AGENDA DATE: 4/5/2017
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Zoning Text Amendments
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolutions of Intent to Amend the Zoning Ordinance
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Walker, Kamptner, Blair, Graham, Gast-Bray, McCulley
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Douglas C. Walker
BACKGROUND: To facilitate preparing a recodified version of the Zoning Ordinance for the Board's consideration in 2018, staff will be working on a number of zoning text amendments before then that will amend the substance and form of the current zoning regulations. This approach will ensure that specific proposed substantive changes can be fully evaluated and discussed by staff, the public, the Commission, and the Board in a transparent manner.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission: To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds; and
Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: Virginia Code ? 15.2-2286(A)(7) requires that a zoning text amendment be initiated by a resolution adopted by the Board, or by a motion adopted by the Planning Commission (by County practice, the Commission initiates zoning text amendments by resolution, not by motion).
The zoning text amendments for which resolutions of intent are proposed are briefly explained in Attachment A. The zoning text amendments for which resolutions are adopted will be brought to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors at various times, depending on the urgency for amending the regulations, the complexity of the amendment, and the need for public engagement and work sessions by the Commission and the Board before public hearings are scheduled.
BUDGET IMPACT: Staff does not anticipate that adopting the Resolutions would result in the need for additional sta...
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