Town Council Work Session | April 14, 2026

The Town Council Work Session for Christiansburg, Virginia, held on April 14, 2026, focused primarily on proposed updates to the town's fee schedule and a detailed review of capital improvement projects. Council members discussed increasing fees for conditional use permit applications to better cover costs associated with legal advertising, notifications, and staff time, with proposed fees ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 based on property size. Additional new fees were proposed for zoning permits, site plan reviews, and reinspection fees to ensure proper permitting and compliance. The council agreed to adopt the proposed fee increases for the current budget cycle while directing staff to conduct further analysis and comparative research with neighboring localities for potential future adjustments. The session also included an extensive presentation on capital projects across stormwater, water, sewer, transportation, and facilities categories, highlighting ongoing and proposed infrastructure upgrades such as waterline redundancy, pump station upgrades, stormwater channel stabilization, and sidewalk infill projects. Funding sources including grants, loans, and state programs were reviewed, and the council discussed prioritization and budgeting strategies for these projects. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but there was consensus to proceed with the proposed fee schedule and to continue evaluation of capital project funding needs.