Norfolk public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Agendas
The City Council approved the minutes and a closed‑session resolution unanimously. It adopted several zoning amendments, rezoned 6659 East Virginia Beach Boulevard from MF‑AC to Conditional C‑C, and granted conditional‑use permits for new multi‑family dwellings on that site. A motion to sell 1400 Marshall Avenue was rejected, and a lease with the Norfolk Convention & Visitors Bureau was approved.
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Adopted closed‑session resolution (unanimous)
- Adopted zoning amendment to allow on‑premises alcohol sales at restaurants (Ordinance 49305, unanimous)
- Adopted zoning text amendment correcting errors and updating conditional‑use processes (Ordinance 49306, unanimous)
- Rezoned 6659 E. Virginia Beach Blvd from MF‑AC to Conditional C‑C district (Ordinance 49307, unanimous)
- Granted conditional‑use permits for new multi‑family dwellings at 6659 E. Virginia Beach Blvd (Ordinance 49308, unanimous)
- Rejected sale of 1400 Marshall Avenue to ABJO Investment LLC (motion lost 0‑8)
- Approved lease agreement with Norfolk Convention & Visitors Bureau for 232 E. Main St (Ordinance 49309, unanimous)
City Council Agendas
The City Council approved the purchase of property at 538 Front Street for up to $4,575,000. The council also granted multiple conditional use permits for businesses and approved a new voting location for the Ingleside Precinct. Several lease agreements and bid invitations were continued to future meetings.
- Approved purchase of 538 Front Street from U.S. government for up to $4,575,000 (7-1)
- Approved lease with Norfolk Senior Center t/a Primeplus at 7300 Newport Avenue (Unanimous)
- Changed Ingleside Precinct voting location to Ingleside Community Gymnasium (Unanimous)
- Approved pedestrian access easement conveyance to City of Suffolk (Unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permits for 'Benevolent Order of OVDSC', 'Hangry’s', 'Ordinaire', 'Greenway Towing', 'Slurp Daiquiri Bar', 'Mission Laser', and 'The Bird' (Unanimous)
- Approved business license tax refund to Tesla Motors, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for short-term rentals at 9553 21st Bay Street (Unanimous)
- Continued bids for telecommunications franchise and lease agreements for Harrison Opera House (Unanimous)
City Council Agendas
The City Council appointed a new City Manager and approved several land conveyances, leases, and solar energy projects. The council also authorized millions in funding for opioid treatment and brownfield restoration, while denying a permit for a convenience store.
- Appointed Patrick Roberts as City Manager (Unanimous)
- Approved conveyance of 601-609 W. 35th Street to Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (5-3)
- Approved lease of 700 E. Olney Road to TWP – The Youth Movement (Unanimous)
- Approved solar facility lease and operation permit at 2400 Berkeley Avenue Ext. (Unanimous)
- Authorized up to $1,154,701 in opioid settlement funds for treatment and prevention (Unanimous)
- Authorized $50,000 grant and $5,520,000 matching funds for 1401 & 1445 Maltby Avenue (Unanimous)
- Denied conditional use permit for 'Evans Grab and Go' convenience store at 3409 Chesapeake Boulevard (4-4)
- Approved short-term rental permits for 9530 6th Bay Street, 2004 East Ocean View, and 594 West Ocean View