Planning Commission Public Hearing, 5/13/2026

The City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 13, 2026, addressing a comprehensive agenda including multiple ordinance amendments, subdivision variances, conditional use permits, and zoning changes. Key procurement-related discussions involved amendments to consolidate hauling regulations into the streets and sidewalks ordinance to streamline review processes, updates to erosion and storm water management fees to comply with state regulations, and approval of subdivision variances for residential developments. The commission also reviewed conditional use permits for various uses such as family daycare homes, farm stands with food trucks, and a golf car sales center, with some items approved on consent. Notably, a variance request by BHC LLC to allow narrower lot widths for single-family homes was approved despite staff recommendation for denial, reflecting community preference. The commission discussed landscaping and maintenance conditions for a Dominion Energy substation expansion and deferred a rezoning request for preservation land to allow further public input. Additionally, the commission considered updates to state legislative compliance affecting zoning, solar facilities, and nonprofit housing development. A significant briefing on the Integrated Tourism Area master plan outlined proposed sports tourism and light industrial developments with associated infrastructure investments. The meeting included procedural updates on voting technology and emphasized the importance of public participation in influencing planning decisions. Overall, the meeting focused on land use planning, zoning amendments, and development approvals with implications for future procurement and capital projects in the city.