Title
Ordinance to Amend And Re-Enact Chapter 2 Of The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Definitions” By Amending Section 2-2 Pertaining to the Definitions of Public School and Private School
Purpose
Background Statement:
In an effort to continuously improve the City of Hampton Zoning Ordinance, if approved this amendment will provide definitions for public and privates schools in Chapter 2, entitled “Definitions”. The City of Hampton Zoning Ordinance does not define the aforementioned uses; however, they are currently allowed in select zoning districts subject to additional provisions.
As proposed the key distinction between a public and private school is whether the service is provided by a governmental entity or a private entity.
This item is proposed in conjunction with Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 17-00007 (Agenda Item # 17-0375) to remove dance school and business school from the use table.
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 Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia that Chapter 2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia, be amended and re-enacted as follows:
Section 2-2. - Definitions
. . . .
Public School. A pre-elementary, elementary, middle, or high school institution that is operated by a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia or other governmental entity for the educational and professional instruction of individuals, not including colleges or universities.
Private School. Any establishment operated for the educational and professional instruction of individuals that is not a public school as defined in this chapter, not including colleges or universities.
. . . .
Section 3-3. - Additional standards on uses.