FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2023
Part 3 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City is seeking input on the final part of the draft Zoning Ordinance update through June 18.
Background & Overview
The City of Charlottesville Department of Neighborhood Development Services has been working in partnership with a consultant team on a three-part project called Cville Plans Together. Earlier efforts focused on creation of an Affordable Housing Plan (endorsed by the Council in March 2021) and updating Charlottesville’s Comprehensive Plan (adopted November 2021). The third and final part of this project is the zoning ordinance rewrite. You can find out more about the Cville Plans Together process and view materials from previous phases at https://cvilleplanstogether.com/.
The Zoning Ordinance comprises a set of municipal laws that regulate the development of buildings and the use of land. It is an important factor in how the community manages and prepares for the growth and evolution of its physical space. You can learn more about zoning in the Zoning 101 overview posted on the Cville Plans together website.
The purpose of the zoning ordinance rewrite is two-fold:
- To ensure that the zoning ordinance effectively implements the Affordable Housing Plan and the newly updated Comprehensive Plan, including the Future Land Use Map, and
- To make other needed updates to streamline and clarify the ordinance.
We have posted a list of responses to frequently-asked questions about the Zoning Rewrite. You can view the FAQ here.
Review Module 3 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance
Visit https://cvilleplanstogether.com/draft-zoning/ to view materials related to Module 3. This includes the draft zoning pages, as well as an Executive Summary. We will also be sharing a recorded overview presentation.
In February, we released the draft Module 1 for community review, and Module 2 was released in March. The comment period for Modules 1 and 2 was open through April 30. We are reviewing all comments and questions and considering them as we plan updates for each Module. Modules 1 and 2 continue to be available to view on the website.
If you would like to view a printed copy of the draft zoning materials, copies will be available to borrow from the Information Desk at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (201 E Market Street) no later than May 29. Module 1 and 2 materials are available at the libraries now.
Share Your Feedback on Module 3 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance through June 18, 2023
There are several ways to share your comments and questions:
- Online Feedback Form:
- Email
- Postal Mail
- Neighborhood Development Services, City Hall, P.O. Box 911, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Events
Join us at an open house to learn more and share your feedback. Drop in any time.
- Wednesday, June 14: CitySpace (Main Conference Room), 100 5th Street NE, 4:30-7:30 PM.
To stay up to date on upcoming opportunities to review materials and provide your input, please sign up for the project email list.
Questions related to this news release may be directed to James Freas (freasj@charlottesville.gov).
Media Contact
David Dillehunt
Deputy Director of Communications & Public Engagement
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3114
dillehunt@charlottesville.gov
