Growth and development

What’s coming to Blacksburg.

Every development project before the Town of Blacksburg, from the first application to the finished building. In plain English, with a link to the official record for each step.

21

Under review

Before Town boards now

47

Approved

Not yet under construction

14

Under construction

Being built now

995

New homes in the pipeline

Planned across active projects

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

Projects on the map

4 projects are not on the map (4 town-wide). Every project is listed below.

4 projects

Under review now.

Applications the Planning Commission or Town Council have not decided yet. Upcoming public hearings are listed with each project.

Under reviewTown policy · Town-wide

Homestay (short-term rental) ordinance update

Ordinance 2073 updates the Town rules for homestays (short-term rentals in a host's primary residence) to match state law and adds civil penalties. Town Council holds the public hearing on October 13, 2026. Next Town Council public hearing and action, 6:30 p.m., Oct 13, 2026 Learn more Under reviewTown policy · Town-wide

Zoning rules for marijuana, tobacco and hemp retail

Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments to regulate where retail sales of marijuana, tobacco and hemp products can locate. Council referred them to the Planning Commission in March 2026 and is set to re-refer them on October 13, 2026. Next Council consent agenda: resolution re-referring the amendments to the Planning…, Oct 13, 2026 Learn more Under reviewTown policy · Town-wide

Blacksburg Horizons (Comprehensive Plan update)

The Town has started its five-year update of the Comprehensive Plan, which guides land use, housing, transportation and other decisions, including a new Future Land Use map. Public engagement and drafting run through 2026 and early 2027, with adoption anticipated by the end of 2027. Next Blacksburg Horizons booth at the Farmers Market, 2 to 6 p.m., Oct 14, 2026 Learn more Under reviewTown policy · Town-wide

ReCode Blacksburg (development code rewrite)

The Town is rewriting its development code, the rules for zoning and subdivisions, with the planning firm Camiros. The first phase, a Technical Review and Approaches Report, was released in September 2026 and presented to the public on October 5 and to the Planning Commission on October 6, 2026. Latest Camiros presented to the Planning Commission work session; Council received an…, Oct 6, 2026 Learn more

Public meetings

Up next at Town Council and the Planning Commission.

The next meetings, with the land-use items on their agendas. Hearings are open to the public.

Town Council and Planning Commission, in plain English

Town Council

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

Public hearings on the homestay (short-term rental) ordinance update, meals tax changes and a utility easement to Appalachian Power. The consent agenda sets an October 27 hearing…

Plus 4 other items on the agenda. See them all.

Agenda

Planning Commission

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

Agenda not posted yet.

Decisions

Recent decisions.

What the Planning Commission and Town Council decided on land use and development, newest first.

See every recent meeting

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

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