Title
Resolution of Hampton City Council Initiating Amendments to the Hampton City Zoning District Map to Adjust the Boundaries of the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone Overlay District and the Noise Contour District
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this item is to request City Council adoption of an initiating resolution to begin the process of amending the Hampton City Zoning District Map to adjust the boundaries of the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone Overlay District (O-AICUZ) and the Noise Contour District (Noise Overlay Map). On June 8, 2011, City Council adopted amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and City Code that established the City’s O-AICUZ overlay district and associated regulations, and also established acoustic design standards and real property disclosure requirements related to the Noise Contour District (Noise Overlay Map). Langley Air Force Base has notified the City that it is necessary to adjust the boundaries of the O-AICUZ District Map and the Noise Overlay of military operations. City Council has determined that initiation and consideration of an amendment to the Hampton City Zoning District Map to adjust the boundaries of the O-AICUZ District and the Noise Overlay Map is required by the public necessity, and good zoning practice.
This initiating resolution does not itself change the zoning map; rather, it formally initiates the amendment and directs staff to prepare the proposed map changes and advance them through the required public hearing process before the Planning Commission and City Council with applicable law.
Discussion:
Adjusting the boundaries of the O-AICUZ District Map and the Noise Overlay Map supports the community by maintaining compatibility between land uses and ongoing military operations, which promotes public safety and helps reduce land use conflicts in areas affected by aircraft operations and noise exposure. The amendment process also provides transparency and predictability for resident...
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