Initiative: Update the Zoning Ordinance to Streamline the Short-Term Rental (STR) Regulations
Milestones
- Draft proposed regulations based on existing STR regulations and feedback from applicants. | Target date: TBD
- Brief City Council on the goals and proposal. | Target date: TBD
- Obtain public input from key stakeholders and property owners. | Target date: TBD
- Brief City Council on the final proposal. | Target date: TBD
Performance Measure(s)
- TBD
Initiative: Update Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) Regulations to Align with Code of VA Changes
Milestones
- Host public engagement meetings. | Target date: April 30, 2025
- Brief City Council. | Target date: May 31, 2025
- Adopt updated regulations. | Target date: July 31, 2025
Performance Measure
- Number of public meetings/engagement and participants.
Initiative: Transition Department to the Municipal Complex
Milestones
- Collaborate with Public Works on space needs, floor plan, and moving logistics. | Target date: Feb. 28, 2025
- Develop and deploy public information campaign. | Target date: Feb. 28, 2025
- Implement new cash payment system. | Target date: May 31, 2025
- Evaluate customer service queuing system. | Target date: June 30, 2025
Initiative: Comprehensive Plan Update
Milestones
- Perform public outreach and obtain input from residents. | Target date: Dec. 31, 2024
- Update Comprehensive Plan website with information pertinent to the update. | Target date: Dec. 31, 2024
- Brief City Council and Planning Commission after each phase/task is completed (five total phases). | Target date: Dec. 31, 2024
- Work with Communications to post information on social media throughout the update process. | Target date: Dec. 31, 2024
Performance Measure
- Number of phases complete.
Initiative: Open Audit – Short Term Rental Program
Milestones
- Explore system and field configuration options to require data input and/or tests of data validity.
- Use drop down menu options to standardize data entry where feasible and enhance the usefulness of data collected.
- Design and develop exception-based reports and/or queries to identify potential data omissions and/or entry errors.
- Identify common categories of STR complaints and add those categories to the drop-down menu for populating the complaint type field.
- Design and develop reports and/or queries to assist in identifying trends and monitoring complaints.
- Pursue changes to City regulations to prohibit owners from listing, offering, or advertising short term rentals without a permit.
Initiative: Foster a Sense of Belonging and Inclusive Leadership in the Department
Milestones
- Recognizing the inherent value of employees. | Target date: June 30, 2026
- Equipping employees to engage in difficult conversations. | Target date: June 30, 2026
Performance Measure
- Number of employees attending related trainings.