The Commission conducted a public hearing to address several agenda items. Actions included the withdrawal of a map modification request for a short-term rental overlay district and the indefinite deferral of two agenda items. The Commission approved a consent agenda that included minutes and multiple applications, such as a conditional use permit for religious use, a multifamily condominium development, a tattoo parlor establishment, and a residential kennel permit. Additionally, a request regarding a lot subdivision was removed from the consent agenda for a separate, detailed presentation and discussion.
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Virginia Beach Planning Commission Planning Commission Public Hearing
The Commission addressed several zoning ordinance updates mandated by new state legislation, including regulations for solar facilities, wireless communication structures, residential and mixed-use parking reductions, R2.5 zoning district requirements, and non-conforming mobile homes. Additionally, the commission reviewed a subdivision variance request for a residential lot, a street closure request that was subsequently deferred, and applications for modifications to conditional use permits regarding a home occupation for gunsmithing and an expansion of a short-term rental property.
Apr 21, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Meeting
The council received a presentation regarding the Coastal Storm Risk Management feasibility study conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers for Virginia Beach. The discussion focused on selecting an early actionable element, specifically the Lynnhaven Inlet surge barrier, to advance to 35% design maturity for better cost estimation. The presentation outlined the function of tainer gates and rising sector gates, the historical frequency of tidal surge events, and the potential impact of these measures on mitigating flooding in various city planning districts.
