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RichmondVA averageUS Census ACS
Population
227,595
Per-capita income
$44,249
Median home value
$328,100
Bachelor's or higher
44%
Typical home value $364,726 +2.6% yr/yr · +23.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$1.84B (FY2023)
Total spending$1.94B (FY2023)
Taxes$713.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$1.75B (FY2023)
Spending per resident$8,581 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20252,681 housing units ($395.1M)

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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Organizational Development Standing Committee

Richmond committee reviews city fiscal outlook and starts FY2028 budget priorities

Richmond's Organizational Development Standing Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Council Chamber on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 900 East Broad Street. The agenda includes approval of the September 8, 2026 minutes and two administration reports: an update from City Assessor Richie McKeithen and a City Fiscal Outlook from Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II. The committee will also discuss FY2028 City Council Budget Priorities. No appointments or papers are listed for consideration.

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Organizational Development Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 4:00 PM Monday, October 5, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/Oct5OD or dial: *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 518 132 74# Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement Approval of Minutes September 8, 2026 - Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting Minutes CD.2026.272 Reports from City Administration, Council Staff, and Other Parties 1. Real Estate Assessor's Office Update ~ City Assessor Richie McKeithen 2. City Fiscal Outlook ~ Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II Consideration of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Similar Entities None Paper(s) for Consideration None Reports of Standing Committees Discussion Item(s) FY2028 City Council Budget Priorities Adjournment Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 9/30/2026
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Richmond Council weighs $700,000 shift to Family Crisis Fund, shelter and opioid contracts

Richmond City Council meets in a special session on Monday, October 5, 2026, to introduce 18 ordinances and one resolution, most sponsored by Mayor Avula. Items include a $700,000 budget transfer to the Family Crisis Fund, contracts for emergency shelters at 7 North 2nd Street, opioid-related grant agreements, and several special-use permits for housing and retail. The agenda also covers sewer discharge permit changes, a Lombardy Street CSX Bridge easement, and a retirement cost-of-living adjustment policy. No votes or outcomes are recorded in this agenda.

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City Council City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 4:00 PM Monday, October 5, 2026 Special Meeting To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/Oct5OD or dial: *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 518 132 74# Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement Introduction of Legislation To amend City Code § 28-1009, concerning the City’s issuance of a permit required to discharge prohibited, industrial or other wastes into sewers, to modify which department shall be responsible for granting such permits. ORD. 2026-281 1. Patrons: Mayor Avula To amend Ord. No. 2026-063, adopted May 11, 2026, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by (i) transferring $700,000.00 from the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency Presbyterian Homes and Family Services, Inc. line item, (ii) appropriating such transferred funds to the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency Area Congregations Together in Service line item, and (iii) authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute the necessary documents to effect such appropriation, all for the purpose of providing funding to the Family Crisis Fund program. ORD. 2026-282 2. Patrons: Mayor Avula To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on beh …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Richmond Planning Commission to weigh 25 special-use and rezoning requests, plus $1M federal grant

The Richmond Planning Commission meets Oct. 6, 2026, to consider a consent agenda and a regular agenda of special-use permits, rezonings, and property acquisitions. The consent agenda includes a $1,000,000 federal grant for a Safe Streets and Roads for All program and several land acquisitions for drainage and green space. The regular agenda includes a 35-unit townhome project at 4101 Grove Avenue and a conditional rezoning at 1951 Venable Street to TOD-1. Most items are authorizations for specific properties; the meeting also includes a final review of a proposed RACC Adoption Facility at 2310 West Cary Street.

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Planning Commission City of Richmond Agenda City Hall Richmond VA, 23219 (p) 804.646.6304 (f) 804.646.5789 5th Floor Conference Room 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 6, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams: https://go.rva.gov/CPC2026 This meeting will be held in-person in the 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall at 900 East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia 23219. While Planning Commissioners and staff will attend the meeting in-person, citizens may participate in the meeting virtually. Special Guidelines for Public Access and Citizen Participation: To access or participate, or both, in this Planning Commission meeting you have several options outlined in the following document: Citizens may elect to provide their comments in writing to [email protected] in lieu of speaking through audio or video means during the meeting. All written comments received via email prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting were provided to all members of the Planning Commission prior to the beginning of the meeting and will be included in the record of the meeting. Public Access Instructions - 2026 PDRPRES 2026.001 Public Access and Participation Instructions - Planning Commission 2026 Attachments: Call To Order Roll Call Chair's Comments Approval of Minutes City Planning Commission Minutes - September 15, 2026 PDRMIN 2026.018 1. City Planning Commission Minutes - September 15, 2026 Attachments: Director's Report Consideration of Continuances and Deletions from Agenda Page …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to hear five special exception requests for lot splits and new homes

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on five applications for special exceptions from zoning ordinance requirements. Four requests seek lot splits and permits for new single-family homes where lot area and width requirements are not met, and one seeks a permit for a home addition where front yard setback requirements are not met. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its September 2026 meeting.

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Board of Zoning Appeals City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street - City Hall 5th Floor Conference Room Richmond, VA. 23219 5th Floor Conference Room 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 7, 2026 AGENDA NO. 1253 Video Access Video Access Video Access Attachments: Call to Order AGENDA ITEMS An application of Solodar Properties LLC for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-410.4 of the zoning ordinance for a lot split and building permit to construct a new single-family (detached) dwelling at 2004 NEWMAN ROAD (Tax Parcel Number E011-0126/011), located in an R-5 (Single-Family Residential) District. The lot area and lot width requirements are not met. (7th District) BZA 31-2026 Case Plans Attachments: An application of Solodar Properties LLC for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-410.4 of the zoning ordinance for a lot split and building permits to construct two new single-family (detached) dwellings at 4002 CORBIN STREET (Tax Parcel Number N018-0505/017), located in an R-5 (Single-Family Residential) District. The lot area and lot width requirements are not met. (3rd District) BZA 32-2026 Case Plans Attachments: An application of Alicia and Charles Higgs for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-413.5(1) of the zoning ordinance for a lot split and building permit to construct a new single-family (detached) dwelling at 124 LIPSCOMB STREET (Tax Parcel Number S000-0150/015), located in an R-7 (Single and Two-Family Urban Residential) District. The …
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

Richmond committee to weigh $614,406 opioid settlement funds for abatement programs

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 900 East Broad Street. The committee will hear a presentation on the Homeless Services Strategic Plan and updates from Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services Amy Popovich. It will also consider Ord. No. 2026-275, which would let the Chief Administrative Officer accept $614,406.00 from the National Opioid Settlement Fund and increase the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services' National Opioid Settlement Special Fund budget by that amount for opioid abatement and remediation. The agenda also includes a board and commission vacancy report and approval of the September 10, 2026 meeting minutes.

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Education and Human Services Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 2:00 PM Thursday, October 8, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following https://go.rva.gov/EHS-Oct8 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 256 150 183# DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Presentation(s) 1. Homeless Services Strategic Plan ~ Alyson Saylors, Manager of the Office of Homeless Services, Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services Homeless Services Strategic Plan CD.2026.269 Discussion Item(s) 1. Richmond Public Schools (RPS) Updates ~ Jason Kamras, RPS Superintendent 2. Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) Report ~ Amy Popovich, DCAO for Human Services Paper(s) for Consideration To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $614,406.00 from the National Opioid Settlement Fund, resulting from settlement agreements with Kroger, CVS, Allergan, Teva, Walgreens, Janssen, and Distributor, and to amend Ord. No. 2026-063, adopted May 11, 2026, which adopted a Special Fund Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and made appropriations thereto, by increasing revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services’ National Opioid S …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Informal Meeting

Richmond council to review annual poverty reduction report

The Richmond City Council is holding an informal meeting to review the docket and discuss the Office of Community Wealth Building's annual poverty reduction status report. No formal votes are expected; the meeting is for discussion and review.

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Informal Meeting City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 4:00 PM Tuesday, October 13, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/Informal-10132026 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 631 017 28#. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Announcement Roll Call Docket Review Other Discussion Item(s) Office of Community Wealth Building (OCWB) Annual Poverty Reduction Status Report Adjournment Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 9/1/2026
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to vote on Gilpin Court redevelopment MOU and 30+ property special-use permits

The Richmond City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda of routine items, including numerous special-use permits for residential and mixed-use developments across the city, several property acquisitions for public green space and infrastructure projects, and acceptance of federal and settlement funds. The regular agenda includes a resolution to authorize a memorandum of understanding with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the redevelopment of the Gilpin Court housing community. Public comment is permitted, and the meeting is open to the public.

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City Council City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 13, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/Formal-10132026 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 412 310 798#. DRAFT Interested persons that wish to provide comments by teleconference/videoconference via Microsoft Teams, must register prior to 10:00 a.m., on the day of the meeting, by calling the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955 and selecting option 3. Spanish interpretation service (SIS) is now offered in-person and virtually during Richmond City Council Formal meetings. Please visit the SIS station in the Council Chamber for assistance or select the language interpretation option when joining the Microsoft Teams meeting. Order of Business Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Roll Call Action on Appointments and Reappointments Awards and Presentations (Applause permitted during this portion of the meeting only) Public Comment Agenda Review and Amendments Action Items (Consent Agenda) Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions) Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 9/15/2026 October 13, 2026 City Council Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council Adjournment Page 2 Ci …
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

No substantive items are scheduled for the October 20 meeting

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee has no presentations, discussion items, or papers listed for consideration. This appears to be a procedural agenda with no active legislative business.

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Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall3:00 PMTuesday, October 20, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Presentation(s) None Paper(s) for Consideration None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/8/2026
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

No substantive items are scheduled for the October 21 meeting

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee has no papers, presentations, or discussion items listed on this agenda. The meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate.

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Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall2:00 PMWednesday, October 21, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Paper(s) for Consideration None Presentation(s) None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/8/2026
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Public Safety Standing Committee

The committee holds a routine meeting with no substantive agenda items.

This Public Safety Standing Committee session consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive business scheduled. Standard steps like call to order and public comment are listed, but all discussion and paper categories show none. The body will not review any new policies, contracts, or zoning changes during this meeting.

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Public Safety Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall1:00 PMTuesday, October 27, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Presentation(s) None Paper(s) for Consideration None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/9/2026
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Informal Meeting

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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider special-use permits for housing on Monument Ave and Lawson St

The Richmond City Council is meeting to consider two special-use permit requests for residential development: one for up to four single-family attached dwellings at 3317 Rear Monument Avenue and another for up to two two-family detached dwellings at 3407 Lawson Street. Both items are on the consent agenda and have been continued multiple times. The meeting also includes routine procedures such as public comment, approval of minutes, and introduction of ordinances.

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City Council City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 6:00 PM Monday, November 9, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/Formal-11092026 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 798 395 519#. DRAFT Interested persons that wish to provide comments by teleconference/videoconference via Microsoft Teams, must register prior to 10:00 a.m., on the day of the meeting, by calling the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955 and selecting option 3. Spanish interpretation service (SIS) is now offered in-person and virtually during Richmond City Council Formal meetings. Please visit the SIS station in the Council Chamber for assistance or select the language interpretation option when joining the Microsoft Teams meeting. Order of Business Invocation To be offered by Pastor Antonio Robinson of New Light Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Roll Call Action on Appointments and Reappointments Awards and Presentations (Applause permitted during this portion of the meeting only) Public Comment Agenda Review and Amendments Action Items (Consent Agenda) Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 9/15/2026 November 9, 2026 City Council Agenda Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions) Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions Repor …
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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

No substantive items are scheduled for the November 17 committee meeting

The agenda contains no presentations, discussion items, or papers for consideration. This meeting appears to be procedural or has been cleared of all actionable business.

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Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall3:00 PMTuesday, November 17, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Presentation(s) None Paper(s) for Consideration None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/8/2026
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a routine meeting with no substantive items.

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. The committee will handle routine administrative tasks, approve previous minutes, and open the floor for public comment.

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Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall2:00 PMWednesday, November 18, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Paper(s) for Consideration None Presentation(s) None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/8/2026
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Public Safety Standing Committee

The committee will hold a routine meeting focused on public comments and minutes approval.

This Public Safety Standing Committee agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate. The body will call the session to order, approve previous minutes, and open a public comment period. No substantive policy discussions, budget items, or staff reports are scheduled for this meeting.

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Public Safety Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall1:00 PMTuesday, November 24, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Presentation(s) None Paper(s) for Consideration None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/9/2026
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Informal Meeting

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City Council

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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee will hold a routine meeting with no substantive agenda items.

This meeting contains no substantive agenda items, presentations, or discussion topics. The body will only handle routine procedural matters like approving previous minutes and opening the public comment period. Residents may register to speak virtually by calling the City Clerk's office before the meeting.

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Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall2:00 PMWednesday, December 16, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 16, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Paper(s) for Consideration None Presentation(s) None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/8/2026
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

Committee handles routine procedural items with no substantive business scheduled.

This routine standing committee meeting contains no substantive papers, presentations, or discussion items. The body will only handle administrative housekeeping and host a public comment period. No rezonings, contracts, or policy changes are on the docket.

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Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall3:00 PMTuesday, December 22, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 22, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Presentation(s) None Paper(s) for Consideration None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/8/2026
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Public Safety Standing Committee

Committee meeting will cover only procedural items with no substantive agenda.

This Public Safety Standing Committee session will follow standard administrative steps, including a call to order, public comment period, and minutes approval. No presentations, papers for consideration, board vacancies, or discussion items are scheduled. The meeting will focus entirely on procedural housekeeping.

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Public Safety Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall1:00 PMTuesday, December 22, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 22, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Presentation(s) None Paper(s) for Consideration None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/9/2026

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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Informal Meeting

Richmond City Council informal meeting to review docket and referrals

This is an informal meeting of the Richmond City Council, primarily procedural. The council will review the docket and refer service delivery issues to city administration. No substantive votes or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

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Thank you. Clay and Lee streets. Able persons should assist visually and hearing impaired visitors with exiting the building. And Madam President, for the record, all members are in attendance this evening, with the exception of Councilor Robertson, Lynch, and Trammell. You do have a quorum. Thank you, Madam Clark. Let's proceed with the docket review. Starting with the consent agenda, item number one, Ordin ance 2026-155. This paper is to be continued to the October 13th Council meeting per the applicant's request. Item two, Ordinance 2026-175. This paper was continued at the September 14th Council meeting. It's currently being retained on this evening's consent agenda. Item number three, Ordinance 2026-178. This paper was amended at the September 14th Council meeting, but it's being contained on this evening's consent agenda this evening. Item four, Ordinance 2026-180. This paper was also continued from the September 14th Council meeting and currently being retained on this evening's consent agenda. Item five, Ordinance 2026-186. This paper was amended at the September 14th Council meeting and actually is being contained on this evening's consent agenda this evening. Item six, Ordinance 2026-187. Planning Commission recommended a continuance, so this item is to be continued until November the 9th. Item seven, Ordinance 2026-188. This paper was continued from the September 14th meeting and being retained on this evening's consent agenda. Item eight, Ordinance 2026-189. Plann …
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Informal Meeting City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 4:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/Informal-09282026 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 813 245 130#. Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Announcement Roll Call Docket Review Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration Adjournment Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 9/15/2026
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Richmond City Council to vote on grants, cemetery maintenance, and AI tool donation

The Richmond City Council will hold its regular September meeting to act on several ordinances and resolutions, including grants for climate resilience projects, cemetery maintenance funding, and a donation of AI services for certificate of occupancy processes. The meeting will also consider amendments to parking rules, a real estate tax rate change, and a resolution supporting November ballot measures.

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Buenas tardes a todos. La reunión formal del Consejo de la Ciudad de Richmond ahora se va a dar. Señora Clark, si puede invitar al hablante de la interpretación española. La interpretación española está disponible en el Consejo. Por favor, vea a un representante en el río de la sala para recibir el equipamiento apropiado. La interpretación española también está disponible a través de Teams de Microsoft para los asistentes virtuales en necesidad de este servicio. Acerquense a un representante en el fondo de la sala para recibir el equipo correspondiente. También hay interpretación al español a través de Microsoft Teams para quienes participen de manera virtual y necesiten estos servicios. Gracias. Esta noche estamos felices de tener a la pasajera Emma Marshall de la Segunda Iglesia Presbyteriana como invitación de la palabra. Y después de que le dé la invitación, tendremos el Pueblo de la Alicencia. Déjame orar. El Pueblo de la Alicencia. Ahora tendremos el Pueblo de la Alicencia. A la flagra de los Estados Unidos de América y a la República para que se sienta indivisible con libertad y justicia. Señor Clark, si le dará el plan de evacuación de emergencia seguido por las guías de la palabra de la palabra. A partir de la activación del señal de alarma de emergencia, todas las personas deberán exceder el edificio de inmediato. Por favor, usen los excesos a la izquierda o a la derecha de la Cámara de la Consejería o las escaleras norte o sur de la puerta de la puerta de la puerta …
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City Council City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall6:00 PMMonday, September 28, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/Formal-09282026 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 532 276 868#. DRAFT Spanish interpretation service (SIS) is now offered in-person and virtually during Richmond City Council Formal meetings. Please visit the SIS station in the Council Chamber for assistance or select the language interpretation option when joining the Microsoft Teams meeting. Order of Business Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Roll Call Action on Appointments and Reappointments Awards and Presentations (Applause permitted during this portion of the meeting only) Public Comment Agenda Review and Amendments Action Items (Consent Agenda) Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions) Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 7/28/2026 September 28, 2026City Council Agenda Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council Adjournment Page 2 City of Richmond Printed on 7/28/2026 September 28, 2026City Council Agenda City Council is Richmond City's local legislative body and is composed of one council representative elected from each of the city's nine voter districts. Council members are ele …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Public Art Commission

5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

Committee to consider $7.3M for lead line replacement, railroad license changes

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including accepting $7.3 million from the Virginia Resources Authority for Phase 6 of the lead service line replacement program, amending city code to allow perpetual licenses for using railroad property for utility infrastructure, and expressing support for state constitutional amendments. The committee will also hear presentations on solid waste and street cleaning and the Office of Sustainability annual update, and discuss scheduling and state grant funding for water treatment plant improvements.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards 47 items to City Council for September 28 meeting

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee reviewed 47 ordinances and resolutions, forwarding all to the September 28, 2026, City Council meeting. Items included 39 solar energy agreements for city-owned properties, a $7.3 million water utility funding authorization, and various legislative and policy proposals. The committee recommended approval for most items, while forwarding the solar energy agreements with no recommendation.

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Governmental Operations Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 1:30 PM Wednesday, September 23, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following https://go.rva.gov/GovOps-Sep23 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 158 274 785# Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes May 27, 2026 Governmental Operations Meeting Minutes CD.2026.210 20260527 GovOps Minutes (DRAFT) Attachments: June 24, 2026 Governmental Operations Meeting Minutes CD.2026.211 20260624 GovOps Minutes (DRAFT) Attachments: Presentation(s) 1. Department of Public Works Solid Waste and Street Cleaning ~ Bobby Vincent, Director of the Department of Public Works Department of Public Works Solid Waste and Street Cleaning CD.2026.212 2. Office of Sustainability Annual Update ~ Laura Thomas, Director of Office of Sustainability Office of Sustainability Annual Update CD.2026.246 Paper(s) for Consideration To amend City Code § 2-86, concerning license to use non-City real property, to allow the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into license agreements or similar documents to use real property owned by a railroad corporation to allow the existence of, install, perform work on, or operate public utility or public works infrastructure on, over or across such property, to extend the period …
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900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-cler k City of Richmond Summary Governmental Operations Standing Committee 1:30 PM Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall Wednesday, September 23, 2026 1. ORD. 2026-215 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Site Lease Agreement and a Solar Power Purchase Agreement Project Agreement No. 1- Richmond Animal Care & Control between the City of Richmond and RVA PSL Solar 2050 LLC for the purpose of installing, operating, and maintaining rooftop solar panels on City-owned property located at 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue for the generation of solar power energy for use and purchase by the City, and a Solar Renewable Energy Credit Irrevocable Assignment Agreement No. 1- Richmond Animal Care & Control between the City of Richmond and RVA PSL Solar 2050 LLC for the purpose of assigning to the City a percentage of solar renewable energy certificates generated by the rooftop solar panels operated by RVA PSL Solar 2050 LLC on City-owned property located at 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue. (3rd District) Patrons: Mayor Avula, Vice President Jordan, Mr. Breton and President Newbille Forwarded to the September 28, 2026 Council meeting with no recommendation 2. ORD. 2026-216 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Site Lease Agreement and a Solar Power Purchase Agreement Project Agreement No. 5- DEC Rad …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Public Safety Standing Committee

No substantive items are scheduled for the September 22 meeting

The Public Safety Standing Committee has no presentations, discussion items, or papers under consideration. The agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards emergency plan and $50K GIS grant to Council

The Public Safety Standing Committee forwarded two items to the September 28, 2026 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve: adoption of the City's Emergency Operations Plan and acceptance of a $50,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for a GIS data enhancement project. No final decisions were made by the committee; both items await Council action.

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Public Safety Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall1:00 PMTuesday, September 22, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Presentation(s) None Paper(s) for Consideration None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/9/2026
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900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-cler k City of Richmond Summary Public Safety Standing Committee 1:00 PM Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1. RES. 2026-R031 To adopt the City of Richmond’s Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000. Patrons: Mayor Avula Forwarded to the September 28, 2026 Council meeting with recommendation to approve 2. ORD. 2026-211 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response called the “FY27 GIS Data Enhancement Project Special Fund,” and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response’s “FY27 GIS Data Enhancement Project Special Fund” by $50,000.00 for the purpose of developing and integrating interactive indoor GIS maps within the City’s CAD system at five pilot sites and within the City’s Next Generation 9-1-1 dataset. Patrons: Mayor Avula Forwarded to the September 28, 2026 Council meeting with recommendation to approve Page 1 City of …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

No substantive items are scheduled for the September 22 meeting

The agenda contains no presentations, discussion items, or papers for consideration. This meeting appears to consist only of procedural administrative tasks.

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✓ Decided: Richmond committee forwards nine housing, parking, and master plan items to Sept. 28 Council

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee met Sept. 22, 2026 and forwarded eight items to the September 28, 2026 Council meeting with recommendations to approve, including parking code changes, affordable housing ordinance amendments, a street designation, and three Master Plan amendments. One item, an ordinance to establish an Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Committee, was continued to the committee's October 20, 2026 meeting. No final decisions were made by the committee itself; the minutes record only referrals and one continuance, with no vote tallies listed.

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Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall3:00 PMTuesday, September 22, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Presentation(s) None Paper(s) for Consideration None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/8/2026
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900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-cler k City of Richmond Summary Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee 3:00 PM Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1. ORD. 2026-190 To establish the Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Committee for the purpose of advising the Council and the Mayor on the development of an affordable housing dwelling unit program. Patrons: Mr. Breton and Mayor Avula Continued to the October 20, 2026 Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee 2. ORD. 2026-197 To amend City Code § 27-197, concerning parking prohibitions in specified places, to modify the prohibited parking zone near intersections and to allow the Chief Administrative Officer to establish longer no-parking distances. Patrons: Vice President Jordan and Ms. Lynch Forwarded to the September 28, 2026 Council meeting with recommendation to approve with amendment 3. ORD. 2026-278 To amend City Code §§ 16-27, concerning eligibility and selection of eligible households to purchase or rent affordable dwelling units, and 16-28, concerning occupancy of affordable dwelling units, for the purpose of eliminating duplicative annual affidavit requirements for renters occupying affordable units administered under the Affordable Dwelling Unit Program. Patrons: Ms. Robertson and Ms. Jones Forwarded to the September 28, 2026 Council meeting with recommendation to approve 4. ORD. 2026-279 To designate the 00 b …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Commission of Architectural Review

Commission to review 8 architectural permits, including 3-story building on Monument Ave

The Commission of Architectural Review will meet to consider certificates of appropriateness (COAs) for eight properties in Richmond's historic districts. The regular agenda includes a proposed three-story multifamily building on Monument Avenue and new attached homes on North 29th Street, while the consent agenda covers a garage, mural, and sauna. No conceptual reviews are scheduled.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 3:30 PM City of Richmond City Hall 900 East Broad Street 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall Commission of Architectural Review Agenda September 22, 2026 Commission of Architectural Review Agenda Public Access and Participation Instructions - Commission of Architectural Review PDRPRES 2025.079 Public Access and Participation Instructions -COMMISSION OF ARCHITECTUR Attachments: Call to Order Roll Call Secretary’s Report Approval of Minutes Enforcement Report CONSENT AGENDA 309 North 28th Street - Revise a previously approved COA to construct a new rear two-story garage. COA-190572- 2026 1. 200 North 21st Street - Install Mural on a previously painted masonry building. COA-190904- 2026 2. 2417 East Grace Street - Install an outdoor sauna in a rear yard. COA-189470- 2026 3. Application & Plans Attachments: REGULAR AGENDA 605 West 21st Street - Replace metal roof with asphalt shingles; result of violation. COA-190745- 2026 4. 3008 Monument Avenue - Construct three-story multifamily building on vacant parcel. COA-190710- 2026 5. 215 North 29th Street - Construct new single-family attached buildings on vacant lot. COA-190793- 2026 6. 2205 West Grace Street - Construct a single-bay covered front porch. COA-190838- 2026 7. 2214 East Marshall Street - Enclose second-story rear deck with new roof and screening. COA-190895- 2026 8. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW None. Page 2 City of Richmond Printed on 9/10/2026 September 22, 2026 Commission of Architectura …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM

City Council

Council to consider solar panel installation agreements for multiple city properties

The City Council is considering authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to execute multiple agreements for rooftop solar panel installation and operation. These agreements involve various city-owned facilities, including community centers, fire stations, and administrative buildings.

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City Council City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 9:00 AM Monday, September 21, 2026 Special Meeting To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/SpecMtg-Sept21 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 435 684 508# Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement Introduction of Ordinances 1. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Site Lease Agreement and a Solar Power Purchase Agreement Project Agreement No. 1- Richmond Animal Care & Control between the City of Richmond and RVA PSL Solar 2050 LLC for the purpose of installing, operating, and maintaining rooftop solar panels on City-owned property located at 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue for the generation of solar power energy for use and purchase by the City, and a Solar Renewable Energy Credit Irrevocable Assignment Agreement No. 1- Richmond Animal Care & Control between the City of Richmond and RVA PSL Solar 2050 LLC for the purpose of assigning to the City a percentage of solar renewable energy certificates generated by the rooftop solar panels operated by RVA PSL Solar 2050 LLC on City-owned property located at 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue. 2. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Site Lease Agreement and a Solar Power Purchase Agreement Project …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

No substantive items are scheduled for the September 16 meeting

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee has no papers for consideration, presentations, or discussion items listed on this agenda. The meeting consists of procedural boilerplate.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards 13 ordinances to full Council, including real estate tax rate

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee reviewed 13 ordinances and forwarded all but one to the September 28, 2026 Council meeting. Twelve items received a recommendation to approve, including a payment register transparency amendment, a $500,000 Pump House roof grant, and a $1.16 real estate tax rate for 2028. The tax rate ordinance (2026-196) was forwarded with no recommendation. No items were denied or tabled.

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Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall2:00 PMWednesday, September 16, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Paper(s) for Consideration None Presentation(s) None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/8/2026
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900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-cler k City of Richmond Summary Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee 2:00 PM Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall Wednesday, September 16, 2026 1. ORD. 2026-081 To amend City Code § 12-16, concerning publication of the City’s payment register, for the purpose of promoting transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds by providing public access to information regarding payments made by the City to vendors for goods and services and reimbursements to employees, while protecting confidential and personal information as required by law. (As Amended) Patrons: Mayor Avula Forwarded to the September 28, 2026 Council meeting with recommendation to approve 2. ORD. 2026-192 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $500,000.00 from the Historic Richmond Foundation and to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities entitled “Pump House Roof Replacement - HRF Special Fund,” and appropriating the increase to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ “Pump House Roof Replacement - HRF Special Fund” by $500,000.00 for the purpose of providing funding for the Pump House Roof Replacement project. Patrons: Mayor Avula Forwarded to the September 28, 2026 Council meeting with …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh special-use permits for 8 townhomes and 100-unit multifamily building

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on two special-use permit requests: one for up to eight single-family attached dwellings at 5706 York Road and another for a multifamily building with up to 100 units at 1209 Overbrook Road. The consent agenda includes a concept review of a proposed renovation of Little John Park at 1401 Little John Road. The meeting also covers approval of prior minutes and a director's report.

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✓ Decided: Richmond Planning Commission continued two special use applications

The Commission voted to postpone decisions regarding residential developments at 1209 Overbrook Road and 5706 York Road until October 20, 2026. The Commission also approved a renovation review for Little John Park.

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Planning Commission City of Richmond Agenda City Hall Richmond VA, 23219 (p) 804.646.6304 (f) 804.646.5789 5th Floor Conference Room 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams: https://go.rva.gov/CPC2026 This meeting will be held in-person in the 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall at 900 East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia 23219. While all Planning Commissioners and staff will attend the meeting in-person, citizens may participate in the meeting virtually. Special Guidelines for Public Access and Citizen Participation: To access or participate, or both, in this Planning Commission meeting you have several options outlined in the following document: Citizens may elect to provide their comments in writing to [email protected] in lieu of speaking through audio or video means during the meeting. All written comments received via email prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting were provided to all members of the Planning Commission prior to the beginning of the meeting and will be included in the record of the meeting. Public Access Instructions - 2026 PDRPRES 2026.001 Public Access and Participation Instructions - Planning Commission 2026 Attachments: Call To Order Roll Call Chair's Comments Approval of Minutes City Planning Commission Minutes - September 1, 2026 PDRMIN 2026.017 1. City Planning Commission Minutes - September 1, 2026 Attachments: Director's Report Consideration of Continuances and Deletions from Agenda …
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City Hall Richmond VA, 23219 (p) 804.646.6304 (f) 804.646.5789 City of Richmond Summary Planning Commission 6:00 PM 5th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Call To Order Chair Poole called this regularly scheduled meeting of the City Planning Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call * Commissioner Burchell Pinnock, * Commissioner Rodney Poole, * Commissioner Brian White, * Commissioner Ellen Robertson, * Commissioner Elizabeth Hancock Greenfield, * Commissioner Victor Mckenzie Jr., * Commissioner Rebecca Rowe, * Alternate Sharon Ebert, and * Commissioner Dakia K. Knight -- Present 9 - Chair's Comments Approval of Minutes 1. PDRMIN 2026.017 City Planning Commission Minutes - September 1, 2026 A motion was made by Commissioner Knight, seconded by Commissioner White, that the September 1, 2026 meeting minutes be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye -- * Commissioner Burchell Pinnock, * Commissioner Rodney Poole, * Commissioner Brian White, * Commissioner Elizabeth Hancock Greenfield, * Commissioner Victor Mckenzie Jr., * Commissioner Rebecca Rowe, * Alternate Sharon Ebert and * Commissioner Dakia K. Knight 8 - Abstain -- * Commissioner Ellen Robertson 1 - Director's Report Consideration of Continuances and Deletions from Agenda 4. ORD. 2026-187 To authorize the special use of the property known as 1209 Overbrook Road for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling containing up to 100 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditi …
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Informal Meeting

Richmond City Council holds informal meeting on September 14, 2026

This meeting is procedural in nature. The agenda consists of standard administrative items and the referral of service delivery issues to city administration.

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Good afternoon, everyone. The informal meeting of the Richmond City Council will now come to order. And Madam Clerk, if you would proceed with the emergency evacuation announcement. Upon activation of the emergency alarm signal, all persons should immediately exit the building. Please use the exits to the left or right front of the council chamber or the north or south stairwells outside the rear doors of the chamber. Do not use elevators or escalators. After exiting the building, security would direct everyone down 9th Street to the fenced area located between Clay and Lee Street. Able persons should assist visually and hearing impaired visitors with exiting the building. And Madam President, for the record, all members are in attendance this evening with the exception of Councilor Breton, Robertson, and Lynch. You do have a quorum. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Let's proceed with the docket review. Let's proceed with the consent agenda. Item number one, Ordinance 2026-093. Planning Commission recommended a continuance. So this item is to be continued to the November 9th Council meeting. Items 2 and 3, Ordinance 2026-102 and 2026-113. Both papers were amended at the July 27th Council meeting. Both items will be retained on this evening's consent agenda. Item number four, Ordinance 2026-102. This paper was amended at the July 27th Council meeting. And there will be, if there's the consensus of Council, this item is to be continued to the September 28th Council meeting this evening. …
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Informal Meeting City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall4:00 PMMonday, September 14, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/Informal-09142026 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 808 808 691#. Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Announcement Roll Call Docket Review Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration Adjournment Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 7/28/2026
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Richmond City Council to vote on 17 zoning changes including new dwellings and garages

The Richmond City Council will hold a formal meeting to decide on 17 ordinances, primarily zoning changes for residential and commercial properties across multiple districts. Items include special use permits for new single-family homes, garages, a nightclub, and automotive services, as well as amendments to existing ordinances and a proposal to close a public alley.

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Good evening, everyone. Good evening. The formal meeting of the Richmond City Council will now come to order. Madam Clerk, if you would have the Spanish interpretation announcement, followed by the introduction of the invocation speaker. Spanish interpretation is available in the Council Chamber. Please see a representative at the rear of the room to receive the appropriate equipment. Spanish interpretation is also available through Microsoft Teams for virtual attendees in need of this service. There are services available in Spanish in the Council. Please consult with a representative located in the front of the room to receive the corresponding team. Spanish interpretation is also available through Microsoft Teams for people who participate in a virtual way and need services. Thank you. At this time, we'll have the invocation speaker, Reverend Chris Crowley of Grace Baptist Church. Welcome, Pastor. Thank you for the invitation. I invite you all to pray in your tradition as I pray in mine. As a minister of music, that's how I pray. Hear these words originally written by Tony Alonso. How good it is when people live together. How wonderful to live as one. To shape communities of caring and reveal the love we've known. To reverence by our common sharing. This blessed land we call our home. How good it is when people stand together in daily joy and daily strife. God, from our many varied talents. Where differences are claimed and cherished. How good it is when people stand toget …
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City Council City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall6:00 PMMonday, September 14, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/Formal-09142026 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 563 115 708#. Spanish interpretation service (SIS) is now offered in-person and virtually during Richmond City Council Formal meetings. Please visit the SIS station in the Council Chamber for assistance or select the language interpretation option when joining the Microsoft Teams meeting. Order of Business Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Roll Call Action on Appointments and Reappointments Awards and Presentations (Applause permitted during this portion of the meeting only) Public Comment Agenda Review and Amendments Action Items (Consent Agenda) Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions) Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 7/28/2026 September 14, 2026City Council Agenda Adjournment Page 2 City of Richmond Printed on 7/28/2026 September 14, 2026City Council Agenda City Council is Richmond City's local legislative body and is composed of one council representative elected from each of the city's nine voter districts. Council members are elected t …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Urban Design Committee

Committee reviews Little John Park renovation and outdoor seating encroachment

The Urban Design Committee will review a proposed renovation for Little John Park at 1401 Little John Road. The committee will also consider an encroachment request for outdoor seating at 1301 West Leigh Street and discuss updates to design guidelines.

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✓ Decided: Little John Park renovation recommended for approval

The Urban Design Committee approved the consent agenda unanimously and recommended approval of the proposed renovation of Little John Park, referring it to the Planning Commission. The committee also reviewed a draft update to its design guidelines for site plans and park design, but took no final action on the guidelines.

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Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:00 AM City of Richmond 900 East Broad Street 2nd Floor of City Hall Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall Urban Design Committee Agenda September 10, 2026 Urban Design Committee Agenda Call to Order To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/hfwyw98m or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 742 420 550#. Public comment will be requested in turn for each item on the agenda. Please stay on mute during other times to reduce background noise. If using a phone to access the meeting, you can use *6 to mute and un-mute. PDRPRES 2025.080 09_10_2026_ Public Access and Participation Instructions - Urban Design Comm Attachments: Roll Call Approval of Minutes A high level summary statement will be provided before voting on a final motion for each individual item. The summary statement will be transmitted to the Planning Commission along with the Motion outcome; and be recorded as minutes for the record. Secretary’s Report Scope of Review Reminder 17.07 General Location, Character, Extent Approval of public buildings, structures, streets, parks, etc. - Items of a specific nature that are designed by professionals, such as engineers or architects, are not considered general. 17.05 UDC may make recommendations on the specific design of public structures, appurtenances, and street fixtures. Consideration of Continuances and Deletions from Agenda CONSENT AGENDA UDC 2026-14 …
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Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:00 AM City of Richmond 900 East Broad Street 2nd Floor of City Hall Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall Urban Design Committee Meeting Minutes September 10, 2026 Urban Design Committee Meeting Minutes Call to Order PDRPRES 2025.080 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/hfwyw98m or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 742 420 550#. Public comment will be requested in turn for each item on the agenda. Please stay on mute during other times to reduce background noise. If using a phone to access the meeting, you can use *6 to mute and un-mute. 09_10_2026_ Public Access and Participation Instructions - Urban Design Committee Attachments: Roll Call * Committee Member Luigi Mignardi, * Jessie Gemmer, * Damon Pearson, * Committee Member Keith Van Inwegen, * Committee Member Eva Clarke, * Committee Member Justin Doyle, * Committee Member Conor O'Donnell, * Committee Member Timothy Hamnett and * Erik Bootsma Present -- 9 - * Amelia Wehunt and * Committee Member Victor Mckenzie Jr. Absent -- 2 - Approval of Minutes A high level summary statement will be provided before voting on a final motion for each individual item. The summary statement will be transmitted to the Planning Commission along with the Motion outcome; and be recorded as minutes for the record. Secretary’s Report Scope of Review Reminder 17.07 General Location, Character, Extent Approval …
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9 yea
Luigi Mignardi yea · Jessie Gemmer yea · Damon Pearson yea · Keith Van Inwegen yea · Eva Clarke yea · Justin Doyle yea · Conor O'Donnell yea · Timothy Hamnett yea · Erik Bootsma yea
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 2:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider participation in Dominion Energy utility case

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2026-R034. This item involves the City's participation as a Respondent in a State Corporation Commission case regarding a public utility disposition and acquisition of control.

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everyone the special meeting of the richmond city council will now come to order madam or mr clerk if you would provide the chamber emergency evacuation announcement followed by the speaker guidelines upon activation of the emergency alarm signal all persons should immediately exit the building please use the exits to the left or right front of the council chamber or the north or south stairwells outside the rear doors of the chamber do not use elevators or escalators after exiting the building security will direct everyone down 9th street to the fenced area located between clay and lee streets able persons should assist visually and hearing impaired visitors with exiting the building individuals speaking during public hearings are generally allowed three minutes to speak persons appearing before council are not allowed to campaign for public office promote private business ventures use language of a personal nature which insults or demeans any person including comments directed at public officials or staff members that are not related to the council or the council members related to their official duties or address or question staff members directly all questions are to be directed to the president of council failure to adhere to the guidelines may result in speakers forfeiting any remaining time and further disciplinary action as necessary which could include barring from attendance at future meetings of city council for a period of six months and madam president all member …
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City Council City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 2:00 PM Thursday, September 10, 2026 Special Meeting To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/SpecMtgSept10 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 984 590 981# Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Paper(s) for Consideration To approve of the City’s participation as Respondent in the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission Case No. PUR-2026-00112, Joint Petition of Dominion Energy, Inc., Virginia Electric and Power Company, OSW Project LLC, WG Development Corp., CS HoldCo, LLC, and NextEra Energy, Inc. for approval of a disposition and acquisition of control of a public utility pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 56 of the Code of Virginia. RES. 2026-R034 1. Patrons: President Newbille, Vice President Jordan, Mr. Breton, Ms. Robertson, Ms. Lynch and Mayor Avula Adjournment Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 9/9/2026
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

Committee to consider $137,038 grant for juvenile detention program

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will consider accepting a $137,038 grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to fund a juvenile detention center program, and will hear updates on non-departmental grant restructuring, Richmond Public Schools, and a report from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends accepting $137,038 state grant for juvenile detention

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee recommended approval of an ordinance authorizing the city to accept a $137,038 grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. The funds will amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget to create and support a new Byrne/JAG Program fund for juvenile detention centers. The item was forwarded to the September 14, 2026 City Council meeting for final consideration.

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Education and Human Services Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 2:00 PM Thursday, September 10, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following https://go.rva.gov/EHS-Sep10 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 702 216 521# Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes July 9, 2026 - Education & Human Services Standing Committee Meeting Minutes CD.2026.228 20260709 Meeting Minutes (Draft) Attachments: Presentation(s) 1. Non-Departmental Grant Restructuring Update ~ Dominic Barrett, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services Non-Departmental Grant Restructuring Update CD.2026.230 Paper(s) for Consideration To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $137,038.00 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Justice Services entitled “Byrne/JAG Program - Juvenile Detention Centers Special Fund,” and appropriating the increase to the Department of Justice Services’ “Byrne/JAG Program - Juvenile Detention Centers Special Fund” by $137,038.00 for the purpose of funding a juvenile detention center prog …
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900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-cler k City of Richmond Summary Education and Human Services Standing Committee 2:00 PM Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall Thursday, September 10, 2026 1. ORD. 2026-191 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $137,038.00 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Justice Services entitled “Byrne/JAG Program - Juvenile Detention Centers Special Fund,” and appropriating the increase to the Department of Justice Services’ “Byrne/JAG Program - Juvenile Detention Centers Special Fund” by $137,038.00 for the purpose of funding a juvenile detention center program. Patrons: Mayor Avula Forwarded to the September 14, 2026 Council meeting with recommendation to approve Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 9/10/2026
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Council to approve role in Dominion Energy ownership case

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution: approving the City's participation as Respondent in a Virginia State Corporation Commission case involving a proposed change of control of a public utility. The case concerns a joint petition by Dominion Energy and several affiliates. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

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Good afternoon, everyone. The special meeting of the Richmond City Council will now come to order and Madam and/or Mr. Clerk, if you would provide the Chamber Emergency Evac uation Plan announcement followed by public speaker guidelines. Upon activation of the emergency alarm signal, all persons should immediately exit the building. Please use the exits to the left or right front of the Council Chamber or the north or south stairwells outside the rear doors of the Chamber. Do not use elevators or escalators. After exiting the building, security will direct everyone down 9th Street to the fenced area located between Clay and Lease Streets. Able persons should assist visually and hearing impaired visitors with exiting the building. Individuals speaking during the public hearing at this meeting are generally allowed three minutes to speak. Persons appearing before Council are not allowed to: campaign for public office, promote private business ventures, use language of a personal nature which insults or demeans any person including comments directed at public officials or staff members that are not related to their official duties, or address or question staff members directly. All questions are to be directed to the President of Council. Failure to adhere to the guidelines may result in speakers forfeiting any remaining time and further disciplinary action as necessary, which could include barring from attendance at future meetings of City Council for a period of six months. Ma …
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City Council City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 4:00 PM Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Special Meeting To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/ODSEPT8 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 671 281 269# Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Introduction and Expedited Consideration To approve of the City’s participation as Respondent in the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission Case No. PUR-2026-00112, Joint Petition of Dominion Energy, Inc., Virginia Electric and Power Company, OSW Project LLC, WG Development Corp., CS HoldCo, LLC, and NextEra Energy, Inc. for approval of a disposition and acquisition of control of a public utility pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 56 of the Code of Virginia. RES. 2026-R034 1. Adjournment Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 9/3/2026
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Organizational Development Standing Committee

Committee to weigh affordable housing advisory committee and emergency plan

The Organizational Development Standing Committee will consider two items: establishing an Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Committee to advise the Council and Mayor on an affordable housing program, and adopting the City's Emergency Operations Plan. The committee will also hear reports from city administration and council staff, and may discuss other matters.

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I'll now call the Organizational Development Standing Committee to order and if you again would provide the Chamber evacuation plan announcement and public speaker guidelines. Upon activation of the emergency alarm signal, all persons should immediately exit the building. Please use the exits to the left or right front of the Council Chamber or the north or south stairwell outside the rear doors of the Chamber. Do not use elevators or escalators. After exiting the building, security will direct everyone down 9th Street to the fenced area located between Clay and Lee Streets. A person should assist visually and hearing impaired visitors with exiting the building. Individuals wishing to speak during public hearings are generally allowed three minutes to speak. Persons appearing before the committee are not allowed to campaign for public office, promote private business ventures, use language of a personal nature which insults or demeans any person including comments directed at public officials or staff members that are not related to their official duties or address or question staff members directly. All questions are to be directed to the committee chair. Failure to adhere to the guidelines may result in speakers forfeiting any remaining time and further disciplinary action as necessary which could include barring from attendance at future committee meetings for a period of six months. Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Let's proceed with the agenda, the approval of minutes and then repo …
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Organizational Development Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall 4:00 PM Tuesday, September 8, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/ODSEPT8 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 671 281 269# DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Approval of Minutes Reports from City Administration, Council Staff, and Other Parties Paper(s) for Consideration To establish the Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Committee for the purpose of advising the Council and the Mayor on the development of an affordable housing dwelling unit program. ORD. 2026-190 1. Patrons: Mr. Breton and Mayor Avula Legislative History 7/27/26 City Council introduced and referred to the Organizational Development Standing Committee To adopt the City of Richmond’s Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000. RES. 2026-R031 2. Patrons: Mayor Avula Legislative History 7/27/26 City Council introduced and referred to the Organizational Development Standing Committee Reports of Standing Committees Discussion Item(s) Adjournment Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 8/10/2026 September 8, 2026 Organizational Development Standing Committee Agenda Page 2 City of Richmond Printed on 8/10/2026
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Board of Zoning Appeals

BZA to hear three special exception requests for conversions and additions

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on three special exception applications. The board will decide whether to grant exceptions for converting a commercial space to dwellings, and for two residential additions that do not meet zoning requirements. Public comments can be made in person, by phone, or in writing.

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Board of Zoning Appeals City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street - City Hall 5th Floor Conference Room Richmond, VA. 23219 5th Floor Conference Room 1:00 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2026 AGENDA NO. 1252 Video Access Video Access Video Access Attachments: Call to Order AGENDA ITEMS An application of Imperial Building LLC for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-440.1(12) of the zoning ordinance for a building permit to convert an existing first floor commercial space into two (2) dwelling units at 422 EAST FRANKLIN STREET (Tax Parcel Number W000-0024/010), located in a B-4 (Central Business) District. The proposed dwelling use is not permitted as the building fronts on a street designated as priority street frontage. (6th District) BZA 28-2026 BZA 28-2026 - Case Packet Attachments: An application of Richmond Cash Offer LLC for a special exception from Sections 30-300, 30-412.5(1)b & 30-620.1(c) of the zoning ordinance for a building permit to construct a two-story addition to an existing single-family (detached) dwelling at 3112 P STREET (Tax Parcel Number E000-0723/022), located in an R-6 (Single-Family Attached Residential) District. The side yard (setback) requirement is not met. (7th District) BZA 29-2026 BZA 29-2026 - Case Packet Attachments: An application of Gray Ramsey and Tyler Sherwin for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-410.6 of the zoning ordinance for a building permit to construct a two-story addition to an existing single-f …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Commission to consider housing developments and Little John Park renovation

The Planning Commission will review requests for special use authorizations for residential developments at 3317 Rear Monument Avenue and 5706 York Road. The Commission will also review a proposed renovation for Little John Park.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission adopted August 18 minutes and continued two special use ordinances.

The Richmond Planning Commission adopted the minutes from its August 18, 2026 meeting, adopted the consent agenda, and continued two special use ordinances to future meetings. Item 5, concerning Little John Park, was referred to the Urban Design Committee.

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Planning Commission City of Richmond Agenda City Hall Richmond VA, 23219 (p) 804.646.6304 (f) 804.646.5789 5th Floor Conference Room 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 1, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams: https://go.rva.gov/CPC2026 This meeting will be held in-person in the 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall at 900 East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia 23219. While all Planning Commissioners and staff will attend the meeting in-person, citizens may participate in the meeting virtually. Special Guidelines for Public Access and Citizen Participation: To access or participate, or both, in this Planning Commission meeting you have several options outlined in the following document: Citizens may elect to provide their comments in writing to [email protected] in lieu of speaking through audio or video means during the meeting. All written comments received via email prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting were provided to all members of the Planning Commission prior to the beginning of the meeting and will be included in the record of the meeting. Public Access Instructions - 2026 PDRPRES 2026.001 Public Access and Participation Instructions - Planning Commission 2026 Attachments: Call To Order Roll Call Chair's Comments Approval of Minutes City Planning Commission Minutes - August 18, 2026 PDRMIN 2026.016 1. City Planning Commission Minutes - August 18, 2026 Attachments: Director's Report: Code Refresh Draft #3 update Consideration of Continuances …
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City Hall Richmond VA, 23219 (p) 804.646.6304 (f) 804.646.5789 City of Richmond Summary Planning Commission 6:00 PM 5th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Call To Order Chair Poole called this regularly scheduled meeting of the City Planning Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call * Commissioner Burchell Pinnock, * Commissioner Rodney Poole, * Commissioner Brian White, * Commissioner Elizabeth Hancock Greenfield, * Commissioner Victor Mckenzie Jr., * Commissioner Rebecca Rowe, and * Commissioner Dakia K. Knight -- Present 7 - * Commissioner Ellen Robertson, and * Alternate Sharon Ebert -- Absent 2 - Chair's Comments Approval of Minutes 1. PDRMIN 2026.016 City Planning Commission Minutes - August 18, 2026 A motion was made by Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Greenfield, that the August 18, 2026 meeting minutes be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye -- * Commissioner Burchell Pinnock, * Commissioner Rodney Poole, * Commissioner Brian White, * Commissioner Elizabeth Hancock Greenfield and * Commissioner Rebecca Rowe 5 - Abstain -- * Commissioner Victor Mckenzie Jr. and * Commissioner Dakia K. Knight 2 - Director's Report: Code Refresh Draft #3 update The Director’s Report was deferred until after consideration of the remaining agenda items. 2. PDRPRES 2026.012 Code Refresh Draft #3 Update This item was presented. Consideration of Continuances and Deletions from Agenda Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 9/2/2026 …
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PDRMIN 2026.016 — adopted
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Burchell Pinnock yea · Rodney Poole yea · Brian White yea · Elizabeth Hancock Greenfield yea · Victor Mckenzie, Jr. abstain · Rebecca Rowe yea · Dakia K. Knight abstain
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Public Safety Standing Committee

Richmond Public Safety Committee holds a procedural meeting with no agenda items.

This Richmond Public Safety Standing Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. The body will call the meeting to order, approve previous minutes, and open a public comment period. No presentations, papers, or discussion items are scheduled for review.

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Public Safety Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall1:00 PMTuesday, August 25, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Presentation(s) None Paper(s) for Consideration None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/9/2026
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Commission of Architectural Review

Commission to review 8 certificate of appropriateness requests

The Commission of Architectural Review will hold a regular meeting to review eight certificate of appropriateness (COA) applications, including a school construction project and several residential alterations. The agenda includes no consent items and no public hearings are listed. All items are for discussion and decision.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026 3:30 PM City of Richmond City Hall 900 East Broad Street 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall Commission of Architectural Review Agenda August 25, 2026 Commission of Architectural Review Agenda Public Access and Participation Instructions - Commission of Architectural Review PDRPRES 2025.079 Public Access and Participation Instructions -COMMISSION OF ARCHITECTUR Attachments: Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Secretary’s Report Administrative Approval Report Enforcement Report CONSENT AGENDA None. REGULAR AGENDA 218 North 20th Street - Revise previously approved COA to include a change in exterior materials and fenestration. COA-189435- 2026 1. Application & Plans Attachments: 1101 West Grace Street - Revise previously approved proposal to repair and/or remove four deteriorated chimneys. COA-189638- 2026 2. Application & Plans Attachments: 4213 Hermitage Road - Demolish a non-contributing one-and-a-half story building. COA-189659- 2026 3. Application & Plans Attachments: 4213 Hermitage Road - Construct a new 16-classroom School, in place of non-contributing building proposed for demolition. COA-189666- 2026 4. Application & Plans Attachments: 511 West 21st Street - Install roof-mounted solar panels on a visible roof form. COA-188867- 2026 5. Application & Plans Attachments: Page 2 City of Richmond Printed on 8/14/2026 August 25, 2026 Commission of Architectural Review Agenda 2614 West Grace Street - Replace non-original, non-oper …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

Committee meets for routine procedures with no substantive agenda items.

This Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee session covers standard procedural boilerplate only. There are no papers for consideration, presentations, or discussion topics scheduled. The meeting will focus on opening remarks, a public comment period, and approving prior minutes.

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Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall2:00 PMWednesday, August 19, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Paper(s) for Consideration None Presentation(s) None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/8/2026
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh 100-unit multifamily at 1209 Overbrook Road

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a consent agenda of 16 items, mostly special-use permits for housing, plus three final reviews of public works projects. The regular agenda includes three larger special-use requests, notably a 100-unit multifamily building at 1209 Overbrook Road and a multifamily with parking on Hampton and Powhatan Streets. The meeting is hybrid, with written comments accepted before noon on the meeting day.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of 12 special-use permits

The Richmond Planning Commission recommended approval of 12 special-use permits and other items on the consent agenda, covering residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Three items were continued to future meetings, and one regular agenda item was approved with an amendment requiring sidewalk improvements. The commission also approved several public improvement projects.

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Planning Commission City of Richmond Agenda City Hall Richmond VA, 23219 (p) 804.646.6304 (f) 804.646.5789 5th Floor Conference Room 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 18, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams: https://go.rva.gov/CPC2026 This meeting will be held in-person in the 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall at 900 East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia 23219. While all Planning Commissioners and staff will attend the meeting in-person, citizens may participate in the meeting virtually. Special Guidelines for Public Access and Citizen Participation: To access or participate, or both, in this Planning Commission meeting you have several options outlined in the following document: Public Access Instructions - 2026 PDRPRES 2026.001 Public Access and Participation Instructions - Planning Commission 2026 Attachments: Citizens may elect to provide their comments in writing to [email protected] in lieu of speaking through audio or video means during the meeting. All written comments received via email prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting were provided to all members of the Planning Commission prior to the beginning of the meeting and will be included in the record of the meeting. Call To Order Roll Call Chair's Comments Approval of Minutes City Planning Commission Minutes - August 4, 2026 PDRMIN 2026.015 1. City Planning Commission Minutes - August 4, 2026 Attachments: Director's Report Consideration of Continuances and Deletions from Agenda Page 1 …
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City Hall Richmond VA, 23219 (p) 804.646.6304 (f) 804.646.5789 City of Richmond Summary Planning Commission 6:00 PM 5th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Call To Order Chair Poole called this regularly scheduled meeting of the City Planning Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Commissioner Robertson arrived following the approval of the consent agenda. * Commissioner Burchell Pinnock, * Commissioner Rodney Poole, * Commissioner Brian White, * Commissioner Ellen Robertson, * Commissioner Elizabeth Hancock Greenfield, * Commissioner Rebecca Rowe, and * Alternate Sharon Ebert -- Present 7 - * Commissioner Victor Mckenzie Jr., and * Commissioner Dakia K. Knight -- Absent 2 - Chair's Comments Approval of Minutes 1. PDRMIN 2026.015 City Planning Commission Minutes - August 4, 2026 A motion was made by Commissioner Pinnock, seconded by Commissioner Greenfield, that the August 18, 2026 meeting minutes be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Director's Report Consideration of Continuances and Deletions from Agenda 2. ORD. 2026-189 To authorize the special use of the property known as 5706 York Road for the purpose of up to eight single-family attached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions. (1st District) A motion was made by Commissioner Rowe, seconded by Commissioner White, that this item be continued to the September 1, 2026 meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 8/19/2026 August 18, 2026 Planning …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

Procedural meeting with no substantive items or public hearings scheduled.

This standing committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No presentations, papers, board vacancies, or discussion items are scheduled. The body will only handle routine administrative tasks and public comment.

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Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall
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Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall3:00 PMTuesday, August 18, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Presentation(s) None Paper(s) for Consideration None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report None Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 1/8/2026
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Urban Design Committee

Final reviews for Hey Road improvements, Bryan Park pond, and shared-use path to Arthur Ashe Boulevard

The Urban Design Committee will conduct final location, character, and extent reviews for three projects: street/sidewalk/stormwater improvements on Hey Road, a stormwater pond in Bryan Park, and a shared-use path from Terminal Place to Arthur Ashe Boulevard. The committee will also consider a setback recommendation for a proposed apartment building at 201 Orleans Street and discuss updates to the UDC guidelines for parks and buildings.

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✓ Decided: UDC recommends approval for Hey Road, Bryan Park pond, and shared use path

The Urban Design Committee approved the consent agenda and recommended approval for several projects. The Hey Road street/sidewalk/stormwater improvements and the Bryan Park stormwater pond were recommended to the Planning Commission with no conditions. The shared use path from Terminal Place to Arthur Ashe Boulevard was recommended with one condition requiring pedestrian-scale lighting. The committee also requested minor changes to the Parks section of the UDC guidelines.

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Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:00 AM City of Richmond 900 East Broad Street 2nd Floor of City Hall Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall Urban Design Committee Agenda August 13, 2026Urban Design Committee Agenda Call to Order To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/hfwyw98m or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 742 420 550#. Public comment will be requested in turn for each item on the agenda. Please stay on mute during other times to reduce background noise. If using a phone to access the meeting, you can use *6 to mute and un-mute. PDRPRES 2025.077 1. Public Access and Participation Instructions - Urban Design CommitteeAttachments: Roll Call Approval of Minutes Secretary’s Report Consideration of Continuances and Deletions from Agenda CONSENT AGENDA UDC 2026-09 Setback Recommendation, 201 Orleans Street - Proposed Apartment Building UDC 2026-092. UDC 2026-09 Application UDC 2026-09 Narrative UDC 2026-09 Plans Packet Attachments: FINAL Location, Character, and Extent review of proposed street, sidewalk, and stormwater improvements to a section of Hey Road, between Hull Street and Walmsley Blvd. UDC 2026-104. UDC 2026-10 App UDC 2026-10 Narrative UDC 2026-10 Design Packet UDC 2026-10 Response to Conditions from CONCEPT Approval UDC 2026-10 Full Plan Set UDC 2026-10 Schedule Report Attachments: FINAL Location, Character, and Extent review of a proposed stormwater sediment catchment pon …
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Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:00 AM City of Richmond 900 East Broad Street 2nd Floor of City Hall Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall Urban Design Committee Meeting Minutes August 13, 2026 Urban Design Committee Meeting Minutes Call to Order 1. PDRPRES 2025.077 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/hfwyw98m or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 742 420 550#. Public comment will be requested in turn for each item on the agenda. Please stay on mute during other times to reduce background noise. If using a phone to access the meeting, you can use *6 to mute and un-mute. Public Access and Participation Instructions - Urban Design Committee Attachments: Roll Call * Committee Member Luigi Mignardi, * Amelia Wehunt, * Jessie Gemmer, * Damon Pearson, * Committee Member Keith Van Inwegen, * Committee Member Justin Doyle and * Committee Member Conor O'Donnell Present -- 7 - * Committee Member Eva Clarke, * Committee Member Victor Mckenzie Jr., * Committee Member Timothy Hamnett and * Erik Bootsma Absent -- 4 - Approval of Minutes A high level summary statement will be provided before voting on a final motion for each individual item. The summary statement will be transmitted to the Planning Commission along with the Motion outcome; and be recorded as minutes for the record. Secretary’s Report Scope of Review Reminder 17.07 General Location, Character, Extent Approval of public building …
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UDC 2026-11 — recommended for approval with conditions
6 yea · 1 abstain
Luigi Mignardi yea · Amelia Wehunt abstain · Jessie Gemmer yea · Damon Pearson yea · Keith Van Inwegen yea · Justin Doyle yea · Conor O'Donnell yea
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Board of Zoning Appeals

Special exception request for second‑story addition at 520 South Sheppard St

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider five applications for special exceptions to the zoning ordinance. Each request seeks permission to build an addition or accessory structure that does not meet current setback or lot‑coverage requirements. The properties are located at 520 South Sheppard Street, 3908 Sterling Street, 3201 Grove Avenue, and 1508 ½ Williamsburg Road.

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5th Floor Conference Room
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Board of Zoning Appeals City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street - City Hall 5th Floor Conference Room Richmond, VA. 23219 5th Floor Conference Room1:00 PMWednesday, August 5, 2026 AGENDA NO. 1251 Video AccessVideo Access Video AccessAttachments: Call to Order AGENDA ITEMS An application of Susan Ganch for a special exception from Sections 30-300, 30-412.5(2)b & 30-412.5(2)c of the zoning ordinance for a building permit to construct a second-story addition to an existing accessory structure to an existing single-family (attached) dwelling at 520 SOUTH SHEPPARD STREET (Tax Parcel Number W000-1348/028), located in an R-6 (Single-Family Attached Residential) District. The side yard and rear yard (setback) requirements are not met. (5th District) BZA 24-2026 Case PlansAttachments: An application of Sorbello Living Trust for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-410.6 of the zoning ordinance for a building permit to construct an accessory structure (garage) to an existing single-family (detached) dwelling at 3908 STERLING STREET (Tax Parcel Number W000-1772/006), located in an R-5 (Single-Family Residential) District. The lot coverage requirement is not met. (1st District) BZA 25-2026 Case PlansAttachments: An application of Tracee Martin for a special exception from Sections 30-300, 30-412.5(1)a, 30-412.5(1)b & 30-630.1(a)(1) of the zoning ordinance for a building permit to construct an addition to an existing single-family (detached) dwelling at 3201 G …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Richmond Planning Commission meets

The Richmond Planning Commission is deciding on several land use and infrastructure projects, including a special use request for 3317 Rear Monument Avenue and reviews of street and transportation improvements in Shockoe Valley and other areas. The meeting will also consider continuances and deletions from the agenda. The agenda includes a mix of consent and regular items, with opportunities for public comment.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Shockoe Valley street improvements despite design panel's denial

The Richmond Planning Commission approved the Location, Character, and Extent review for street and transportation improvements in Shockoe Valley (UDC 2026-07), overriding the Urban Design Committee's recommendation of denial. The approval included an added pedestrian safety exhibit for the Leigh Street roundabout. The commission also continued a special-use permit for 3317 Rear Monument Avenue to September 1, 2026, and referred three other design reviews to the Urban Design Committee.

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Planning Commission City of Richmond Agenda City Hall Richmond VA, 23219 (p) 804.646.6304 (f) 804.646.5789 5th Floor Conference Room6:00 PMTuesday, August 4, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams: https://go.rva.gov/CPC2026 This meeting will be held in-person in the 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall at 900 East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia 23219. While all Planning Commissioners and staff will attend the meeting in-person, citizens may participate in the meeting virtually. Special Guidelines for Public Access and Citizen Participation: To access or participate, or both, in this Planning Commission meeting you have several options outlined in the following document: Citizens may elect to provide their comments in writing to [email protected] in lieu of speaking through audio or video means during the meeting. All written comments received via email prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting were provided to all members of the Planning Commission prior to the beginning of the meeting and will be included in the record of the meeting. Call To Order Roll Call Chair's Comments Approval of Minutes City Planning Commission Minutes - July 21, 2026PDRMIN 2026.014 City Planning Commission Minutes - July 21, 2026Attachments: Director's Report Consideration of Continuances and Deletions from Agenda Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 7/29/2026 August 4, 2026Planning Commission Agenda To authorize the special use of the property known as 3317 Rear Monu …
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City Hall Richmond VA, 23219 (p) 804.646.6304 (f) 804.646.5789 City of Richmond Summary Planning Commission 6:00 PM 5th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Call To Order Chair Poole called this regularly scheduled meeting of the City Planning Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Commissioner Pinnock requested to participate in the meeting virtually from his lodging accommodations in the state of New Hampshire for a personal matter per Section 11 of the City Planning Commission's Rules of Procedures. A motion was made by Commissioner Knight, seconded by Commissioner Robertson to allow Commissioner Pinnock's virtual participation. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Robertson and Commissioner Mckenzie joined the meeting following the Approval of Minutes. * Commissioner Burchell Pinnock, * Commissioner Rodney Poole, * Commissioner Brian White, * Commissioner Ellen Robertson, * Commissioner Elizabeth Hancock Greenfield, * Commissioner Victor Mckenzie Jr., * Commissioner Rebecca Rowe, * Alternate Sharon Ebert, and * Commissioner Dakia K. Knight -- Present 9 - Chair's Comments Approval of Minutes 1. PDRMIN 2026.014 City Planning Commission Minutes - July 21, 2026 A motion was made by Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Knight, that the July 21, 2026 minutes be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Director's Report Consideration of Continuances and Deletions from Agenda 2. ORD. 2026-093 To authorize the special use of the propert …
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UDC 2026-07 — approved
7 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Burchell Pinnock yea · Rodney Poole nay · Brian White abstain · Ellen Robertson yea · Elizabeth Hancock Greenfield yea · Victor Mckenzie, Jr. yea · Rebecca Rowe yea · Sharon Ebert yea · Dakia K. Knight yea
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Commission of Architectural Review

Commission reviews school construction and residential additions

The Commission of Architectural Review will consider certificates of appropriateness for exterior renovations, additions, and demolitions. The body will also conduct conceptual reviews for a new school and attached housing.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026 3:30 PM City of Richmond City Hall 900 East Broad Street 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall Commission of Architectural Review Agenda July 28, 2026Commission of Architectural Review Agenda Public Access and Participation Instructions - COMMISSION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PDRPRES 2025.074 Public Access and Participation Instructions -COMMISSION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEWAttachments: Call to Order Roll Call Secretary’s Report Approval of Minutes Enforcement Report Consideration of Continuances and Deletions from Agenda CONSENT AGENDA 2405 Jefferson Avenue - Paint mural on previously painted building.COA-186709- 2026 1. 3009 East Broad Street - Enclose second-story rear deck with new roof and screening. COA-188219- 2026 2. 1827 West Grace Street - Reconstruct deck and fence, and undertake site improvements. COA-187945- 2026 3. REGULAR AGENDA 606 North 1st Street - Exterior rehabilitation of extant building, to include alterations to rear and existing masonry openings. COA-186154- 2026 4. 517 West 21st Street - Construct new rear addition.COA-187659- 2026 5. 520 Brook Road - Amend previously approved proposal to construct a two-story single-family residence on a vacant lot. COA-187780- 2026 6. 303 West Clay Street - Add PVC decorative trim on rehabilitated front porch. COA-187820- 2026 7. 2031 Monument Avenue - Replace non-original sunroom windows, and install new french door on West elevation. COA-187374- 2026 8. 1014 Russell Street - Revise prev …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Public Safety Standing Committee

Committee reviews crime statistics and animal adoption rates

The Public Safety Standing Committee will receive a semi-annual update on city crime statistics. Additionally, officials will review current adoption rates for Richmond Animal Care and Control.

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Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall
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Good afternoon. We will now call to order this meeting of the Public Safety Standing Committee. I will now begin by reading announcements and public speaker guidelines. Upon activation of the emergency alarm signal, all persons should immediately exit the building. Please use the exit to the left or right front of the council chamber or the north or south stairwell outside of the rear doors of the chamber. Do not use elevators or escalators. After exiting the building, security will direct everyone down 9th Street to the fenced area located between Clay and Lee Streets. Able persons to assist visually and hearing impaired visitors with exiting the building. Persons wishing to speak during the public comment period and or public hearings are generally allowed three minutes to speak. Persons appearing before the committee are now allowed to campaign for public office, promote private business vent ures, use language of a personal nature, which is social to means any person, including comments to read that are public officials or staff members that are not related to their official duties, or just to question staff members directly. All questions are to be directed to the committee chair. Fair take here to the guidelines may result in speakers for feiting any remaining time and further displeasure action as necessary, which could include barring from attendance at future meetings of the committee for a period of six months. This includes the announcements. We will now move on to …
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Public Safety Standing Committee City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor – City Hall1:00 PMTuesday, July 28, 2026 Persons requesting to provide comments virtually during the public hearings or public comment period held at this meeting, must call the Office of the City Clerk at (804) 646-7955, option 3, by no later than 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. DRAFT Call to Order Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Public Comment Period Approval of Minutes Presentation(s) 1. Semi-Annual Crime Statistics Update ~ 2. Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) Adoption Rates ~ Paper(s) for Consideration None Board Vacancies None Discussion Item(s) None Staff Report Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 3/11/2026 July 28, 2026Public Safety Standing Committee Agenda None Page 2 City of Richmond Printed on 3/11/2026
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to adopt new city code and approve multiple zoning changes

The Richmond City Council will vote on a consent agenda containing multiple special use permits for residential and commercial developments, alongside a major legislative update. Key actions include adopting a new City Code to replace the 2020 version, transferring $480,000 for a fire training facility burn tower, and accepting grants for historic cemetery and park house preservation. The meeting will also include standard procedural items, public comment, and council reports.

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Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall
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Good evening, everyone. Welcome to the formal meeting of the Richmond City Council. Good evening. Madam Clerk, if you would invite our Spanish interpreter to provide an announcement, please. Spanish interpretation is available in the Council chamber. Please see a representative at the rear of the room to receive the appropriate equipment. Spanish interpretation is also available through Microsoft Teams for virtual attendees in need of this service. At the end of the room to receive the invitation. This evening, the invocation will be provided by Pastor Peter DeMont of Eternity Church, after which I'll invite you to join me in the Pledge of Alleg iance. Thank you for the invitation to offer the invocation this evening. Will you join me in prayer? Dear Lord, thank you that you promise to give wisdom to everyone who asks you for it. I ask that you would give wisdom to each council member present tonight, each staff member, each citizen. Thank you, Father, that you teach us what it means to love our neighbor. Teach us how to love our neighbor tonight. Give us wisdom to use wise stewardship of the resources that you've given to our city, its places, its beauty, its people. I ask that you would give us this gift. The joy of leading with justice. The comfort of loving mercy. The peace that comes from walking humbly before your gaze. Give each one here that gift. For your name's sake. Amen. Thank you, Pastor DeMont. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and …
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City Council City of Richmond Agenda 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 www.rva.gov/office-city-clerk Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall6:00 PMMonday, July 27, 2026 To access the meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://go.rva.gov/Formal-07272026 or dial *67-804-316-9457 and enter ID: 705 463 10#. DRAFT Spanish interpretation service (SIS) is now offered in-person and virtually during Richmond City Council Formal meetings. Please visit the SIS station in the Council Chamber for assistance or select the language interpretation option when joining the Microsoft Teams meeting. Order of Business Invocation To be offered by Pastor Peter DuMont of Eternity Church Pledge of Allegiance Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan Announcement and Public Speaker Guidelines Roll Call Action on Appointments and Reappointments Awards and Presentations (Applause permitted during this portion of the meeting only) Public Comment Agenda Review and Amendments Action Items (Consent Agenda) Action Items (Regular Agenda and Motions) Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings Page 1 City of Richmond Printed on 6/23/2026 July 27, 2026City Council Agenda Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions Reports or Announcements by Members of the Council Adjournment Page 2 City of Richmond Printed on 6/23/2026 July 27, 2026City Council Agenda City Council is Richmond City's local legislative body and is composed of one council representative elected from each of the city's nine …
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🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ORD. 2026-152 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-153 — adopted
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Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-154 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-156 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-157 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-158 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-159 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-160 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-161 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-162 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-163 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-164 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-165 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-166 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-167 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-168 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
RES. 2026-R024 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
RES. 2026-R026 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
RES. 2026-R027 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea
ORD. 2026-169 — adopted
9 yea
Andrew Breton yea · Kenya Gibson yea · Sarah Abubaker yea · Stephanie Lynch yea · Ellen Robertson yea · Reva Trammell yea · Nicole Jones yea · Vice President Katherine Jordan yea · President Cynthia Newbille yea

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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$696.7MPHLOW CORP.
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Department of Defense
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Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Richmond City)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-737 people (-$83.5M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)5 ({"Hurricane": 8, "Snowstorm": 3, "Severe Storm": 3, "Flood": · last Fri Jan 23, 2026)
Traffic fatalities18 (5 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments6,530 (129,898 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,711/mo (9,213 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy29.2% (low numeracy 45% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

7,218
Recorded votes
$1.84B
Annual budget
$1.75B
Debt outstanding
2,681
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$1.84B
Spending$1.94B
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load HIGH

Outstanding debt$1.75B
Debt-to-revenue0.95×
Debt-load index80 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.407
All kids
0.311
Black kids
0.300

Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.

Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

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