Charlottesville’s new building permit system is operational
Both Albemarle and Charlottesville have recently invested in new software to help run the departments…
Charlottesville’s new building permit system is operational
Both Albemarle and Charlottesville have recently invested in new software to help run the departments that process land use applications and permits. Charlottesville reached a milestone at the end of August according to Deputy City Manager Steven Hicks. “As of August 30, Neighborhood Development Services is able to accept online permits for building permits through…
Council makes appointments to Boards and Commissions but not the PC
A rundown of appointments made by City Council at their September 18, 2023 meeting.
Building height at 0 East High Street to go before Charlottesville Board of Zoning Appeals
Technical details matter. As evidence, look at all the effort that has gone into changing the city’s zoning rules to make it easier, cheaper, faster, and more convenient for developers to build. In the future, the dockets of the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals may get more crowded as it becomes a venue for people…
Nelson Supervisors to meet with Planning Commission for next steps on Comprehensive Plan
The Nelson County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors will have a joint work session on the Comprehensive Plan at 6 p.m. in the former Board Room at the General District Courthouse in Lovingston. Supervisors hired the Berkley Group in December 2021 to conduct the work. (meeting agenda) This work session is a chance…
Albemarle PC to hold work session on stream protection overlay; public hearing for Montclair development in Crozet
A summary of what’s on the agenda for today’s meeting of the Albemarle Planning Commission.
Buildings and Grounds Committee review designs for biotech institute, energy plant, and garage at Fontaine Research Park
In 1986, the land that is now the Fontaine Research Center had been slated for commercial development. The Albemarle Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning for a shopping center called Fontaine Forest on a 4-2 vote that January over the objections of both Charlottesville and UVA. At the time, UVA officials expressed interest in the property. “To…
United Way and Minority Business Alliance announces $40,000 in grant awards
Eight businesses in the community have been awarded grant funding through a collaboration between the United Way of Greater Charlottesville and the Minority Business Alliance. “This sort of infrastructure is what helps a minority business grow,” said Libby Edwards-Allbaugh. “It helps level the playing field.” Edwards-Allbaugh is the owner of the Tax Ladies LLC, a…
Campaign finance reports for Supervisor races in Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson
Two open seats in Fluvanna, one contested race in Greene and one in Louisa. In Nelson, one incumbent has a challenger and the South District seat is up for grabs.
Development Code public hearing attracts dozens of speakers
The five hour public hearing featured 110 speakers and this is a very small sliver of that public comment.
New director selected for Center at Belvedere
Melanie Benjamin will succeed Peter Thompson as director
