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Public Notice- Refuse Collection

January 26 - 28, 2026

The City of Covington would like to make citizens and businesses aware
that refuse collection for January 26th, 27th and 28th will be delayed due
to inclement weather. Refuse for those days are scheduled to be picked
up on January 29th and 30th. Please have your refuse out by 7:00 a.m.
If you would like any more information or have questions, please
contact the Public Works Office at 540-965-6321 or 540-965-6322.

Public Service Announcement- Warming Center

As of January 23, 2026, the City of Covington has established a standby warming center
for any area residents in the Alleghany Highlands. The warming center will be set up in the
council chambers of City Hall, located at 333 W. Locust Street in Covington.
The center has been placed on standby and will be activated if power is lost during this
weather event. The center can also be activated upon request. To make this request,
contact the Covington Emergency Communications Center (ECC) non-emergency number
at (540) 965-6333.
Covington Public Works will be working throughout the storm to keep primary and
secondary roads in a condition that allows necessary travel. If you need to get to the
warming center and cannot travel to City Hall, contact the ECC, and arrangements will be
made to assist anyone in need.

NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH COVINGTON CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION FOR JANUARY 13, 2026 AT 6:00PM ONLY CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR JANUARY 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Council for the City of Covington, Virginia, will conduct a Joint Public Hearing with the Covington Planning Commission pursuant to Section 15.2-2204(A) of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, Virginia.

The joint public hearing is to consider:

The City of Covington’s Building and Zoning Office has received a request from Sherry Barker regarding the property located at 515 E. Cypress Street (Lot 20, Block 293, Section 8), which is zoned C-2. Mrs. Barker is requesting a Special Exception Permit to allow a freestanding structure that was installed as a replacement for the former front awning prior to receiving approval. This request seeks authorization for the structure to remain on the property.

Any person desiring to be heard in favor of, in opposition to, or to express his or her views with respect to the proposed action may appear before and be heard by the City Council during the Public Hearing in the City Council Chambers, Covington City Hall, on the above-stated date and time.

For zoning information, contact: Eric Tyree, Building/Zoning, at (540) 965-6357.

The City of Covington complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require an accommodation or sign-language interpreter to participate in the meeting, reasonable accommodation can be provided upon request. Requests should be made to the Clerk of the City of Covington at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting at (540) 965-6302 or cityclerk@covington.va.us.

Covington City Council