HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTA201400001 Resolution of Intenet 2014-01-09 (2)RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, the Albemarle County Subdivision Ordinance includes regulations
pertaining to 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 land development practices and continuing participation in
the federal flood insurance program, the Albemarle County Planning Commission hereby adopts
a resolution of intent to consider amending any sections of the Subdivision 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 subdivision text amendment proposed pursuant to this resolution of intent, and
make its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at the earliest possible date.