Welcome! Please review the information below to learn more about the draft zoning ordinance, which was shared for public comments in February-June 2023.
The draft Zoning Ordinance was shared in three parts, or “modules.”
Each module contains one or more sections of the Zoning Ordinance.
Module 1
- Zoning Districts, Rules of Measurement, Use Table, Zoning Map
- Available now – more information below
Module 2
- Development Standards (landscaping, parking, signs, lighting, etc.)
- Available now – more information below
Module 3
- Subdivision and Development Plan Standards + Zoning Administration (review processes)
- Available now – more information below
Review the Draft Zoning Ordinance
Comment forms for Modules 1 and 2 were open through April 30, 2023. A comment form for Module 3 was open through June 18.
General Materials:
For all documents hosted on Google Drive, you can download the file by clicking on the arrow pointing downward, which is located at the top of the window.
Binders with printed copies of this information are available to review at the Gordon Avenue Library and the Central Library.
Additional materials to help you learn more about the draft map include:
- Interactive Map (allows you to zoom in to specific areas; has various layers that can be turned on or off)
- Current and Proposed Zoning Map Overview by Neighborhood: PDF (English), PDF (En español)
- One-page overview of the mapping logic: PDF (English)
- Shapefile (for use in GIS mapping)
- For comparison, the current zoning map is available here and as a layer in the interactive map above.
There are also several summary materials that provide an overview of Module 1:
- Recorded Overview Presentation: YouTube
- Executive Summary of Module 1 (includes a zoning glossary): PDF (English), PDF (En español)
- Topic Area Overviews: PDF (English), PDF (En español)
- These are short summaries of how zoning is addressing or considering housing affordability, transportation & infrastructure, climate change & environmental protection, and historic preservation.
For all documents hosted on Google Drive, you can download the file by clicking on the arrow pointing downward, which is located at the top of the window.
- Draft Development Standards: PDF
- Draft Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Monitoring and Procedures Manual: PDF
Additional materials:
- Recorded Overview Presentation
- Executive Summary of Module 2: PDF
- Sensitive Community Area Considerations: PDF
Binders with printed copies of this information are available to review at the Gordon Avenue Library and the Central Library.
For all documents hosted on Google Drive, you can download the file by clicking on the arrow pointing downward, which is located at the top of the window.
- Download full Module 3 with both Article 5 and 6 – PDF
Additional materials:
Binders with printed copies of this information are available to review at the Gordon Avenue Library and the Central Library.
Events and Meetings
View meeting display boards in the Community Open Houses section below.
Completed events:
Module 3 Open House
You can view the Module 3 open house display boards here.
- Wednesday, June 14: CitySpace (Main Conference Room), 100 5th Street NE, 4:30-7:30 PM
Module 2 Open Houses
You can view the April open house display boards here.
- Wednesday, April 12: Carver Recreation Center (Multi-purpose Room), 233 4th St NW, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
- Saturday April 15: CitySpace (Main Conference Room), 100 5th Street NE, 10:00 am – 12:30pm
Module 1 Open Houses
You can view the Module 1 Open House display boards here.
- February 22: Charlottesville High School (cafeteria), 1400 Melbourne Rd, 6:00-8:30pm
- February 23: Buford Middle School (cafeteria), 1000 Cherry Ave, 6:00-8:30pm
- February 25: CitySpace, 100 5th Street NE, 11:00am-1:30pm
Upcoming Planning Commission and Council Joint Work Sessions
For both events listed below, community members can attend virtually (via Zoom), or in person. Please note that while written comments can be submitted both in person and online (via email), there will not be a verbal public comment period at either work session. Zoom information will be available here: https://www.charlottesville.gov/944/ZOOM-Webinars
- Wednesday, July 5th, Noon – 2pm
- Topic: Continuation of Zoning Map change request discussion
- Location: CitySpace Main Conference Room (100 Fifth St NE)
- Thursday, July 13th, 5 – 7pm
- Topic: Discussion of strategy related to R-A, R-B, R-C zoning districts
- Location: City Hall Basement Conference Room (605 E Main St)
Completed Work Sessions
- January 24, 2023 – Planning Commission Joint Work Session with City Council
- February 28, 2023 – Planning Commission Joint Work Session with City Council (Topic: Module 1 Discussion)
- March 29, 2023 (5:00pm) – Planning Commission Joint Work Session with City Council (Topic: Module 2 Overview and Module 1)
- April 25, 2023 (5:00pm) – Planning Commission Joint Work Session with City Council
- Tuesday, May 23, 2023 (5:00pm) – Planning Commission Joint Work Session with City Council – More information here
- May 24, 2023 (4:30-7:00pm)
- 4:30-7:00 pm
- Topic: Modules 2 & 3
- Presentation slides (PDF)
- Recording (YouTube)
- March 1, 2023 (5:30-7:30pm)
- Topic: Module 1
- Agenda (PDF)
- Presentation slides (PDF)
- Recording (YouTube)
There were several ways to share feedback.
- Comment Form:
- Module 1 Comment Form – Comment deadline was April 30
- Module 2 Comment Form – Comment deadline was April 30
- Module 3 Comment Form – Comment deadline was June 18
- Email: Send a comment or question to the Cville Plans Together team
- Mail: Neighborhood Development Services, City Hall, P.O. Box 911, Charlottesville, VA 22902