Zoning Text Amendments 2026

At a glance

• What: A series of zoning ordinance text amendments, ZT-2026-0002 through -0008.
• Where it stands: ZT-2026-0002 to -0004 had Council hearings on 2026-09-22 (subjects not read). ZT-2026-0005 to -0008 went to the Planning Commission on 2026-10-07 and Council on 2026-11-10; outcomes not read.
• Next: Check minutes when posted.

Details

• ZT-2026-0005 to -0008 cover communication towers, a site plan waiver for projects under 1,500 square feet, and group home and assisted living definitions (Group Home and Recovery Home Zoning).
• The Sherwood overlay amendment ZT-2026-0009 has its own page: Sherwood Mixed-Use Overlay District.
• Built from agenda item titles and staff summaries only; the large agenda packets were skimmed and minutes are not posted for most of these meetings, so outcomes are unconfirmed.

Sources

• Agenda for 2026-09-22 - City Council: https://nngov.civicweb.net/document/286432/City%20Council%20Regular%20Meeting%20-%20Sep%2022,%202026%20-%20C.pdf?handle=979266CD14D343E198BEAE344F86347D
• Agenda for 2026-10-07 - Planning Commission: https://nngov.civicweb.net/document/286624/Newport%20News%20Planning%20Commission%20-%20Oct%2007%202026.pdf?handle=404CA671D62749608A70F55C2A5CD0F8
• Agenda for 2026-11-10 - City Council: https://nngov.civicweb.net/document/288297/City%20Council%20Regular%20Meeting%20-%20Nov%2010,%202026%20-%20C.pdf?handle=601AAB13BE3F4DF18D5D493B82BCC876

Log

2026-09-22 - City Council

• Hearings on ZT-2026-0002, -0003 and -0004.

2026-10-07 - Planning Commission

• Hearings on ZT-2026-0005 to -0008.

2026-11-10 - City Council

• Council hearings on ZT-2026-0005 to -0008.