FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 12/30/2020 Revised Sign Ordinance The City of Buena Vista will hold a public hearing at its January Planning Commission meeting for an entirely new sign ordinance. The new sign regulations will simplify and clarify how signs are regulated, and reduce the types of signs that require a sign permit. Additionally, the changes will make the City … Read More
Buena Vista Receives State Community Business Launch Grant
Buena Vista has been awarded a $45,000 grant to support business startups and expansion through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)’s Community Business Launch (CBL) program. The City is partnering with The Advancement Foundation to run The Gauntlet business program and competition, which is a proven 10-week education and networking program culminating in a “pitch competition” for … Read More
Forestry Grant Plants Trees Near River Walk
The 10th Street entrance to the River Walk will look a little greener thanks to a recent tree planting project! Using grant funds from the Virginia Department of Forestry’s Trees for Clean Water program (VTCW), the City planted 13 trees on the edge of the parking lot and entrance to the River Walk on the north side of 10th Street. … Read More
City Offices to Open at 10 am December 17th
Due to inclement weather, city offices will open at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 17th. We apologize for any inconvenience! Please stay safe and continue to monitor local weather for updates.
City Administrative Offices Closed for Winter Weather
City of Buena Vista Administrative offices are closed due to winter weather. Essential departments will remain open. The community is reminded to remain safe and stay home where possible. If able, please park vehicles in a way that will make plowing easier for both you and city staff. Find additional safety tips below: During a winter storm, stay off the … Read More
Chessie Nature Trail Bridge Construction Begins; Impacts Trail Usage
LEXINGTON, Va., Dec. 10, 2020—A long-awaited project for the community is underway. A pedestrian bridge carrying the Virginia Military Institute-owned Chessie Nature Trail over the South River is expected to be replaced over the coming months. The original bridge was washed away by Hurricane Isabel in 2003, and ever since then, trail users have had to detour onto Stuartsburg Road … Read More
City Council Executive Session December 12th
City Council will be holding an executive session on December 12th beginning at 9:00 AM at the McCauley Pavilion for the purpose of interviewing candidates for City Manager. Find the agenda here:
Gauntlet Program Returns to Rockbridge Area
Economic leaders and entrepreneurs across the region have attracted the Commonwealth’s largest business program and competition, The GAUNTLET, to expand into their region. During a time when it is needed most, The Advancement Foundation aims to increase business development to rebuild our local economy by helping small business startups, as well as helping current businesses to develop new strategies for … Read More
Special Called Council Meeting December 14th
There will be a special called City Council meeting on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6 pm via zoom. For more information, visit https://www.buenavistava.org/city-services/government/city-council/council-agenda-minutes/
Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting December 15th
There will be a meeting of the Parks/Rec Committee on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Council chambers.