Harrisonburg, VA

City Council

The Harrisonburg City Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a request to rezone the Lindsey Apartments properties on South Main and South Liberty Streets, a separate rezoning at 704 N Liberty Street, an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance, and a supplemental appropriation for Public Works. The consent agenda includes minutes and the rezoning and ordinance items, which may be pulled for separate discussion.

• Rezoning request from Trenton Inc. and Bernard LC for 435-495 South Main Street and 282-298 South Liberty Street (Lindsey Apartments)
• Rezoning request from Jose Antonio Lopez Montiel for 704 N Liberty Street
• Amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance
• Supplemental appropriation for the Public Works Department
• Public comments on agenda items accepted via phone or online

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority

The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the 2027 budget, a request for proposals for Court Square Theater management, and the transfer of properties from HRHA ownership to the Lineweaver Annex Corporation and Shenandoah Housing Corporation. The board will also receive updates on strategic initiatives, including the Bluestone Town Center and Lineweaver Annex renovation, and hear public comment on the 5-Year Plan and Annual Plan.

• Public comment on 5-Year Plan, Annual Plan, Move to Work Supplement Administrative Plan, and Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plans for Commerce Village, Commerce Village II, Franklin Heights, JR Polly Lineweaver, and Lineweaver Annex
• Public comment on 2027 Budget
• Request for Proposals for Court Square Theater Management
• Transfer of properties from HRHA ownership to Lineweaver Annex Corporation and Shenandoah Housing Corporation
• Strategic initiative updates: Bluestone Town Center, Lineweaver Annex Renovation, homelessness and affordable housing

Planning Commission

The Harrisonburg Planning Commission is holding a work session to review draft portions of the Zoning Ordinance Update, including zoning district names, intent statements, and Article E on parking and landscaping. No public comment will be received, and the meeting is recorded for later viewing.

• Review of zoning district names and intent statements
• Draft Article E: Parking and Landscaping
• Parking-related definitions from draft Sec. 10-3-11
• No public comment at this work session

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Harrisonburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permit requests, a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan, and a Zoning Ordinance amendment to define 'poultry hatchery.' It will also consider a variance request for a subdivision ordinance at 704 North Liberty Street. The meeting includes approval of minutes from July 8 and July 21, 2026, and public comment.

• Special use permit request by Caitlin Denbigh at 387 Monticello Avenue
• Special use permit request by VG Harrisonburg Storage LLC at 291 West Wolfe Street and 336 West Market Street
• Comprehensive Plan amendment to incorporate Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan (2025)
• Zoning Ordinance amendment to create definition for 'poultry hatchery'
• Variance request by Jose Antonio Lopez Montiel at 704 North Liberty Street

City Council

The Harrisonburg City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, with several public hearings and regular agenda items. Key items include a request to rezone 704 N. Liberty Street and a related special use permit, an amendment to the city's water conservation ordinance, a supplemental appropriation for the school board, the sale of city-owned land on Neff Avenue to Pennrose LLC, a rooftop lease with Verizon at 100 N. Main Street, and amendments to the building code regulations. The meeting will also include a consent agenda with minutes from the previous meeting and a supplemental appropriation for Public Works.

• Rezoning request for 704 N. Liberty Street (Jose Antonio Lopez Montiel)
• Special use permit for 704 N. Liberty Street
• Amendment to water conservation ordinance (Section 7-2-19)
• Supplemental appropriation for Harrisonburg City School Board
• Disposition of city-owned real estate on Neff Avenue to Pennrose, LLC

Stormwater Advisory Committee

This meeting is largely procedural and update-oriented. The committee will approve minutes from May 2026, hear public comments, and receive staff updates on the MS4 program, VESMP, stormwater projects, water sampling, and urban forestry/pollinator initiatives. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• MS4 Program Updates
• VESMP Updates
• Stormwater Projects Updates
• Urban Forestry & Pollinator Program Updates

City Council

City Council

School Board

The Harrisonburg School Board’s August 4, 2026 meeting consists entirely of procedural and ceremonial actions, including a call to order, adoption of the agenda, a moment of silence, and a pledge of allegiance. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Environmental Performance Standards Advisory Committee

The Environmental Performance Standards Advisory Committee will hear a special presentation on including Harrisonburg in the Commonwealth's 2026 State Rail Plan. The committee will also receive updates on environmental initiatives, review the EAP Rubric for Development, and hear public comment on the Link Tree Canopy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are discussion and informational only.

• Special presentation: Including Harrisonburg in the Commonwealth's 2026 State Rail Plan
• Public comment by Carl Larsson on the Link Tree Canopy
• Update from Sustainability Manager on current environmental initiatives
• Discussion of EAP Rubric for Development
• Focus area and EAP Community Goals updates

The committee unanimously approved a motion recommending City Council send a letter to the Department of Rail and Public Transportation requesting Harrisonburg be added as a passenger rail destination in the 2026 State Rail Plan, provided it does not conflict with Chesapeake Western line or Virginia Breeze proposals. The committee also approved virtual participation for a member, approved the April meeting summary, and discussed plans for a September 18 Sustainability Summit.

• Approved motion to recommend City Council send letter to DRPT for passenger rail in 2026 State Rail Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Andy Kohen's virtual participation (unanimous)
• Approved April 29, 2026 meeting summary (unanimous)
• Agreed to add committee members to Stormwater and Environmental Newsletter email list

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a rezoning and two special use permits for 1340 South Main Street to allow multifamily buildings, retail, offices, and restaurants. Other actions include adopting a policy on Automatic License Plate Recognition systems, amending the city's water conservation code during emergencies, and supporting eight VDOT Smart Scale grant applications. The council will also consider writing off certain delinquent taxes and a supplemental appropriation for the school board.

• Rezoning of 1340 South Main Street (request by Marilyn S. Pendlebury)
• Special use permit for multifamily buildings with more than 12 units at 1340 South Main Street
• Special use permit for retail, offices, restaurants at 1340 South Main Street
• Adoption of policy on use of Automatic License Plate Recognition Systems
• Amendment to water conservation code for emergencies or drought

The City Council approved a rezoning request and two special use permits for 1340 South Main Street, allowing multifamily housing with more than 12 units and retail/office/restaurant uses, despite one dissenting vote. The council also approved several other items, including a resolution supporting eight VDOT Smart Scale grant applications, a policy on automatic license plate readers, and a supplemental appropriation for city schools. All votes were 4-0 except the rezoning and permits, which passed 3-1.

• Approved rezoning at 1340 S. Main St (3-1)
• Approved special use permit for multifamily >12 units at 1340 S. Main St (3-1)
• Approved special use permit for retail/offices/restaurants at 1340 S. Main St (3-1)
• Approved archway design for Spraygrounds at Ralph Sampson Park (4-0)
• Approved advertising delinquent real estate taxes for 2023 & 2024 (4-0)
• Approved writing off delinquent real estate (2005) and personal property (2020) taxes (4-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting 8 VDOT Smart Scale grant applications (4-0)
• Adopted ALPR policy and resolution (4-0)

Transportation Safety & Advisory Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting a work session to review and discuss draft text and maps for the Zoning Ordinance Update Project. This session focuses on use regulations, site development standards, and definitions. No public comment will be received during this meeting.

• Review of draft Article C: Use Regulations
• Review of draft Sections 10-3-53 through 56: Site Development Standards
• Review of draft Section 10-3-11: Definitions
• Discussion of draft Zoning Map and Zoning District Breakdowns

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will consider approval of the May 2026 meeting minutes. It will receive the Director's report and updates on park projects. The commission will address any action items and field questions from members and the public.

• Approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
• Director's report and project updates
• Action items
• Member questions and comments
• General public comments

Towing Board

The Harrisonburg Towing Board will meet to discuss a fee increase. Other agenda items include the approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of fee increase

City Council

The Harrisonburg City Council will consider special use permit requests for short-term rentals and a meat processing facility. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for event permits and the approval of prior council minutes.

• Consider special use permit for short-term rental at 453 West Water Street
• Consider special use permit for meat processing facility at 256 Charles Street
• Approve minutes from June 23, 2026 City Council Meeting
• Consider special event applications for Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5k and HDR Skeleton Festival
• Receive 2024 and 2025 Annual Reports from Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council approved special use permits for a short-term rental and a meat processing facility. The council also approved two special event applications and reappointed two members to the Regional Sewer Authority. Members discussed the potential removal of Flock cameras and the creation of a policy prohibiting Automatic License Plate Readers.

• Approved special use permit for short-term rental at 453 West Water Street (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for meat processing and storage facility at 256 Charles Street (5-0)
• Approved Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5k Run/Walk application (5-0)
• Approved HDR’s Skeleton Festival application (5-0)
• Reappointed Matthew Light and Brad Chewning to Harrisonburg Rockingham Regional Sewer Authority (unanimous)
• Approved virtual attendance of Council Member Alsaadun (5-0)
• Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting with only a closed session for legal consultation regarding specific legal matters and probable litigation. The public cannot comment and the meeting is not streamed. No other business is scheduled.

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet at City Hall to hear a report from the Director of Elections. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters and election security practices.

• Report from Director of Elections
• Closed session regarding personnel matters
• Closed session regarding election security practices

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and a special use permit. The body will also consider amendments to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances.

• Rezoning request for 435, 445, 457, 473, 483 & 495 South Main Street and 282, 288, 294 & 298 South Liberty Street (The Lindsey Apartments)
• Rezoning request for 704 N Liberty Street
• Special use permit request for 704 N Liberty Street
• Proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding manufactured housing and R-8 district minimum lot width

Emergency Communications Center Administrative Board

The Emergency Communications Center Administrative Board is meeting to handle standard agenda items. The only listed item of business is approval of draft minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes a closed session. No other specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 28, 2026 meeting
• Closed session (agenda item 6)
• No financial items, ordinances, or public hearings listed

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinance amendments to increase water, sewer, and stormwater utility rates and fees. The body will also consider a rezoning request and multiple special event applications for late 2026.

• Rezoning request for 850 Canterbury Court
• Ordinance amendment to increase water, sewer/authority, and seasonal tiered rates
• Amendments to Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Fees and Stormwater Utility Fee
• Special event applications for Block Party in the Burg, African American Festival, and two EMU events
• Supplemental appropriations for the General Fund and General Capital Projects Fund

City Council

Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority

The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority will review a purchase agreement for the Glens Fair Price Building and financing for Blue Stone Town Center. The body will also consider a request for proposals for Court Square Theater management and discuss stepped rents.

• Purchase Agreement for Glens Fair Price Building
• 9% and 4% Permanent Financing for Blue Stone Town Center
• Request For Proposals for Court Square Theater Management
• Commerce Village LLC audit
• Updates on Lineweaver Annex Renovation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session regarding the Zoning Ordinance Update Project. The meeting includes a presentation on the Communications and Public Engagement Plan and a review of draft zoning text and maps.

• Presentation on the Communications and Public Engagement Plan for the Zoning Ordinance Update Project
• Review of draft Zoning Ordinance text and draft Zoning Map
• Discussion of draft Article B. Zoning Districts and portions of Article C. Use Regulations

The Planning Commission met on June 16, 2026 for a Zoning Ordinance Update work session. Staff presented a communications and public‑engagement plan and reviewed draft ordinance text, map, and recent Virginia statutes. The commission discussed various topics but did not adopt, approve, deny, or table any items.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for several special use permits and one rezoning request. These items include requests for a short-term rental, a meat processing facility, and residential development.

• Special use permit for short-term rental at 453 West Water Street
• Special use permit for meat processing and storage facility at 256 Charles Street
• Rezoning request for 2210 and 2230 East Market Street
• Special use permit for townhomes at 2210 and 2230 East Market Street

The commission approved the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote (5‑0). It then voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of a special use permit for a short‑term rental at 453 West Water Street, with staff‑recommended conditions. The recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for a decision on July 14, 2026.

• Approved May 13, 2026 Planning Commission minutes (voice vote, 5‑0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for short‑term rental at 453 West Water St (roll‑call vote, 5‑0)
• Motion to forward the recommendation to City Council on July 14, 2026 (5‑0)

Transportation Safety & Advisory Commission

The Transportation Safety & Advisory Commission will hear staff recommendations on making the East Market Street (US-33) demonstration project permanent, and consider endorsing the proposed changes. Staff also will present the upcoming Safe Streets for All planning effort, including the Safety Action Plan and other transportation plans, and review 2025 crash trends.

• Staff seeks TSAC endorsement of permanent changes at East Market Street & Betts Road/Court intersection
• Overview of SS4A planning: Safety Action Plan, Complete Streets Design Guide, Safe Routes to School, Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan update
• 2025 citywide crash summary and trend analysis
• Public comment period at start of meeting (5 minutes per speaker)

City Council

The agenda is for a test meeting. It contains only procedural boilerplate items.

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2026-2027 real estate tax rate. The meeting includes several land use requests for special use permits and rezoning, as well as proposed changes to water, sewer, and stormwater fees.

• Public hearing for a $1.01 per $100 real estate tax rate
• Special use permit request for 1315 Carrera Lane
• Rezoning request for 850 Canterbury Court
• Rezoning and special use permit requests for 1340 South Main Street
• Proposed ordinance amendments for water, sewer, and stormwater fees

City Council approved the FY 2026-2027 real estate tax rate and increased water, sewer, and stormwater utility fees. The council also approved two rezoning requests and one short-term rental permit, while tabling a development project at 1340 South Main Street for further community engagement.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 real estate tax rate of $1.01 per $100 of assessed value
• Approved water, sewer/authority, and seasonal tiered rate structure increases (5-0)
• Approved Stormwater Utility Fee increase (5-0)
• Approved erosion control and stormwater management fee ordinance amendment
• Approved special use permit for short-term rental at 1315 Carrera Lane (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 850 Canterbury Court from R-1 to R-8C (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning and two special use permits for 1340 South Main Street (4-1)
• Approved special event applications for July Fireworks, Levitt AMP Music Series, and Youth TryAthlon

School Board

The Harrisonburg School Board meeting is largely procedural with adoption of consent agenda and public comments. The only substantive item is an information item on Policy 733, which concerns testing programs. No action items are listed.

• Discussion of Policy 733 Testing Programs

Electoral Board