Norfolk, VA

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The Norfolk City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2026, to consider several zoning and conditional use permit applications. Key items include a proposed overlay district to restrict new short-term rentals, zoning text amendments for the Airport and Riverview districts, and multiple conditional use permits for restaurants and vacation rentals. The commission will also review a development certificate for the James Barry Robinson Home for Boys Trust.

• Conditional use permits for Macondo at 2325 E. Little Creek Road: restaurant with extended hours, live entertainment, alcohol on/off-premises
• Zoning text amendment to create overlay district restricting new short-term rentals, applied to Willoughby area
• Zoning text amendment to allow additional uses by conditional use permit in A (Airport) district
• Zoning text amendment to add window transparency requirements to Riverview Pedestrian Commercial Overlay district
• Conditional use permits for De Rican at 9665 1st View Street: restaurant with alcohol, live entertainment, modified hours, dance floor

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings on a $200 million general obligation bond issue for capital improvements, along with stormwater and wastewater revenue bonds. The agenda includes rezoning applications for a brewery and a kennel, plus amendments to the FY2027 budget for sidewalk projects and staff bonuses. Consent items cover short-term rental permits and right-of-way encroachments.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $200,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for Capital Improvement Program Projects
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of Storm Water system Revenue Bonds and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds
• Rezoning 9519 and 9523 22nd Bay Street from R-C/C-R to C-C for COVA Brewing Company
• Conditional Use Permit for a kennel at 111 Pennsylvania Avenue for MEOWKINS
• FY2027 budget amendments appropriating $963,678 for 25th Street Sidewalks and $2,070,768 for Tidewater Drive Sidewalks Phase 1

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will vote on design changes for a 5-unit townhouse development in the Coastal Character District and a fence proposal for Ohef Sholom Temple in the Ghent Historic District. Staff recommends approving the temple's lighting and bollards but denying the proposed 6-foot privacy fence. The board will also discuss a new building at 443 Kempsville Road and garden renovations at 1000 Botetourt Gardens.

• COA #26-00418: Ohef Sholom Temple at 530 Raleigh Avenue proposes new fencing, lighting, and bollards; staff recommends approving lighting/bollards but denying the 6-foot fence.
• COA #26-00419: Jonathan Haley at 316 Fairfax Avenue proposes reconstructing a removed porch using wood framing with brick veneer.
• DR #26-00415: Construction of 5 townhouses at 1283 Little Bay Avenue and 13th View Street in the Coastal Character District.
• CPC #26-00082: Design review for a new building at 443 Kempsville Road related to a Development Certificate.
• DR #26-00420: Garden renovations at 1000 Botetourt Gardens.

Architectural Review Board

The Norfolk Architectural Review Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for modifications to a previously approved porch rebuild at 730 W Princess Anne Road, including a one-story hipped roof porch, new wood steps, and replacement of eight windows. The board will also review a consent item for gutter and roof repairs at 358 W Freemason Street and discuss a proposed 5-unit townhouse development in the Coastal Character District. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 20, 2026 meeting.

• COA #26-00414: Revised porch design and 8 new windows at 730 W Princess Anne Road
• COA #26-00416: Install gutters and repair porch roof at 358 W Freemason Street
• Discussion: 5-unit townhouses at 1283 Little Bay Avenue and 9630-9638 13th View Street
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2026 ARB meeting

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution that would initiate a referendum election on whether to add up to a 1% local general retail sales tax. Revenue from the tax would be used solely for capital projects for new construction or major renovation of schools serving the city. The meeting also includes a motion to allow Vice Mayor Thomas to participate remotely due to a personal matter.

• Resolution R-1 to initiate a referendum on adding up to 1% local sales tax for school capital projects
• Motion to approve remote participation by Vice Mayor Thomas

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to reduce regulatory hurdles. The body will also review several applications for alcohol sales, extended restaurant hours, and short-term rental permits.

• Zoning Ordinance text amendment to modify Article 5 Development Standards
• Conditional Use Permit for two additional dwelling units at 1211-1213 West Ocean View Avenue
• Alcohol and extended hours permits for Shake Shack at 1400 Monticello Avenue
• Alcohol and extended hours permits for University Pizza at 5008, 5006 Colley Avenue and 799 51st Street
• Short-term rental permit requests for 7715 Castleton Place, 9284 Rippard Avenue, 1615 Colonial Avenue, and 9570 19th Bay Street

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a modification to the previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness for the MacArthur Memorial archive addition at 421 E City Hall Avenue and 480 E Plume Street. It will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a window replacement at 736 W Princess Anne Road, a deviation request for interior renovations at 1211‑1213 W Ocean View Avenue, and a recommendation to the City Planning Commission for a material change to an encroachment at 715 Orapax Street. A presentation on the Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery is scheduled as new business.

• COA/DR #26-00399 – amendment to archive addition at 421 E City Hall Ave & 480 E Plume St (MacArthur Memorial)
• COA #26-00408 – window replacement at 736 W Princess Anne Road
• DAA #26-00413 – deviation from Coastal Character District Pattern Book for 1211‑1213 W Ocean View Avenue
• DR #26-00409 – material change to encroachment at 715 Orapax Street
• Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery presentation

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and the issuance of $60 million in water revenue bonds. The body will also discuss leases for Chrysler Hall and Scope, as well as various budget appropriations for the FY2027 cycle.

• Public hearing for the issuance and sale of up to $60,000,000 in Water Revenue Bonds
• Public hearing for the lease of 215 Saint Pauls Boulevard and 201 E. Brambleton Avenue (Chrysler Hall and Scope)
• Rezoning application for Rip Tide Car Wash at 908 E. Little Creek Road and 7923 Glade Road
• Appropriation of $1,973,600 for the Chesapeake Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Initial approval of up to $25,000,000 in revenue bonds for Next Step to Success

Architectural Review Board

The Norfolk Architectural Review Board approved several consent agenda items and a Certificate of Appropriateness for 820 Westover Avenue. It recommended the Elmwood Cemetery columbarium project to the City Planning Commission. The board also continued review of a MacArthur Memorial addition pending material samples. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• COA #26-00404 – 820 Westover Avenue – Rehabilitation of single-family dwelling
• COA #26-00407 – 641 Redgate Avenue – Removal of magnolia tree
• DR #26-00403 – 2411 Granby Street – Design review of outdoor dining encroachment
• DR #26-00400 – 1517 Colley Avenue – Design review for new signage, lighting, and ADA ramp
• DR #26-00405 – 1220 & 1221 W 25th Street – Design review for signage, lighting, sunshades, and stairs

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The Norfolk City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 25, 2026 to review a series of conditional use permits and zoning changes, including requests for a kennel, parking lot, restaurant extensions, and short‑term rentals. The commission will also discuss a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would add additional uses and modify development standards in the Airport (A) district. All items are open for public comment during the hearing.

• Conditional change of zoning for Meowkins, LLC at 111 Pennsylvania Avenue (Conditional C‑C and PCO‑Riverview).
• Zoning change request by Cova Brewing Company for a parking lot at 9519 and 9523 22nd Bay Street.
• Conditional Use Permit for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar to operate a restaurant with extended hours at 725 E. Little Creek Road.
• Conditional Use Permit for La Cocina D Tula to serve alcoholic beverages on‑premises at 500 E. Main Street, Suite 102.
• Initiate a zoning ordinance amendment to allow additional uses and modify development standards in the Airport (A) district.

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will consider closing and vacating an alley at 2610 Church Street, approve a $2 million transportation safety grant, and amend city codes regarding rental fees and right-of-way permits. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the alley closure and a consent agenda of administrative agreements.

• Public hearing on closing alley at 2610 Church Street
• Approval of $2,000,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant
• Amending rental fees and right-of-way permit fees in city code
• Appropriating $310,000 from federal asset forfeitures
• Approving a $2,000 donation to the Fire-Rescue Department

The City Council adopted the minutes from the previous meeting by unanimous vote. A resolution certifying a closed meeting was also adopted unanimously. The council approved a motion to hold a closed session to discuss contract awards and legal matters. A public hearing was scheduled for the 2610 Church Street, LLC application.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution certifying a closed session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to hold a closed session for contract and legal discussions (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on 2610 Church Street, LLC application to close, vacate and discontinue a pub

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider several design reviews for public right-of-way encroachments and certificates of appropriateness for historic district properties. The body will also discuss a proposal for a new brick driveway and a recommendation for columbaria installation at a cemetery.

• DR #26-00403: Outdoor dining encroachment at 2411 Granby Street
• COA #26-00404: Rehabilitation of a single-family dwelling at 820 Westover Avenue
• DR #26-00398: Installation of granite columbaria at Elmwood Cemetery (238 E Princess Anne Road)
• COA #26-00407: Removal of a magnolia tree at 641 Redgate Avenue
• COA/DR #26-00399: Modifications to the Archive Addition at MacArthur Memorial

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold public hearings on funding for the Coastal Storm Risk Management project and changes to the Downtown Service District. The body is also deciding on several conditional use permits for businesses and residences. Additionally, the council will review funding applications for transportation and grant programs.

• Public hearing to appropriate $24,986,500 in grant funds and $24,986,500 in matching funds for the CSRM Project in Willoughby Spit
• Public hearing to revise geographic boundaries and continue real property taxes for the Downtown Service District
• Resolution to support five VDOT Smart Scale Round 7 funding applications up to $69,000,000
• Conditional use permits for businesses at 225 Granby Street, 715 Orapax Street, 442 Granby Street, and 2330 Bowdens Ferry Road
• Ordinance to establish 'Primary' and 'Extended' Festival Areas and close public docks for Sail250 Virginia

The City Council adopted an amendment to the festival area ordinance that permits residents to walk, carry, or transport their domestic pets directly out of the primary festival zone. The amendment clarifies that pets are not allowed inside the festival area but may be moved to a location outside the zone. The Council also received briefings on hurricane preparedness and a new flooding‑parking strategy, and reviewed several planning commission recommendations without taking final votes.

• Amended festival area ordinance to allow residents to transport pets out of primary zone (approved)
• Adopted public‑communications plan for festival operations (agreed)
• Received hurricane preparedness briefing (informational, no vote)
• Introduced Flooding Parking Strategy for temporary higher‑ground parking during tidal flooding (announced)
• Reviewed multiple planning commission recommendations (no council votes recorded)

Architectural Review Board

The Norfolk Architectural Review Board met on February 24, 2026 to consider several Certificates of Appropriateness and other items. The board approved COAs for tree removal and new steps at 442 Mowbray Arch, landscaping at 414 Mowbray Arch, stucco and brick repair at 426 Granby Street, and window replacement at 619 Graydon Avenue. It also discussed a rezoning request for a multi‑family development at 3700 and 3708 Hampton Boulevard. Finally, the board adopted revised Historic District Design Guidelines after staff recommendations.

• COA #26-00394 – 442 Mowbray Arch: removal of two trees and installation of new granite steps
• COA #26-00395 – 414 Mowbray Arch: installation of new landscaping
• COA #26-00392 – 426 Granby Street: stucco and brick repair with selective repointing
• COA #26-00380 – 619 Graydon Avenue: window replacement with external grilles and spacer bar
• Adoption of revised Norfolk Historic District Design Guidelines

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss zoning amendments and conditional use permits. Key items include a proposed overlay district to restrict new short-term rentals in the Willoughby area and various commercial zoning changes.

• Zoning amendment to create an overlay district restricting new short-term rentals in Willoughby
• Zoning amendment requiring Conditional Use Permits for Vendor Parks near residential districts
• Mixed-use development zoning change at 3700 and 3708 Hampton Boulevard
• Conditional Use Permits for restaurants and alcohol sales at 2325 E. Little Creek Road, 2330 Bowden’s Ferry Road, 1007 E. Bayview Blvd, and 442 Granby Street
• Request to vacate a 12-foot-wide alley between E. 26th and E. 27th Street

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for projects in the Ghent, West Freemason, and Downtown historic districts, including landscaping at 322 Fairfax Avenue, tree removal at 355 W Freemason Street, stucco and brick repair at 426 Granby Street, and window replacement at 619 Graydon Avenue. The board will discuss rezoning and multi‑family housing development at 3700 and 3708 Hampton Boulevard. It will also consider adopting new Historic District Design Guidelines.

• COA #26-00390 – 322 Fairfax Avenue – new landscaping
• COA #26-00391 – 355 W Freemason Street – tree removal
• COA #26-00392 – 426 Granby Street – stucco and brick repair
• COA #26-00380 – 619 Graydon Avenue – window replacement
• Discussion of rezoning 3700 & 3708 Hampton Boulevard for multi‑family housing

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for 6303 Granby Street, a proposed ordinance to add 'kennel' to a zoning district, and an ordinance to vacate a portion of Water Street for a pump station. The council will also approve a $352 million capital improvement plan for FY2027.

• Public hearing for rezoning 6303 Granby Street to MF-AC
• Public hearing to amend zoning ordinance for kennels in PCO-Riverview
• Public hearing to vacate Water Street for Harbor Park Pump Station
• Approval of FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan ($352,215,093)
• Appropriation of $34,320 for Crisis Funding from Virginia Dept. of Behavioral Health

The City Council voted to open a closed session at 4:58 p.m. The motion was approved unanimously by members Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, Paige, McGee, Smigiel, and Alexander. The closed session will cover discussion of candidates for boards, commissions, authorities and a Chelsea project that could be adversely affected if announced.

• Approved closed session on board candidates and Chelsea project (7-0)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will consider a capital improvement plan budget for fiscal year 2027, appropriating $352,215,093 for projects and authorizing $237,460,247 in bonds, with $12,000,000 of previously authorized bonds re‑appropriated. The council will also vote on the city’s FY2027 operating budget, health insurance contributions up to $116,552,000, and several conditional use permits for restaurants and other uses. Public hearings will be held on lease agreements and a license for a mobile health trailer.

• Ordinance approving FY2027 capital improvement plan budget ($352,215,093) and bond issuance ($237,460,247)
• Ordinance approving FY2027 city operating budget and health insurance contributions up to $116,552,000
• Conditional use permit for Nelly's Brine and Grind restaurant at 2330 Bowdens Ferry Road
• Public hearing on lease amendment for Magoo's Cigar Lounge LLC at 246 E. Main Street
• Public hearing on license agreement for mobile healthcare trailer at Jordan-Newby Library parking lot

The City Council adopted a resolution permitting Councilman Jeremy D. McGee to join the meeting by electronic communication, with all seven members voting yes. The Council also approved a closed‑session resolution covering real‑property, contract, and litigation discussions, again with unanimous support. No other council actions were recorded; the planning updates were presented without a formal vote.

• Approved remote participation for Councilman Jeremy D. McGee (unanimous)
• Approved closed‑session resolution on property, contract and litigation matters (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings on a lease amendment for 280 Park Avenue and a permit for a music festival at 801 and 901 Church Street. The council will also vote on a design-build contract for flood mitigation, amendments to stormwater fees, and an appropriation of $600,000 for Military Circle Mall.

• Public Hearing: Lease amendment for 280 Park Avenue
• Public Hearing: Use of 801 and 901 Church Street for F.U.S.E. Fest
• Ordinance: Increase stormwater construction permit fees
• Ordinance: Approve $600,000 for Military Circle Mall
• Ordinance: Design-build contract for coastal storm risk management

The City Council adopted an ordinance amending the lease with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Ordinance No. 50339) by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing TWP‑The Youth Movement to use city property at 801 and 901 Church Street for the 2026 F.U.S.E. Fest (Ordinance No. 50340). A closed‑session resolution and the consent agenda items, including a solar facility permit extension and a right‑of‑way encroachment ordinance, were likewise adopted unanimously.

• Adopted lease amendment ordinance (Ordinance No. 50339) – unanimous
• Adopted youth event use ordinance (Ordinance No. 50340) – unanimous
• Adopted closed‑session resolution – unanimous
• Adopted consent agenda items (solar facility permit extension and right‑of‑way encroachment) – unanimous

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several conditional use permits for restaurants and short-term rentals. The body will also discuss a zoning text amendment for kennels and a zoning change for a multi-family apartment complex.

• Stanley Martin Homes LLC: Zoning change to Multi-Family Apartment Complex at 6303 Granby Street
• City Planning Commission: Zoning text amendment to allow Kennels in Riverview PCO
• Burger King: Conditional Use Permits for extended hours and a second drive-through lane at 1000 Tidewater Drive
• City of Norfolk: Proposal to vacate 4,490 square feet of Water Street right-of-way
• Short-term rental permit requests for 9546 10TH Bay Street and 1442 W. Ocean View Avenue

Architectural Review Board

The Norfolk Architectural Review Board will consider and recommend approval of multiple Certificates of Appropriateness and design review applications. Items include a tree removal at 322 Fairfax Avenue, new doors at 738 Yarmouth Street, driveway and patio work at 727 W Princess Anne Road, and design reviews for gutter installation at 1000 Botetourt Gardens, renovations at 201 E Brambleton Avenue, and amendments to Maury High School construction. The board will also discuss a feasibility study for a potential development at 706 Stockley Gardens.

• COA #26-00385 – removal of a tree at 322 Fairfax Avenue
• COA #26-00382 – installation of new doors at 738 Yarmouth Street
• COA #26-00386 – driveway replacement and front patio at 727 W Princess Anne Road
• DR #26-00376 – gutter and downspout design for 1000 Botetourt Gardens
• DR #26-00381 – design review for renovations at 201 E Brambleton Avenue

City Council Agendas

The council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance approving a lease agreement with the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast for the property at 8420 Granby Street. The meeting also includes a consent agenda that enacts several conditional use permits for businesses and residential projects, and a refund of an overpaid business license tax to HRV SUB‑CDE 34, L.L.C. Additionally, three appropriations ordinances will amend the FY2026 budget to accept $20,000 from the Carnegie Corporation for the public library and to appropriate $32,096 and $33,235 from state grant programs for fire services and the crisis intervention team.

• Public hearing on ordinance approving lease of 8420 Granby Street to Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast
• Ordinance directing refund of overpaid Business License Tax to HRV SUB‑CDE 34, L.L.C. for tax years 2023‑2025
• Conditional Use Permit for "Señor Tequilas" at 169 W. Ocean View Avenue, Suite 8 (alcohol sales)
• Appropriation of $20,000 from the Carnegie Corporation for Norfolk Public Library branches
• Appropriation of $32,096 from Virginia Department of Fire Programs grant for Norfolk fire services

Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order and City Manager Roberts proposed reordering the agenda. The council accepted the change, placing the Coastal Storm Risk Management update first, with no objections recorded. No other formal actions or votes were taken during this meeting.

• Reordered agenda to put CSRM update first (accepted without objection)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider several certificates of appropriateness for property modifications in historic districts. The board will also review design recommendations for city facilities and school construction.

• COA #26-00379: Driveway expansion, fence, lighting, and tree removal at 319 W Freemason Street
• COA #26-00378: Replacement of 11 windows at 633 Graydon Avenue
• DR #26-00376: Design review for repairs to the Fred Heutte Center at 1000 Botetourt Gardens
• DR #26-00381: Amendments to Chrysler Hall renovations at 201 E Brambleton Avenue
• DR #26-00383: Amendments to Maury High School new construction at 430 Washington Park & 1180 Llewellyn Avenue

The Architectural Review Board approved several applications, including converting an industrial building at 234‑242 W 24th Street to residential use, renovating Stockley Gardens Park, and rehabilitating the Norfolk Academy building with an addition. All motions passed unanimously or with unanimous favorable votes, and the consent agenda items for signage and window replacement were also approved. The agenda order was amended as requested.

• Approved removal of COA #26-00375 from consent agenda and approved three remaining consent items (241 Granby St signage, 525 Westover Ave window replacement, 419 W 21st St signage) (7-0)
• Approved COA #26-00375 – adapt industrial building for residential use (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended agenda order to hear items VI a, VII a, VI b (unanimous)
• Approved COA #26-00370 – Stockley Gardens Park renovations (7-0)
• Approved DAA #26-00372 – single‑family house with form‑standard deviations (7-0)
• Approved COA #26-00360 – Norfolk Academy building rehabilitation, addition, and site improvements (7-0)

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The Norfolk City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 26, 2026 to consider a series of conditional use permits and a zoning change. Items include a zoning change for 910 Druid Circle, permits for a tow lot, drive‑through, restaurant and car wash facilities, and several short‑term rental renewals. The commission will also discuss three proposed zoning ordinance text amendments covering kennels, development standards, and an overlay district for short‑term rentals.

• Conditional change in zoning from SF‑T to Conditional MF‑NS at 910 Druid Circle
• Conditional Use Permit for an automobile tow lot at 5595 Raby Road
• Conditional Use Permit for a large‑scale drive‑through facility at 8305 Hampton Boulevard
• Conditional Use Permits for restaurant with live entertainment and alcohol sales at 241 Granby Street
• Renewal of Short‑Term Rental Unit permit at 2333 Dominion Avenue

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes, a property sale, and budget amendments for shoreline and wastewater projects. The meeting includes a proposed budget presentation from the City Manager and discussions on baseball season transit.

• Budget increase of $1.8 million for shoreline stabilization at 200 Block of West Ocean View Avenue and $10.75 million for wastewater collection system improvements
• Rezoning application for 5701 Chambers Street from Community Commercial to Multi-Family Apartment Complex
• Sale of property at 2834 Lens Avenue to Bilma Yaneth Isaguirre Dubon for $33,000
• Proposed amendments to the Norfolk Zoning Ordinance regarding dimensional standards and alcoholic beverage sales
• Appropriation of up to $483,453 in Operation Ceasefire Grant Funds for the Norfolk Safe Starts Initiative

The council unanimously approved several ordinances, including rezoning 5701 Chambers Street to multi‑family use and granting a conditional use permit for the same property. It also adopted a conveyance of 2834 Lens Avenue for $33,000 and amended the city zoning ordinance on multiple issues. A capital‑improvement budget amendment was adopted, appropriating $1.8 M for shoreline stabilization and $10.75 M for wastewater infrastructure. The council also approved a remote‑participation resolution and the minutes of the previous meeting.

• Adopted resolution permitting Councilman Smigel remote participation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the previous City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted rezoning ordinance for 5701 Chambers Street from C‑C to MF‑AC (unanimous)
• Adopted conditional use permit ordinance for multi‑family dwellings at 5701 Chambers Street (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance conveying 2834 Lens Avenue to Bilma Yaneth Isaguirre Dubon for $33,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Norfolk Zoning Ordinance covering dimensional standards and other uses (unanimous)
• Adopted capital‑improvement budget amendment: $1.8 M for shoreline stabilization and $10.75 M for wastewater collection system (unanimous)
• Adopted closed‑session resolution under the Virginia FOIA (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing several Certificates of Appropriateness for projects in historic districts. Key items include a warehouse-to-apartment conversion and renovations to a historic academy building.

• Conversion of warehouses at 234-242 W 24th Street into 11 residential units and one commercial space
• Rehabilitation and addition to the Norfolk Academy building at 485 Saint Paul’s Boulevard
• Park renovations at Stockley Gardens Park
• Installation of new signage for 'Blackeyed Peas' at 241 Granby Street
• Window replacement on a rear sleeping porch at 525 Westover Avenue

City Council Agendas

The joint City Council and School Board meeting will discuss budget priorities, audit improvements, and a consolidation plan before moving to a council work session. In the work session, council members will hold a public hearing on a utility easement at 7712 Hampton Boulevard, consider several conditional‑use permits, and vote on a resolution authorizing up to $9,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds. Additional ordinances will appropriate grant funds, fund a museum‑owned demolition, and approve a wastewater service agreement. The session will conclude with appointments to commissions, boards, and committees.

• R-1: Resolution to issue up to $9,000,000 multifamily housing revenue bonds for Broad Creek Revitalization 1 LLC.
• R-2: Ordinance to appropriate up to $185,718 in state grant funds for salary increases and bonuses for Norfolk's Full‑Time Community Services Board employees.
• R-5: Ordinance to appropriate $175,000 from the Chrysler Museum and match $175,000 city funds for demolition of Smith‑Rogers Hall at 358 Mowbray Arch.
• R-6: Ordinance approving a wastewater service agreement with Concorde Apts L.P. and Concorde Apts Phase II L.P. for use of a city‑owned pump station near 1600 Premium Outlets Boulevard and Pritchard Street.
• C-1: Conditional use permit ordinance for Guads Mexican Restaurant at 8155 Shore Drive to operate with extended hours, live entertainment, and alcohol sales.

The joint meeting presented the superintendent’s FY 2027 budget proposal of just over $472 million and outlined rightsizing, staffing, and capital improvement requests. Council members asked questions about additional construction funding, past allocations, and the school consolidation plan, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a design review for new athletic courts at Larchmont Elementary School. The board will also review a landscaping request for a property in the Ghent Historic District.

• DR #26-00369: Replacement of six tennis courts with two tennis courts, two pickleball courts, and a practice court at 1145 Bolling Avenue
• COA #26-00368: Installation of Japanese Pachysandra ground cover in the verge at 812 Stockley Gardens

City Planning Commission Public Hearings

The Norfolk City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several conditional use permits for restaurants, wineries, and short‑term rentals. It will also vote on a zoning text amendment to the Norfolk Zoning Ordinance to correct inconsistencies and clerical errors. The meeting includes adoption of the 2025 City Planning Commission Annual Report.

• Conditional Use Permits for Guads Mexican Restaurant at 8155 Shore Drive (extended hours, on‑ and off‑premises alcohol sales, live entertainment)
• Zoning text amendment to the Norfolk Zoning Ordinance to correct inconsistencies and clerical errors
• Conditional zoning change for Robert Waring at 910 Druid Circle from SF‑T to Conditional MF‑NS
• Conditional change of zoning for Goodhomes Communities at 5701 Chambers Street to Conditional MF‑AC and permit for more than 24 multifamily units
• Conditional Use Permits for Waters Edge Winery & Bistro at 6464 Hampton Boulevard (banquet hall, extended hours, craft beverages, alcohol sales, live entertainment)

The Norfolk City Planning Commission voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of nine conditional‑use and zoning applications, including restaurants, a winery, and a multi‑family conversion. The commission also adopted the 2025 Annual Report and a resolution recognizing Adam Melita, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Guads Mexican Restaurant conditional use permits (5‑0)
• Approved zoning text amendment to fix errors (5‑0)
• Approved Goodhomes Communities zoning change and conditional use for 24+ units (5‑0)
• Approved Waters Edge Winery & Bistro multiple conditional use permits (5‑0)
• Approved Martin’s Soulfood conditional use permits (5‑0)
• Approved Plate Incorporated restaurant conditional use permit (5‑0)
• Adopted 2025 City Planning Commission Annual Report (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Adam Melita (5‑0)