New Development in Cape Charles, Virginia
74 development projects are moving through Cape Charles, Virginia's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (23), infrastructure (4), civic actions (1), residential (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-03.
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionCape Charles projects (YTD 2026)
74
Project categories
4
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
630,763
Cape Charles development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 23 |
| Infrastructure | 4 |
| Civic Actions | 1 |
| Residential | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Cape Charles right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Vista Properties Workforce Housing Development | Cape Charles, VA (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-05-12 |
| Bay Creek Development Safety Planning | Cape Charles, VA (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-02-19 |
| Temporary Downtown Restroom Unit | 500 Tazewell Avenue, Cape Charles, VA, 23310 | Development | approved | 2026-02-19 |
| Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA 2026-01 | 500 Tazewell Avenue, Cape Charles, VA, 23310 | Development | approved | 2026-02-19 |
| Beachfront Master Plan Presentation | 500 Tazewell Avenue, Cape Charles, VA, 23310 | Development | under review | 2026-02-19 |
| Harbor Boardwalk Reconstruction, Phase 3 | 500 Tazewell Avenue, Cape Charles, VA, 23310 | Development | approved | 2026-02-19 |
| Sidewalk Infill Project | Jefferson Avenue, Cape Charles, VA | Development | under review | 2026-02-19 |
| Bay Creek North Beach Aquatic Barrier | Cape Charles, VA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-01-21 |
| Railyard & Harbor Area Master Plan | 500 Tazewell Avenue, Cape Charles, VA, 23310 | Industrial,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-01-15 |
| Downtown Restroom Unit | 7 Strawberry Street, Cape Charles, VA, 23310 | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-01-15 |
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Recent Cape Charles projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 6 |
| Approved | 4 |
Cape Charles development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Cape Charles, Virginia?
- Boardwalk has indexed 74 development projects in Cape Charles, Virginia year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (23). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Cape Charles projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Cape Charles in?
- Cape Charles is in Northampton County, Virginia.