James City County, VA

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

Board of Directors

Chesapeake Bay Board

Wetlands Board

Policy Committee

Economic Development Authority

Board of Supervisors

Development Review Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Policy Committee

Board of Supervisors

Board of Directors

Wetlands Board

Chesapeake Bay Board

Economic Development Authority

Development Review Committee

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Chesapeake Bay Board

Wetlands Board

Policy Committee

Economic Development Authority

Board of Supervisors

Board of Directors

Development Review Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Directors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Chesapeake Bay Board

Wetlands Board

Policy Committee

Economic Development Authority

Development Review Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Directors

Board of Supervisors

Chesapeake Bay Board

Wetlands Board

Policy Committee

Economic Development Authority

Development Review Committee

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

Policy Committee

Economic Development Authority

Development Review Committee

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

Policy Committee

Planning Commission

Development Review Committee

The James City County Development Review Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes from July 22, 2026, and reviewing one old-business item, a subdivision proposal at 4403 Ware Creek Rd. and 4111 Mount Laurel Rd. No new business is listed.

• Review of subdivision application C-26-0016 at 4403 Ware Creek Rd. and 4111 Mount Laurel Rd.
• Approval of minutes from the July 22, 2026 regular meeting

Economic Development Authority

The James City County Economic Development Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review June and July 2026 financial reports, and enter a closed session. New business includes discussions on the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center and the 2026 Founders Awards. The meeting also includes liaison reports, a director's report, and upcoming dates.

• Approval of June 16, 2026 minutes
• June and July 2026 financial reports
• Closed session
• Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center discussion
• 2026 Founders Awards

Policy Committee

Wetlands Board

The James City County Wetlands Board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a wetlands permit application (WJPA-26-0005) for 8 Lavelle Court. The board will also consider minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting and take public comment.

• Public hearing on WJPA-26-0005 for 8 Lavelle Court
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comment period

Chesapeake Bay Board

The James City County Chesapeake Bay Board will hold public hearings on six Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (CBPA) applications at properties including 103 Northpoint Drive, 322 East Landing, 104 Little Aston, 8629 Diascund Road, 112 Lands End Drive, and 121 Mahogany Run. The board will also consider minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting and hear public comment.

• Public hearing: CBPA-26-0069, 103 Northpoint Drive
• Public hearing: CBPA-26-0010, 322 East Landing
• Public hearing: CBPA-26-0085, 104 Little Aston
• Public hearing: CBPA-26-0081, 8629 Diascund Road
• Public hearing: CBPA-26-0084, 112 Lands End Drive; CBPA-26-0070, 121 Mahogany Run

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding special use permit amendments and new requests. The body will also review 2026 Agricultural and Forestal District renewals.

• SUP-26-0021: Special Use Permit Amendment for 5509 Richmond Road
• SUP-26-0020: Evolution House Group Home Amendment at 2010 Old Route 60 West
• SUP-26-0010 and SUP-26-0009: Short-Term Rental requests for 199 Railroad St. and 146 Watford Lane
• SUP-26-0006: Dutch Bros Coffee at 496 McLaws Circle
• 2026 Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD) Renewals

General

The Board of Directors will receive a presentation on a Wastewater Capacity Study. The meeting also includes a closed session to evaluate the performance of the General Manager.

• Wastewater Capacity Study presentation
• Personnel matter: General Manager performance evaluation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on several contracts, including police vehicle purchases and software renewals. Members will discuss tax exemptions for seniors and disabled residents, as well as solid waste and recycling services. The meeting includes a closed session regarding Busch Gardens and the Williamsburg Regional Library System.

• Contract award of $948,853 for The Moores Phase 1 Site Preparation
• Authorization to purchase 10 police vehicles for $456,101
• Contract renewal for Microsoft Enterprise Software Agreement for $872,975.82
• Contract renewal for Eagleview oblique/aerial imagery for $270,157.50
• Grant award of $472,510 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs Fund

Development Review Committee

The James City County Development Review Committee will discuss two new development applications. Item C-26-0012 concerns exterior renovations at 5509 Richmond Road, the former TGI Fridays site. Item C-26-0016 involves a subdivision project at 4403 Ware Creek Road and 4111 Mount Laurel Road. The committee will consider any required approvals for these projects.

• C-26-0012 – exterior renovations at 5509 Richmond Road (former TGI Fridays)
• C-26-0016 – subdivision at 4403 Ware Creek Road and 4111 Mount Laurel Road

Economic Development Authority

AFD Advisory Committee

The James City County Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee will meet on July 16, 2026 at the County Government Center Board Room. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting. The primary substantive item is the renewal of the Agricultural and Forestal District.

• Agricultural and Forestal District Renewal

Board of Directors

The James City Service Authority Board will meet to formally accept water and sewer systems for Fiscal Year 2026 and adopt meeting minutes. The session will include a public comment period and a general manager's update.

• Acceptance of Water and Sewer Systems - Fiscal Year 2026
• Adoption of meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• General manager's update on July 2026 reports
• Continuation of meeting to July 28, 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings on several zoning amendments and special use permits. The meeting includes discussions on property disposition and capital improvement project financing.

• Z-26-0001/MP-26-0001/SUP-26-0002: Self-storage facility at 5299 & 5303 John Tyler Hwy
• ORD-26-0001: Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding vape and smoke shops
• SUP-26-0004 and SUP-26-0001: Short-term rentals at 8698 Pocahontas Trail and 147 Whiting Avenue
• Disposition of property at 179 and 191 Clark Lane in The Moores
• Z-23-0004/MP-23-0001: Westwood Park Rezoning

Policy Committee

Wetlands Board

Chesapeake Bay Board

The James City County Chesapeake Bay Board will conduct public hearings regarding two specific property cases. The board will also consider an amendment to the 2026 calendar.

• Public hearing CBPA-26-0079: 71 Tadich Drive
• Public hearing CBPA-26-0071: 136 John Wickham
• Amendment of 2026 Calendar

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The James City County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a short‑term rental request for 6266 Richmond Road, amendments to the zoning ordinance for variable message display signs, reorganization and amendments to the landscape ordinance, and a proposal for manufacture and sale of wood products at 9301 Croaker Road. The commission will also consider the consent agenda for minutes of the June 3, 2026 meeting. Decisions will be made on the applications and ordinance changes presented.

• SUP-26-0018 – 6266 Richmond Road – short‑term rental application
• ORD-26-0002 – Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding variable message display signs
• ORD-26-0006 – Reorganization and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Landscape Ordinance
• SUP-26-0008 – 9301 Croaker Road – manufacture and sale of wood products
• Consent agenda – approval of minutes from the June 3, 2026 regular meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the reorganization of the General Services Department into the Public Works Department and the Custodial Services Division. The board will also consider finalizing a comprehensive agreement for a new Consolidated Government Center.

• Contract Award: $461,656 for Replacement Ambulance
• Grant Award: $33,762 for Bulletproof Vest Partnership
• Grant Award: $8,520 for Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund
• Renaming General Services Department to Public Works Department
• Initiation of amendments to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances

Development Review Committee

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and discuss new business regarding Public Facility Revenue Bonds. The body will also receive the June Director's Report.

• Discussion of Public Facility Revenue Bonds
• Review of May 2026 Financial Reports
• June Director's Report

Policy Committee

The James City County Policy Committee is meeting to review proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance. The discussion focuses on variable message display signs and the Landscape Ordinance.

• Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Variable Message Display Signs
• Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the Landscape Ordinance

Chesapeake Bay Board

The James City County Chesapeake Bay Board will hear public comments and consider a rezoning request for 117 Northpoint Drive Extension. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the April 8, 2026, regular meeting.

• Public hearing for CBPA-26-0048 at 8629 Diascund Road
• Public hearing for CBPA-26-0028 at 104 Dundee
• Public hearing for CBPA-26-0022 at 140 Kingspoint Drive
• Public hearing for CBPA-26-0026 at 108 Southern Hills
• Board consideration for CBPA-25-0060: 117 Northpoint Drive Extension Request

General

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider appropriating funds for affordable housing and transportation, awarding a grant for a child health initiative, and holding public hearings on school learning cottages and zoning changes.

• Budget Appropriation of Proffered Affordable Housing Funds - $58,516
• Appropriation of Funds to the Transportation Match Account - $69,436
• Grant Award — $283,500 - James City County Child Health Initiative
• Public Hearing: James River Elementary School Learning Cottage
• Public Hearing: The Bluffs at Kiskiack Rezoning

Board of Directors

The James City Service Authority Board will vote on three consent‑calendar items: revisions to the High Priority Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program agreement with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District, adoption of a Purchasing Policy and Public‑Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act procedures, and adoption of the meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a public hearing, board considerations, a General Manager’s June 2026 Dashboard Report, and scheduling of the next regular meeting.

• Revisions to High Priority Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program Agreement with Hampton Roads Sanitation District
• Adoption of Purchasing Policy and Public‑Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act Procedures
• Adoption of meeting minutes
• Public hearing(s) (details not specified)
• General Manager’s June 2026 Dashboard Report

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The James City County Planning Commission will review a consent agenda and hold public hearings on short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units, and amendments to zoning and subdivision ordinances regarding natural resources, archaeological studies, and vape and smoke shops.

• SUP-26-0004: 8698 Pocahontas Trail Short Term Rental
• SUP-26-0007: 5205 Colonnade Parkway Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
• ORD-26-0001: Amendments to Zoning Ordinance regarding Vape and Smoke Shops
• ORD-26-0003: Amendments to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance regarding Natural Resources Inventory
• ORD-26-0004: Amendments to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Regarding Archaeological Studies

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider the FY2027-FY2028 budget and a proposed admissions tax ordinance. The agenda includes contract awards for park and recreation projects, a bike helmet ordinance discussion, and the adoption of minutes.

• Contract Award - $427,250 - Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund
• Contract Award - $187,026 - Recreation Center HVAC Replacement
• Contract Award - $175,420 - Chickahominy Riverfront Park Playground
• Plan of Finance - Capital Projects
• Admissions Tax Ordinance