Virginia Beach

The Virginia Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. The meeting will be livestreamed on https://virginiabeach.gov, broadcast live on VBTV (Cox Channel 48, Verizon Channel 45), and available via WebEx; recordings will air on Cox and Verizon channels the following morning at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on two consecutive Fridays, and remain on the Media Center webpage for two months. Citizens wishing to speak virtually must register with the Planning Department by calling 757-385-4621 or emailing kbauer@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, and join via the provided WebEx link. A staff briefing session will be held at 9:00 a.m., and proposed plans and documents are available for examination at the Planning Department office (2875 Sabre St, Suite 500) or online at https://virginiabeach.gov/pc. Planning Commission recommendations are not final determinations; the City Council will make the final decision after public notice.

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This Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of Virginia Beach covers the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, and was prepared by the Department of Finance. The report includes government-wide financial statements, governmental and proprietary funds' financial statements, and fiduciary funds' statements, along with detailed notes on accounting policies, capital assets, long-term debt, investments, and risk management. The City Manager, Mayor, and Members of City Council are acknowledged for their support in maintaining the city's financial position. The document comprises 394 pages and includes a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

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Virginia Beach, VA Code of Ordinances Article II establishes noise regulations based on City Council's finding that excessive sound poses a serious hazard to public health, welfare, and quality of life (Ordinance No. 3082, adopted 5-12-09; amended by Ordinance No. 3180, 5-24-11). The ordinance declares a city policy to prevent excessive sound to the extent consistent with First Amendment rights and defines key measurement and operational terms including A-weighted sound levels measured in decibels (dB), background noise levels, emergency work exemptions, and vehicle classifications including gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) and gross combination weight ratings (GCWR). Specific sound sources are defined as instruments, machines, or devices capable of producing, reproducing, or amplifying sound, and motor carrier vehicles engaged in interstate commerce are referenced under Federal Noise Control Act regulations.

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The City of Virginia Beach retained Becker DC, a national lobbying firm, to pursue federal funding through grants, infrastructure legislation, and congressionally directed spending during 2023-2024. The lobbying team is led by co-leads Alfonso Lopez and Anthony Bedell, supported by four additional team members, with Lopez bringing over 30 years of federal and Virginia legislative experience and Bedell bringing 24 years of government experience. In 2023, the team secured $49.5 million in total federal grant funding, an increase from $48.4 million in 2022, and secured $7.993 million in preliminary earmarks in pending FY24 appropriations bills. The preliminary earmarks included $3.9 million for the Rudee Inlet project through the Army Corps of Engineers and $3 million for the Laskin Road Phase I-B project. Federal awards also included a $14.9 million Safer Streets for All (SS4A) grant award with a pending grant funding agreement.

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Virginia Beach's proposed FY 2024-25 operating budget document outlines the city's planned expenditures and revenues across multiple fund categories, including general operations, special revenue funds, tax increment financing, enterprise/utility funds, and special service districts. The budget includes detailed revenue forecasting methodologies, departmental breakdowns for agencies such as Agriculture, the Virginia Aquarium, Budget and Management Services, and the City Attorney's office, along with a section identifying requested but unfunded items. The document serves as a comprehensive guide to the city's financial planning and resource allocation for the fiscal year, presented across 398 pages with sections on capital improvement programs and interfund transfers.

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The Virginia Beach Department of Health Vital Records Office provides certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates to eligible immediate family members with valid identification during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:15 AM-5 PM, with registrar closing at 4 PM). As of April 2022, the Virginia Department of Health launched a new online application system accessible at www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/applications-for-a-vital-record/ to increase accessibility, while vital records can also be obtained through VitalChek, local health departments, and select DMV locations. Birth records become public 100 years after the event, while death, marriage, and divorce records become public 25 years after the event; death certificates can be obtained from any local health department in Virginia regardless of where the death occurred, though within 30 days of filing they must be requested from the locality where originally filed.

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NULL The document is a directory of links to Virginia Beach public records resources rather than a substantive policy document, budget, or action record. It contains no specific dollar amounts, budget line items, votes, dates, metrics, or formal actions to summarize. It serves as a navigation guide to various city and county departments and record-keeping systems without presenting any comparable facts or substantive content suitable for cross-document analysis.

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The Office of the City Clerk in Virginia Beach, led by City Clerk Amanda Barnes (MMC), preserves and maintains legislative historical records dating to the 1860s and serves as the custodian of the City Seal. The office provides administrative services to Virginia Beach City Council including preparing and distributing council agendas, minutes, and action summaries; attesting to official documents to ensure compliance with legislative law; and managing legal advertising. Amanda Barnes is available at 757-385-4303 or ABarnes@vbgov.com and serves as an Acceptance Agent for the United States Passport Agency.

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This FY23 Operating Budget document outlines the jurisdiction's financial plan for the fiscal year, including expenditures, revenues, and interfund transfers across multiple fund types such as General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Tax Increment Financing Funds, and Enterprise/Utility Funds. The document provides a national economic overview, revenue forecasting methodology, and departmental budget allocations, including sections for agriculture and the Virginia Aquarium. The budget includes a section identifying requests that were not funded during the budget allocation process.

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On April 14, 2026, the Virginia Beach City Council will convene for a special formal session at 2:00 P.M. to meet in closed session to discuss legal matters related to Atlantic Park, publicly held property in District 2, and personnel matters concerning council appointments to various boards, commissions, and committees. Following the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session to certify the proceedings, with the meeting to be broadcast on cable television, virginiabeach.gov, and Facebook Live.

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The City of Virginia Beach adopted Ordinance No. 1965 on June 11, 1990, establishing Appendix E to the city code regarding tree planting, preservation, and replacement requirements. The ordinance mandates tree planting on residential lots and along residential streets, with the intent to perpetuate tree growth, encourage preservation, and provide adequate tree canopy. The document defines key terms including "caliper" (tree diameter measured six inches above existing grade) and "canopy cover" (crown branch area measured in square feet after ten years from installation). The city council determined that tree planting and preservation are essential to the health, safety, and welfare of all citizens due to trees' roles in oxygen production, carbon dioxide reduction, air purification, soil conservation, erosion control, and urban cooling.

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This document is an agenda for a Virginia Beach City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at City Council Conference Room (2401 Courthouse Drive, Room 2034). The meeting was to be broadcast live on local cable channels and the city's media center, with rebroadcasts scheduled for the following Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. The document provides logistical information and contact details for the City Clerk's Office but does not detail the specific agenda items or decisions discussed at the meeting.

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The Virginia Beach City Council is an 11-member legislative body that holds formal sessions on the first four Tuesdays of each month in City Hall, with exceptions for Federal holidays and specific dates (last two Tuesdays in July and December, first Tuesday in August, and the first Tuesday of November if it is Election Day). Formal sessions occur on the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber for public input and action on agenda items, while the second and fourth Tuesdays are held in Conference Room #2034 for closed sessions regarding appointive agency appointments. Informal sessions are scheduled as needed in Conference Room #2034 to discuss matters of interest and receive briefings from the City Manager. Council meetings are broadcast live on VB NOW Cox Cable channel 48 and Verizon Cable channel 45, with reruns on Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 9 a.m., and Sunday at 9 a.m. Council presentations from 2024 onward are available on the eDocs archive within 24 hours of meetings; the City Clerk's office can be reached at 757-385-4303 or ABarnes@vbgov.com.

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The Virginia Beach Planning Commission is an 11-member body appointed by City Council to review land use, zoning, conditional use permits, street closures, and plan amendments. The Commission holds public hearings on the second Wednesday of each month at noon in the City Council chamber, with staff briefings at 9 a.m., and forwards recommendations to City Council for final decisions. The City is currently updating the Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) Master Plan, exploring sports tourism, Innovation Park expansion, and municipal services, with a public meeting held on April 29, 2026 at Building 19 and a public comment deadline of May 31. Related April–May 2026 events include the Thalia Creek Greenway Phase III ribbon cutting on May 7 at 1 p.m., a Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on May 7 at 3 p.m., and a Transition Area/ITA Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on May 7 at 5:30 p.m.

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The City of Virginia Beach's Department of Planning & Community Development oversees 14 appointed boards and commissions that advise the City Council and render decisions on land use, historic preservation, environmental matters, and coastal issues. These bodies include the Planning Commission, which reviews zoning applications and amendments; the Board of Zoning Appeals, which addresses variance requests; the Bayfront Advisory Commission and Resort Advisory Commission, which review oceanfront projects; the Historic Preservation Commission and Historical Review Board, which govern historic site preservation; and the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board, which reviews requests under the CBPAO. Additional boards address specialized areas such as building code appeals, stormwater permitting appeals, wetlands development, and short-term rental enforcement, while the Green Ribbon Committee advises on water quality improvements and the Virginia Beach VA250 Committee, established in 2023, commemorates American Revolution bicentennial events.

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This is the April 14, 2026 monthly meeting agenda for the City of Virginia Beach Development Authority, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. The agenda includes review of March 2026 financial statements and approval of two EDIP Part "A" awards totaling $48,240 ($12,240 to OneSpace Architects for District 9 and $36,000 to PT2Go, LLC for District 10). The authority will also consider approval of four grants totaling $77,833 under the Atlantic Avenue Grant Program, review amphitheater and dome season updates, and authorize two subleases in the International Incubator to Lunas Light and Mehrer Compression (both District 4). Public comment is limited to three minutes per person on posted agenda items, with telephone sign-up required by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin submitted executive amendments to Virginia's 2024-2026 biennial budget to the General Assembly on December 18, 2024, as part of the Commonwealth's standard budget amendment process conducted in odd-numbered years. The document outlines Virginia's biennial budget system, key dates for legislative consideration of the amendments (with the General Assembly convening January 8, 2025 and budget crossover occurring February 6, 2025), and provides a reader's guide to the budget document structure, with additional details available on the Department of Planning and Budget website.

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Beach Municipal FCU, a credit union founded in 1970 to serve Virginia Beach city and school employees, released its 2024 Annual Report highlighting its commitment to the credit union philosophy of "people helping people." The organization, which operates two branch locations and is federally insured by the NCUA, continues to expand its digital services and maintains its core mission of understanding and meeting member financial needs while supporting the community. The credit union's leadership includes Chairman Nianza Wallace and a board of seven directors committed to providing financial resources and tools to help members achieve long-term financial success.

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The City of Virginia Beach's homepage presents information and resources for residents and visitors, including a Resident Parking Voucher Plan offering $50 annual vouchers at Resort Area locations, a 2040 Comprehensive Plan for long-term development guidance, and a 10-year Flood Protection Program to address recurrent flooding. The city promotes engagement through its "Be in the Know" newsletter, SpeakUp VB platform, VBAlert signup, and online budget tools. City Council holds public sessions on the first four Tuesdays of each month at City Hall, 2401 Courthouse Drive, excluding Federal holidays.

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The Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission held its January 2023 meeting on January 12, 2023, with ten commissioners and city staff present. The commission discussed open forum protocols, reviewed bylaws and administrative directives (with detailed discussion scheduled for March 2023), and planned Zero Waste Month activities including campaigns on composting, plastic reduction, and donations, with special reusable totes being created to commemorate the city's 60th incorporation anniversary. The meeting was called to order at 6:36 PM and all agenda items were adopted by unanimous consent.

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This is the proposed agenda for a Virginia Beach School Board regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the School Administration Building. The meeting will include an administrative session beginning at 4:00 p.m. covering school board matters, program collaborations for student support, and an AI update, followed by a formal meeting at 6:00 p.m. featuring student and employee recognition awards, approval of previous meeting minutes, the superintendent's report, and public comments allocated until 8:00 p.m. The meeting will be accessible both in-person and through multiple livestreaming options including Zoom and local broadcast.

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