The Comprehensive Plan touches all aspects of City Government and citizen lives. It has the potential of unintended consequences, any of which may adversely affect established suburban neighborhoods. The Plan presented by the consultant is currently being reviewed by the Planning Commissioners for intent, content, accuracy, legal compliance. It is the job of the City Planning Department to support the Planning Commission in the Commission's job to gather the information needed. The Planning Commission "owns" the final document.

This Department and the Commission are nearing the end of this task after approximately 1.5 years of public input and study. Your final chance to learn and be heard on the changes are coming up in April and May, 2025.

Scheduled Meetings: (Open to the public - please attend!)

The VBCCO is holding a public educational meeting on April 24, 2025, beginning from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. at the Meyera Oberndorf Central Library, for the purpose of educating citizens on the Comp Plan and to help citizens craft questions to ask Planning Department Staff. (this meeting) 

The VBCCO is holding a 2nd public educational meeting on May 12, 2025, beginning from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. at the Meyera Oberndorf Central Library, for the purpose of educating citizens on the Comp Plan and to help citizens craft questions to ask Planning Department Staff. Ccmp Plan Meeting

The City of Virginia Beach Planning Department is holding a public educational meeting on May 14, 2025, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm, at the Meyera Oberndorf Central Library, for the purpose of educating citizens and to answer questions of citizens.

City Comp Plan Meeting #1

The City of Virginia Beach Planning Department is holding a public educational meeting on May 15, 2025, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm, at the Meyera Oberndorf Central Library, for the purpose of educating citizens and to answer questions of citizens.

City Comp Plan Meeting #2

For established, suburban neighborhoods in Virginia Beach, the top concerns when the City is creating a new Comprehensive Plan should include:

1. Zoning and Land Use Stability:

• Ensure zoning protections for established neighborhoods to prevent incompatible high-density development or commercial encroachment.
• Advocate for neighborhood input in zoning changes that may impact community character or property values.

1. Infrastructure and Maintenance:

• Ensure maintenance and improvement of existing infrastructure, such as roads, sidewalks, stormwater systems, and utilities.
• Address issues related to flooding and drainage, especially for areas prone to stormwater issues.

1. Traffic and Transportation:

• Prioritize traffic calming measures and safety improvements on residential streets.
• Ensure connectivity to major roads and services without promoting cut-through traffic in quiet neighborhoods.
• Advocate for improved public transit options and safe pedestrian and bicycle routes.

1. Public Safety:

• Ensure sufficient police, fire, and emergency services coverage.
• Encourage neighborhood-friendly crime prevention measures and awareness programs.

1. Parks and Recreation:

• Preserve and enhance neighborhood parks, green spaces, and recreational amenities.
• Ensure that any new development includes adequate green spaces and buffers to maintain quality of life.

1. Property Values and Aesthetics:

• Maintain neighborhood aesthetics through reasonable standards for housing maintenance and improvements.
• Address concerns about short-term rentals and transient occupancy that may disrupt community cohesion.

1. Housing Affordability and Stability:

• Ensure that new housing policies support affordability without sacrificing established neighborhood character.
• Address concerns about "Missing Middle" housing and its potential impact on single-family neighborhoods.

1. Environmental Protection:

• Ensure that planning respects natural resources and protects against environmental degradation.
• Promote stormwater management practices that protect against flooding and preserve water quality.

1. School Capacity and Quality:

• Ensure school planning keeps pace with development to avoid overcrowding.
• Advocate for quality educational facilities and resources for neighborhood children.

1. Community Engagement and Representation:

• Ensure that established neighborhoods have a voice in planning processes.
• Encourage transparency, communication, and timely notice of proposed changes that may affect established neighborhoods.

1. Economic Development and Commercial Growth:

• Balance economic growth with maintaining the residential character of suburban neighborhoods.
• Ensure new development is compatible and provides benefits to surrounding neighborhoods.

1. Resiliency and Disaster Preparedness:

• Encourage planning that considers climate change impacts, such as sea-level rise and increased storm intensity.
• Ensure neighborhoods are adequately prepared for natural disasters and emergencies.