Notice of Joint Public Hearing with Covington City Council and Planning Commission

COVINGTON, Va. (VR) – Notice is hereby given that the Council for the City of Covington, Virginia will conduct a joint Public Hearing with the Covington Planning Commission pursuant to Section 15.2-2204 (A) of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended) on Tuesday, December 02, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, Virginia.

The joint meeting is to consider:

The rezoning request of Newco Inc. for property located on East Cherry Street, Covington, Virginia, 24426. The request seeks to rezone Lots 5 and 6 of Block 43, and Lots 27, 28, and 29 of Block 44, from C-3 (General Business) to M-1 (Light Industrial). The purpose of the request is to allow the property to be used as contractor laydown yards and for parking.

Any person desiring to be heard in favor of, in opposition to, or to express his or her views with respect to the proposed ordinance may appear before and be heard by the City Council during the Public Hearing in the City Council Chambers, Covington City Hall, on the above stated date and
time.

For rezoning information contact: Eric Tyree, Building/Zoning at (540) 965-6357.

The City of Covington is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require an accommodation or sign language interpreter to participate in the meeting, reasonable accommodation can be made upon request. Please make requests to the Clerk of the City of Covington at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting at (540) 965-6302 or cityclerk@covington.va.us