AGENDA DATE: 1/3/2018
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Zoning Text Amendment and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Process for adoption of Resolutions of Intent for Zoning Text Amendments and Comprehensive Plan Amendments
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Graham, Benish, McCulley, Echols, Fritz
PRESENTER (S): Bill Fritz
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Although not obligated to do so, Albemarle County's zoning ordinance allows for applicant-initiated requests and the County Code allows for applicant-initiated CPAs. ZTA requests are accepted four times a year. Review generally falls under a 90-day schedule for analysis and preparation of a report for the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission decides whether to proceed with study of the requested ZTA. If a decision is made to proceed, the Commission adopts a resolution of intent to amend the ordinance. After that, a schedule is established for staff to develop ordinance language. A series of work sessions typically occur prior to a public hearing by the Planning Commission.
Applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan are accepted for review twice a year. Review generally falls under a 90-day schedule for staff to analyze the request and prepare a report for the Planning Commission. If a decision is made to proceed, the Commission adopts a resolution of intent to amend the Comprehensive Plan. Once a resolution of intent is adopted, a schedule is established for the staff to develop language and associated documents to recommend for adoption into the Comprehensive Plan. A series of work sessions take place prior to a public hearing by the Commission.
No ordinance mandated deadline exists to review the applications. The only requirement is that the Board consider owner-requested ZTAs at specified intervals of three (3) months on dates established by resolution of the board in January e...
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