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Suffolk at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 4 active issues · 3 decisions · 1 recommendation
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What's hot right now· 4
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No meetings scheduled in the next few weeks.
On the record
Recent decisions & recommendations· 4
OTA2026-007 — Unified Development Ordinance housekeeping amendments
Approved 8–0City Council Meeting AgendasOct 21New Business — vacant building registration ordinance motion
Approved 8–0City Council Meeting AgendasOct 21Family Subdivision Plat FTR2026-0004
Approved 8–0Planning Commission Meeting AgendasOct 20Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2026-010
Recommended approval 8–0Planning Commission Meeting AgendasOct 20
Development watch
What's being built· 4
UDO Text Amendments OTA2026-007 and OTA2026-008
approved3 hearingsDetached Accessory Dwelling Unit (CUP2025-018)
approved2 hearings1 commentsHolland Road Proffer Amendment Rezone (RZN2025-002)
continued2 hearingsPruden Boulevard / Lake Prince Drive Conditional Rezone (Significant Land Use Item)
pending1 hearing
Recent meetings
Full archive →- OCT21City Council Work SessionsTranscribedVideo
Suffolk unveils Parks & Rec draft master plan — trails, aquatics and a new playground passport program take center stage
- OCT21City Council Meeting AgendasTranscribedVideo
Suffolk bans data centers citywide and OKs $834K for school repairs — but delays Holland Road rezoning to January
- OCT20Planning Commission Meeting AgendasTranscribedVideo
Planning Commission greenlights family subdivision, advances two UDO cleanup amendments to Council, and gets a deep dive on coming cannabis rules
- OCT7City Council Meeting AgendasTranscribedVideo
Council approves $7.5M in road grants, appoints two board members, and hears plea for crosswalk at Diamond Grove Baptist Church
- OCT7City Council Work SessionsTranscribedVideo
Suffolk braces for legal cannabis retail and a data center ban as council preps October 21 votes
- SEP16City Council Work SessionsTranscribedVideo
Suffolk drafts 2027 legislative wish list — pretrial services, lead pipes, and veterans tax relief reform
Frequently asked about Suffolk
When does the Suffolk City Council meet?
Regular meeting: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 6:00 PM; Work session: same days, ~4:00 PM (before the regular meeting); Planning Commission: 3rd Tuesday, 2:00 PM Location: City Council Chamber, 442 W Washington Street, 1st Floor.
Where can I find Suffolk meeting agendas and minutes?
Agendas, minutes and video are published on the city's meeting portal and on OpenVirginia meeting pages.
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