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PLANNING WITH YOU IN MIND:  The ​Comprehensive Plan includes citizen insight! 

A Comprehensive Plan is a document that is considered for update every five years. It takes the input of citizens and subject matter experts to create community development goals for transportation, utilities, land use, recreation and housing. ​

STEP INTO THE FUTURE: Here’s the process (click image to enlarge​).

Comp Plan Processs diagram​Step I:

The Virginia Beach City Council and Planning Commission approve of an approach to plan development as presented by City staff. This approach builds off of the City Council priorities and goals established during its yearly retreat.  ​

​Step II:

Provide citizens various public input and outreach opportunities; to include a survey, pop up events, public meetings, civic league and community group presentations, etc. This gives residents, neighbors and other stakeholders a platform for sharing insight on their community needs and values.  Feedback is then recorded and utilized to shape the vision of the Comprehensive Plan and other City strategic planning.

Step III:

Develop a draft plan through extensive multi-departmental staff collaboration, Planning Commission workshops, City Council briefings, public meetings and focus groups.  

Step IV:

Hold public hearings.  The Planning Commission holds the first to review the updated Comprehensive Plan draft. The City Council holds the latter public hearing prior to the plan’s adoption.

BE HEARD: ​Your voice matters (click here for survey​).​

Community input is an invaluable tool because it gives the City an opportunity to hear from citizens, neighbors and other stakeholders on what is important to them. www.publicinput.com/virginiabeach​ is a platform that allows community members to engage when you have the time. The site is active 24/7 with various surveys created to develop strategies that reflect the community’s priorities and vision. Get involved and get results at the same time! 

​JOIN OUR COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: Community outreach dates. 

A Comprehensive Plan Engagement A​mbassador is attending ​the following events to help facilitate community input.​ 

​Harry Potter Lock-In at the TCC/City Joint-Use Library on Friday, October 11, from 6 pm – 9 pm 
3rd Precinct Citizen Advisory Commission at 5252 Learning Circle on Thursday, October 17,  at 7 pm
​Harvest Fair at Farmers Market, 3640 Dam Neck Road, on Saturday, October 19, from 10 am  - 4 pm ​
Unity Week Inclusion Celebration at Mount Trashmore on Saturday, October 19, from noon - 3 pm 
​4th Precinct Citizen Advisory Commission at 2097 Round Hill Road​ on Thursday, October 24,  at 7 pm
​​2019 Fil Fest USA at the Rudee Loop on Saturday, October 26, from 6 pm - 10 pm ​
​2019 Senior Showcase at the Princess Anne Recreation Center on Wednesday, October 30, from 10 am - 2 pm
​Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar at Princess Anne Recreation Center on Saturday, November 2, from 9 am - 4 pm 
​​Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar at Princess Anne Recreation Center on Sunday, November 3, from 9 am - 4 pm 
​1st Precinct Citizen Advisory Commission​ at 2424 Courthouse Drive, Building 19 on Tuesday, November 5, at 7 pm
​​21st Annual Minority Business Council Conference and Expo at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Thursday, November 7, from 1 pm - 5 pm
​2nd Precinct Citizen Advisory Commission at 820 Virginia Beach Boulevard on Wednesday, November 13, at 7 pm
​Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar at Kempsville Recreation Center on Saturday, November 16, from 9 am - 4 pm  ​​​
​​Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar at Kempsville Recreation Center on Sunday​, November 17, from 9 am - 4 pm  ​​​

 City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan 2016
    Documents Adopted by Reference

 



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 Approved Amendments

2016 Comprehensive Plan Policy Document and Reference Handbook Amendment

Seapines Station

Interfacility Traffic Area and Vicinity Master Plan 2017

​Seapines Station Guidelines 2017

Virginia Beach Outdoor Plans 2016

Historic Seatack Suburban Focus Area (SFA)

Comp Plan Primary Roadway Map

Amending the Master Transportation Plan and Primary Roadway Network Plan Map and Policy Document in regard to Lavender Lane and Sentara Way

Burton Station Strategic Growth Area Master Plan updated November 20, 2018

 Pending Amendments
Contact Information

Comp Plan Update