Westhampton Citizens Association

The Planning Development and Review Commission (the “Planning Commission”) is responsible for the conduct of planning relating to the orderly growth and development of the City, including adequate and appropriate resources for the housing, business, industry, transportation, distribution, recreation, culture, comfort, convenience, health and welfare of its population.

The Planning Commission is a nine member commission consisting of:

• Five citizen members appointed by City Council
• One citizen member appointed by the Mayor
• One member of City Council
• One member of the Board of Zoning Appeals
• The Chief Administrative Officer or appointee

The current membership consist of the following individuals:

• Mr. Rodney M. Poole, Esquire, Chair
• Ms. Elizabeth Greenfield, Vice Chair
• Ms. Sabrina Hogg-Joy, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
• Ms. Ellen Robertson, City Council Representative
• Ms. Dakia K. Knight
• Mr. Victor McKenzie, Jr.
• Mr. Burchell “Burt” Pinnock
• Ms. Rebecca Rowe
• Mr. Brian White

The Planning Commission generally meets every first and third Tuesday of the month, unless the Tuesday falls on a holiday. In the event of a Tuesday holiday, the Planning Commission generally meets on the preceding Monday. In the event City Hall is closed (for emergencies, inclement weather, etc.) on a day a meeting is scheduled, the Planning Commission would generally meet the next day City Hall is open.

Richmond 300 is the Master Plan for the City of Richmond adopted by City Council December 14, 2020, with amendments adopted September 26, 2023. The 17 goals, 73 objectives, and 415 strategies outlined in this plan provide guidance for City staff, local businesses, the development community, non-profits, and the public to use as Richmond continues to grow and change over the next 20 years.