Title
Ordinance To Amend And Re-Enact Chapter 10 Of The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Signs” By Amending Articles II and III Pertaining to Langley Business Park District Signs
Purpose
Background Statement:
This proposal would amend Chapter 10, Article 2, Section 10-19, adding language pertaining to signage with the creation of the new business/industrial special zoning district, Langley Business Park (LBP). More specifically, this amendment adds signage regulations for the LBP District. In addition, Section 10-31 and 10-32 would be amended to add the new LBP District to the freestanding and wall signage tables respectively; thus, enabling properties within the new district to qualify for freestanding and wall signage.
This amendment is the culmination of a multiple year effort of staff, Planning Commission representatives, and property owners within the Langley Research and Development Park, working together to expand the number of allowed land uses within the park. As the dynamics of the economy and workforce have changed over the decades, the limitation of the park to primarily research and development land uses had become antiquated and owners found it increasingly difficult to sell and lease their properties. The general purpose and intent of the new LBP District is to promote the development of a mix of office, distribution, light manufacturing, and support service uses within a modest campus setting. The central location of this District along the Magruder Corridor serves to support the commercial and high-tech interests located in the surrounding area including NASA Langley Research Center, Langley Speedway, and the business parks of Hampton Roads Center South, Central and North Campuses, along with long standing maritime interests in the area.
Approval of this amendment creates sign regulations for the new district and enables applicable freestanding and wall signage for properties within the new special district...
Click here for full text