{ "city": "Hampton", "state": "VA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/hampton/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission hears two use permits and subdivision ordinance amendment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/8/2432_A_Planning_Commission_26-08-20_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2432&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "City Council Special Session", "headline": "Council tours renovated Darling Stadium locker rooms", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/9/2441_A_City_Council_Special_Session_26-09-02_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2441&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "City Council Legislative Session", "headline": "Council to vote on $5.6M school funds, $9.4M capital advance, and multiple rezonings", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/8/2407_A_City_Council_Legislative_Session_26-08-12_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/8/2407_M_City_Council_Legislative_Session_26-08-12_Notice_of_Action.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2407&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review multifamily housing and used car sales permits", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/7/2431_A_Planning_Commission_26-07-16_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2431&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "City Council Legislative Session", "headline": "Hampton Council votes on zoning changes reducing parking and lot requirements.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/7/2405_A_City_Council_Legislative_Session_26-07-08_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/7/2405_M_City_Council_Legislative_Session_26-07-08_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2405&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "City Council Special Session", "headline": "City Council to discuss performance of top city officials", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/7/2439_A_City_Council_Special_Session_26-07-08_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/7/2439_M_City_Council_Special_Session_26-07-08_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2439&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "Council discusses digital infrastructure, crime data, and strategic updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/7/2404_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-07-08_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/7/2404_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-07-08_Notice_of_Action.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2404&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to vote on citywide parking minimum reduction", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/6/2430_A_Planning_Commission_26-06-18_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2430&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "City Council Legislative Session", "headline": "Council to vote on zoning changes for off-track betting and amusement devices, plus council salary ordinance", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/6/2403_A_City_Council_Legislative_Session_26-06-10_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/6/2403_M_City_Council_Legislative_Session_26-06-10_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2403&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "Council discusses Wythe Fire Station reuse and potential property acquisition", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/6/2402_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-06-10_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/6/2402_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-06-10_Notice_of_Action.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2402&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "City Council Ceremonial Session", "headline": "City Council honors top high school graduates", "summary": "This is a ceremonial session solely to recognize valedictorians and salutatorians from Hampton City Schools. No votes or policy decisions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2400_A_City_Council_Ceremonial_Session_26-05-27_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2400_M_City_Council_Ceremonial_Session_26-05-27_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2400&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "City Council Legislative Session", "headline": "Council to approve $9.4M school budget amendment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2401_A_City_Council_Legislative_Session_26-05-27_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2401_M_City_Council_Legislative_Session_26-05-27_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2401&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "Council discusses Infill Housing Plan and state legislative recap", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2399_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-05-27_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2399_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-05-27_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2399&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Hampton Planning Commission to consider 14-acre rezoning for townhouses", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2427_A_Planning_Commission_26-05-21_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2427&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "City Council Legislative Session", "headline": "City Council to vote on final FY27 budget and tax rates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2398_A_City_Council_Legislative_Session_26-05-13_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2398_M_City_Council_Legislative_Session_26-05-13_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2398&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "City Council Ceremonial Session", "headline": "Council recognizes dual enrollment students", "summary": "This is a ceremonial session with no legislative actions. The City Council is recognizing Hampton City Schools dual enrollment students.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2438_A_City_Council_Ceremonial_Session_26-05-13_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2438_M_City_Council_Ceremonial_Session_26-05-13_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2438&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to discuss FY2027 budget, zoning changes, infill housing", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2396_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-05-13_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2396_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-05-13_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2396&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "City Council Special Session", "headline": "City Council holds second public hearing on FY2027 budget and tax ordinances", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2395_A_City_Council_Special_Session_26-05-06_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/5/2395_M_City_Council_Special_Session_26-05-06_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2395&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "City Council Special Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2394&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "City Council Ceremonial Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/4/2392_M_City_Council_Ceremonial_Session_26-04-22_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2392&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "City Council to review FY 2027 budget and school funding", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/4/2391_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-04-22_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/4/2391_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-04-22_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2391&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Rezoning 0.09 acres at 4218 Victoria Blvd for multifamily housing", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/4/2393_A_Planning_Commission_26-04-16_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2393&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "City Council Special Session", "headline": "City Council tours data centers and Richmond redevelopment projects", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/4/2429_A_City_Council_Special_Session_26-04-09_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/4/2429_M_City_Council_Special_Session_26-04-09_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2429&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "City Council Legislative Session", "headline": "Council to vote on banning camping on public property", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/4/2390_A_City_Council_Legislative_Session_26-04-08_Revised_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/4/2390_M_City_Council_Legislative_Session_26-04-08_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2390&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to review recommended budget, CIP, and resiliency water plan", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/4/2389_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-04-08_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/4/2389_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-04-08_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2389&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "City Council Ceremonial Session", "headline": "Council holds ceremonial session on placemaking", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/3/2387_A_City_Council_Ceremonial_Session_26-03-25_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/3/2387_M_City_Council_Ceremonial_Session_26-03-25_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2387&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "Budget briefing on preliminary revenue estimates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/3/2386_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-03-25_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/hampton/meetings/2026/3/2386_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-03-25_Council_Approved_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://hampton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2386&GID=258&G=93A1DD85-5337-45E4-84FB-33D8A24FF2FB" } ] }