Waynesboro, Virginia
Upcoming
Planning Commission
This is a work session of the Waynesboro Planning Commission. The sole agenda item is a continuation of the land use discussion for the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update, led by consultants from EPR, PC. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; this is a working session for deliberation.
- Continuation of land use discussion for Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update led by Will Cockrell and Tyler Hinkle of EPR, PC
Boards and Commissions
The Greater Augusta Regional Tourism board is holding its quarterly meeting. The agenda contains only logistical details and no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed. This meeting appears to be procedural in nature.
Boards and Commissions
This Library Board meeting is purely procedural, with no specific decisions or discussions listed in the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026, at the Waynesboro Public Library.
Boards and Commissions
The Waynesboro Library Board is scheduled to meet on July 21, 2026, at the Waynesboro Public Library. The provided agenda contains only procedural information with no specific items for discussion or decision.
- No agenda items listed in the source document.
Boards and Commissions
This is a quarterly meeting of the Greater Augusta Regional Tourism (GART) board. The agenda contains only administrative details—date, time, location, and contact information—with no specific discussion or decision items listed.
Recent meetings
Boards and Commissions
The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet to handle business related to the August Primary, including selecting election officers (OEs), finalizing training details, and reviewing the registrar's performance. The board will also welcome a new member, Alex Branch, and assign duties between the registrar and the board.
- Select OEs for the August Primary
- Welcome Alex Branch and review assignment of duties
- Confirm date, content, and format for August Primary training
- Review OE availability and select workers for the election
- Conduct Registrar’s Performance Review
City Council
The Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing and consider introducing an ordinance amending the FY2026 budget by $17,752,989 for capital improvements. They will also consider adopting the FY2027-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and introducing an ordinance amending the FY2027 budget by $720,000. Other items include a resolution supporting a FEMA BRIC grant application, a retirement proclamation for Registrar Lisa Jeffers, and receipt of third-quarter finance reports.
- Public hearing on ordinance amending FY2026 budget by $17,752,989 for CIP
- Consider adopting FY2027-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
- Consider ordinance amending FY2027 budget by $720,000 for CIP
- Consider resolution supporting FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant application
- Proclamation congratulating Registrar Lisa Jeffers on retirement
Planning Commission
The commission will hold a land use discussion as part of the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update. Other agenda items are procedural: approval of previous minutes, public comment, and staff reports.
- Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update – land use discussion led by EPR, PC
- Review and approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
Boards and Commissions
The Waynesboro Public Library Board will meet on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. No agenda items are listed in the provided document.
Boards and Commissions
The Waynesboro Historical Commission will meet at the Waynesboro Public Library. The agenda includes a review of minutes and discussion regarding Shiloh Baptist Church.
- Review of meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding Shiloh Baptist Church
Boards and Commissions
The Waynesboro Electoral Board will review election preparation tasks and discuss legislative changes for the primary. They will confirm the date and content of August primary training, including observation by new officers of election (OEs), and decide how many OEs are needed.
- Review board tasks for election preparation
- Legislative changes for the primary
- Confirm date and discuss training content for August primary
- Decide number of officers of election (OEs) needed
The Waynesboro Electoral Board met on June 8, 2026, and approved the minutes from the May meeting unanimously. The board noted a training session for election officials on July 21 and scheduled Logic & Accuracy testing for June 12. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Noted training for new election officials and chiefs/assistant chiefs at library on July 21
- Scheduled L&A testing for June 12 at 1:00pm
- Adjourned meeting at 10:33am
City Council
The Waynesboro City Council will hold public hearings on proposed fee increases for solid waste disposal at the Augusta Regional Landfill and for erosion/sediment control permits. They will also consider adopting the FY2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and a resolution approving a greenway trail easement agreement with Brian Collins. A presentation on the Blue Ridge Community College annual report is scheduled.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of ordinance increasing disposal fees at Augusta Regional Landfill
- Public hearing and possible adoption of ordinance increasing Virginia Erosion and Sediment Program (VESMP) permit fees
- Public hearing on proposed FY2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
- Consider adopting resolution for 2026 Central Shenandoah Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Consider resolution approving greenway trail easement agreement between city and Brian Collins
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission holds a work session to discuss land use as part of the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update, led by consultants Will Cockrell and Tyler Hinkle of EPR, PC. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update – Land Use Discussion led by EPR, PC consultants
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting ordinances for a zoning map amendment and conditional use permit to allow multi-family residential development at 0 and 720 Lew Dewitt Blvd. They will also introduce ordinances to increase disposal fees at the Augusta Regional Landfill and raise VESMP permit fees. A resolution supporting replacement of the Veterans Memorial in Riverview Cemetery by the Waynesboro American Legion is up for adoption, and the council will receive a presentation on Valley Community Services Board operations and the CRC project.
- Rezone a 3-acre portion of Tax Map No. 41-3-112 at 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd from RG-5 (General Residential) to H-B (Highway Business)
- Grant a conditional use permit for multi-family residential in the H-B district at 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd and 720 Lew Dewitt Blvd
- Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 66 to increase certain disposal fees at the Augusta Regional Landfill
- Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 30 to increase Virginia Erosion and Sediment Program (VESMP) permit fees
- Adopt a resolution supporting replacement of the Veterans Memorial in Riverview Cemetery
City Council voted 4-0 to rezone a 3-acre portion at 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd from RG-5 (General Residential) to H-B (Highway Business) and approved a conditional use permit for multi-family residential at that site and 720 Lew Dewitt Blvd. Council also introduced ordinances to increase landfill tipping fees and erosion/sediment control permit fees, both to be finalized at the June 8 meeting. A resolution supporting the American Legion's replacement of the Veterans Memorial in Riverview Cemetery was adopted 4-0, and two appointments were made to the Regional Youth Commission.
- Adopted rezoning of 3 acres at 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd from RG-5 to H-B (4-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for multi-family residential at 0 and 720 Lew Dewitt Blvd (4-0)
- Introduced ordinance to increase landfill tipping fees at Augusta Regional Landfill (public hearing June 8)
- Introduced ordinance to increase VESMP permit fees and remove fee table from code (public hearing June 8)
- Adopted resolution supporting American Legion replacement of Veterans Memorial in Riverview Cemetery (4-0)
- Appointed David Lornz (3-year term) and Christine Thai (unexpired term) to Regional Youth Commission (4-0)
- Adopted consent agenda including May 11, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
Boards and Commissions
The Regional Youth Commission will hold a panel discussion with representatives from three local Parks and Recreation departments to discuss their programs for youth and families and explore collaboration with the Office on Youth (OOY). The meeting is in person only, with limited laptop viewing. Future meetings will review the FY27 budget and commission bylaws in July.
- Panel discussion with three local Parks and Recreation departments on youth and family programs
- Discussion of how OOY and Parks & Rec can work together
- In-person only meeting at Rosenwald Community Center with limited laptop viewing
- Planned review of finalized FY27 budget and commission by-laws at July 15 meeting
Boards and Commissions
This meeting of the Waynesboro Library Board has no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda only provides the meeting time, location, and contact information. No decisions or discussions are scheduled according to the posted agenda.
- Agenda contains only meeting logistics; no substantive business
The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The director reported that circulation was slightly down while e-resources and program attendance increased. The board discussed proposed amendments to the Meeting Room policy and raised questions about the Wi-Fi policy, but took no formal action on either.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
Boards and Commissions
The Waynesboro Electoral Board will consider a motion to recess the May 15, 2026 meeting and reconvene in a closed session. After reconvening, the board will consider a resolution certifying that the closed meeting complied with Virginia’s open‑meeting statutes. The agenda also includes a similar motion for a closed meeting held on November 12, 2024 and its accompanying certification resolution. Roll‑call vote results are to be recorded, and any dissent must be described.
- Motion to recess and hold closed meeting – Friday, May 15, 2026
- Motion to recess and hold closed meeting – Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Resolution to certify closed meeting compliance with Virginia Code §§ 2.2‑3711, 2.2‑3712
- Roll‑call vote recording (ayes, nays, absences)
- Requirement to describe substance of any nay vote departures
The board entered a closed session to discuss personnel and procurement, then certified the session complied with Virginia law. In open session the board voted to name Alex Branch as the City Registrar; he accepted and will start on July 1, 2026. The board assigned staff to notify other applicants and to mail the appointment letters. The meeting was adjourned.
- Approved motion to go into executive (closed) session (motion made and seconded)
- Certified closed session compliance with Virginia law (unanimous aye)
- Approved appointment of Alex Branch as Registrar (unanimous aye)
- Assigned Mrs. Jeffers to print letters to other applicants
- Assigned Mrs. VanName to sign and mail the letters
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting
Boards and Commissions
The Waynesboro Historical Commission is holding a scheduled meeting on May 19, 2026, at the Waynesboro Public Library. The provided agenda text contains only procedural information—date, time, location, and contact details—with no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed.
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the FY2027 budget ordinance, tax rate ordinance, and utility rate ordinance. Public hearings will be held on a rezoning and conditional use permit for apartments at 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd. A budget amendment of $3,512,692 for FY2026 is also up for introduction. Additionally, three resolutions supporting grant applications for economic development projects will be considered.
- Adopt FY2027 budget ordinance for year ending June 30, 2027
- Set 2026 calendar year tax rate and utility rates
- Public hearing on rezoning 3 acres at 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd from RG-5 to H-B for apartments
- Public hearing on conditional use permit for multi-family housing at 0 and 720 Lew Dewitt Blvd
- Consider $3,512,692 amendment to FY2026 budget
The council adopted the annual appropriation bill for the fiscal year ending June 30 2027, approving all appropriations with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved an amendment to the FY2026 budget that adds $3,512,692 in spending, again by a 5‑0 vote. In addition, the council passed a zoning map amendment and a conditional use permit for a 3‑acre parcel on Tiffany Drive, each adopted unanimously.
- Approved FY2027 Annual Appropriation Bill (5-0)
- Approved FY2026 Budget amendment of $3,512,692 (5-0)
- Adopted Zoning Map Amendment rezoning 3‑acre Tiffany Drive from RG‑5 to H‑B (5-0)
- Adopted Conditional Use Permit allowing multifamily on 720 Lew DeWitt Blvd and Tiffany Drive (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance updating stormwater, refuse, water, and wastewater utility rates (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance amending tax map provisions for Silver Creek Subdivision (4-1)
- Adopted Ordinance imposing taxes for calendar year 2026 (5-0)
- Adopted resolutions supporting two grant applications (5-0)
Boards and Commissions
The Waynesboro Economic Development Authority will elect officers for FY27 and vote on several grant resolutions, including applications for water and wastewater infrastructure at the NCTC site, an access road design to the Commerce and Industrial Park, and a feasibility study for a commercial kitchen. The board will also consider changing bank draft signatory requirements.
- Elect FY27 Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer
- Resolution to change bank signatories to any two of Chairman, Vice Chairman, or Secretary/Treasurer
- VBRSP grant application for NCTC offsite water and wastewater construction and grading
- EDA EAA grant application for NCTC offsite water and wastewater construction
- AFID grant application for a Waynesboro Commercial Kitchen feasibility study
Boards and Commissions
The Waynesboro Electoral Board will review election operations, discuss logistics for hiring a registrar, and plan tasks and training for the August primary. They will also consider whether to require new officers to work early voting. Public comment will be heard.
- Review election for continuing improvement
- Logistics for hiring a registrar
- Tasks for the August primary
- Set date and discuss content for August primary training
- Require new officers to work early voting?
The Electoral Board unanimously approved the April meeting minutes and discussed volunteer speaking engagements and closed session for hiring. No substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
Boards and Commissions
The Waynesboro Electoral Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss election administration matters. Items include reviewing the previous election for improvements, logistics for hiring a new Registrar, and tasks for the upcoming August primary. The board will also set training dates and consider requiring new election officers to work early voting.
- Review Election for continuing improvement
- Logistics for hiring a Registrar
- Tasks going into August Primary
- Set date and discuss content for August Primary training
- Require new OEs to work early voting
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to introduce an ordinance amending proffers for a rezoning map amendment requested by Wells Land Development, LLC. The properties are at 0 Forest Dr. and 0 Bookerdale Dr., known as the Silver Creek Subdivision.
- Introduction of ordinance to amend proffers for rezoning map amendment on Tax Map Nos. 31-1-18, 31-1-108B, and 32-2-1B
Council voted 4-0 to introduce an ordinance amending the proffers for the undeveloped portion of the Silver Creek Subdivision at Forest Drive and Bookerdale Drive. The ordinance will be considered for adoption at the May 11 regular meeting. Council also canceled the May 4 budget work session by consensus. Citizens raised concerns about road access, HOA consistency, and developer accountability during the public comment period.
- Introduced ordinance amending proffers for Silver Creek Subdivision (4-0)
- Canceled May 4, 2026 budget work session (consensus)
City Council
The Waynesboro City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2027 budget, tax rates, and utility rate changes, and consider introducing ordinances for them. The council will also consider a $3,512,692 amendment to the FY2026 budget and a zoning map amendment for the Silver Creek Subdivision. Additionally, a public needs hearing for the FY2026 Community Development Block Grant program will be held, and a presentation on the 'One Waynesboro' program is scheduled.
- Public hearing and proposed ordinance imposing taxes for calendar year 2026 (FY2027 tax rates)
- Public hearing and proposed ordinance amending utility rates (sections 66-3 and 86-28 of city code)
- Public hearing and proposed ordinance for the FY2027 annual budget (ending June 30, 2027)
- Proposed ordinance amending the FY2026 budget by $3,512,692
- Zoning map amendment request by Wells Land Development, LLC to amend proffers for Silver Creek Subdivision (0 Forest Dr. and 0 Bookerdale Dr.)
The City Council held public hearings regarding proposed tax increases, utility rate updates, and the FY2027 annual budget. A zoning map amendment for Silver Creek Subdivision was tabled until the May 11 meeting.
- Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
- Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
- Introduced ordinance imposing taxes for calendar year 2026
- Introduced ordinance amending utility service charges and rates
- Introduced annual appropriation bill for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
- Introduced ordinance to amend FY2026 budget by $3,512,692
- Tabled Silver Creek Subdivision zoning amendment (3-2)
Boards and Commissions
The Waynesboro Electoral Board will hold a canvass meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:03 a.m. at the Registrar's Office. This is a procedural meeting to certify election results. No specific agenda items are listed beyond the canvass.
- Canvass of election results
The board reviewed 40 SDRs and 18 mail-in ballots across two sessions. A total of 8,044 votes were counted from 16,810 registered voters. The Special Election was certified and materials were delivered to the clerk's office.
- Certified the Special Election results
- Processed 39 valid SDR ballots through the machine
- Hand counted 18 mail-in ballots by precinct
Planning Commission
The Waynesboro Planning Commission will vote on a zoning map amendment to rezone a 3‑acre portion of Tax Map 41‑3‑112 from General Residential (RG‑5) to Highway Business (H‑B). It will also consider a Conditional Use Permit allowing multifamily apartments in the H‑B district on Tax Maps 41‑3‑115 and the rezoned portion, for up to 232 residential units. Staff recommends approval with conditions on site layout, building height, buffers, and sewer system. The decision will determine whether the proposed four‑building, 232‑unit development proceeds.
- Rezoning 3‑acre portion of Tax Map 41‑3‑112 from RG‑5 to H‑B
- Conditional Use Permit for multifamily residential on Tax Maps 41‑3‑115 and rezoned 41‑3‑112
- Proposed four apartment buildings totaling 232 units, max building height 60 ft
- Requirement for a Class C buffer and preservation of existing vegetation
- Requirement for a gravity sewer system (or alternative) to serve the development
The Planning Commission voted to recommend rezoning a 3-acre portion of Tax Map No. 41-3-112 from RG-5 to H-B and approve a conditional use permit for multi-family residential at 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd. The 4-1 vote included an abstention. The commission also recommended staff conduct further analysis on pedestrian crossing feasibility and traffic impacts on Ridgeline Drive.
- Adopted agenda (5-0)
- Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Recommended rezoning 3-acre portion of Tax Map 41-3-112 from RG-5 to H-B (4-1)
- Recommended approval of conditional use permit for multi-family residential (4-1)
- Recommended staff analyze pedestrian crossing feasibility on Lew Dewitt (4-1)
- Recommended staff explain traffic impacts on Ridgeline Drive (4-1)
- Announced comprehensive plan update open house on May 6, 2026 (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:16 P.M. (5-0)
Boards and Commissions
The Waynesboro Library Board is meeting on April 21, 2026. The agenda lists only standard meeting information with no specific business items.
- No substantive agenda items are listed beyond meeting logistics.
City Council
The City Council will receive a VDOT presentation and consider a resolution of support amending the scope of the Broad Street Improvement Project (UPC 120641). Council will also hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for the Silver Creek Subdivision, consider a resolution supporting the 1030 Alston Court affordable housing project, and vote on participating in a combined opioid settlement agreement. Additionally, an update on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process will be presented.
- Resolution of support for amending scope of Broad Street Improvement Project (UPC 120641) following VDOT presentation
- Public hearing and ordinance introduction for zoning map amendment by Wells Land Development, LLC to amend proffers for Silver Creek Subdivision (tax map nos. 31-1-18, 31-1-108B, 32-2-1B, at 0 Forest Dr. and 0 Bookerdale Dr.)
- Resolution of support for the 1030 Alston Court affordable housing project
- Resolution approving City participation in proposed combined settlement agreement resolving opioid-related claims
- Fiscal Year 2027 budget process update
City Council approved using $500,000 from the Community Vitality Fund to cover a budget shortfall for a 96-unit affordable housing project. Council also reached a consensus to advertise a real estate tax rate of $.87 per $100 for FY27. A resolution regarding the Broad Street improvement project was tabled.
- Approved $500,000 from Community Vitality Fund for 1030 Alston Court affordable housing (5-0)
- Tabled Resolution of Support for Broad Street improvement project until April 27, 2026 (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Consensus to advertise FY27 real estate tax rate at $.87 per $100
- Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
- Adopted consent agenda including March 23, 2026 minutes (5-0)