Title
Ordinance To Amend And Re-Enact Chapter 11 Of The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Parking” By Amending Section 11-8 Pertaining To Parking Credits, Exemptions And Reductions As Part Of The Adoption Of New Zoning Districts For The Commercial District Of The Phoebus Neighborhood
Purpose
Background Statement:
Chapter 11 of the Zoning Ordinance governs parking regulations. Specifically, this amendment will allow on-street parking credits to apply to all lots in all zoning districts. If approved, this amendment will also allow most non-residential uses to be exempt from parking requirements for the first 5,000 square feet of the building footprint measured for the purposes of determining parking in PH-1 and PH-2.
In recognition of the on-street and public parking widely available in Phoebus, and the typical lot size of properties in the historic commercial core, this amendment exempts many uses from the standard parking requirements if the structure is less than 5,000 square feet. Buildings larger than 5,000 square feet will be required to provide parking based on the existing “Required Minimum and Maximum Parking Table” in Section 11-2 of the Zoning Ordinance for every square foot over 5,000 square feet. Large draws, such as theaters, schools, and religious facilities will continue to be required to meet the parking requirements set forth in Section 11-2 of the Zoning Ordinance. .
This Zoning Ordinance Amendment is proposed in conjunction with Zoning Ordinance Amendments 18-00008, 18-00009, 18-00010, 18-00011, 18-00012, 18-00013, and Rezoning Applications No. 18-00009, and No. 18-00010 (file nos. 19-0011, 19-0012, 19-0015, 19-0016, 19-0018, 19-0019, 19-0021, and 19-0022).
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...
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