HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA201200011 Resolution of IntentRESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 12- 18(2), adopted March 14, 2012, amended the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance to, among other things, have signs in the Highway Commercial zoning
district subject to the regulations in County Code § 18- 4.15.12, which also pertains to signs in the
Commercial and Commercial Office zoning districts, instead of County Code § 18- 4.15.13, which also
pertains to signs in the Planned Development Shopping Center and Planned Development Mixed
Commercial zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, County Code § 18- 4.15.13 allows wall signs of up to 200 square feet in area and
County Code § 18- 4.15.12 allows wall signs of up to 100 square feet in area; and
WHEREAS, it may be desirable to allow wall signs in the Highway Commercial zoning
district to have wall signs of up to 200 square feet in area, as was previously allowed when signs in the
Highway Commercial zoning district were subject to County Code § 18- 4.15.13.
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 consider amending County Code § 18- 4.15.12, Regulations
Applicable to Signs in the C -1, CO and HC Zoning Districts, to allow wall signs in the Highway
Commercial zoning district of up to 200 square feet in area, and amending 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 will hold a public hearing
on the zoning text amendment proposed pursuant to this resolution of intent, and make its
recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at the earliest possible date.