Title
Ordinance To Amend And Re-Enact The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Hampton, Virginia By Amending Chapter 2, Section 2-2 Entitled “Definitions” to Amend the Definition for “Smoke or Vape Shop;” Chapter 3, Section 3-2 Entitled “Table of Uses Permitted” to Add Smoke or Vape Shop to the Use Table; Chapter 3, Section 3-3 Entitled “Additional Standards on Uses” to Add Additional Standards for Smoke or Vape Shop; and Chapter 11, Section 11-2 Entitled “Parking Spaces Required” to Add Smoke or Vape Shop to the Parking Table
Purpose
Background Statement:
The proposed amendment adds a definition for “Smoke or Vape Shop, establishes “Smoke or Vape Shop” as a use within the table of uses, and establishes additional standards for Smoke or Vape Shop" The proposed amendment would permit the "Smoke or Vape Shop" within the General Commercial (C-3) District, subject to additional standards and an approved use permit and additional standards. The additional standards and regulations for "Smoke or Vape Shops" establishes a minimum distance from and school or day care; establishes a minimum distance requirement between smoke or vape shops; regulates the hours of operation; and other operational standards and characteristics typically associated with such use.
In addition, the proposed amendment adds specific parking requirements for the new "Smoke or Vape Shop" use within the table of parking required (Chapter 11).
In summary, staff recommends adoption of the proposed amendment to create a definition for “Smoke or Vape Shop,” establish "Smoke or Vape Shop" as a use in the table of uses; establish additional standards for "Smoke or Vape Shop;" and to amend the table of parking required. Planning Commission recommends approval with amendments to change the required separation between Smoke or Vape Shops one-half (1/2) mile to one (1) mile.
Recommendations:
Rec
Staff Recommendation:
Approve
Planning Commission:
Approve
Body
WHEREAS, the public ne...
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