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Alexandria at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 4 upcoming · 4 active issues · 4 decisions
Active issues
What's hot right now· 4
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Upcoming meetings· 4
Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing — November 4, 2026
Board of Architectural Review Public HearingNov 42 daysPlanning Commission Public Hearing — November 5, 2026
Planning Commission Public HearingNov 53 daysBoard of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing — November 9, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Public HearingNov 97 daysBoard of Architectural Review Public Hearing — November 18, 2026
Board of Architectural Review Public HearingNov 1816 days
On the record
Recent decisions· 4
Consideration of the minutes from the September 14, 2026, Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing.
ApprovedBoard of Zoning Appeals Public HearingOct 19Development Special Use Permit #2026-10008 (1000 Saint Stephens Road)
Approved 7–0City Council Public HearingOct 17Master Plan Amendment #2026-00002 & Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00003 (Substandard Lots)
Approved 7–0City Council Public HearingOct 17Development Special Use Permit #2026-10007 (724, 726, and 728 North Patrick Street)
Approved 4–3City Council Public HearingOct 17
Development watch
What's being built· 4
Recent meetings
Full archive →- OCT27City Council Legislative Meeting
Alexandria Council to weigh interim policing auditor pick, housing and Duke Street updates
- OCT21Board of Architectural Review Public HearingTranscribedVideo
Old Town boutique gets its signs, five townhomes win approval, and new design guidelines move forward
- OCT19Board of Zoning Appeals Public HearingTranscribedVideo
Alexandria's BZA defers Potomac Court deck case and approves two home additions
- OCT17City Council Public HearingTranscribedVideo
Alexandria City Council denies address change for Russell Road properties
- OCT13City Council Legislative MeetingTranscribedVideo
City Council honors local groups, pushes lithium-ion battery study, and handles appointments
- OCT8City Council Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting — October 8, 2026
Frequently asked about Alexandria
When does the Alexandria City Council meet?
Legislative Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7:00 PM (closed/executive sessions often convene 5:30-6:30 PM); Public Hearing: 3rd Saturday, 9:30 AM; Planning Commission: 1st Tuesday, 7:00 PM (no August meeting); Board of Zoning Appeals: 2nd Monday, 7:00 PM; Board of Architectural Review: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 PM at 901 Wythe Street Location: City Council Chamber, Del Pepper Community Resource Center (City Hall at 301 King St is closed for renovation).
Where can I find Alexandria meeting agendas and minutes?
Agendas, minutes and video are published on the city's meeting portal and on OpenVirginia meeting pages.
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