Title
Resolution of Hampton City Council Initiating Certain Amendments to the Hampton City Zoning Ordinance
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
In recent years, the General Assembly has considered legislation that would require localities to include accessory dwelling units as a permitted accessory use in single family residential zoning districts; although such bills have not passed, members of the General Assembly have expressed desire for localities to adopt such measures in their zoning ordinances. City Council also received a briefing during the Work Session on May 28, 2025 regarding options on a community meeting policy and have expressed a desire to move forward with a zoning ordinance for that purpose. A third zoning ordinance amendment is also necessary to address and incorporate recent amendments to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and the State Water Control Board regulations.
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background above.
Impact:
See Purpose/Background above.
Recommendation:
Rec
Pass the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, in recent years, the General Assembly has considered legislation that would require localities to include accessory dwelling units as a permitted accessory use in single family residential zoning districts; although such bills have not passed, members of the General Assembly have expressed desire for localities to adopt such measures in their zoning ordinances;
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department convened a stakeholder group to solicit input regarding a possible accessory dwelling unit ordinance (ADU Ordinance) for the City of Hampton; staff developed a set of recommendations based on the stakeholder input and presented those recommendations to City Council during the August 13, 2025, City Council Work Session;
WHEREAS, during City Council’s May 28, 2025, Work Session, Community Development Department and City Attorney’s Office staff presented options for a...
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