{ "city": "Norfolk", "state": "Nebraska", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/norfolk.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "City Planning Commission Public Hearings", "headline": "Norfolk Planning Commission to review zoning amendments and conditional use permits", "summary": "The City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to reduce regulatory hurdles. The body will also review several applications for alcohol sales, extended restaurant hours, and short-term rental permits.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1309", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Architectural Review Board", "headline": "ARB reviews amendment to MacArthur Memorial archive addition", "summary": "The Architectural Review Board will consider a modification to the previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness for the MacArthur Memorial archive addition at 421 E City Hall Avenue and 480 E Plume Street. It will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a window replacement at 736 W Princess Anne Road, a deviation request for interior renovations at 1211‑1213 W Ocean View Avenue, and a recommendation to the City Planning Commission for a material change to an encroachment at 715 Orapax Street. A presentation on the Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery is scheduled as new business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-1311", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "City Council Agendas", "headline": "City Council to consider $60 million in water revenue bonds", "summary": "The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and the issuance of $60 million in water revenue bonds. The body will also discuss leases for Chrysler Hall and Scope, as well as various budget appropriations for the FY2027 cycle.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1310", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Architectural Review Board", "headline": "Board approves Certificate of Appropriateness for 820 Westover Avenue rehabilitation", "summary": "The Norfolk Architectural Review Board approved several consent agenda items and a Certificate of Appropriateness for 820 Westover Avenue. It recommended the Elmwood Cemetery columbarium project to the City Planning Commission. The board also continued review of a MacArthur Memorial addition pending material samples. All motions passed with unanimous votes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1308", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "City Planning Commission Public Hearings", "headline": "City Planning Commission to consider zoning ordinance amendment for Airport district", "summary": "The Norfolk City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 25, 2026 to review a series of conditional use permits and zoning changes, including requests for a kennel, parking lot, restaurant extensions, and short‑term rentals. The commission will also discuss a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would add additional uses and modify development standards in the Airport (A) district. All items are open for public comment during the hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1305", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "City Council Agendas", "headline": "City Council to vote on right-of-way closure, budget amendments, and transit enforcement", "summary": "The Norfolk City Council will consider closing and vacating an alley at 2610 Church Street, approve a $2 million transportation safety grant, and amend city codes regarding rental fees and right-of-way permits. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the alley closure and a consent agenda of administrative agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1307", "minutes_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-1307", "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Architectural Review Board", "headline": "Architectural Review Board to review outdoor dining and historic site modifications", "summary": "The Architectural Review Board will consider several design reviews for public right-of-way encroachments and certificates of appropriateness for historic district properties. The body will also discuss a proposal for a new brick driveway and a recommendation for columbaria installation at a cemetery.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1306", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "City Council Agendas", "headline": "Council to consider $49.9M for Willoughby Spit flood project", "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on funding for the Coastal Storm Risk Management project and changes to the Downtown Service District. The body is also deciding on several conditional use permits for businesses and residences. Additionally, the council will review funding applications for transportation and grant programs.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1304", "minutes_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1304", "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Architectural Review Board", "headline": "Board adopts revised Norfolk Historic District Design Guidelines", "summary": "The Norfolk Architectural Review Board met on February 24, 2026 to consider several Certificates of Appropriateness and other items. The board approved COAs for tree removal and new steps at 442 Mowbray Arch, landscaping at 414 Mowbray Arch, stucco and brick repair at 426 Granby Street, and window replacement at 619 Graydon Avenue. It also discussed a rezoning request for a multi‑family development at 3700 and 3708 Hampton Boulevard. Finally, the board adopted revised Historic District Design Guidelines after staff recommendations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1303", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "City Planning Commission Public Hearings", "headline": "Norfolk Planning Commission to consider short-term rental restrictions", "summary": "The City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss zoning amendments and conditional use permits. Key items include a proposed overlay district to restrict new short-term rentals in the Willoughby area and various commercial zoning changes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-1300", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Architectural Review Board", "headline": "Board to decide historic district COAs, rezoning, and new design guidelines", "summary": "The Architectural Review Board will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for projects in the Ghent, West Freemason, and Downtown historic districts, including landscaping at 322 Fairfax Avenue, tree removal at 355 W Freemason Street, stucco and brick repair at 426 Granby Street, and window replacement at 619 Graydon Avenue. The board will discuss rezoning and multi‑family housing development at 3700 and 3708 Hampton Boulevard. It will also consider adopting new Historic District Design Guidelines.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1302", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council Agendas", "headline": "City Council considers rezoning, budget, and public hearings", "summary": "The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for 6303 Granby Street, a proposed ordinance to add 'kennel' to a zoning district, and an ordinance to vacate a portion of Water Street for a pump station. The council will also approve a $352 million capital improvement plan for FY2027.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1301", "minutes_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-1301", "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "City Council Agendas", "headline": "City Council to approve $352M capital improvement plan and $237M bond issue", "summary": "The Norfolk City Council will consider a capital improvement plan budget for fiscal year 2027, appropriating $352,215,093 for projects and authorizing $237,460,247 in bonds, with $12,000,000 of previously authorized bonds re‑appropriated. The council will also vote on the city’s FY2027 operating budget, health insurance contributions up to $116,552,000, and several conditional use permits for restaurants and other uses. Public hearings will be held on lease agreements and a license for a mobile health trailer.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1299", "minutes_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1299", "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Architectural Review Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1298", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "City Council Agendas", "headline": "City Council to approve lease amendment, stormwater fees, and $600K mall funds", "summary": "The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings on a lease amendment for 280 Park Avenue and a permit for a music festival at 801 and 901 Church Street. The council will also vote on a design-build contract for flood mitigation, amendments to stormwater fees, and an appropriation of $600,000 for Military Circle Mall.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-1297", "minutes_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-1297", "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "City Planning Commission Public Hearings", "headline": "Planning Commission to review zoning changes and business permits", "summary": "The City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several conditional use permits for restaurants and short-term rentals. The body will also discuss a zoning text amendment for kennels and a zoning change for a multi-family apartment complex.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-1294", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Architectural Review Board", "headline": "Board recommends approvals for several historic district and city design projects", "summary": "The Norfolk Architectural Review Board will consider and recommend approval of multiple Certificates of Appropriateness and design review applications. Items include a tree removal at 322 Fairfax Avenue, new doors at 738 Yarmouth Street, driveway and patio work at 727 W Princess Anne Road, and design reviews for gutter installation at 1000 Botetourt Gardens, renovations at 201 E Brambleton Avenue, and amendments to Maury High School construction. The board will also discuss a feasibility study for a potential development at 706 Stockley Gardens.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-1296", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "City Council Agendas", "headline": "City Council holds public hearing on lease of 8420 Granby Street to Girl Scouts", "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance approving a lease agreement with the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast for the property at 8420 Granby Street. The meeting also includes a consent agenda that enacts several conditional use permits for businesses and residential projects, and a refund of an overpaid business license tax to HRV SUB‑CDE 34, L.L.C. Additionally, three appropriations ordinances will amend the FY2026 budget to accept $20,000 from the Carnegie Corporation for the public library and to appropriate $32,096 and $33,235 from state grant programs for fire services and the crisis intervention team.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-1295", "minutes_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-1295", "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "Architectural Review Board", "headline": "Architectural Review Board to review historic district alterations", "summary": "The Architectural Review Board will consider several certificates of appropriateness for property modifications in historic districts. The board will also review design recommendations for city facilities and school construction.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-1293", "minutes_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04062026-1293", "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "City Planning Commission Public Hearings", "headline": "Zoning change request for 910 Druid Circle to Conditional MF-NS", "summary": "The Norfolk City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 26, 2026 to consider a series of conditional use permits and a zoning change. Items include a zoning change for 910 Druid Circle, permits for a tow lot, drive‑through, restaurant and car wash facilities, and several short‑term rental renewals. The commission will also discuss three proposed zoning ordinance text amendments covering kennels, development standards, and an overlay district for short‑term rentals.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262026-1290", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "City Council Agendas", "headline": "City Council to consider $12.5 million in infrastructure budget increases", "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes, a property sale, and budget amendments for shoreline and wastewater projects. The meeting includes a proposed budget presentation from the City Manager and discussions on baseball season transit.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-1292", "minutes_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03242026-1292", "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Architectural Review Board", "headline": "Architectural Review Board to consider historic district renovations and conversions", "summary": "The Architectural Review Board is reviewing several Certificates of Appropriateness for projects in historic districts. Key items include a warehouse-to-apartment conversion and renovations to a historic academy building.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232026-1291", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "City Council Agendas", "headline": "City Council approves up to $9 million revenue bonds for Broad Creek housing", "summary": "The joint City Council and School Board meeting will discuss budget priorities, audit improvements, and a consolidation plan before moving to a council work session. In the work session, council members will hold a public hearing on a utility easement at 7712 Hampton Boulevard, consider several conditional‑use permits, and vote on a resolution authorizing up to $9,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds. Additional ordinances will appropriate grant funds, fund a museum‑owned demolition, and approve a wastewater service agreement. The session will conclude with appointments to commissions, boards, and committees.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03102026-1289", "minutes_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03102026-1289", "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Architectural Review Board", "headline": "ARB to review tennis court upgrades at Larchmont Elementary School", "summary": "The Architectural Review Board will consider a design review for new athletic courts at Larchmont Elementary School. The board will also review a landscaping request for a property in the Ghent Historic District.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-1288", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-26", "body": "City Planning Commission Public Hearings", "headline": "City Planning Commission to vote on zoning ordinance amendment fixing clerical errors", "summary": "The Norfolk City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several conditional use permits for restaurants, wineries, and short‑term rentals. It will also vote on a zoning text amendment to the Norfolk Zoning Ordinance to correct inconsistencies and clerical errors. The meeting includes adoption of the 2025 City Planning Commission Annual Report.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02262026-1285", "minutes_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02262026-1285", "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "City Council Agendas", "headline": "City Council to vote on rezoning, budget, and airport financing", "summary": "The Norfolk City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed commercial recreation center and vote on a $400 million airport financing plan. The meeting also includes approvals for short-term rentals, budget amendments, and various encroachments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-1287", "minutes_url": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02242026-1287", "source": "https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }