Title
Ordinance To Amend And Re-Enact Chapter 3 Of The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Uses Permitted” By Amending Section 3-3 Pertaining to Additional Standards For Live Entertainment
Purpose
Background Statement:
Chapter 3 of the Zoning Ordinance governs uses permitted in the City. This amendment deals with “additional standards” that are placed on certain by-right uses and uses that require a zoning administrator permit (an administrative process). Specifically, this amendment defines Live entertainment 1 venues and modifies additional standards for Live entertainment 1. The additional standards for these uses ensure any impacts of live entertainment to the surrounding areas are minimized, and provide a condition to automatically review the permit after 12 months.
If approved, this amendment would apply Live entertainment 1 to those venues that are providing live entertainment indoors only, have no dance floor or similar space, and have a performance area of 75 square feet or less. All other live entertainment venues are would be considered Live entertainment 2 venues, and will continue to need a Use Permit to operate. In addition, those that meet the definition of Live entertainment 1, but wanting to operate outside the standard conditions, may apply for a Use Permit.
This revised definition of Live entertainment 1 captures a group of venues that are likely to have minimal impact on their surroundings, and in staff’s opinion do not need to go through the full public hearing process. The automatic review of these permits after 12 months will allow staff the flexibility to revoke these permits should the venue be a concern to the community health, safety, and welfare.
This Zoning Ordinance Amendment is proposed in conjunction with Zoning Ordinance Amendments 18-00016 (file number 19-0014) and Zoning Ordinance Amendment 18-00017 (file number 19-0017).
Recommendations:
Rec
Staff Recommendation:
Approve
Planning Commission Re...
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