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To rezone the property known as 1240 Ingram Avenue from the M-1 Light Industrial District to the TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District. (6th District)
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THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. That, as shown on the map entitled “Rezoning,” prepared by the City of Richmond Department of Planning & Development Review, and undated, a copy of which is attached to, incorporated into, and made a part of this ordinance, the property known as 1240 Ingram Avenue, with Tax Parcel No. S007-0836/004 as shown in the 2026 records of the City Assessor, is excluded from the M-1 Light Industrial District and shall no longer be subject to the provisions of sections 30-452.1 through 30-452.4 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, and that the same is included in the TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District and shall be subject to the provisions of sections 30-457.1 through 30-457.11 and all other applicable provisions of Chapter 30 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended.
§ 2. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.
City of Richmond
Intracity Correspondence
O&R Transmittal
DATE: January 7, 2026 EDITION: 1
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Dr. Danny Avula, Mayor (by request)
(This is no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor)
THROUGH: Odie Donald II, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Sharon L. Ebert, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Kevin J. Vonck, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
RE: To rezone the property known as 1240 Ingram Avenue from the M-1 Light Industrial District to the TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: The applicant is requesting to rezone the property of 1240 Ingram Avenue, which is currently zoned M-1 Light Industrial District, to the TOD-1 Transit Oriented Nodal District. This requires a rezoning application.
BACKGROUND: The City’s Richmond 300 Master Plan designates a future land use for the subject property as Industrial Mixed-Use. These areas consist of formerly “…traditional industrial areas that are transitioning to mixed-use because of their proximity to growing neighborhoods and changes in market conditions. These areas may still retain some light industrial uses.”
Intensity: Medium- to high-density, three to eight stories.
Primary Uses: Retail/office/personal service, multi-family residential, cultural, and open space.
Secondary Uses: Institutional and government.
Currently, properties to the east are zoned M-2 Heavy Industrial, and properties to the west are zoned primarily R-5 Single-Family Residential, with some, nearby, B-3 General Business District areas along Richmond Highway.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Staff notified area residents, property owners, and the Oak Grove Neighborhood and Oak Grove Civic Associations of the proposed Rezoning. Letters of notification shall be sent to near-by property owners, and a sign noting this request shall be placed on the property once the ordinance is introduced to City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Department of Planning and Development Review does not anticipate any impact to the City’s budget for this or future fiscal years.
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: February 9, 2026
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: March 9, 2026
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Planning Commission, March 3, 2026
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Office of Chief Administrative Officer
Law Department (for review of draft ordinance)
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: None
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Ordinance, Map
STAFF: Jonathan Brown, Senior Planner, Land Use Administration (Room 511) 646-5734