What is Zoning Text Amendment 2026-02?

It's a proposed change to the Town Code to amend the Historic District Overlay and add Appendix G design guidelines.

When and where is the public hearing?

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., Cape Charles Civic Center, 500 Tazewell Avenue.

How can I review the application and proposed amendment?

The application and full ZTA are online at www.capecharles.org under Agendas and Minutes / Upcoming Meetings.

Who can I contact with questions or to provide comments?

Contact Zoning Administrator Katie Nunez at (757) 331-2036 or planner@capecharles.org.

Public Hearing — 500 Tazewell Avenue, Cape Charles, VA

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The Cape Charles Town Council will hold a public hearing on May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. about Zoning Text Amendment 2026-02 proposing changes to the Historic District Overlay and new Appendix G design guidelines. The council will vote after the hearing.

Key Takeaways

Hearing date: May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Cape Charles Civic Center, 500 Tazewell Avenue
Subject: ZTA 2026-02 changes to Historic District Overlay
Council will vote immediately after the hearing
Application and full text online at capecharles.org

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Cape Charles
Address: 500 Tazewell Avenue, Cape Charles, VA

What to do next

1
Review the proposed amendment online
Read the complete Zoning Text Amendment and Appendix G at www.capecharles.org under Agendas and Minutes / Upcoming Meetings before May 21, 2026.
2
Attend the public hearing
Go to the Cape Charles Civic Center, 500 Tazewell Avenue, on May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to comment in person.
3
Contact the Zoning Administrator
Email planner@capecharles.org or call Katie Nunez at (757) 331-2036 to ask questions or submit comments prior to the hearing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Zoning Text Amendment 2026-02?: It's a proposed change to the Town Code to amend the Historic District Overlay and add Appendix G design guidelines.
When and where is the public hearing?: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., Cape Charles Civic Center, 500 Tazewell Avenue.
How can I review the application and proposed amendment?: The application and full ZTA are online at www.capecharles.org under Agendas and Minutes / Upcoming Meetings.
Who can I contact with questions or to provide comments?: Contact Zoning Administrator Katie Nunez at (757) 331-2036 or planner@capecharles.org.

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Legal terms in this notice

Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA): Change to local zoning code language that changes rules for land use or development.
Historic District Overlay: Additional rules that apply to properties within a designated historic area to guide changes and preservation.
Design Guidelines: Standards describing acceptable physical changes to buildings and sites in the historic district.

Full Notice Text

TOWN OF CAPE CHARLESNOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGThe Cape Charles Town Council will hold a public hearing onThursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Cape CharlesCivic Center, 500 Tazewell Avenue, to receive public com-ment on the following:Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 2026-02: Application fromthe Town of Cape Charles to amend Town Code Chapter 32,ArticleVIII(Historic District Overlay)and add new AppendixG to the Historic District Overlay Design Guidelines.The Town Council will hold their regular meeting immediatelyfollowing the public hearing to review and vote on the appli-cation.The application, along with the complete Zoning TextAmendment, is available for public review on our websiteat www.capecharles.org under Agendas and Minutes /Upcoming Meetings. Please contact the Zoning Admin-istrator, Katie Nunez, at (757)-331-2036 or by email atplanner@capecharles.org if yo