Community Development & Planning

About Us

The Office of Community Development works with boards, commissions, and citizens to guide land use and future development in the City of Bristol. This office also administers state and federal funding for transportation planning and the Community Development Block Grant program.

This office provides staff support for the following entities:

• City Council
• Planning Commission
• Board of Zoning Appeals
• Industrial Development Authority
• Metropolitan Planning Organization

City Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Effective January 1, 2021

• For a copy of the full ordinance, click here.
• For the amended zoning map, click here. 

Proposed Subdivision Ordinance Revisions

FINAL Housing Needs Assessment

Economic Development Links 
Available sites in Bristol- Virginia Economic Development Partnership 

Historic District Preservation Awards
Nomination Application


Bristol Virginia Demo Bid Packet
Bid Packet for Demolition