October 8, 2026 Norfolk Planning Commission Public Hearing

The October 8, 2026 Norfolk Planning Commission public hearing considered land-use applications and a proposed zoning text amendment. The Commission recommended approval of conditional use permits for restaurants and a banquet hall covering extended hours, on-premises alcohol, and live entertainment, including applications for an Ocean View restaurant, Boss Queen Soul Cafe, Martin Soul Food, Dockside Social, and B.A. Juice Bar. Discussion included neighbors’ concerns about noise, sound insulation, and parking; conditions addressed entertainment hours, closed doors/windows, and outdoor use. The Ocean View restaurant recommendation included a modified condition allowing one late event during the third week of December. The consent agenda included an airport design review and two short-term-rental applications, but the transcript does not clearly capture the vote outcome. Regular agenda item six was continued to the October 22 hearing.

The Commission also began considering a zoning text amendment to implement state legislation allowing certain tax-exempt religious and nonprofit organizations to develop housing subject to specified zoning standards; the provided transcript ends before a vote is recorded. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.