Master Plan
It is the duty of the Commission to make and adopt a Master Plan with accompanying maps and descriptive
matter showing the Commission's recommendations for the development of the area covered by the Plan.
In preparation of such Plan, the Commission makes careful and comprehensive surveys and studies of
existing conditions and further growth. The general purpose of the Plan is to guide and accomplish a
coordinated and harmonious development of the City.
Once the Master Plan is adopted by the Planning Commission, it must be approved by City Council in order
to be in effect. The Commission may undertake activities to promote the Master Plan and planning in
the City.
Zoning
It is the duty of the Commission to prepare and submit to City Council a comprehensive zoning ordinance
and zoning district maps. The Commission also makes a recommendation to City Coucil on Special Use
Permits, Rezonings, Conditional Rezonings, and Conditional Use Permits at the request of property owners or
developers. The Commission approves Community Unit Plan preliminary plans prior to introduction to Council.
The Commission has the power to grant approval of Community Unit Final plans and tentative subdivisions.
Historical Landmarks, Works of Art, and Public Facilities
It is the duty and function of the Commission to preserve historical landmarks and to control the design
and location of statuary and other works of art that may become the property of the City. Public projects
such as bridges, streets and public buildings and facilities must receive "Location, Character and Extent"
approval by the Commission. The closing or change in use of streets, the acquisition of land and the sale
of any City owned land must also receive Commission approval.
Should the Commission disapprove any such item, the Council may overrule the Commission action by a vote of
not less than two-thirds of its entire membership.
Capital Budget
The Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Program are pressented to the Commission each year. The Commission
may recommend to City Council such changes it deems appropriate based on the Budgets conformance with the
City's Master Plan.
Membership Composition
The City Planning Commission is a nine member commision consisting of
- Five citizen members appointed by City Council
- One citizen member appointed by the Mayor
- One member of City Council
- One member of the Board of Zoning Appeals
- The Chief Administrative Officer or his/her appointee
Meeting Information
Meetings are generally held the first and third Mondays of each month at 1:30
p.m. in the 5th floor conference room of City Hall. However, some meeting dates
may change because of an unusually heavy caseload or when the regular meeting
date falls on a holiday. The meeting location may also change as needed to
accommodate large crowds.
Additional Information
Addition information about meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and membership is available
by emailing
DCDLanduseadmin@richmondgov.com. You can also visit the
Land Use Administration Division in room 511 of City Hall between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call (804)646-6304.
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