Title
Ordinance To Amend And Re-Enact Chapter 8 Of The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Special Districts” By Adding Article 8 - Fort Monroe Districts As Part Of The Adoption Of New Zoning Districts For Fort Monroe
Purpose
Background Statement:
Chapter 8 of the zoning ordinance governs special districts in the City of Hampton. Specifically, this amendment will establish the Fort Monroe (FM) Districts (FM-1, FM-2, FM-3 and FM-4).
The overall intent of the Fort Monroe (FM) Districts is to define land use and development standards to implement the Hampton Community Plan (2006 as amended) and the Fort Monroe Land Use Plan (2016). It is also the intent of the districts to recognize the obligations of the Fort Monroe Authority to protect the historic resources on Fort Monroe under the Programmatic Agreement for the Closure and Disposal of Fort Monroe. More specifically, the districts are intended to:
FM-1 District - Inner Fort: protect the single-family character of the existing residential community while promoting the enjoyment of the historical, recreational, cultural and educational resources of the Fort Monroe National Monument.
FM-2 District - Historic Village: protect the character of the existing residential community and promote new residential development. Provide limited options for retail and employment uses.
FM-3: District - North Gate: promote employment uses through the re-use of existing buildings and new construction. Provide limited options for new residential development.
FM-4: District - Wherry Quarter: promote uses that support the enjoyment of the historical, recreational, cultural and educational resources of Fort Monroe.
Approval of this amendment would create four new zoning districts appropriate for the historic mixed use and park/open space areas of Fort Monroe with new development regulations that focus on appropriate uses and ensure that development is consistent with the overall land use goals of th...
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