑quarter budget adjustments (26‑0059) and the February 11 work‑session minutes (26‑0050). In a separate vote, the council approved the rezoning application (26‑0037) with 20 conditions and the related use permit (26‑0038) with 9 conditions for the Woda Cooper project at 2601 Cunningham Drive. The rezoning and permit motions passed 6‑1.

• Approved FY2026 Q2 budget adjustments (26‑0059) – unanimous (7‑0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 11 work session (26‑0050) – unanimous (7‑0)
• Approved Rezoning Application 26‑0037 with 20 conditions – vote 6‑1
• Approved Use Permit Application 26‑0038 with 9 conditions – vote 6‑1

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation from Virginia Peninsula Community College and discuss a revised camping and storage ordinance. The meeting will also include closed session discussions regarding appointments to various citizen advisory groups.

• Presentation by Virginia Peninsula Community College
• Briefing on Revised Camping and Storage Ordinance
• Consideration of Appointments to Citizens Police Advisory Group
• Consideration of Appointments to Citizens' Unity Commission
• Consideration of Appointments to Golf Course Advisory Committee

The City Council approved a closed session (agenda item 26-0074) after a motion was made by Councilmember Carolyn Campbell and seconded by Councilmember Hope Harper. The motion passed with all seven members voting aye. Later, the Council approved the resolution certifying the closed session (agenda item 26-0073) with the same unanimous 7‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved closed session motion (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying closed session (7-0)

City Council Ceremonial Session

This is a ceremonial session of the Hampton City Council with no actionable items. The agenda includes only a call to order, ceremonial items under the theme 'Spotlight on Economic Growth', and adjournment.

• Ceremonial items under 'Spotlight on Economic Growth' (no specific items listed)

The council met on February 25, 2026, with all seven members present. The meeting featured a Spotlight on Economic Growth, honoring Don Hollomon and the Coliseum Central Business Improvement District board members. No substantive policy decisions were made; the session concluded with adjournment at 6:16 p.m.