Local government

Blacksburg Town Council and Planning Commission, in plain English.

When they meet, what is on the agenda, and what they decided about homes, land and new development. Every meeting links to its official agenda, minutes and video.

Today

Next Town Council meeting

Tuesday at 6:30 pm

Nov 3

Next Planning Commission meeting

Tuesday at 6:30 pm

40

Land-use decisions

Recorded here, last 12 months

Information from Town of Blacksburg public records and other official sources. Check the official record for decisions.

Schedule

When and where they meet.

Regular meetings are open to the public. Schedules can change, so check the official calendar before you go.

Town Council

Next: Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg

  • Public hearings take place during the first regular meeting of each month. Meetings are open to the public, shown live on Comcast Channel 2 and streamed on the Town YouTube channel.

Town Council Work Session

Next: Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 at 11 am

First and third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

Blacksburg Motor Company Building, 400 South Main Street, Blacksburg

  • Council reviews upcoming items with staff and takes no action. There is no public comment and the sessions are not televised or recorded; agendas and minutes are posted.

Planning Commission

Next: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 6:30 pm

First Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg

  • The Commission holds public hearings on land use requests and recommends action to Town Council. Work sessions are usually the third Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. at 400 South Main Street.

Montgomery County

Blacksburg is in Montgomery County. The county board and its planning commission meet separately.

Montgomery County Board of Supervisors

Next: Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 at 7:15 pmMoved to Tuesday, October 13 (County offices closed October 12)

Second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m.

Board Room, Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg

  • Dates move when a meeting Monday is a County holiday; confirm on the County calendar.

Montgomery County Planning Commission

Next: Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 at 7 pm

Second and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Board Room, Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg

Coming up

The next meetings.

Agenda highlights in plain English. Land-use items come first.

Town Council Work Session

Blacksburg Motor Company Building, 400 South Main Street, Blacksburg

Agenda not posted yet.

Later on the calendar

  • Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 11 amTown Council Work SessionCanceled Canceled by Resolution 7-A-26 (Election Day)
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 11 amTown Council Work Session
  • Tue, Dec 1, 2026, 11 amTown Council Work Session
  • Tue, Dec 15, 2026, 11 amTown Council Work Session
  • Tue, Jan 5, 2027, 11 amTown Council Work Session

From the Town’s adopted meeting calendar. Dates can change; agendas are posted before each meeting.

Recent meetings

What they decided.

Newest first. Plain-English summaries, with outcomes and votes on land-use items. The minutes are the official record.

Town Council Work Session

Work session (briefing only; no votes): ReCode Blacksburg Update and Virginia Main Street Program Application.

Plus 2 other items on the agenda.

Town Council Work Session

Work session (briefing only; no votes): the homestay (short-term rental) ordinance update, Town Code changes on meals tax, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) / Budget Preview, a utility easement to Appalachian Power Company, and 2 other topics.

Plus 5 other items on the agenda.

Town Council Work Session

Work session (briefing only; no votes): Potential Town Code Amendments (Meals Tax and Homestay Regulations), Community Branding Update, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Updates, Food Security Network presented by Live, Work, Eat, Grow (LWEG), and 2 other topics.

Plus 6 other items on the agenda.

Town Council Work Session

Work session (briefing only; no votes): Bank with drive-through at 1800 Prices Fork Road conditional use permit, Offices and studio at 700 and 706 South Main Street conditional use permit, and Fall Semester Updates.

Plus 1 other item on the agenda.

Town Council Work Session

Work session (briefing only; no votes): Toms Creek Basin Sewer Policy, Sanitary Sewer Standards and Specifications, End of Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Report, Wastewater System Updates, and 1 other topic.

Plus 4 other items on the agenda.

Town Council Work Session

Work session (briefing only; no votes): Blacksburg Horizons (Comprehensive Plan update), Midtown Construction, Stormwater Capital Projects Fund Transfer, Downtown Parking Update, and 1 other topic.

Plus 3 other items on the agenda.

Town Council Work Session

Work session (briefing only; no votes): Retail Incubator Overview, Stratified Policing, Retail Strategies Update, and Upcoming Committee and Board Appointment.

Plus 3 other items on the agenda.

Town Council Work Session

Work session (briefing only; no votes): Retail Incubator Overview, Stratified Policing, Retail Strategies Update, and Upcoming Committee and Board Appointment.

Plus 3 other items on the agenda.

Town Council Work Session

Work session (briefing only; no votes): a budget amendment appropriating $451,012, a budget amendment appropriating $284,476, Stormwater Utility Stakeholder Group Work Plan, Town Branding Project Update - Arnett Muldrow & Associates, and 1 other topic.

No land-use items. 6 other items on the agenda.

Town Council Work Session

Work session (briefing only; no votes): an item on Floodplain overlay district update, Fairfield Inn (1315 Rugby Lane), and Follow-Up Discussion of FY2027 Operating Budget.

Plus 1 other item on the agenda.

Town Council Work Session

Work session (briefing only; no votes): Blacksburg Transit Strategic Plan Service Improvements Update, FY2027 Operating Budget: Agency Funding Requests, and CDBG & HOME Program Overview & Annual Action Plan.

No land-use items. 3 other items on the agenda.

Town Council Work Session

Work session (briefing only; no votes): Review of FY2027 Operating Budget and New River Valley Homebuilders Association Housing Presentation.

No land-use items. 2 other items on the agenda.

Older meetings (20)
  • Mar 3, 2026Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Camera Technology, Downtown Parking Management, and Town Council Strategic Goals.
  • Feb 17, 2026Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): VCOM expansion at 1701 Kraft Drive conditional use permit, an item on Gigabeam fiber internet franchise, Preview of FY26/27…
  • Feb 3, 2026Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Gigabeam Networks, LLC Franchise, 2026 General Assembly Legislation: Environmental Sustainability Updates, Introduction of…
  • Jan 20, 2026Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): General office use at 207 West Roanoke Street conditional use permit, Yellow Sulphur Apartments (3503 Holiday Lane), Floodplain…
  • Jan 6, 2026Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Restaurant and dance hall at 130 Jackson Street NW conditional use permit, an item on Stonecutters Hollow, Brush Mountain Park…
  • Dec 2, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Capital Improvement Program Briefing, Follow-Up on Public Hearing Items, and Strategic Goals Update.
  • Nov 18, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Tech Terrace redevelopment (305 Webb Street) rezoning, 702 University City Boulevard mixed-use proposal rezoning, Restaurant and…
  • Oct 21, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): License Agreement: Temporary Construction Trailer at Midtown, Prices Fork Road Transportation Planning, Town Boundary Adjustment…
  • Oct 7, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Automobile dealership at 1711 North Main Street conditional use permit, Restaurant and dance hall at 130 Jackson Street NW…
  • Sep 16, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Capital Projects Priorities Follow-Up.
  • Sep 2, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Eheart Cycle Track Update, Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Resolution of Support, and Capital Project…
  • Aug 19, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Blacksburg Transit Solar Request for Proposals, Student Housing, Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Update, Fall Semester Updates, and 1…
  • Aug 5, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Budget Amendment: Traffic Signal Controllers, Budget Amendment: Police Department Equipment Grant, New River Valley Hazard…
  • Jul 1, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Student Housing, Subdivision Ordinance Changes, 2025 Façade Improvement Grants, and Procurement Ordinance Updates.
  • Jun 17, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport Master Plan Update, Transit Center Project Management Contract Extension…
  • Jun 3, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): an item on Harding Avenue Sidewalk and Stormwater Project, Prices Fork Speed Study Preliminary Results and Speed Limit Reduction…
  • May 20, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Toms Creek Basin Planning Study, Resolution regarding the Student Life Village, Downtown Northwest Zoning District, and Harding…
  • May 6, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Review of Student Housing Policies, Lyric Capital Campaign, HOME and CDBG Program Action Plan, Regional Housing Updates, and 1…
  • Apr 15, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Revised Design Review of Midtown Townhomes (PR#2 and PR#5), Additional discussion of FY25/26 Operating Budget: Agency Financial…
  • Apr 1, 2025Town Council Work SessionWork session (briefing only; no votes): Design Review of Midtown Townhomes (PR#2 and PR#5), FY2025/2026 Budget Introduction, Availability Fee Waiver for Affordable…

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