Planning Commission Public Hearing, 6/10/2026

The City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 10, 2026, addressing a wide range of zoning and land use matters. Key procurement-related discussions included several conditional use permits and rezoning requests involving residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments. Notably, the commission reviewed a request by Westminster Canterbury for a four-level parking structure, which was recommended for approval with conditions to preserve live oak trees. Another significant item was a conditional rezoning for a mixed-use development at Cleveland Street, involving workforce housing and structured parking, which generated extensive public comment and was recommended for approval despite concerns about density, traffic, and stormwater management. The commission also considered multiple conditional use permits for short-term rentals, with some approved and others opposed due to neighborhood impacts. A conditional use permit for an assisted living facility expansion was denied amid concerns about parking, traffic, and neighborhood compatibility. The commission voted on amendments to local ordinances to comply with state law regarding solar facilities, wireless structures, parking reductions near transit, small lot single-family dwellings, and mobile homes, all approved on consent. Additionally, the commission discussed updates to the short-term rental overlay and parking requirements, opting to request more time for public input on boundary changes. Several motions were passed related to deferrals, approvals, and extensions of time for further consideration. The meeting included robust public participation, with residents expressing concerns about density, traffic, parking, and neighborhood character, particularly in relation to new developments and short-term rentals.