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Council Sets Three Land-Use Hearings

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Water plant equipment retrofit advances

The Town Council advanced a proposed $264,798 retrofit of three raw-water switchgear control panels at the Luray Avenue Water Treatment Plant to the July 27 consent agenda. The 32-year-old panels have logged more than 45,000 hours each, and the project is funded in the FY2027 budget.

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Council Pauses Data Center Applications

The Town Council adopted a temporary 90-day pause on accepting land-use applications for data center development while zoning regulations are reviewed. Council also agreed to schedule a July 27 public hearing on converting part of Church Street into a pedestrian walkway and delayed a junkyard permit hearing pending environmental review.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council weighs special event fee changes

The proposed special-event fee changes would raise estimated annual revenue from $5,700 to $14,000, while the Town would still absorb part of the approximately $36,000 cost of supporting events. Council raised concerns about impacts on community events and will continue discussion in July.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Officials Discuss Towing, Growth and Tourism

Officials took no action to limit the number of tow providers. They reviewed a process for joint appointments to the tow board, with options to be presented before August 31, 2026, and discussed economic development and tourism collaboration.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council Approves Porch Encroachment License

Council approved a 10-year, revocable license allowing the front porch at 125 W. 4th Street to extend about 0.1 to 0.3 feet into the Town’s right-of-way. The vote was 4-0, with two councilmembers absent.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Approves Tax Revenue Agreement

The Town Council approved a substitute amendment to the voluntary settlement agreement covering PILOT meals and lodging tax fees, extending until June 30, 2026, the time for Warren County to cure its default and providing for future revenue-sharing funding.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council Schedules Data Center Zoning Hearing

Council agreed to place proposed data center zoning amendments on the June 22, 2026, public hearing agenda, allowing additional review before upcoming requirements take effect July 1. No final zoning decision was made.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Advances Several Policy Proposals

Council scheduled several proposals for public hearings or consent-agenda consideration on May 26, including a $45,926.66 write-off of five-year-old utility debts across 146 accounts.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Town Manager Agreement Amended

The Town Council approved an amendment to the Town Manager’s March 24, 2025, employment agreement by a unanimous recorded vote. Council also directed staff to advertise a May 11, 2026, public hearing for the fiscal year 2026–27 appropriation ordinance.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Council Approves Tax Settlement Amendment

The Town Council approved an amendment to the voluntary settlement agreement concerning the compromise of meals and lodging tax fees, authorized the mayor to sign it, and directed that an executed copy be sent to the Warren County Board of Supervisors for approval.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Tow Yard Approved With Environmental Conditions

The Town Council approved a commercial tow yard on a vacant Kibler Street lot by a 5-0 vote among members present. Conditions require a six-foot fence and evergreen screening, a graveled or paved surface, removal of wrecked or damaged vehicles within 48 hours, and a flood-related vehicle removal plan.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Garage Permit Approved With Traffic Conditions

The Town Council approved a special use permit for an automobile garage and general repair shop at 3 West 14th Street. The approval requires no left turn from 14th Street, all work to occur inside an enclosed building, and outdoor storage or displays to be screened from public streets; the recorded vote was 6-0.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Electric utility reports major financial shortfall

A cost-of-service study reported that Front Royal’s electric utility was operating about $1.1 million short, with finance staff estimating the current gap at approximately $1 million. Council received an overview of the utility’s financial history, two years of revenue and expense data, and a financial forecast; no rate change was approved in the provided minutes.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Sets Three Land-Use Hearings

The Town Council agreed to advertise February 23 public hearings on a proposed automobile garage, a shopping center compliance permit, and the possible vacation of part of Lowe Lane. A proposed commercial tow yard on Kibler Street was held for further work-session discussion, with concerns raised about vehicle fluids near a water source.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

School-Zone Speed Cameras Extended

The Town Council approved a two-year extension for speed cameras operating during drop-off and pickup hours in four school zones. The council also approved a $110,143 police technology grant budget amendment and $90,537 in GIS software licensing over three years.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Wastewater Flow Problems and Projects Reviewed

CHA presented an update on inflow and infiltration affecting Front Royal’s wastewater treatment plant, including past work, drainage basins, flow-metering data, and projects planned for 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Advances Speed Enforcement Extension

The Town Council agreed to place a proposed two-year extension of its automated speed-enforcement agreement on the January 26 consent agenda. The council also advanced a $110,143 police grant for crime-scene and crash-site documentation technology and scheduled discussion of a $106,558.26 grant repayment for January 12.

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