Planning Commission of the City of Waynesboro Work Session
The Planning Commission held a work session to discuss the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on the city's land use map. Discussions centered on using CommunityViz software to model growth patterns, including assessments of no-build areas, residential and employment capacities, and buildout projections through 2040. The session also examined potential infill density strategies for six of the city's industrial areas.
The commission reviewed the comprehensive plan update, focusing on the application of predictive modeling software to assess future growth, land use, and public service capacity. Key discussions involved identifying local attractors for residents and businesses, such as affordability, access to outdoor recreation, and community atmosphere. Furthermore, members examined perceived barriers to investment, including historical negative perceptions regarding specific areas of the city and challenges related to redeveloping older commercial properties.
Jul 13, 2026·Board meeting
Waynesboro City Council City Council Business Meeting
The City Council meeting agenda included the consideration of several budgetary items, specifically amendments to the 2026 and 2027 fiscal year budgets and the adoption of the 2026 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. Key project discussions involved authorizing the Port Republic Road Neighborhood Sign project, receiving an update on opioid abatement efforts, and initiating a referendum on an additional 1% retail sales tax to fund school construction and renovations. Further actions included property conveyance to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the approval of downtown road closures for upcoming community festivals.
Jun 16, 2026·Board meeting
Waynesboro City Planning Commission Planning Meeting
The meeting focused on the Waynesboro Together comprehensive plan update, specifically regarding land use goals. Key topics included consolidating and refining land use goals related to downtown growth, neighborhood strengthening, commercial corridor renewal, and outdoor recreation. The commission discussed the potential for a downtown bus hub, parking requirements within the downtown district, and strategies for enhancing the city's identity as an outdoor recreation destination, such as pursuing formal designations related to fly fishing. Additionally, a site analysis for the Brookhams property was noted for future planning.
