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City of Richmond LUHT Standing Committee — May 19, 2026: vegetation ordinance continued; affordable housing study forwarded

RichmondMay 19, 20261 min read

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Meeting: Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee (City of Richmond) on May 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM in Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall. ORD.2026-113 (Virginia Friendly Landscapes) was continued to the June 16, 2026 LUHT meeting. RES.2026-R022 (study on City purchase of property for affordable housing) was forwarded to the May 26, 2026 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve with amendment.

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ORD.2026-113 — To amend City Code § 11-105 (weeds and other vegetation) and add § 11-101 (definitions) to establish exemptions for Virginia Friendly Landscapes. Patron: Mayor Avula. Action: Continued to the June 16, 2026 Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee.
RES.2026-R022 — Request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the Department of Housing and Community Development, in coordination with other relevant City departments, to conduct a feasibility and potential methods study by which the City may purchase real property within the city for the development of affordable housing and provide written recommendations. Patrons: Ms. Robertson and Ms. Jones. Action: Forwarded to the May 26, 2026 Council meeting with recommendation to approve with amendment.

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