CommissionFredericksburg

Planning Commission

Track committee activity, current roster, and published meeting coverage for Planning Commission in Fredericksburg.

0 active membersLast meeting Aug 12, 20268 summaries in 30d

Summaries

Active roster

Latest activity

Aug 21, 2026

Municipality

Fredericksburg

Latest coverage

Commission Recommends Princess Anne Development

Published Aug 21, 2026

Related summaries

Published meeting coverage connected to Planning Commission.

Briefing

Aug 12, 2026

Commission Reviews Zoning Code Updates

The Planning Commission reviewed proposed updates to Fredericksburg’s Unified Development Ordinance to address new Virginia requirements for manufactured homes, temporary wireless facilities, solar and battery storage, data centers, and parking. Proposed data-center site assessments would examine sound impacts on residences and schools within 500 feet, as well as effects on water, parks, historic sites, and other resources.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Commission Recommends Area 8 Rezoning

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning for Planning Area 8. The proposal covers 44 parcels totaling approximately 33.14 acres and would designate them as the Creative Maker District with form-based development regulations.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Area 8 rezoning hearing delayed

The Planning Commission continued the public hearing on a proposed Small Area Plan and zoning change for 44 commercial parcels covering about 33.14 acres in Planning Area 8 to July 8, 2026, allowing more time for public input.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 27, 2026

Area 8 redevelopment hearing continued

The Planning Commission continued the public hearing on a proposal to adopt a Small Area Plan and rezone 44 parcels covering approximately 33.14 acres in Planning Area 8. No vote was taken; staff will meet with light-industrial property and business owners on May 28 to discuss concerns.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 3, 2026

Planning Commission Reviews Proposed Capital Plan

The Planning Commission’s Capital Improvement Plan Committee discussed the proposed FY2027 CIP budget and plans to draft a response letter to the City Manager and City Council.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Commission Recommends Fire Station Permit

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a special use permit for a fire station, subject to one condition in the staff report. It also transmitted the draft Area 8 Small Area Plan for review by City Council.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Planning Commission Delays Officer Elections

The commission voted 7-0 to postpone elections for chair, vice-chair, and secretary until its next meeting, when a new commissioner is expected to be seated. Staff will prepare draft changes to the commission’s bylaws and the Unified Development Ordinance for future review.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Commission Recommends Princess Anne Development

The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of a mixed-use development at 2015 and 2105 Princess Anne Street, including a special exception and special-use permit for building height. The recommendation included conditions for landscaping, slope preservation, and replanting vegetation.

1 min readMunicipal coverage