Special Economic Growth Areas (SEGAs) are three planning areas where the City has focused its long-term economic development goals and aims for an efficient land use growth strategy. 

The majority of Virginia Beach's future growth and development (or redevelopment) is intended for these areas and attracting private sector partners is key to achieving the City's desired outcomes.

Although the SEGAs offer significant economic value and growth potential, development within these areas of Virginia Beach should consider the proximity of Naval Air Station Oceana and the high-noise overflight zone associated with the Interfacility Traffic Area and it should be consistent with Air Installation Compatibility Use Zones (AICUZ) ordinance provisions and the City’s economic growth strategy. 

General Recommendations

All economic development projects should adhere to the following:

  • Land use strategies set forth for each planning area.

  • Adopted area plans (e.g., SGA Master Plans, ITA and Vicinity Master Plan, et als.).

  • Special Economic Growth Area (SEGA) recommendations.

  • Economic development should be guided by its Strategic Plan. 

  • Projects should consider how to best incorporate the principles outlined in the City’s Integrated Site Design Manual, once adopted by City Council. 

  • All adopted design guidelines.

  • Comprehensive Plan
    • Transportation Planning Strategic Growth Areas Burton Station SGA Centerville SGA Hilltop SGA Lynnhaven SGA Newtown SGA Pembroke SGA Resort SGA Central Beach Small Area Plan Resort Area Mobility Plan Resort Area Outdoor Café Franchise Program Rosemont SGA Princess Anne Commons & Transition Area Special Economic Growth Areas