HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA200600001 Resolution of IntentRESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan's Rural Areas Plan identifies the protection of
historic, archeological and cultural resources as a guiding principle for the Rural Areas;
WHEREAS, country stores are an important economic, cultural and historic part of the
Rural Areas and an integral component in the crossroads communities in the Rural Areas;
WHEREAS, the Rural Areas Plan states that a strong agricultural economy is one of the
elements of the County's vision for the Rural Areas and its guiding principles encourage
providing support to local agricultural economies and supporting rural land uses that provide
rural landowners with economic viability;
WHEREAS, a large number of country stores throughout the County are threatened; and
WHEREAS, the conservation of historic resources is one express purpose of the Rural
Areas zoning district and it is desired to amend the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that the
remaining country stores continue to play an essential role in the culture, economy and historic
legacy of Albemarle County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity,
convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices, the Albemarle County Planning
Commission hereby adopts a resolution of intent to amend Zoning Ordinance § 3, Definitions, §
5, Supplementary Regulations, and § 10, Rural Areas (RA), and any other regulations of the
Zoning Ordinance deemed appropriate to achieve the purposes described herein.
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
recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, at the earliest possible date.