HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA201800004 Resolution - Board of Supervisors 2018-10-0317 _Y�IlI���[I] � 1►Y Y �1►Y �
WHEREAS, the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance currently classifies beekeeping as an
agricultural operation use; and
WHEREAS, Strategy 11 a of the Development Areas Chapter of the Albemarle County
Comprehensive Plan states that the County will study ways to allow beekeeping and other forms of
agriculture in the Development Areas without harming the safety, welfare, and enjoyment of adjoining
property owners; and
WHEREAS, it is desired to explore the possibility of permitting beekeeping as a by right use in
the County's residential zoning districts with supplementary zoning regulations that provide measures
designed to protect the safety, welfare, and enjoyment of adjoining property owners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity,
convenience, general welfare, and good zoning and development practices, the Board of Supervisors
hereby adopts a resolution of intent to consider amending Albemarle County Code Chapter 18, Sections
5, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and any other sections of the Zoning Ordinance deemed to be appropriate to
achieve the purposes described herein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing
on the zoning text amendment proposed by this resolution of intent, and make its recommendations to the
Board of Supervisors, at the earliest possible date.
I, Claudette K Borgersen, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true and correct copy of a
Resolution duly adopted by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors by a vote of _ to _ as
recorded below, at a regular meeting held on
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Mr. Dill
Mr. Gallaway
Ms. Mallek
Ms. McKeel
Ms. Palmer
Mr. Randolph
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors