HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA201300007 Legacy Document 2013-11-26 (6)RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, Albemarle County Code § 18 -30.3, which is part of the Albemarle County Zoning
Ordinance, establishes the flood hazard overlay district; and
WHEREAS, in order to prevent the loss of life and property, the creation of health and safety
hazards, the disruption of commerce and governmental services, the extraordinary and
unnecessary expenditure of public funds for flood protection and relief, and the impairment of
the tax base, the County regulates the uses, activities and development within districts subject to
flooding; and
WHEREAS, Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44 CFR) establishes requirements for
local flood plain management regulations and requires that local flood plain management
ordinances be revised and updated accordingly when flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) are
updated; and
WHEREAS, the FIRM in a portion of the southern part of Albemarle County along the James
River was recently updated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity,
convenience, general welfare, good zoning practices and continuing participation in the federal
flood insurance program, the Albemarle County Planning Commission hereby adopts a
resolution of intent to consider amending Albemarle County Code § 18 -30.3, Flood Hazard
Overlay District (FH), and to consider 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 shall 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.