# October 8, 2026 Norfolk Planning Commission Regular Meeting Part 1


**Body:** NorfolkTV
**Date:** October 07, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance, Physical Infrastructure


The October 8, 2026 Norfolk Planning Commission regular meeting focused on proposed zoning and development-standards amendments and previews of upcoming public hearings. Staff presented a November 2026 zoning cleanup addressing eight technical errors, and outlined a second phase of amendments to the resilience quotient, potentially shifting it from a requirement to an incentive program. The proposed approach would retain certain single-family elevation and water-capture/tree provisions, reconsider generator-hookup and pervious-parking requirements, and explore incentives such as reduced setbacks or parking requirements. Commissioners discussed flooding risks, enforcement, the need for broader community input, and the likely effects on development; staff said the amendments were planned for initiation October 22 and advertising for November 18. No vote on these proposals is reported in the transcript.

Other presentations covered proposed rules for faith-based affordable housing, including eligibility and development standards, and zoning requirements for small- and large-scale data centers, including permitted districts, noise limits, generator testing, and environmental assessments. Staff also previewed applications involving restaurants, short-term rentals, entertainment, and a Slover Library conditional use permit, along with park dugout improvements. The transcript identifies no contract awards, bids, vendor selections, budget allocations, or other procurement activity.

**Source:** NorfolkTV