Title
Ordinance To Amend And Reenact Chapter 2 Of The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Definitions” By Amending Section 2-2 Entitled, “Definitions” To Create The Definition Of Banquet Hall
Purpose
Background Statement:
Chapter 2 of the zoning ordinance addresses definitions. This amendment is brought forward in conjunction with ZOA 196-2016. Together these two amendments introduce “banquet hall” as a permitted use in the zoning ordinance. Currently, banquet halls are only permitted as an accessory to certain uses, such as hotels and restaurants or as an activity of a private club or lodge when the event is sponsored by a member.
The amendment of Chapter 2 provides a definition of banquet hall, which is intended to create a use that is distinctly a banquet hall and not a nightclub or similar use open to the general public. The definition specifically states that the hall can only be leased for private events. By adding banquet hall as a potential use, the City creates an opportunity to further one of the economic development priorities of being a regional retail and entertainment destination as well as a tourist destination (Hampton Community Plan, 2006 as amended, pg. LU-17 and ED-23).
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 City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia, that section 2-2 of the zoning ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia be amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS
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Sec. 2-2. - Definitions.
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Banquet hall. A facility constructed with or without a kitchen, leased for the purpose of hosting private social events not open to the general public, with or without live entertainment, where food and/or drink ...
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