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Code Refresh Draft Three is Here!

For every Richmonder who attended a community meeting, spoke with our planning staff, commented online, left a post-in note, or suggested a change: THANK YOU! This project is only possible because of your efforts and care for our city. 

 

  Updating our outdated zoning code lets us build...

More homes for more people, expanding housing choice and opportunity for Richmonders of all races and incomes.  

Complete neighborhoods and a diverse economy, connecting people to the places they live, learn, work, shop, and play more easily.  

Beautiful communities, preserving the authenticity and distinct neighborhood character that make Richmond special.  

A sustainable city, protecting Richmond parks, trees and green spaces; encouraging eco-friendly development; and building the energy grid of the future.

 

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  Next Steps

Preparing a new zoning code requires deep input from several City departments, advisory, and legislative bodies. The following table maps the procedural process ahead andthe responsible parties.  

Process Stage Target Date Responsible Party Action/Responsibility 
Pre-legal review Ongoing PDR + City Attorney Planning staff and the City Attorney’s office meet to discuss preparing the draft code for ordinance. 
ConsolidatePublic Comments October 5 PDR PDR closes public comment on the draft map and consolidates thecomments with those from in-person engagements.  
Incorporate edits and finalize draft maps and regulations Ongoing PDR Work with third-party vendor to finalize maps and land use regulations, incorporating any remaining feedback from residents and stakeholders. 
Submit for City Attorney Review TBDPDR PDR submits the final draft map and regulations for the City Attorney’ Office to begin drafting an ordinance. 
Draft ordinance  TBD City Attorney’s Office Using the finalized maps and use regulations, draft the “approved as to form” ordinance and deliver itback to PDR. 
Transmit to CityCouncil TBD PDR PDR transmits the ordinance to City Council. 
Introduction TBD City Council City Council introduces the ordinance and refers it to Planning Commission. 
Planning Review TBD  Planning Commission Planning Commission considers the ordinance (at one or multiple meetings) and makes theirrecommendation to City Council.   
Adopt a new zoning code!  TBD City Council City Council considers ordinance (at one or multiple meetings) and votes to adopt a (effective date to be determined). 

 

     

  Documents & Updates

Sep. 21, 2026: Draft Three Zoning District Map opens for comment until Monday, October 5

 

Sept. 9, 2026: Zoning Advisory Council Meeting

 

Aug. 17, 2026: Code Refresh Draft 3 Press Conference

 

May 2026

 

Materials

Graphic stating benefits of updating Richmond’s zoning code, listing four checkmarked points—more homes, complete neighborhoods and a diverse economy, beautiful communities, and a sustainable city—with city branding, a QR code, and a link to rva.gov/coderefresh at the bottom.
Graphic stating benefits of updating Richmond’s zoning code, listing four checkmarked points—more homes, complete neighborhoods and a diverse economy, beautiful communities, and a sustainable city—with city branding, a QR code, and a link to rva.gov/coderefresh at the bottom.
Graphic stating benefits of updating Richmond’s zoning code, listing four checkmarked points—more homes, complete neighborhoods and a diverse economy, beautiful communities, and a sustainable city—with city branding, a QR code, and a link to rva.gov/coderefresh at the bottom.
Graphic stating benefits of updating Richmond’s zoning code, listing four checkmarked points—more homes, complete neighborhoods and a diverse economy, beautiful communities, and a sustainable city—with city branding, a QR code, and a link to rva.gov/coderefresh at the bottom.
Graphic with an orange background showing the message “More homes for more people,” city branding elements, a QR code, and a link to rva.gov/coderefresh promoting Richmond’s updated zoning code.
Graphic with an orange background showing the message “More homes for more people,” city branding elements, a QR code, and a link to rva.gov/coderefresh promoting Richmond’s updated zoning code.
Graphic with a purple background displaying the message “Complete neighborhoods and a diverse economy,” along with city branding elements, a QR code, and a link to rva.gov/coderefresh promoting Richmond’s updated zoning code.
Graphic with a purple background displaying the message “Complete neighborhoods and a diverse economy,” along with city branding elements, a QR code, and a link to rva.gov/coderefresh promoting Richmond’s updated zoning code.
Graphic with a green background displaying the message “Beautiful communities,” along with city branding elements, a QR code, and a link to rva.gov/coderefresh promoting Richmond’s updated zoning code.
Graphic with a green background displaying the message “Beautiful communities,” along with city branding elements, a QR code, and a link to rva.gov/coderefresh promoting Richmond’s updated zoning code.
Graphic with a blue background displaying the message “A sustainable city,” along with city branding elements, a QR code, and a link to rva.gov/coderefresh promoting Richmond’s updated zoning code.
Graphic with a blue background displaying the message “A sustainable city,” along with city branding elements, a QR code, and a link to rva.gov/coderefresh promoting Richmond’s updated zoning code.

 

     

 

  Previously on...Code Refresh

Check the archive to browse through all the documents, meetings, and information that led to Draft 3 of Code Refresh.

 

 

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