Development News for Martinsville, Virginia

City Council Implements Nine-Month Moratorium on Peddlers Permits for Ordinance Review

The City Council passed a resolution to freeze the issuance of peddlers permits for a minimum of nine months [cite: 9]. During this period, the Commissioner of the Revenue and staff will review the current ordinance governing peddlers permits to identify potential improvements [cite: 10]. This permit is required for for-profit businesses engaging in door-to-door sales [cite: 11], but the resolution and permit do not affect nonprofits or those participating in school fundraisers [cite: 12].

City Council Approves Rezoning on Chatham Heights Road and Bob Gregory Street to Increase Flexibility

The City Council passed an ordinance to rezone a portion of Chatham Heights Road and Bob Gregory Street from commercial corridor and neighborhood residential zones to a residential transitional zone, allowing for increased flexibility in the area [cite: 6]. This action followed a presentation update from the Planning Commission regarding their ongoing work on zoning matters and scheduling a work session with the Berkeley group on the city's comprehensive plan [cite: 5].