About the Plan

The Wytheville Comprehensive Plan is the Town’s long‑range policy document guiding growth, land use, transportation, and public investment over the next 20 years. Developed in accordance with the Code of Virginia, the plan establishes a shared community vision and translates it into goals, strategies, and recommended actions related to land use and development patterns, transportation and mobility, housing, economic development, community facilities, and environmental resources. It serves as the foundation for future zoning, capital improvement decisions, and infrastructure investments, while coordinating local priorities with regional and state partners such as VDOT. Grounded in public and stakeholder input, the plan is intended to be a practical, flexible tool that helps Wytheville manage change, support economic vitality, and maintain a high quality of life for residents and businesses.

FAQs

A comprehensive plan is a long‑range policy document that guides how a community grows and changes over time. It establishes a shared vision for the future and includes goals, policies, and recommended actions related to land use, transportation, housing, economic development, community facilities, and environmental resources.

The comprehensive plan will look 20 years into the future, providing a long-term vision for the Town of Wytheville.

A comprehensive plan is typically reviewed and updated at least once every five years.

You can find the previous comprehensive plan from 2013 in our Document Library by clicking the tabs at the top of the screen.

The comprehensive planning process takes around one year to complete and is expected to be adopted by Town Council in January of 2027.

We're happy you're here! Your input is vital to ensuring we create a community driven plan that takes into account the public's goals alongside technical data. We will have a variety of engagement opportunities throughout our process, including:

  • Digital engagement activities
  • In-person engagement events like community workshops

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Planning Process

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Phase 1 | IMAGINE (February 2026 - May 2026)

    Gather input and analyze data on existing land use, population, services, and other trends to create a vision for the future.

    • Digital Engagement Series #1
    • Stakeholder Engagement Round #1

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Phase 2 | PLAN (May 2026 - October 2026)

    Create a growth strategy and plan to elevate Wytheville in the future.

    • Digital Engagement Series #2 and #3
    • Stakeholder Engagement Round #2
    • Community Workshop
    • Planning Commission and Town Council Work Session #1

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Phase 3 | ACT (October 2026 - January 2027)

    Draft and finalize the comprehensive plan report.

    • Planning Commission and Town Council Work Session #2
    • Planning Commission Meeting
    • Town Council Meeting

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