To declare a public necessity to amend ch. 30 of the City Code and to initiate an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance to make such lawful changes as may be necessary to establish a civil penalty for the razing, demolition, or moving of a building or structure that is located in a City old and historic district in violation of the City’s zoning ordinance, as authorized by Va. Code § 15.2-2306(F).

Patrons (7)

• LeadVice President Katherine Jordan
• Co-patronMayor Avula
• Co-patronPresident Cynthia Newbille
• Co-patronStephanie Lynch
• Co-patronSarah Abubaker
• Co-patronAndrew Breton
• Co-patronKenya Gibson

Lifecycle

1. October 14, 2025

   introduced and referred

   City Council

2. October 21, 2025

   recommended for continuance

   Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

3. November 10, 2025

   continued and referred back

   City Council

4. November 18, 2025

   recommended for approval

   Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

5. December 15, 2025

   adopted

   City Council