Title
Ordinance To amend And Re-Enact Article 2 Of Chapter 10 Of The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Supplemental Regulations In Certain Zoning Districts” By Adding Section 10-10.1 As Part Of The Adoption Of New Zoning Districts For Fort Monroe
Purpose
Background Statement:
Chapter 10 of the zoning ordinance governs signs. Specifically, this amendment will establish permitted and prohibited sign types, illumination, and allowable sign area for the Fort Monroe (FM) Districts (FM-1, FM-2, FM-3 and FM-4).
Generally, signs fitting the pedestrian oriented nature of this historic area are permitted. Signs of a suburban and auto-oriented nature are prohibited. Approval of this amendment would establish sign regulations for the Fort Monroe (FM) Districts (FM-1, FM-2, FM-3 and FM-4).
This amendment is part of a recommendation to amend the Hampton Community Plan (2006 as amended), rezone the Fort Monroe property, and amend the Hampton zoning ordinance to support the closure and reuse of Fort Monroe. The Hampton Community Plan amendment (CPA 16-00001) will establish the “Fort Monroe Land Use Plan (2016)”. The proposed rezonings include: RZ 16-00002, RZ 16-00003, RZ 16-00004, RZ 16-00005, and RZ 16-00006. The proposed zoning ordinance amendments include: ZOA 182-2016, ZOA 183-2016, ZOA 184-2016, ZOA 185-2016, ZOA 186-2016, and ZOA 187-2016.
Recommendations:
Rec
Staff Recommendation:
Approve
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Approve
Body
Whereas, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice so require;
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia that chapter 10 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia, be amended and re-enacted as follows:
CHAPTER 10 - SIGNS
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ARTICLE 2 - SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS
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Sec. 10-10 - PH-1 District
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Sec. 10-10.1 - FM Districts
(1) Intent.
The purpose of these regulations is to regulate all signs placed for...
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