What Is Being Proposed?
Virginia Beach City Council is considering the sale of the publicly owned Virginia Beach National Golf Club to a private developer. The proposal includes redeveloping part of the golf course into a 659-unit residential community while continuing golf operations on a redesigned course.
The proposal also includes significant public financial commitments for infrastructure improvements and redevelopment incentives, raising questions about long-term taxpayer costs, transparency, and consistency with the City's planning policies.
Why This Matters
- Could commit millions of taxpayer dollars to support a private development project
- Raises questions about whether the City's financial analysis fully accounts for long-term public service costs
- Highlights concerns about transparency and fairness throughout the procurement process
- Could influence future decisions involving public land, taxpayer investments, and long-term growth across Virginia Beach
Status & Timeline
City Council is expected to vote on August 11th.
Residents are encouraged to review the proposal and share their comments, questions, or concerns with City Council before a final decision is made.
What Is Being Proposed?
City leaders are considering updates to the Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) & Vicinity Master Plan that could expand industrial development within Princess Anne Commons and surrounding areas south of the Green Line.
The proposal could influence future industrial uses, infrastructure investments, stormwater planning, and long-term land-use patterns in Southern Virginia Beach.
Why This Matters
- Could influence taxpayer-funded investments in roads, drainage, utilities, and flood mitigation
- May affect flooding, traffic, environmental resilience, and future development patterns
- Raises questions about outdated zoning rules and whether modern industrial uses — including data centers — are adequately regulated
- Could shape land-use policy and growth patterns in Southern Virginia Beach for decades
Status & Timeline
Public comments are currently being accepted through June 5th!
Residents are encouraged to review the proposal and share comments, questions, or concerns with City leaders while public input is still being accepted.
What Is Being Proposed?
City leaders are considering a proposed Data Center Ordinance and Policy that would establish how future large-scale data center projects are reviewed in Chesapeake.
The proposal would require future large-scale data centers to obtain a Conditional Use Permit and outlines the standards City leaders would use when evaluating future applications.
Why This Matters
- Would establish Chesapeake's long-term approach to future large-scale data center development
- Could affect land use, infrastructure capacity, electricity and water demand, and natural resources
- May influence future development patterns, neighborhood compatibility, and quality of life
- Will help shape how future data center proposals are reviewed for years to come
Status & Timeline
Public comments are being accepted through 4:00 PM on July 8, 2026.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 8 before deciding whether to recommend adoption of the proposed ordinance and policy. If recommended, the proposal will advance to City Council for final consideration at a future public meeting.
Residents are encouraged to review the proposal and share their comments with City leaders before the public comment deadline.
What Is Being proposed?
The City of Virginia Beach is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which sets long-term guidance for how land across the city can be used - what gets built, where development is allowed, and what areas are preserved.
Why This matters?
- Guides future zoning, development, and infrastructure decisions
- Influences flood risk, traffic, environmental preservation, and public land use
- Sets policies that shape Virginia Beach for decades, not just the next few years
Status & Timeline
A vote is expected at the next Planning Commission meeting in April. Make your voice heard by early April!