Stormwater disturbance threshold for small infill
Charlottesville
Summary
The city is issuing an RFP to rewrite its stormwater rules, drawing on part of the $1.5 million Council set aside in October 2025 for environmental and mobility work.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Part of $1.5 million Council appropriated in October 2025 will go to consultant services for the review.
Residents affected by flooding and stormwater runoff, citywide.
Lowering protection could increase runoff risks for downstream neighborhoods.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission - Jun 23, 2026
Charlottesville requires stormwater review at 6,000 square feet of disturbance while the state uses 10,000 — a difference speakers said burdens small infill housing projects. A staff study on this is ongoing.
Planning Commission - Apr 14, 2026
The city is issuing an RFP to rewrite its stormwater rules, drawing on part of the $1.5 million Council set aside in October 2025 for environmental and mobility work.
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