Title
Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact the Zoning Ordinance of the City Of Hampton, Virginia by Amending Chapter 2 Entitled “Definitions” Pertaining to Vehicle Use Definitions
Purpose
Background Statement:
This amendment adds definitions of vehicle sales, new vehicle inventory lot; scrap metal processor; vehicle repair, heavy; vehicle repair, light; vehicle storage, indoor; and vehicle storage, outdoor.
This amendment also modifies the definition of salvage or wrecking and removes the unused definitions of service station and vehicle storage area. Vehicle storage area is being replaced with the terms “vehicle storage, outdoor” and “vehicle storage, indoor”.
This item is being bought forward in conjunction with Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 20-0289 and City Code Amendment No. 20-0290 which relate to the regulation of vehicle related uses.
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 City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia that Section 2-2 of Chapter 2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia be amended to read as follows:
Section 2-2. - Definitions
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Vehicle sales, new vehicle inventory lot. In conjunction with new vehicle sales, any premises or space exposed to the weather used for the storage of new vehicles, boats, and recreational vehicles.
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Salvage or wrecking. The dismantling or wrecking of used motor vehicles or trailers, or the storage, sale of dismantled, partially dismantled, damaged vehicles or their parts. This term shall include auto recycler, demolisher, salvage dealer, salvage pool, and vehicle removal operator as defined by Section 46.2-1600 of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
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Scrap metal processor. Any establishment who acquires one or more whole vehicles to process into scrap for remelting purposes who, from a fixed location, utilizes machinery and equipment for processing and manufacturing ferrous and nonferrous metallic scrap into prepared grades, and whose principal product is metallic scrap, as defined by Section 46.2-1600 of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
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Vehicle repair, heavy. Repair shops whose work requires dismantling pieces of a vehicle for repair. Typical services may include light vehicle repair, collision repair; engine or transmission work requiring removal and/or replacement of all or part of the engine or transmission; and replacement of items such as doors and bumpers. Such work often takes days or weeks to complete. This term shall include rebuilder as defined by Section 46.2-1600 of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
Vehicle repair, light. Repair shops whose work is routine to vehicle maintenance and does not require dismantling pieces of a vehicle. Typical services may include oil change, tire repair, rotation, or replacement; and glass repair or replacement. Such work often takes only hours to complete.
Vehicle storage, indoor. Any premises used for the storage of vehicles or their parts within a wholly enclosed building, which shall not include any outdoor storage of vehicles or their parts. This term may include vehicle removal operator indoors only as defined by Section 46.2-1600 of the Code of Virginia, as amended. This term shall not include outdoor new car inventory storage area, or salvage or wrecking as defined by Section 46.2-1600 of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
Vehicle storage, outdoor. Any premises or space exposed to the weather used for the storage of non-damaged vehicles, but not their parts. If vehicles are stored on site, this term shall not include vehicle removal operator as defined by Section 46.2-1600 of the Code of Virginia, or salvage or wrecking as defined by Section 46.2-1600 of the Code of Virginia, as amended.