Title
Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia by Amending Chapter 3, Section 3-3, Entitled "Additional Standards on Uses, "Subsection (13) Thereof, to Modify Security and Related Standards and Permit Revocation Procedures Applicable to Restaurant 2 Establishments
Purpose
Background Statement:
The purpose of this item is to amend the Hampton City Zoning Ordinance by updating definition of live entertainment and adding definitions for disc jockeying and third party promotion, all of which are associated with the Restaurant uses. In addition, the proposed amendment includes changes to the additional standards on uses for Restaurant 2. More specifically, proposed changes include live entertainment, security requirements, to include window transparency, third party promotions, and security cameras connection to the Hampton Police Department Real-TIme Information Center (RTIC) system, and revocation of use. Lastly, the proposed amendment includes revisions to permitted uses in the Coliseum Central Overlay (O-CC) District. More specifically, the antiquated definition of "Live entertainment 1" is recommended to be removed.
The proposed zoning ordinance amendment process is intended to promote commercial activity while providing clearer, more consistent guidance regarding the Restaurant 2 use, to include additional standards pertaining to live entertainment, security, and third party promotions to be more consistent with the standards of the Restaurant 3 use. By improving ordinance clarity and predictability for business owners, staff, and the public, the City can reduce interpretation disputes, support compatible economic activity, and maintain appropriate zoning controls consistent with public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice.
Recommendations:
Rec
Staff Recommendation:
Approve
Body
WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practic...
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