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- Raises questions about outdated zoning rules and whether modern industrial uses — including data centers — are adequately regulated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?
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!