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Planning commission approves conditional use permit to expand family day home at 192 Colony Road
Summary
The Newport News Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit on Dec. 3 to expand a family day home at 192 Colony Road from four to eight children, subject to 13 staff conditions including state licensing and a site plan; City Council will consider the permit Jan. 13, 2026.
The Newport News Planning Commission on Dec. 3 approved a conditional use permit to expand a family day home at 192 Colony Road from four to eight children, acting on a unanimous 6–0 vote.
Planner Okiki told commissioners the 0.37‑acre property is zoned R‑3 and designated low‑density residential in the One City, One Future 2040 comprehensive plan. Staff recommended approval of the permit with 13 conditions, including obtaining licensure from the Virginia Department of Education, submitting a site plan that shows play areas and fencing, providing a floor plan and a business plan with set hours of operation, and other standard conditions.
The expansion changes the operation from a childcare facility "A" to "B," which…
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