Title
Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia by Amending Section 9-43 Entitled, “Development Standards” Pertaining to Green Area in the Infill Housing Overlay District
Purpose
Background Statement:
On September 9, 2020, City Council indefinitely deferred this proposed zoning amendment, which if approved, would remove the duplicative regulations in the infill housing overlay requiring 50% green area on residential infill lots. At that meeting, City Council asked that staff bring a new zoning amendment forward that would add minimum green area requirements for all one and two family residences but would not limit parking on green area. Zoning amendment No. 20-0344, presented in a separate package, is the response to Council’s request. That amendment sets a minimum green area requirement for all lots with a one-family, two-family, or a duplex dwelling, but does not limit parking on green area.
This amendment, No. 20-0255 is identical to what was presented to City Council on September 9, 2020, removing what would become duplicitous regulation in the infill housing overlay if Zoning amendment 20-0344 is approved.
This item is being bought forward in conjunction with Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 20-0344, and just as before is proposed to remove duplicitous regulation.
Recommendations:
Rec
Staff Recommendation:
Approval
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Approval
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 Article V of Chapter 9 the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia, be amended and re-enacted as follows:
Chapter 9 - OVERLAY DISTRICTS
ARTICLE V. - O-IH-INFILL HOUSING OVERLAY
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Sec. 9-43. - Development standards.
(1) Height. No building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height and (2) two stories.
(2) Dwelling Area. A reduction in dwelling size is perm...
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