Waynesboro, VA

Planning Commission

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will hold a scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Registrar's Office at 501 W. Broad Street. The public is welcome to attend. The agenda contains no specific items beyond the meeting notice itself.

• Meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
• Location: Registrar's Office, 501 W. Broad Street, Waynesboro, VA

Boards and Commissions

Boards and Commissions

This is a quarterly meeting of the Greater Augusta Regional Tourism (GART) board. The agenda contains only administrative details—date, time, location, and contact information—with no specific discussion or decision items listed.

Boards and Commissions

The agenda provides meeting details for the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission. No specific action items or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Waynesboro Public Library. The provided document contains only the meeting date, time, location, and contact information for the Acting Chairman. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the text.

• Meeting held at Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Avenue
• Acting Chairman is Philippe Bone

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission is holding its regular August meeting. The main item is a land use discussion for the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update, led by consultants Will Cockrell and Tyler Hinkle of EPR, PC. The meeting also includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda, staff matters, and commissioner correspondence.

• Land use discussion for Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update led by EPR, PC consultants
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Citizen comments invited during the meeting

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Library Board is holding a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room B of the Waynesboro Public Library. The agenda contains no listed action items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Boards and Commissions meeting on August 12, 2026, will include a public hearing for an appeal submitted on July 13, 2026. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, agenda adoption, pledge, minutes approval, old and new business, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on appeal submitted 07/13/26
• Meeting at 503 W. Main Street, Council Chambers, 4:00 PM

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding its regular business meeting on August 10, 2026. The agenda includes introducing ordinances for a subdivision sidewalk waiver, a conditional use permit for temporary special events, and conveying property to the housing authority for affordable housing. The council will also consider a proclamation for the First Aid Crew's 75th anniversary and adopt prior meeting minutes.

• Subdivision waiver for sidewalks at Pratts Run, 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd (Tax Map 40-3-114D)
• Conditional use permit for temporary special events at 601 Alphin Ave (Tax Maps 23-1-19A and 23-1-19D)
• Ordinance conveying real property to Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority for affordable/workforce housing
• Proclamation recognizing 75th anniversary of Waynesboro First Aid Crew
• Adoption of July 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting to review the August 4 election and begin planning for the November 3 General Election. They will discuss ballots, training, and recruiting election officers. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel issues.

• Review of August 4 election
• Planning for November 3 General Election
• Discussion of ballots and L&A
• Set date and content for training
• Closed session on personnel issues

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two budget amendments totaling over $10.7 million, including $6.67 million for a school grant and $4.05 million for small capital projects. They will also consider conveying 1200 Shenandoah Avenue to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority for affordable or workforce housing, and approving resolutions to apply for Smart Scale grants for pedestrian and road improvements. Additionally, the council will vote on board appointments and discuss a closed-session property matter at 1001 Mt. Torrey Road.

• Public hearing on conveying 1200 Shenandoah Avenue to WRHA for affordable/workforce housing
• Hearing on FY2027 budget amendment of $4,052,513 for small capital projects
• Hearing on FY2026 budget amendment of $6,670,000 for school grant
• Resolutions supporting Smart Scale grant applications for Lew Dewitt Pedestrian Project and Rosser Avenue Improvements
• Ordinance appropriating $250,000 grant from Virginia Economic Development Partnership for brownfields

The City Council tabled a proposal to convey a 6.4-acre site at 1200 Shenandoah Avenue to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority for affordable/workforce housing, pending further information, in a 4-1 vote. The council adopted two budget amendments: $4,052,513 for the FY2027 small capital program and $6,670,000 for the FY2026 high school renovation grant, both 5-0. It also passed resolutions supporting SMART SCALE grant applications for the Lew Dewitt Pedestrian Project and Rosser Avenue Improvements, each 4-0 with one abstention. Several board appointments were approved unanimously.

• Tabled land transfer to WRHA for affordable housing at 1200 Shenandoah Ave (4-1)
• Adopted FY2027 budget amendment of $4,052,513 for small capital program (5-0)
• Adopted FY2026 budget amendment of $6,670,000 for high school renovation grant (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting SMART SCALE application for Lew Dewitt Pedestrian Project (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved resolution supporting SMART SCALE application for Rosser Avenue Improvements (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Katie Harris to Economic Development Authority Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Meghan Drummond and Pamela Sullivan to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Appointed Wendy Castenell to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Building Code Appeals will adopt its agenda and adopt several policy items, including ground‑rules for hearings, fee structures, application requirements, record‑keeping procedures, and future meeting schedules. It will also discuss a recent appeal and schedule a hearing to be held within 14 days, notifying the parties involved.

• Adopt ground‑rules for hearings
• Adopt fee policy
• Adopt application minimum‑requirement policy
• Adopt record‑keeping policy
• Discuss recent appeal and schedule a hearing within 14 days

The Waynesboro Board of Building Code Appeals met and appointed Tom Elliot as chair. The board adopted ground rules requiring all appeal parties to attend in person, but did not vote on proposed time limits for presentations. It also determined the applicant is the aggrieved party in a July 13 appeal and left scheduling to the secretary.

• Appointed Tom Elliot as Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as drafted
• Adopted ground rule requiring all appeal parties to attend in person (unanimous)
• Determined applicant is the aggrieved party in July 13 appeal (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a Conditional Use Permit request for Mimosa Farm at 601 Alphin Avenue. The proposal would allow up to 100 events per year with up to 100 guests per event. Residents have submitted conflicting testimony regarding the impact on the residential neighborhood.

• Conditional Use Permit request for 601 Alphin Avenue
• Proposed limit of 100 events per year
• Proposed attendance limit of 100 guests per event
• Public testimony regarding noise, traffic, and alcohol consumption
• Proposed condition for amplified outdoor music to end by 9:00 p.m.

Boards and Commissions

This Library Board meeting is purely procedural, with no specific decisions or discussions listed in the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026, at the Waynesboro Public Library.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Library Board is scheduled to meet on July 21, 2026, at the Waynesboro Public Library. The provided agenda contains only procedural information with no specific items for discussion or decision.

• No agenda items listed in the source document.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet at the public library on July 21, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, adoption of agenda, and approval of minutes. The board will discuss final plans for the August primary election and conduct a closed‑session performance review of the registrar. Public comment will be allowed before adjournment.

• Final plans for August Primary
• Registrar’s Performance Review (closed session)
• Public Comment

Boards and Commissions

The board is reviewing updates on the search for an Executive Director and recruiting for board vacancies. The meeting includes the approval of minutes and the appointment of a new slate of officers.

• Appointment of Lydia as Chair, Scott as Vice Chair, and Stosh as Treasurer
• Update on Executive Director search for a part-time position
• Recruitment for two board vacancies: one government representative and one business/private representative from Augusta
• Approval of July minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to allow temporary special events at 601 Alphin Avenue (Mimosa Farm). Commissioners will also continue discussion on the land use section of the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit CUP#26-028 to allow temporary special events at 601 Alphin Avenue
• Continued discussion on Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update – land use section led by EPR
• Approval of minutes from June 2 work session and June 16 regular meeting
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Boards and Commissions

The Greater Augusta Regional Tourism board is holding its quarterly meeting. The agenda contains only logistical details and no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed. This meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution to initiate a referendum on an additional 1% retail sales tax for school construction projects. The agenda also includes several budget amendments, property transfers, and updates on opioid abatement efforts.

• Resolution for a 1% retail sales tax referendum for city school capital projects
• $17,752,989 fiscal year 2026 budget amendment (CIP)
• $720,000 fiscal year 2027 budget amendment (CIP)
• Ordinance to convey property at 1200 Shenandoah to Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority
• $4,052,513 fiscal year 2027 budget amendment (Small Capital)

City Council approved a maintenance agreement with Buckingham Branch Railroad to install a gateway sign for the Port Republic Road neighborhood. The Council also introduced several budget amendments and a property transfer for affordable housing to be considered at a future meeting.

• Approved maintenance agreement for Port Republic Road neighborhood sign (4-0)
• Adopted FY26 budget amendment of $17,752,989 (CIP) (4-0)
• Adopted FY27 budget amendment of $720,000 (CIP) (4-0)
• Adopted 2026 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance to transfer property at 1200 Shenandoah Avenue to WRHA for affordable housing (5-0)
• Introduced FY27 budget amendment of $4,052,513 for small capital items
• Introduced FY26 budget amendment of $6,670,000 for high school construction grant funds

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to initiate a referendum on adding a 1% retail sales tax for school construction and renovation projects. The meeting also includes several proposed ordinances to amend the fiscal year 2026 and 2027 budgets.

• Resolution initiating a referendum for an additional 1% retail sales tax for city school capital projects
• Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2026 budget by $17,752,989 (CIP) and $6,670,000
• Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2027 budget by $720,000 (CIP) and $4,052,513 (Small Capital)
• Resolution authorizing the Port Republic Road Neighborhood Sign Project
• Approval of downtown road closures for Chili Brews and Blues Festival and Virginia Fall Foliage Art Show

Planning Commission

This is a work session of the Waynesboro Planning Commission. The sole agenda item is a continuation of the land use discussion for the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update, led by consultants from EPR, PC. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; this is a working session for deliberation.

• Continuation of land use discussion for Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update led by Will Cockrell and Tyler Hinkle of EPR, PC

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet to handle business related to the August Primary, including selecting election officers (OEs), finalizing training details, and reviewing the registrar's performance. The board will also welcome a new member, Alex Branch, and assign duties between the registrar and the board.

• Select OEs for the August Primary
• Welcome Alex Branch and review assignment of duties
• Confirm date, content, and format for August Primary training
• Review OE availability and select workers for the election
• Conduct Registrar’s Performance Review

The board adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Selection of election officials for the August primary and the registrar's performance review were both tabled until July 21, 2026. ADA ward assignments were distributed among board members.

• Adopted agenda and previous minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled selection of August primary election officials until 7/21/2026
• Tabled registrar performance review until 7/21/2026
• Assigned ADA responsibilities: Mrs. VanName (Ward A), Mrs. Williams (Ward D), Mrs. Jones (Ward B and C)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing and consider introducing an ordinance amending the FY2026 budget by $17,752,989 for capital improvements. They will also consider adopting the FY2027-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and introducing an ordinance amending the FY2027 budget by $720,000. Other items include a resolution supporting a FEMA BRIC grant application, a retirement proclamation for Registrar Lisa Jeffers, and receipt of third-quarter finance reports.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending FY2026 budget by $17,752,989 for CIP
• Consider adopting FY2027-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Consider ordinance amending FY2027 budget by $720,000 for CIP
• Consider resolution supporting FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant application
• Proclamation congratulating Registrar Lisa Jeffers on retirement

The council adopted a resolution supporting Waynesboro's application for a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant of $3,328,350 to fund a new above‑ground water pump station, voting 4‑0. It also adopted the Fiscal Year 2027‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan by a 4‑0 vote. Ordinances to amend the FY2026 and FY2027 budget capital improvement amounts were introduced for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution of Support for BRIC grant $3,328,350 (4-0)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan FY2027‑2030 (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance to amend FY2026 budget CIP ($17,752,989) for future vote
• Introduced ordinance to amend FY2027 budget CIP ($720,000) for future vote
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a land use discussion as part of the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update. Other agenda items are procedural: approval of previous minutes, public comment, and staff reports.

• Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update – land use discussion led by EPR, PC
• Review and approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Planning Commission held a regular meeting and adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. The main item was a land use discussion led by Will Cockrell of EPR, PC, covering proposed goals, strategies, city gateways, and the Brucheum property's development potential. No public comments, staff matters, or commissioner communications were presented. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.

• Adopted the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting unanimously.
• Heard a land use discussion on the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan update, including gateway improvements and Brucheum property development potential.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:40 P.M.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will meet at the Waynesboro Public Library. The agenda includes a review of minutes and discussion regarding Shiloh Baptist Church.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Shiloh Baptist Church

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board will meet on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. No agenda items are listed in the provided document.

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees met on June 16, 2026, and unanimously approved the May 2026 meeting minutes. The director reported a 16% increase in Libby usage compared to the previous May and noted that the community book distribution event was going well. The board continued discussions on the meeting room policy but took no action, and no new business was noted. The meeting adjourned until August 18, 2026.

• Approved May 2026 meeting minutes unanimously
• Continued discussion of meeting room policy (no action taken)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will review election preparation tasks and discuss legislative changes for the primary. They will confirm the date and content of August primary training, including observation by new officers of election (OEs), and decide how many OEs are needed.

• Review board tasks for election preparation
• Legislative changes for the primary
• Confirm date and discuss training content for August primary
• Decide number of officers of election (OEs) needed

The Waynesboro Electoral Board met on June 8, 2026, and approved the minutes from the May meeting unanimously. The board noted a training session for election officials on July 21 and scheduled Logic & Accuracy testing for June 12. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Noted training for new election officials and chiefs/assistant chiefs at library on July 21
• Scheduled L&A testing for June 12 at 1:00pm
• Adjourned meeting at 10:33am

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold public hearings on proposed fee increases for solid waste disposal at the Augusta Regional Landfill and for erosion/sediment control permits. They will also consider adopting the FY2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and a resolution approving a greenway trail easement agreement with Brian Collins. A presentation on the Blue Ridge Community College annual report is scheduled.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of ordinance increasing disposal fees at Augusta Regional Landfill
• Public hearing and possible adoption of ordinance increasing Virginia Erosion and Sediment Program (VESMP) permit fees
• Public hearing on proposed FY2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Consider adopting resolution for 2026 Central Shenandoah Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Consider resolution approving greenway trail easement agreement between city and Brian Collins

The City Council adopted an ordinance increasing the commercial tipping fee at the Augusta Regional Landfill from $52 to $65 per ton, effective for commercial dumping only. The Council also adopted the 2026 Central Shenandoah Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved a $70,000 settlement with Brian Collins for a Greenway Trail easement. A public hearing was held on the FY2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan, but no action was taken.

• Adopted ordinance increasing commercial landfill tipping fee to $65/ton (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 Central Shenandoah Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved $70,000 settlement with Brian Collins for Greenway Trail easement (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including May 26, 2026 minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds a work session to discuss land use as part of the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update, led by consultants Will Cockrell and Tyler Hinkle of EPR, PC. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update – Land Use Discussion led by EPR, PC consultants

The Planning Commission held a joint work session to discuss the land use section of the Waynesboro Together comprehensive plan update. EPR consultants presented an overview of the update process, existing policies, neighborhood and investment area discussions, draft goals and strategies, and a market analysis. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; work session was informational only

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting ordinances for a zoning map amendment and conditional use permit to allow multi-family residential development at 0 and 720 Lew Dewitt Blvd. They will also introduce ordinances to increase disposal fees at the Augusta Regional Landfill and raise VESMP permit fees. A resolution supporting replacement of the Veterans Memorial in Riverview Cemetery by the Waynesboro American Legion is up for adoption, and the council will receive a presentation on Valley Community Services Board operations and the CRC project.

• Rezone a 3-acre portion of Tax Map No. 41-3-112 at 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd from RG-5 (General Residential) to H-B (Highway Business)
• Grant a conditional use permit for multi-family residential in the H-B district at 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd and 720 Lew Dewitt Blvd
• Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 66 to increase certain disposal fees at the Augusta Regional Landfill
• Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 30 to increase Virginia Erosion and Sediment Program (VESMP) permit fees
• Adopt a resolution supporting replacement of the Veterans Memorial in Riverview Cemetery

City Council voted 4-0 to rezone a 3-acre portion at 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd from RG-5 (General Residential) to H-B (Highway Business) and approved a conditional use permit for multi-family residential at that site and 720 Lew Dewitt Blvd. Council also introduced ordinances to increase landfill tipping fees and erosion/sediment control permit fees, both to be finalized at the June 8 meeting. A resolution supporting the American Legion's replacement of the Veterans Memorial in Riverview Cemetery was adopted 4-0, and two appointments were made to the Regional Youth Commission.

• Adopted rezoning of 3 acres at 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd from RG-5 to H-B (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for multi-family residential at 0 and 720 Lew Dewitt Blvd (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance to increase landfill tipping fees at Augusta Regional Landfill (public hearing June 8)
• Introduced ordinance to increase VESMP permit fees and remove fee table from code (public hearing June 8)
• Adopted resolution supporting American Legion replacement of Veterans Memorial in Riverview Cemetery (4-0)
• Appointed David Lornz (3-year term) and Christine Thai (unexpired term) to Regional Youth Commission (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including May 11, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Regional Youth Commission will hold a panel discussion with representatives from three local Parks and Recreation departments to discuss their programs for youth and families and explore collaboration with the Office on Youth (OOY). The meeting is in person only, with limited laptop viewing. Future meetings will review the FY27 budget and commission bylaws in July.

• Panel discussion with three local Parks and Recreation departments on youth and family programs
• Discussion of how OOY and Parks & Rec can work together
• In-person only meeting at Rosenwald Community Center with limited laptop viewing
• Planned review of finalized FY27 budget and commission by-laws at July 15 meeting

Boards and Commissions

This meeting of the Waynesboro Library Board has no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda only provides the meeting time, location, and contact information. No decisions or discussions are scheduled according to the posted agenda.

• Agenda contains only meeting logistics; no substantive business

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The director reported that circulation was slightly down while e-resources and program attendance increased. The board discussed proposed amendments to the Meeting Room policy and raised questions about the Wi-Fi policy, but took no formal action on either.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)