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May 7, 2026

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May 5, 2026

Planning Commission approves multiple housing special-use recommendations, refers riverside park concept to Urban Design Committee

The City of Richmond Planning Commission met on May 5, 2026. Commissioners approved minutes, recommended three special-use items for City Council (including a 172-unit multifamily proposal), approved two public-art park/mural items, continued one residential special-use to June 2, 2026, and referred a riverside park Concept review to the Urban Design Committee for May 14, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

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Planning Commission approves multiple housing special-use recommendations, refers riverside park concept to Urban Design Committee

Planning Commission (Apr 21, 2026) recommends housing and transportation approvals; approves park restoration and community unit plan

Planning Commission approves multiple residential special uses; Bryan Park dam removal referred to Urban Design Committee

Planning Commission summary — March 17, 2026: consent agenda adopted; special-use for 4021 Crutchfield recommended to Council; proposed bus platform withdrawn

Planning Commission adopts consent agenda; forwards multiple land-use ordinances to City Council with amendments

Planning Commission (Feb 17, 2026): Consent agenda adopted; Sankofa Community Orchard conveyance recommended to City Council; proposed bus platform review continued

Planning Commission meeting summary — February 3, 2026

Planning Commission re-elects officers; approves Mayo Bridge concept with conditions; forwards transportation funding items to City Council

Planning Commission summary — January 6, 2026

Planning Commission appoints secretary, approves Maury Street streetscape, and denies special‑use for 3219 Tuxedo Boulevard

Planning Commission adopts consent agenda, advances a Floyd Avenue special-use to City Council, and approves Stony Point CUP amendment

Planning Commission adopts VDOT-funded bike lanes, approves park acquisition, and adopts Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (amended)