On its consent agenda, Albemarle County is considering Resolutions of Intent to address changes in the Code of Virginia affecting several land‑use topics, including affordable housing and project review timelines. These resolutions will direct staff to prepare ordinance and policy changes for solar facilities, parking requirements, battery energy storage systems, manufactured housing, wireless facilities, and affordable housing, as well as timelines for reviewing development projects. This action initiates a planning and code‑update process that will likely require policy analysis, technical drafting support, community engagement, and later, development projects taking advantage of streamlined review and more flexible affordable housing regulations. Consulting, planning, legal, and development firms focused on affordable and manufactured housing can engage early to advise staff on best practices, then position for subsequent housing and mixed‑use projects that will rely on the updated code and review processes.

This is an upstream policy and regulatory change, not a single construction project; it is a gateway...