City of Staunton

Process to develop Staunton Housing Strategy Begins

The City of Staunton is developing a housing strategy that will provide a framework comprehensively describing how the city plans to meet its housing objectives. The development of the housing strategy will take place over the next eight months, through April 2025.

$9 Million Grant for Staunton Crossing Infrastructure

The City of Staunton has been awarded a $9 million grant by the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) to fund infrastructure improvements at Staunton Crossing.

J&DR Court Construction Update

Construction of Staunton’s J&DR District Court facility is on schedule and on budget, but there have been some changes to parts of the original plan. The decision has been made to demolish all of the remaining buildings on the property.

Uniontown Mass Rezoning to Residential

The mass rezoning of 55 parcels in the Uniontown Neighborhood from Industrial to Traditional Residential Development (TRD-1) passed unanimously at the City Council meeting on May 9.

Annual Street Paving Underway in Staunton

Annual paving has begun around Staunton. Over the next couple of months, the streets listed below will be milled and repaved, causing some delays and road closures.

Little Free Food Pantry Opens at Library

The Neighbor Bridge, Inc. and the Staunton Public Library will host a grand opening of a new Little Free Food Pantry on Friday, May 3 at 12 p.m.

Library Theater Pass Partnership with ASC

The Valley Libraries (Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County) will each offer two seasonal culture passes to the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse.

Voter Registration Office moves within Staunton City Hall, improves efficiency

As of this week, the Voter Registration Office for the City of Staunton and the Utility Payment Office (UPO) have moved to different locations within Staunton City Hall. These changes should streamline both the voting process and payment process.

Staunton Comprehensive Plan Update Underway, Creating Committee

The City of Staunton is beginning the review and update process of the city’s Comprehensive Plan: an overview of land use and transportation that sets general priorities for years to come.

Lewis Street Hub Rehabilitation Work Scheduled to Begin in mid-April

The BRITE Transit bus stop at 240 North Lewis Street, known as the Lewis Street Hub, will undergo a complete rehabilitation beginning April 15.

Project Update: J&DR Court Facilities

At the March 14, 2024 City Council Meeting, City staff provided updates on the J&DR District Court project and City Council adopted a bond ordinance on financing

Staunton J&DR District Court Construction Open for Bid

An Invitation for Bid was published March 1 for the Staunton Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court facility construction project

City of Staunton Customers May Be Eligible for Utility Relief

EXTENSION ANNOUNCED: City of Staunton water and sewer customers may be eligible for utility relief if they have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Staunton CARES Act Funds Addressing City, School and Community Needs

The City of Staunton continues to use CARES relief funds to address safety and operational needs in City and school facilities and to provide business and individual relief and recovery assistance.

Ward 2 Polling Location Will Remain at Gypsy Hill Park Gym for November Election

The electoral board recently voted to extend the resolution combining the Ward 2 and Ward 3 polling locations at Gypsy Hill Park Gym through the November 3, 2020 election.

Deadline Extended for Small Business Grants

The Staunton Cares – Business Grant Program will provide cash grants to eligible Staunton small businesses. Deadline to apply extended to 5 p.m. on September 4, 2020.

Library Opening for Grab & Go

The Staunton Public Library will reopen to the public for Grab & Go services starting Wednesday, September 2.

Dine Out in Downtown Extended Through November 1

The City of Staunton and SDDA are very pleased to announce the continuation of the Dine Out in Downtown initiative through Sunday, November 1.

Cash Grants Available for Small Businesses

The Staunton Cares – Business Grant Program will provide cash grants to eligible Staunton small businesses. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on August 21.

Extension of Several COVID Relief Measures to End August 10

Utility payments and disconnection suspensions, and suspension of parking fees to end August 10.