When Charlottesville adopted a new zoning code in December 2023, the idea was to implement the Comprehensive Plan’s call for additional residential density.
“This means our code was designed not just to set the rules, but as a tool to shape how our neighborhoods grow in a structured yet flexible way,” said Matt Alfele, the Development Planning Manager for the city’s Department of Neighborhood Development Services.
Enough time has passed and enough experience has been amassed for staff to suggest potential changes. The Planning Commission got a first look on May 27, 2025…