Norfolk public meetings in 2025

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The Norfolk City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Dec. 18, 2025 to consider several applications. Items include adoption of a self‑storage facility at 7712‑7728 Hampton Boulevard, a consent agenda for Ready 2 Roll Motorsports to extend automobile‑related uses at 3345 N. Military Highway, a denial of a conditional use permit for ABC Supportive LLC at 1700 Kingston Avenue, and approval of a zoning change for 1111 Harmony LLC to Light Industrial at 1111 Harmony Road. The commission will also vote on conditional use permits for restaurants, banquet halls, live entertainment, and short‑term rentals at various locations.

• 7712‑7728 Hampton Boulevard – construct a self‑storage facility (adopted 6‑0)
• Ready 2 Roll Motorsports – conditional use permits for automobile sales, repair, and tire sales at 3345 N. Military Highway (approval recommended 6‑0)
• ABC SUPPORTIVE LLC – denial of conditional use permit to modify a two‑family dwelling at 1700 Kingston Avenue (denial recommended 4‑2)
• 1111 HARMONY LLC – conditional zoning change from Institutional to Light Industrial at 1111 Harmony Road (approval recommended 6‑0)
• THE BEAUMONT 759 LLC – conditional use permits for restaurant, banquet hall, live entertainment, and alcohol sales at 759 Granby Street (approval recommended 6‑0)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will vote on several ordinances, including large grant appropriations for youth support and flood preparedness, and a compensation plan amendment affecting city employee pay. The council will also consider a closed‑session resolution, a consent agenda of conditional use permits for various businesses, and an easement acquisition with Verizon. All items will be acted on in a single motion unless removed for discussion.

• R-7: Accept and appropriate a $4,317,660 grant for the Richmond‑Surrey Crescent Shoreline Improvement Project and a $2,878,440 local match.
• R-4: Accept and appropriate $83,720.91 grant for a Youth Support Partner Program from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
• R-6: Acquire an easement in Suffolk for the Commonwealth Railway Project for $35,000 and authorize up to $42,000 for related costs.
• C-1: Ordinance to amend a special exception allowing outdoor dining with alcohol at The Grilled Cheese Bistro, 345 Granby Street.
• R-10: Amend the FY2026 Compensation Plan Ordinance, revising multiple pay tables and classifications for city employees.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for property alterations in the Ghent Historic District. The board will also review recommendations for a new addition and a self-storage facility.

• COA #25-100: Install a 12x16 inch wood sign at 509 Boissevain Avenue
• COA #25-102: Construct a front porch at 530 Pembroke Avenue
• COA #25-99: Replace windows at 814 Graydon Avenue
• COA/DR #25-93: Construct an addition at 421 E City Hall Avenue and 480 E Plume Street
• DR #101: Construct a self-storage facility at 7712-7728 Hampton Boulevard

City Council Agendas

The council will hold a public hearing to repeal the current PlaNorfolk2030 plan and adopt the new NFK2050 Comprehensive Plan. Several rezoning applications will be heard, including properties on Southampton Avenue, Riverview Avenue, 22nd Bay Street, and East Ocean View Avenue. The agenda also includes multiple ordinances and resolutions covering land use permits, budget appropriations, and a purchase of Norfolk State University property. All items will be considered during the December 9, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing to repeal PlaNorfolk2030 and adopt NFK2050 Comprehensive Plan (PH-1)
• Rezoning of 902 Southampton Avenue and 151 Riverview Avenue to Industrial Waterfront district (PH-2)
• Rezoning of 9523 and 9527 22nd Bay Street to Regional‑Commercial district (PH-3)
• Ordinance granting the U.S. Navy long‑term access across Hampton Boulevard (R-1)
• Ordinance authorizing purchase of Norfolk State University property at 804 Park Avenue for $3,200 and related easement for $200 (R-11)

The council heard updates on the Transatlantic Air Service Regional Fund, NRHA multifamily bond projects, and a revision to the admissions tax. The Planning Commission presented recommendations on a houseboat zoning amendment and a conditional use permit re‑application restriction, each receiving a 7‑0 recommendation vote. No council resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The Norfolk City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 20, 2025. Commissioners will consider multiple conditional use permits for restaurants and other businesses, as well as two zoning‑ordinance amendments, including a change to the definition of “marina.” All items have a recommended approval vote of 7‑0.

• Conditional Use Permit for Sour Street Pizza LLC to sell mixed alcoholic beverages at 4035 E. Ocean View Avenue.
• Conditional Use Permit renewal for Michael Hoggard to operate a short‑term rental at 9555 15th Bay Street.
• Zoning ordinance amendment to modify the definition of “marina” to include long‑ and short‑term stay house boats.
• Zoning ordinance text amendment to limit re‑application of substantially similar Conditional Use Permit applications.
• Conditional Use Permit for The Auto Connection to operate a major automobile repair and maintenance facility at 6401 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard.

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the City Charter regarding zoning and police positions, as well as a zoning change for self-service storage units. The body will also review several lease agreements and conditional use permits for local businesses.

• Proposed City Charter amendments regarding zoning conformity and Assistant Chief of Police positions
• Zoning ordinance amendment to permit 'Self-service Storage Units' via Conditional Use Permit
• Appropriation of $2,644,886.13 in opioid litigation settlement funds for specific projects
• Lease agreements with Norfolk Festevents Ltd for 120 W. Main Street and 123 Granby Street
• Purchase of property at 1308 Factory Street for $25,000.00

Councilwoman Johnson proposed giving all city employees a day off on Dec. 26. City Manager Roberts said he will draft a resolution with the City Attorney for the next council meeting. Dr. Girois presented a plan to form a Medicaid Community Impact Reduction Work Group. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• Employee holiday Dec. 26 proposal – resolution to be drafted (no vote)
• Medicaid workgroup proposal – discussed, no vote taken

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider and recommend approval for several historic‑preservation projects, including new wood storm windows at 207 Drummond Place, a gazebo at 405 Duke Street, and a masonry wall replacement at Westover Memorial Park. Staff will also update historic district design guidelines and set the 2026 meeting schedule.

• COA #25-92 – install custom wood storm windows at 207 Drummond Place
• COA #25-87 – construct a 10‑ft × 12‑ft gazebo at 405 Duke Street
• DR #25-95 – replace a brick wall with a CMU wall at Westover Memorial Park, 1424 Westover Avenue
• COA #25-94 – after‑the‑fact window replacement at 349 W Bute Street
• DR #25-96 – construct replacement Pump Station 38 at 5500 Bayberry Drive

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for Colonna’s Shipyard and a lease agreement with the Virginia Arts Festival. The body is also deciding on multiple conditional use permits for businesses and several grant appropriations for transportation and housing.

• Public hearing to rezone 344 West Indian River Road and 335, 345, and 350 Emmett Place to Industrial – Deep Water District for Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc.
• Proposed lease agreement with Virginia Arts Festival, Inc. for city-owned property at 1351 and 1371 Hanson Avenue
• Appropriation of $1,666,279 from the US DOT for the St. Paul's Transformation Build Project
• Appropriation of $417,989 from VDOT for Countdown Pedestrian Signals Phase 2
• Expenditure of up to $235,000 for the Neighborhood Corridor & Placemaking Grant Program

The City Council adopted the minutes from the previous meeting and a resolution to hold a closed session, both unanimously. It then approved the conditional rezoning of Colonna’s Shipyard at 344 W. Indian River Road and Emmett Place, changing the designation to Conditional I‑DW with a 6‑to‑2 vote. The rezoning formalizes the site’s current parking and storage use without permitting new construction.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted closed‑session resolution (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Colonna’s Shipyard property to Conditional I‑DW (6‑2)

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The commission is meeting to preview public hearings scheduled for October 23 and November 20, 2025. The body will also discuss the 2026 Planning Commission schedule.

• Preview of October 23, 2025 Public Hearing
• Preview of November 20, 2025 Public Hearing
• Discussion of 2026 Planning Commission Schedule

The commission adopted the Norfolk International Airport Master Plan and recommended adopting the NFK2050 Comprehensive Plan. It approved several conditional use permits and rezoning applications, while denying two requests for short‑term rentals and a restaurant permit. It also approved a development certificate for Geoffrey Wallace and initiated an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit procedure.

• Adopted Norfolk International Airport Master Plan (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of NFK2050 Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved McAllister Towing conditional rezoning and subdivision variance (5-0)
• Denied Brian Grace conditional change of zoning (5-0)
• Approved East Beach Square rezoning (4-0, 1 abstained)
• Approved Geoffrey Wallace Development Certificate (6-0)
• Initiated amendment to Conditional Use Permit Procedure (6-0)
• Denied America's Best Wings restaurant with extended hours (3-2)

Architectural Review Board

The board will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness: replacing nine windows at 1005 Colonial Avenue and installing a copper chimney cap at 401 Warren Crescent. It will also review a design review report for the Hotel and Casino at 200 Park Avenue, including landscaping, site lighting, and building lighting. Additional discussion items include a window replacement at 349 West Bute Street and new construction of the Jean MacArthur Research and Education Center at 198 Bank Street.

• COA #25-89 – 1005 Colonial Avenue – replace nine vinyl windows with Fibrex windows
• COA #25-90 – 401 Warren Crescent – install copper chimney cap on rear addition
• DR #25-90 – 200 Park Avenue – design review of hotel and casino landscaping, site lighting, and building lighting
• Discussion – 349 West Bute Street – after‑the‑fact window replacement
• Discussion – 198 Bank Street – new construction of the Jean MacArthur Research and Education Center

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council adopted several ordinances by unanimous vote, including a lease with Boyd Gaming Corporation for parking and material laydown to support the casino project at 200 Park Avenue. It also approved a lease with the Nauticus Foundation for dining services at 1 Waterside Drive and multiple property conveyances to private individuals. The council approved the previous meeting minutes and a closed‑session resolution.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted closed‑session resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 50133 lease with Nauticus Foundation for Waterside Drive dining services (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 50134 lease with Boyd Gaming for parcels on Reeves Avenue for casino parking and laydown (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 50135 conveyance of 1705 Canton Avenue to Michael Schwing for $2,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 50136 conveyance of W S Gregory Drive parcel to Jerekia Kendrick (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 50137 conveyance of 1541 Vine Street parcel to Ann Marie Taijeron Myers (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a denial of the Determination of Architectural Appropriateness for a proposed 1,758‑square‑foot commercial building at 2620 Lafayette Boulevard, while recommending approval of the Development Certificate with conditions. The board will also approve the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace 16 windows at 423 York Street. Additional design‑review applications include new HVAC for Larchmont Library at 6525 Hampton Boulevard and a two‑story deck at 4102 Pleasant Avenue. An update to the Historic District Design Guidelines is also on the agenda.

• COA #25-84 – replace 16 side windows at 423 York Street
• DR #25-82 & DAA #25-85 – 2620 Lafayette Boulevard commercial building height variance denial and development certificate approval with conditions
• DR #25-83 – new HVAC system design review for Larchmont Library at 6525 Hampton Boulevard
• DR #25-86 – design review of two‑story deck in The Tern Planned Development District at 4102 Pleasant Avenue
• Historic District Design Guidelines update

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The Norfolk City Planning Commission will consider 16 items, including a proposed ordinance change to require permits for self-storage facilities and multiple requests for alcohol sales and extended hours at local restaurants.

• Amendment to require self-storage permits in all districts
• Rezoning of East Beach Square to allow outdoor amenities
• Multiple restaurant alcohol and entertainment permit requests
• Renewals for short-term vacation rental permits
• Public hearing on Harbor Inn extended hours and alcohol sales

The commission approved two Architecture Review Board projects (pump‑station improvements at 101 Park Ave and new signage at 1010 Church St) with a 6‑0 vote. It unanimously recommended approval of four consent‑agenda conditional‑use permits, including a Dunkin drive‑through at 3935 E. Princess Anne Rd and a Tienda Latinos Unidos alcohol permit at 2354 Azalea Garden Rd. The commission also recommended a zoning‑ordinance amendment to require self‑storage to be permitted only by conditional‑use permit in all districts, and withdrew a rezoning request for East Beach Square. All other listed conditional‑use permits were recommended for approval with a 6‑0 vote and many were continued to the October 23 meeting.

• Approved Architecture Review Board improvement to Pump Station 129 at 101 Park Ave (6‑0)
• Approved Architecture Review Board new signage at 1010 Church St (6‑0)
• Recommended approval of Dunkin drive‑through conditional‑use permit at 3935 E. Princess Anne Rd (6‑0)
• Recommended approval of Tienda Latinos Unidos off‑premises alcohol permit at 2354 Azalea Garden Rd (6‑0)
• Recommended amendment to Zoning Ordinance to require self‑storage permits by CU in all districts (6‑0)
• Withdrew East Beach Square LLC rezoning request from R‑C to C‑C at 9523‑9527 22nd Bay St (withdrawn)
• Recommended approval of Plain Jane Garage LLC automobile sales and major repair permits at 1012 George St (6‑0)
• Recommended approval with modified conditions of Blaque‑C Restaurant and Lounge permits for live entertainment and on‑premises alcohol at 600 35th St (6‑0)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will vote on an FY2026 appropriations amendment to accept up to $2,014,641 from VDOT and $3,738,859 in local match for the Westminster Avenue reconstruction. Several public hearings will be held on zoning changes for accessory dwelling units, an outdoor recreation facility, and property conveyances. A consent agenda includes conditional use permits for short‑term rentals, a drive‑through, and alcohol sales at specific locations.

• R-6: Ordinance amending FY2026 appropriations to accept a $2,014,641 VDOT grant and $3,738,859 local match for the Westminster Avenue Reconstruction Revenue Sharing Project.
• PH-1: Public hearing to amend Table 3.2.12 and Section 4.3.3.E of the Norfolk Zoning Ordinance to modify regulations for accessory dwelling units.
• PH-2: Public hearing to amend Table 3.5.7 and Section 4.2.3.F(4) to allow an outdoor recreation facility by conditional use permit in the I‑L (Industrial‑Light) zoning district.
• C-1: Ordinance granting a conditional use permit for a short‑term rental unit at 9615 7th Bay Street.
• C-5: Ordinance granting conditional use permits to authorize on‑ and off‑premises alcohol sales at a restaurant at 1153 West Ocean View Avenue.

The City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance to transfer the parcel at 801 Summit Avenue to Virginia Whitehurst for $1,500. It also approved a similar conveyance of 2661 Chesapeake Boulevard to Keiko Nevers for $1,000, and adopted a closed‑session resolution. Additional actions included excusing Councilwoman Mamie Johnson, approving the previous meeting minutes, and scheduling several public hearings.

• Adopted ordinance conveying 801 Summit Avenue to Virginia Whitehurst for $1,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance conveying 2661 Chesapeake Boulevard to Keiko Nevers for $1,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted closed‑session resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to excuse Councilwoman Mamie Johnson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the previous City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled PH‑1 public hearing on ADU zoning amendment
• Scheduled PH‑2 public hearing on outdoor recreation facility CUP
• Scheduled PH‑3 public hearing on general‑obligation notes ordinance

Architectural Review Board

The Norfolk Architectural Review Board will consider two applications to replace deteriorating windows at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a private residence. The board will also discuss a historic marker for Attucks Theatre and review design guidelines.

• Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Replace 15 windows at 520 Graydon Avenue
• 423 W York Street: Replace four windows in West Freemason Historic District
• Attucks Theatre: Install sign and historic marker at 1010 Church Street
• Review design guidelines for Historic Districts
• Move October meetings to City Council Chamber on 11th floor

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The Norfolk City Planning Commission will hear a presentation on the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Program. It will preview the public hearing scheduled for September 25, 2025, and consider a consent agenda. The meeting also includes director comments on council actions and retreat topics, followed by a schedule of upcoming meetings.

• Presentation: Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Program by Seamus McCarthy, Environmental Services Manager
• Preview of the September 25, 2025 public hearing
• Consideration of a consent agenda
• Director’s comments on council actions and planning commission retreat topics
• Future meeting schedule: Sep 25 (regular and public hearing), Oct 2 (retreat), Oct 9 (field trip and regular meeting)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on issuing up to $225 million in general obligation bonds to fund capital improvement projects. The meeting also includes approving minutes, a closed session resolution, and several ordinances for refunds and grant appropriations.

• Public hearing on $225M general obligation bonds
• Ordinance authorizing $300M bond refunding
• Ordinance accepting $150K grant for disability support coordinators
• Ordinance accepting $45K grant for police first aid kits
• Ordinance accepting $121K grant for medical assistance renewals

The City Council adopted an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $300 M in general‑obligation refunding bonds. It also approved a public hearing to authorize up to $225 M in general‑obligation bonds for the Capital Improvement Program. Several grant‑appropriation ordinances and utility easement and refund ordinances were also passed unanimously.

• Approved ordinance authorizing issuance and sale of up to $300 M refunding bonds (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing authorizing issuance and sale of up to $225 M capital improvement bonds (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance granting Vincent Hodges encroachment for Berkley Historical Society (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance accepting utility easement at 1205 N. Military Highway (unanimous)
• Approved refunds to Louise W. Eggleston Center, Securitas Technology Corp, Norfolk Facility Operations LLC, Direct ChassisLink, Inc (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 appropriations amendment to accept $150,000 grant from Virginia Dept. of Behavioral Health (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 appropriations amendment to accept $14,165,530.50 VDOT transportation revenue sharing allocation (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 appropriations amendment to accept $1,694,900 VDOT grant for transportation projects (unanimous)

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The commission approved four Architecture Review Board design applications, all by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved several conditional use permits, including two short‑term rental renewals and a banquet hall request that was denied 6‑1. Additionally, the body initiated a motion to replace the city’s comprehensive plan and began a zoning amendment for self‑service storage units, both by unanimous vote.

• Approved 450 Saint Paul’s Boulevard parking lot design review (7‑0)
• Approved 7915 Shore Drive new commercial building design review (7‑0)
• Approved 757 CONTRACTING conditional use permit for narrow lot (7‑0)
• Approved Valerie Taylor short‑term rental renewal at 8421 Nathan Ave (7‑0)
• Approved Matthew Scornavacchi short‑term rental permit at 9615 7th Bay St (7‑0)
• Denied Michael Heard banquet hall permit at 3411 Sewells Point Rd (6‑1)
• Initiated repeal of plaNorfolk2030 and adoption of NFK2050 comprehensive plan (7‑0)
• Initiated zoning amendment to require self‑service storage units by C.U.P. (7‑0)

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss the final design and construction of a replacement Maury High School. The meeting includes public hearings on several property sales and zoning amendments, as well as various grant appropriations for transportation and emergency management.

• Agreement with Heartland Construction, Inc. for replacement Maury High School
• Sale of 711 & 713 Thayor Street to Foreman Services, LLC for $72,000.00
• Appropriation of up to $15,450,321 VDOT grant for Virginia Beach Boulevard widening
• Zoning amendment to reduce minimum lot area/width for small vehicle repair and sales
• Request for up to $8,489,826 in VDOT Transportation Alternatives Projects funding

The City Council did not vote on any of the presented proposals. The City Planning Commission gave unanimous or majority recommendations on several zoning text amendments, conditional use permits, and an accessory dwelling unit amendment. A motion to hold a closed session was approved. No other formal council actions were recorded.

• Closed session motion approved

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is considering a recommendation for the construction of a community stage at 2350 Berkley Avenue. The board will also hold a work session regarding design guideline updates for alternative materials.

• DR #25-73: Proposed 2,000 square-foot open-air performance area and 600 square-foot elevated stage at 2350 Berkley Avenue
• Discussion of Norfolk Cultural and Convention Center Nomination
• Design Guideline Update Work Session regarding Alternative Materials

City Council Agendas

The City Council adopted a resolution to hold a closed session, approved remote participation for Vice‑Mayor Martin A. Thomas, Jr. and Councilmember Carlos J. Clanton, and unanimously passed an ordinance changing the name of the Larchmont Library Precinct to Larchmont UMC Precinct. All votes were recorded as unanimous with no dissenting votes.

• Approved remote participation for Vice‑Mayor Martin A. Thomas, Jr. (unanimous)
• Approved remote participation for Councilmember Carlos J. Clanton (unanimous)
• Adopted closed‑session resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance renaming Larchmont Library Precinct to Larchmont UMC Precinct (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The council received a presentation on the tentative master‑plan schedule for Calvert Square and Young Terrace and an overview of a resident‑needs survey. A briefing introduced Gilbane Development Company as the candidate for master developer selection. Public‑safety officials presented crime trends, staffing data and new police department initiatives. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council Agendas

The City Council adopted the minutes from the previous meeting and a closed‑session resolution unanimously. A ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Sharon I. Byrdsong was also adopted. The council unanimously approved four ordinances: amendment of multiple‑use tables in the zoning ordinance, rezoning of 1485 Johnstons Road, a conditional use permit for a child day‑care center at that site, and a lease agreement with Verizon Virginia, LLC for land at Fairlawn Elementary School.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted closed‑session resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution honoring Dr. Sharon I. Byrdsong (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 50008 to amend multiple‑use tables in the zoning ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 50009 to rezone 1485 Johnstons Road from Institutional to Conditional MF‑NS (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 50010 to grant a conditional use permit for a child day‑care center at 1485 Johnstons Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 50011 to approve a lease agreement with Verizon Virginia, LLC for a parcel at Fairlawn Elementary School (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The City Council adopted a resolution allowing Councilwoman Courtney R. Doyle to participate in meetings via electronic communication. The resolution passed with all members voting yes and no opposition. The council also unanimously approved the minutes of the previous meeting and a closed‑session resolution.

• Approved remote participation resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted closed‑session resolution (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The council heard a presentation on the upcoming Sail250 Virginia event and its schedule, projected visitors, and budget. An update on the Coastal Storm Risk Management project was provided, outlining design phases and upcoming charrettes. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council Agendas

The council voted to adopt a zoning text amendment that permits tattoo parlors, artisanal production, and electric‑vehicle charging stations by‑right in designated districts. The Planning Commission had recommended approval of all eight tattoo‑parlor applications, and the council confirmed that recommendation. No vote count was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved zoning text amendment allowing tattoo parlors, artisanal production, and EV charging stations by‑right

City Council Agendas

The council heard presentations on tourism performance, upcoming cultural events, and a proposed FY 2026 operating budget and capital improvement plan. Council members asked questions about shuttle service, park events, and public‑safety staffing. No formal motions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

City Council Agendas

The City Council adopted the minutes from the previous meeting and a resolution to hold a closed session, both unanimously. It also approved the terms and conditions of a lease with the Norfolk Senior Center (Ordinance No. 49912) for premises at 7545 Diven Street, authorizing execution of the lease agreement.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted closed session resolution per Virginia FOIA (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Norfolk Senior Center at 7545 Diven Street (Ordinance 49912) (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The council unanimously approved the previous meeting minutes and entered a closed session. It approved a purchase and development agreement for 2.28 acres (7‑1 vote) and adopted a zoning amendment to clarify ground‑floor uses, signage, and parking standards. Several conditional‑use and encroachment ordinances (C‑1 through C‑6) were adopted unanimously, and $1 million was reappropriated from the General Fund debt service to the Waste Management Fund for recycling costs. Additional actions included approving grant appropriations of $27,500 and $150,000, and a resolution urging the school board to prioritize school consolidation.

• Approved purchase & development agreement for 2.28 acres (Ordinance No. 49895) – Adopted 7‑1
• Adopted zoning amendment to define ground‑floor uses, signage, parking standards (Ordinance No. 49896) – Adopted unanimously
• Approved lease agreement for 1311 Bayville Street (Ordinance No. 49897) – Adopted unanimously
• Adopted multiple conditional‑use and encroachment ordinances (C‑1 to C‑6) – Adopted unanimously
• Reappropriated $1,000,000 from General Fund debt service to Waste Management Fund for recycling costs (Ordinance No. 49908) – Adopted unanimously
• Approved grant appropriation of $27,500 for Crisis Intervention Team training (Ordinance No. 49909) – Adopted unanimously
• Approved grant appropriation of $150,000 for MAT Expansion Project (Ordinance No. 49911) – Adopted unanimously
• Adopted resolution requesting the school board prioritize school consolidation (Resolution No. 1943) – Adopted unanimously