Title
Ordinance To Amend And Reenact Chapter 9 Of The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Overlay Districts” By Amending Article 3 - Coliseum Central Overlay To Redefine Live Entertainment 1 and Live Entertainment 2
Purpose
Background Statement:
Chapter 9 of the Zoning Ordinance governs the Coliseum Central Overlay (O-CC) district. Much like the additional standards on uses in Sec. 3-3, Coliseum Central Overlay addresses permitted uses and modifications to permitted uses in the O-CC. 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.
Live entertainment 1 applies 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 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 18-00015 (file no. 19-0013) and Zoning Ordinance Amendment 18-00017 (file no. 19-0017).
Recommendations:
Rec
Staff Recommendation:
Approve
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Approve
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