Residents push council to slow 'Code Refresh' changes and prioritize community input
Public speakers raised concerns about large-scale zoning and code updates, arguing the draft could displace residents or impose one-size-fits-all density rules. Advocates urged council to revisit fundamental questions of authority and community engagement ahead of code reforms.
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Multiple residents and coalition representatives used public comment to press Richmond City Council to proceed cautiously on the "Code Refresh" draft, which some speakers said could enable substantial increases in housing units without sufficient community input.
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