Planning Commission
The Planning Commission, appointed by City Council, reviews development projects and changes to the zoning code and advises City Council on planning issues. It also functions as the Architectural Review Board for the Seminary Hill District.
Chairperson: Dennis Hawes
Staff contact: Thomas Roberts troberts@bvcity.org
The Planning Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month in Council Chambers at City Hall. All meetings are open to the public.
Meeting Packets
2022
January 11th 2022 Planning Commission Packet
February 8th 2022 Planning Commission Packet
2021
January 12th 2021 Planning Commission Packet
February 9th 2021 Planning Commission Packet
April 13th, 2021 Planning Commission Packet
May 11th 2021 Planning Commission Packet
June 8th 2021 Planning Commission Packet
September 14th 2021 Planning Commission Packet
October 12th 2021 Planning Commission Packet
2020
April 21, 2020 Planning Commission Packet
May 12th, 2020 Planning Commission Packet
July 14th 2020 Planning Commission Packet
August 11th 2020 Planning Commission Packet
2019
February 12, 2019 Planning Commission Packet
March 12, 2019 Planning Commission Packet
April 9, 2019 Planning Commission Packet
June 11, 2019 Planning Commission Packet
July 9, 2019 Planning Commission Packet
September 10, 2019 Planning Commission Packet
2018
May 8, 2018 Planning Commission Packet
June 13, 2018 Planning Commission Packet
July 10, 2018 Planning Commission Packet
August 14, 2018 Planning Commission Packet
September 11, 2018 Planning Commission Packet
Meeting Minutes
2021
January 12th 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
February 9th 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
April 13th 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
May 11th 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
June 8th 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
September 14th 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
October 12th 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
2020
March 10th 2020 Planning Commission Minutes
April 21st 2020 Planning Commission Minutes
May 12th 2020 Planning Commission Minutes
July 14th, 2020 Planning Commission Minutes
August 11th, 2020 Planning Commission Minutes
August 18th, 2020 Planning Commission Minutes
2018
February 13, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes
March 13, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes
April 10, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes
May 8, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes
June 13, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes
July 10, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes
July 19, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes
August 14, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes
September 11, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes
2017
April 11, 2017 Planning Commission Minutes
July 10, 2017 Planning Commission Minutes
August 8, 2017 Planning Commission Minutes
September 7, 2017 Planning Commission Minutes
September 12, 2017 Planning Commission Minutes
Long-range Planning
The most important long-range plan is the City’s Comprehensive Plan. It thoroughly analyzes the state of the City and expresses the vision for the City, and it drives zoning, capital projects, and future development. The Comprehensive Plan, Viewpoints, was adopted in 2012.
Viewpoints 2012 Comprehensive Plan
The following is a list of other recent plans for Buena Vista and the region.
2021 Downtown Revitalization Plan
Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission Comprehensive Economic Development Study, 2018
2017 Rockbridge Area Outdoor Recreation Plan
The Economic Impact of Bicycling in the Central Shenandoah Valley, 2016. Cycling is increasingly important locally as well as nationally as a form of outdoor recreation. Some residents also cycle to get to work or everyday activities. This report looks at who is bicycling and how much money they spend.
City of Buena Vista Tree Plan, 2016. This plan assessed the street trees downtown and made recommendations for their replacement.