Land Use Watch: September 2026

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The City of Virginia Beach Monthly Land Use Report for September 2026 includes, in Section 2, the Development Services Center’s Presubmittal, Comment Review, Inquiry Meeting Log and its DSC Site Plan Approvals (entries dated August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026). Below, both tables are grouped by Council District, as the City printed them.

Source: September 2026 Monthly Land Use Report (PDF), Section 2, Development Services Center. All reports: City of Virginia Beach Monthly Land Use Report page. More detail on a project: search by address or record number in the City’s Accela Planning records.

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Notes from the Planning staff meeting

VBCCO meets with Planning staff each month after this report is released. Notes from that meeting will be added here.

At a glance

Council DistrictMeetings with the DSCSite plans approved
District 133
District 287
District 332
District 481
District 545
District 642
District 703
District 820
District 912
District 1021
Total3526

What the terms mean

Meeting types, from the City’s key: I = Inquiry; PS = Presubmittal Meeting; CR = Comment Review.

Project descriptions and statuses are quoted from the City’s Accela records at the time this report was published. Statuses change as a project moves through review; follow the record link for the current status. Inquiries usually have no DSC file number and no Accela record.

Site plan approvals, from the City’s footnote: “Projects associated with previous City Council land use approvals. All other projects are by-right development.” Below, each site plan is marked one way or the other.

District 1

Meetings with the Development Services Center

DateMeeting typeProjectLocationDSC file #CustomerCity project coordinator
August 6, 2026Comment ReviewBarefoot Kids Christian Day School1458 Kempsville Road, District 1C10-023019-SPWayne Hixenbaugh, Barefoot Kids Christian Day SchoolRonald Frink
August 13, 2026Presubmittal MeetingMurphy Oil USA840 S. Military Highway, District 1A08-023523-PMAustin Aigner, Atwell Engineering & ConsultingKristin Bauer
August 20, 2026Comment ReviewLife in His Word Christian Ministries6614 Indian River Road, District 1A08-020276-SPE. Rodney Flores, Pinnacle Group Engineering, Inc.Ronald Frink

What the City’s Accela records say

  • Barefoot Kids Christian Day School (DSC file C10-023019-SP): “Barefoot Kids Christian Day School / demolish existing classrooms and construct new classrooms” Accela record 2026-DSC-023019, Site Plan, Commercial, status In Review.
  • Murphy Oil USA (DSC file A08-023523-PM): “Murphy Oil USA, Inc. / Demolition of existing Rite-Aid. Proposed Development is Commercial Gas Station / Convienence Store. We are proposing a 2,824 SF storefront with a 8-pump fuel canopy with 2 AUX DEF dispensers, separate 2 lane CFL fuel canopy, underground storage tanks, pylon sign, trash enclosure, and outdoor sales/equipment pads for propane, ice, and air vac. The convenience store building is a Prefabricated Modular Type 2 Non-Combustible building, which is constructed off-site at a facility and inspected by State, then it is shipped to the site in pieces and reassembled. The intention for driveway access is to re-use/rebuild the existing access points.” Accela record 2026-DSC-023523, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.
  • Life in His Word Christian Ministries (DSC file A08-020276-SP): “Life In His Word Christian Ministries / This commercially (b2) zoned property will be used as a church.. The proposed 2-story building will be constructed in two phases. Proposed improvements include: entrance, drainage and utility connections in the right of way. Parking lot, stormwater, utility extension and landscaping improvements including on site erosion and sediment control measures.” Accela record 2024-DSC-020276, Site Plan, Commercial, status In Review.

Site plans approved

Approval datePlan typeProjectLocationBasis
August 14, 2026Multi FamilyThe Promenade at Kemps River fka Kemps River Apartments1211 Fordham DriveAssociated with previous City Council land use approvals
August 13, 2026Single FamilyLot 28, Acredale1212 Acredale RoadBy-right development
August 14, 2026Single FamilyLot B, Country Haven, Sec 15572 Stewart DriveBy-right development

District 2

Meetings with the Development Services Center

DateMeeting typeProjectLocationDSC file #CustomerCity project coordinator
August 5, 2026InquiryResidential Subdivision Inquiry1381 Pleasant Ridge Road, District 2n/aJamin Gonzalez, Atlantic Sotheby’s International RealtyKristin Bauer
August 6, 2026Presubmittal MeetingSingle-Family Garage and Equestrian FacilitiesPrincess Anne Road, District 2J20-023429-PMClark S. Lambert, Jr., L and C Properties, LLCAubrey Trebilcock
August 10, 2026InquiryResidential Development Inquiry2917 Sugar Maple Drive, District 2n/aJillian TrippleKristin Bauer
August 12, 2026InquiryInnovation Park Phase II Traffic Signal Shop DrawingsHudome Way, District 2H11-016963-OTGrace Henderson, Kimley-Horn & AssociatesMelissa Kellam
August 26, 2026Comment ReviewGreen Park SubdivisionBluegrass Lane, District 2H11-021077-CPGreg Hayes, MSA, P. C.Melissa Kellam
August 27, 2026Comment ReviewPrincess Anne Village2381 Princess Anne Road, District 2I12-019682-CPRobert Kellam, Kellam Gerwitz Engineering IncMelissa Kellam
August 27, 2026InquiryResidential Development Inquiry5642 Morris Neck Road, District 2n/aJ. MorisKristin Bauer
August 27, 2026InquiryResidential Development Inquiry4237 Muddy Creek road, District 2n/aJ. MorisKristin Bauer

What the City’s Accela records say

  • Single-Family Garage and Equestrian Facilities (DSC file J20-023429-PM): “26073.0 Lot AL-2 PA Rd / Single-family residential site plan with ~3,500 s.f. home l.f. driveway, 48′ x 60′ equestrian barn (w/restroom), 40′ x 80′ detached garage, ~4-6 ac. pasture(s) to east side of house and surrounding barn, 20m x 60m equestrian dressage riding ring, 90′ x 220′ fenced ring with special footing material, and +/- 3,600 I.f. of 3-rail vinyl equestrian fence w/ multiple gates for access to pasture, barn, riding ring, etc.” Accela record 2026-DSC-023429, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.
  • Innovation Park Phase II Traffic Signal Shop Drawings (DSC file H11-016963-OT): “Innovation Park Phase 2 / Infrastructure improvements to serve Innovation Park. Improvements include multiple BMPs, the extension of Hudome Way, a pump station, and extension of utilities.” Accela record 2023-DSC-016963, Subdivision Construction Plan, status Closed.
  • Green Park Subdivision (DSC file H11-021077-CP): “Green Park Estates formerly Bluegrass Lane Subdivision / Ten (10) residential lots, public right-of-way extension and improvements, water and sanitary sewer extensions, storm sewer infrastructure, stormwater management facility, and landscaping.” Accela record 2025-DSC-021077, Subdivision Construction Plan, status In Review.
  • Princess Anne Village (DSC file I12-019682-CP): “Princess Anne Village / 77 lot subdivision” Accela record 2024-DSC-019682, Subdivision Construction Plan, status Not Accepted.

Site plans approved

Approval datePlan typeProjectLocationBasis
August 3, 2026Single FamilyLot 36 Pungo Ferry Landing, Phase Two2049 Camden CourtBy-right development
August 6, 2026Single FamilyLot 9, Blackwater Road6636 Blackwater RoadBy-right development
August 21, 2026Single FamilyLot 18, Property of HF Dozier3560 Robinson RoadBy-right development
August 26, 2026Single FamilyF. E. Kellam 5 1/2 Acres3209 Indian River RoadBy-right development
August 21, 2026Single Family DemoUnit 18, Lotus Creek One Condominium2528 Lotus Creek DriveBy-right development
August 27, 2026Single Family Demo1468 Mill Landing Road1468 Mill Landing RoadBy-right development
August 28, 2026Single Family DemoHolly Grove @ Princess Anne2501 Holland RoadBy-right development

District 3

Meetings with the Development Services Center

DateMeeting typeProjectLocationDSC file #CustomerCity project coordinator
August 14, 2026Comment ReviewBertolino WarehouseDean Drive, District 3I07-018375-SPChristopher Taylor, Professional EngineerMelissa Kellam
August 24, 2026Inquiry7-Brew2705 North Mall Drive, District 3H08-022694-SPAaron Long, Blew & Associates, P. A.Melissa Kellam
August 27, 2026Comment ReviewCheckered Flag Hyundai3736 Sentara Way, District 3G07-022994-SPTroy Griffith, Kimley-Horn & AssociatesTony Tolentino

What the City’s Accela records say

  • Bertolino Warehouse (DSC file I07-018375-SP): “Bertolino Warehouse – Dean Drive / This project is for the development of an existing stone automobile storage yard into a one-story office/warehouse building with on-site parking being provided for individual units. The site is located between 2636 and 2626 Dean Drive. The design proposes 10 first floor units, handicapped, motorcycle, and tradi?onal parking stalls, dumpster enclosure, u?lity connec?ons for City water and sewer services, and vegetated parking islands.” Accela record 2023-DSC-018375, Site Plan, Industrial, status Revisions Required.
  • 7-Brew (DSC file H08-022694-SP): “7 Brew – North Mall Drive / A 7Brew Drive-Thru Coffee Shop is proposed in Virginia Beach, VA at 2701 N Mall Drive on a 0.53-acre Lease Parcel. The proposed development includes a 530.59 SF Main Drive-Thru Building and a 250 SF Cooler. The project includes 8 parking spaces, parking lot improvements, utility connections, and all other development requirements as dictated by the City of Virginia Beach. Additionally, this project has no proposed detention. A stormwater report has been included in this submittal to address both Stormwater Quantity and Stormwater Quality requirements. In accordance with the City’s instructions, this study considers three drainage areas for analysis, with each area meeting the Stormwater requirements.” Accela record 2026-DSC-022694, Site Plan, Commercial, status Closed.
  • Checkered Flag Hyundai (DSC file G07-022994-SP): “Checkered Flag Hyundai Car Wash and Parking Lot Expansion / The proposed project involves the construction of a parking lot and car wash facility to serve the existing Checkered Flag Hyundai dealership and service center.” Accela record 2026-DSC-022994, Site Plan, Commercial, status Approved.

Site plans approved

Approval datePlan typeProjectLocationBasis
August 4, 2026Hauling Plan4760 Princess Anne Road4760 Princess Anne RoadBy-right development
August 21, 2026IndustrialTrident Civil Office & Yard488 Progress LaneAssociated with previous City Council land use approvals

District 4

Meetings with the Development Services Center

DateMeeting typeProjectLocationDSC file #CustomerCity project coordinator
August 1, 2026InquiryApartment Redevelopment Inquiry5708 Northampton Boulevard, District 4n/aTaylor Kelly, Brick LaneKristin Bauer
August 7, 2026InquiryCommercial Development Inquiry5400 Virginia Beach Boulevard, District 4n/aAlexandra SerranoKristin Bauer
August 13, 2026Presubmittal MeetingSouthern Bank Building4097 Virginia Beach Boulevard, District 4F07-023563-PMJared Haynes, PennoniRonald Frink
August 20, 2026Presubmittal MeetingDuplexes at 102 Thalia Road102 Thalia Road, District 4F07-023616-PMRon Sawyer, RLS Insured Investments, LLCRonald Frink
August 20, 2026Presubmittal MeetingBatten University, Health Science Building5817 Wesleyan Drive, District 4B05-023588-PMBrad Martin, PennoniPJ Scully
August 23, 2026InquiryCommercial Development Inquiry5034 Euclid Road, District 4n/aRob Stanton, SL Nusbaum Realty Co.Kristin Bauer
August 25, 2026Comment ReviewHRSD Central Environmental LabAir Rail Avenue, District 4B03-020851-SPAndrea Landfair, Bamforth Engineers + SurveyorsRonald Frink
August 26, 2026Comment ReviewVeteran Affairs, Hampton Virginia Outpatient ClinicNorthampton Boulevard, District 4B05-023331-SPKenneth E. Rodman Jr. P.E., VHB, Inc.Ronald Frink

What the City’s Accela records say

  • Southern Bank Building (DSC file F07-023563-PM): “Southern Bank Building / Perry Management is proposing to construct a new bank building with drive-thru canopy at 4097 Virginia Beach Boulevard. Demolishing the existing Lowenthal Fur commercial building.” Accela record 2026-DSC-023563, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.
  • Duplexes at 102 Thalia Road (DSC file F07-023616-PM): “Thalia Project at 102 Thalia Road / The property currently consists of three platted lots fronting Thalia Road. During our review of the property, we discovered an existing stormwater drainage line running through one of the lots that we were previously unaware of. The City does not currently have an easement for this drainage line. / We are requesting approval to reorient the lots to front Southern and reduce the total number of lots from three to two. This reconfiguration would allow us to provide the City with the appropriate easement for the existing stormwater drainage line while locating the easement within the rear yard of the proposed lots rather than through a buildable lot. / We believe this proposed reconfiguration provides a practical solution that accommodates the existing drainage infrastructure while allowing for the appropriate development of the property.” Accela record 2026-DSC-023616, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.
  • Batten University, Health Science Building (DSC file B05-023588-PM): “Batten University – Sentara Health Science Building / Batten University is proposing to add a health science building with student housing and additional parking on the campus. The existing drive aisle and parking will be re-configured to accomodate the proposed building. In the attached concept plan, the existing survey is in blue, and the proposed building (red) and the proposed driveway / parking (black) are shown. The proposed Health Science Building in red is approximately 25,000 square feet of impervious cover.” Accela record 2026-DSC-023588, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.
  • HRSD Central Environmental Lab (DSC file B03-020851-SP): project name in Accela: “HRSD Central Environmental Laboratory”. No project description available. Accela record 2025-DSC-020851, Site Plan, status Closed.
  • Veteran Affairs, Hampton Virginia Outpatient Clinic (DSC file B05-023331-SP): “Veteran Affairs Hampton Virginia Outpatient Clinic / Proposed Veteran’s Outpatient Clinic with parking, amenities, Tolliver Road extension, regional master planned BMP, site GPIN:14587881950000, pond GPIN: 14586993810000” Accela record 2026-DSC-023331, Site Plan, Commercial, status Revisions Required.

Site plans approved

Approval datePlan typeProjectLocationBasis
August 18, 2026Pump Station CityColumbus Loop Tanks Site Maintenance4841 Cleveland StreetBy-right development

District 5

Meetings with the Development Services Center

DateMeeting typeProjectLocationDSC file #CustomerCity project coordinator
August 6, 2026Presubmittal MeetingFisherman’s Wharf Marina530 Winston Salem Road, District 5M07-023472-PMWill Harrington, Fisherman’s Wharf MarinaKristin Bauer
August 17, 2026InquiryHorse Pasture2609 Horse Pasture Road, District 5I10-015471-SPJohn Sandow, John Sandow EngineeringMelissa Kellam
August 20, 2026Presubmittal MeetingCulver’s General Booth BoulevardGPIN 24156868260000, District 5L09-023565-PMDanielle Danzing, Kimley-Horn & AssociatesTheresa Holleran
August 25, 2026Comment ReviewCorporate Landing Business Park Pond BCorporate Landing Parkway, District 5K10-023333-ESSWMatt Madder, VHB, Inc.Melissa Kellam

What the City’s Accela records say

  • Fisherman’s Wharf Marina (DSC file M07-023472-PM): “Marina Ice Machine / This proposal is for a seafood distribution operation. Approval is being requested for two 40-foot conex boxes (one converted to refrigerated cold storage, the other housing an ice machine) and a forklift for on-site material handling. No other structures or improvements are part of this request. / There are no previously approved or pending City Council actions, Board of Zoning Appeals actions, or previously approved site plans associated with this project — this is the initial application for the site.” Accela record 2026-DSC-023472, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.
  • Horse Pasture (DSC file I10-015471-SP): “Horse Pasture Road – Pradhan / This project involves the construction of a 17,629 square foot warehouse, parking lot, and associated infrastructure. The site is entirely pervious under existing conditions. This project has a disturbed area of approximately 0.89 acres and will be approximately 68.0% impervious in the proposed condition.” Accela record 2022-DSC-015471, Site Plan, Commercial, status Closed.
  • Culver’s General Booth Boulevard (DSC file L09-023565-PM): “Culvers General Booth Boulevard / A proposed Culvers restaurant and drive thru on the third outparcel of the Wawa KOA masterplan. See attached concept site plan.” Accela record 2026-DSC-023565, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.
  • Corporate Landing Business Park Pond B (DSC file K10-023333-ESSW): “Corporate Landing Business Park Pond B / SWM pond to support 2 developments in CLBP” Accela record 2026-DSC-023333, Site Plan, E & S and Stormwater, status Revisions Required.

Site plans approved

Approval datePlan typeProjectLocationBasis
August 5, 2026CommercialHRSD OCS D Carbon Scrubbers645 Firefall DriveBy-right development
August 21, 2026IndustrialHRSD Atlantic Renewable Natural Gas Project645 Firefall DriveBy-right development
August 12, 2026OtherNimmo Quay Traffic Signal Shop DrawingsNimmo ParkwayBy-right development
August 6, 2026Single FamilyLot 20, Block K, Rudee Heights477 Southside RoadBy-right development
August 28, 2026Single Family DemoLots 10 & 12, Block 67, Shadow Lawn Heights912 Carolina AvenueBy-right development

District 6

Meetings with the Development Services Center

DateMeeting typeProjectLocationDSC file #CustomerCity project coordinator
August 6, 2026Comment Review66th Street Duplex215 66th Street, District 6L04-021981-DPJohn Blake, WPLTheresa Holleran
August 9, 2026InquiryMike’s Tree Service, Commercial LotPotters Road, GPIN 24076480890000, District 6n/aMike Newell, Mike’s Tree ServiceKristin Bauer
August 13, 2026Presubmittal MeetingBella & Chiara, LLC1613 Laskin Road, District 6K06-023553-PMJohn Paul Kaado, Bella & Chiara, LLCPJ Scully
August 14, 2026InquiryResidential Development Inquiry800 Hilltop Road, District 6n/aSeth Johnson, EDC HomesKristin Bauer

What the City’s Accela records say

  • 66th Street Duplex (DSC file L04-021981-DP): “66th Street Duplex / Duplex on 66th Street” Accela record 2025-DSC-021981, Site Plan, Duplex, status Approved.
  • Bella & Chiara, LLC (DSC file K06-023553-PM): “1613 Laskin Road / Substantial redevelopment of the property including facade, interior renovations, landscaping, outdoor area, signage, and overall presentation of the building.” Accela record 2026-DSC-023553, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.

Site plans approved

Approval datePlan typeProjectLocationBasis
August 21, 2026Single FamilyLot B, Property of Gordon Bradford141 Bishop Thoroughgood AvenueBy-right development
August 25, 2026Single Family DemoLots 26-29, Olive Heights Annex1055 Norfolk AvenueBy-right development

District 7

Meetings with the Development Services Center

None this month.

Site plans approved

Approval datePlan typeProjectLocationBasis
August 31, 2026CommercialLong John Silver – Virginia Beach6567 College Park SquareBy-right development
August 31, 2026E & S OnlyRegent SHB CH-3 UG Replacement1000 Regent University DriveBy-right development
August 7, 2026Single Family Demo4736 Indian River Road Building Demolition4736 Indian River RoadBy-right development

District 8

Meetings with the Development Services Center

DateMeeting typeProjectLocationDSC file #CustomerCity project coordinator
August 6, 2026Presubmittal MeetingMavromatis Dental2876 Shore Drive, District 8H02-023465-PMScott Campbell, VIA Design ArchitectsPJ Scully
August 20, 2026Presubmittal MeetingVirginia Pilot Association, Pilot Station3329 Shore Drive, District 8G03-022920-PMGreg Deubler, Clark NexsenPJ Scully

What the City’s Accela records say

  • Mavromatis Dental (DSC file H02-023465-PM): “Mavromatis Dental – New Construction / Mavromatis Dental is under contract to purchase the property to develop a new 2-story office for their family dentist office, which is currently located across Shore Drive. The new development will house a 2-story primary dentail office suite for Mavromatis dentail with primary function on the 1st floor and staff office/break/storage space on the 2nd floor. A secondary 2,000 sf tenant space is anticipated to be developed as part of the development.” Accela record 2026-DSC-023465, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.
  • Virginia Pilot Association, Pilot Station (DSC file G03-022920-PM): “Virginia Pilot Association – Pilot Station” Accela record 2026-DSC-022920, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.

Site plans approved

None this month.

District 9

Meetings with the Development Services Center

DateMeeting typeProjectLocationDSC file #CustomerCity project coordinator
August 6, 2026Presubmittal MeetingChick-fil-A Haygood Shopping Center1097 Independence Boulevard, District 9E05-023486-PMKatherine Shafer, CPH, LLCRonald Frink

What the City’s Accela records say

  • Chick-fil-A Haygood Shopping Center (DSC file E05-023486-PM): “Chick-Fil-A Remodel in Haygood Center / Remodel of a quick-service restaurant with adjustments to parking, sidewalks, ramps.” Accela record 2026-DSC-023486, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.

Site plans approved

Approval datePlan typeProjectLocationBasis
August 28, 2026Single Family3724 Jefferson Blvd3724 Jefferson BlvdBy-right development
August 6, 2026Single Family DemoLot 238, Thoroughgood1604 Barnards Cove RoadBy-right development

District 10

Meetings with the Development Services Center

DateMeeting typeProjectLocationDSC file #CustomerCity project coordinator
August 13, 2026Presubmittal MeetingTimberlake Shopping Center Outparcels4239 Holland Road, District 10F08-023554-PMJay Hutson, J Hutson & CompanyPJ Scully
August 20, 2026Presubmittal MeetingRosemont Office & Coffee Shop, Revised Layout696 South Rosemont Road, District 10G08-023605-PMJared Haynes, PennoniKristin Bauer

What the City’s Accela records say

  • Timberlake Shopping Center Outparcels (DSC file F08-023554-PM): “Timberlake Shopping Center / Commercial building for retail/ office. Multi unit.” Accela record 2026-DSC-023554, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.
  • Rosemont Office & Coffee Shop, Revised Layout (DSC file G08-023605-PM): “Rosemont Office & Coffee Shop / Tapestry Church proposes to acquire the property on 696 South Rosemont Road and redevelop the existing building into a church office / coffee shop. Tapestry Church also proposes to acquire the three (3) vacant lots directly south of said property, across Bancroft Drive, and construct a new church office / community outreach building and / or auxiliary parking lot. The proposed building might be two stories and approximately 5,000 square feet.” Accela record 2026-DSC-023605, Site Plan, Preliminary Concept Plan, status Revisions Required.

Site plans approved

Approval datePlan typeProjectLocationBasis
August 28, 2026CommercialU-Haul at Stoneshore and Holland Road3401 & 3415 Holland RoadBy-right development

Compiled automatically by VBCCO from the City’s published report. Entries are as printed by the City; VBCCO has only grouped them by Council District and written dates out in full.

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