Description
Title: To close, to public use and travel, an alley in the block bounded by South Meadow Street, Appomattox Street, Hampton Street and Powhatan Street, consisting of approximately 1,600± square feet, upon certain terms and conditions. (5th District)
Summary
On July 27, 2026, the City of Richmond introduced Ordinance No. 2026-173, which proposes the closure of a public alley measuring approximately 1,600 square feet located at 1101 Hampton Street, bounded by South Meadow, Appomattox, Hampton, and Powhatan Streets. The ordinance, requested by The Virginia Home, aims to eliminate the alley due to its status as a dead-end that only serves the facility’s loading docks. This closure would relieve the City of maintenance responsibilities and liability concerns. The ordinance includes specific conditions: consent from adjacent property owners, arrangements with utility companies, and the payment of $15,119.24 for the right-of-way closure. A public hearing is scheduled for September