Welcome! Please review the information below to learn more about the draft zoning ordinance and how you can share your questions and comments.

In February-April 2023, we will be sharing the draft Zoning Ordinance 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.)
  • Plan to release March 29 (originally planned for the week of March 13)

Module 3

  • Zoning Administration
    (review processes)
  • Plan to release the week of April 3

Review Module 1

Content Available for Review

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.

  1. Overview Letter: PDF
  2. Draft Zoning Districts, Rules, and Uses: PDF
  3. Draft Zoning Map: PDF
    • 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.
  4. There are also several summary materials that provide an overview of Module 1:
    • Recorded Overview Presentation: YouTube
      • View the slides: PDF (English), PDF (En español)
    • 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

Other related materials:

  1. Zoning FAQ: PDF
  2. Final Zoning Diagnostic + Approach Report: PDF
    • This document was shared and discussed with the community in summer 2022 and was finalized following a work session with City Council and Planning Commission in fall 2022.

Share Your Comments

There are several ways you can share your feedback.

  • Comment Form: Google Form
  • 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

Module 1: Events

Community Open Houses for Module 1

Drop in any time to learn more and share your feedback

You can view the Open House display boards here.

Planning Commission Work Session – Module 1

  • February 28, 5:00-7:00pm
  • Agenda available here
  • A recording is available here.

Steering Committee Meeting – Module 1