The Planning Department staff is responsible for assisting the Planning Commission and the City Council in all aspects of comprehensive and current planning in Newport News. This includes the development of the general plan, through the 'Framework for the Future' process, and action taken on applications for use permits and change of zoning. It staffs the Planning Commission, the Hilton Village Architectural Review Board, the North End Huntington Heights Architectural Review Board, and is the lead agency in implementing the requirements of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. 

The Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study was adopted by City Council on September 8, 2009.  To view the Adopted Study click here.

Follow this link for information regarding the Framework For The Future update.  To get a copy of the Visual Preference Survey Results Presentation contact us at frontdesk-planning@nngov.com.   Applications Prior to filing an application, the applicant is required to contact the Department of Planning to arrange for a preliminary review of his or her proposal. The purpose of the preliminary review is to ensure that all required supporting information is included with the application. Special Exceptions Conditional Use Permits Change of Zoning Architectural Review  Boards

Plans and Projects   Eastern Boundary Expansion - Huntington Point Development Monitoring Report  2008 (DMR) Waterfront Urban Design Plan Newport News Zoning Ordinance Fort Eustis Gateway Grant Program  Warwick Boulevard Corridor Study Lee Hall Overlay District Jefferson Ave. Corridor Study Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza Newport News City Wide Bus Shelter Plan

Marshall Avenue Study