Title
Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia by Amending Chapter 1 Entitled, “General Provisions” Pertaining to Accessory Buildings or Structures
Purpose
Background Statement:
In past years, staff have received numerous requests or complaints from residents regarding animal-related uses and care. Last year, staff began addressing these concerns by clarifying requirements for kennels and animal daycare facilities; these amendments continue that effort to clarify how animals are regulated within the Zoning Ordinance. Staff has worked closely with the Hampton Animal Response Team (HART, formerly Animal Control) to coordinate this effort.
If adopted, this amendment would incorporate and clarify the existing additional standards associated with accessory structures for the keeping of animals currently within Chapter 3 of the Zoning Ordinance by adding them to Chapter 1. The amendment would clarify how and where accessory structures for companion animals and certain agricultural animals are permitted.
This amendment is in conjunction with items 22-0006 and 22-0007 which clarify the existing animal-related uses and their additional standards, and add a definition for companion animals, respectively.
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 1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia, be amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Sec. 1-24. - Accessory buildings or structures.
(1) Accessory buildings or structures shall be permitted as described in each zoning district, except for those districts listed in subsections 1-24(2), 1-24(3), and 1-24(4) below.
(2) In any One- or Two-Family Residential ('R') District, the R-M District, the LFA-5 Distric...
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