Title
Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia by Amending Section 2-2 Entitled, “Definitions” Pertaining to Green Area
Purpose
Background Statement:
This amendment adds definitions of driveway, improved surface, passenger car, and street frontage yard. This item is being bought forward in conjunction with Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 20-0253, No. 20-0254 and No. 20-0255 which are related to required green area and the parking of vehicles on residentially used lots.
Recommendations:
Rec
Staff Recommendation:
Approval
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Approval
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:
Chapter 2- DEFINITIONS
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Sec. 2-2. - Definitions.
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Driveway. A continuous paved or unpaved strip of land providing a vehicular connector between a right-of-way and a parking space or garage. In the case of residential driveways, this area includes the parking space.
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Improved surface. Concrete, asphalt, pavers designed to support the weight of motor vehicles; rock, gravel, oyster shells when contained by a border; or any other similar impervious surface, not to include grass, dirt or compacted soil.
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Passenger Car. Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or auto cycle designed and used primarily for the transportation of no more than 10 persons, including the driver, except for towed recreational equipment, motorhomes, and commercial vehicles.
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Street frontage yard. The area between the primary structure, not to include a permitted projection, and a public or private street.[The attached Graphic, entitled, "street frontage yard graphic" is hereby declared to be a part of this ordinance as if fully set forth herein.]