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Newport News council approves zoning changes, permits and multiple appropriations in unanimous votes

5742205 · September 9, 2025
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At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Newport News City Council voted unanimously on a slate of ordinances, zoning text amendments, grant applications and appropriations, including a conditional use permit for a nightclub, updates to the city zoning code to reflect state law changes, and bond-funded building repairs.

Newport News City Council on Sept. 9 approved a series of ordinances, zoning changes, grant applications and appropriations in unanimous votes that city leaders said will implement state law changes and advance local capital projects.

The council voted 7-0 to grant conditional use permit CU-20255 to Volvo Center Associates LLC and Latasha Vinny of Taylor Smoke to operate a Type 2 nightclub and a 4,000-square-foot suite at 639 Pilot House Drive (C-1 Retail Commercial). Council members voiced brief support; Councilman Neal said he had visited the establishment and found it professional. The motion to close the public hearing, adopt the ordinance and carry the item passed 7-0.

Council also adopted two zoning text amendments implementing language enacted by the Virginia General Assembly: ZT2025-00003 (amending chapter 45, article 32, appeals procedure for alleged administrative errors) and ZT2025-00002 (amending chapter 45, article 35 to expand civil penalties for repeat or serious zoning violations). Both amendments passed on roll call, 7-0.

The council approved multiple consent-agenda items and resolutions, including: renewal and revisions to the Hampton–Newport News Community Services Board performance contract for state fiscal years 2026–2027; participation in a proposed settlement of opioid-related claims; appropriation of…

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