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RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance (Albemarle County Code, Chapter 18) was adopted in 1980 having
setback and yard regulations that establish distances from lot lines and street lines to structures; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan was amended in 2001 to incorporate principles of traditional
neighborhood development (the "Neighborhood Model ") which, among other things, encourages reduction of
building setbacks and yards; and
WHEREAS, the application of Neighborhood Model principles has been successful in planned
developments and is desired in the development areas; and
WHEREAS, in order to make it easier to achieve the goals and objectives of the Neighborhood Model
and make it easier for development to achieve the Neighborhood Model form of development, it is desired to
amend the setback and yard regulations for many of the conventional zoning districts (residential, commercial and
industrial) in the development areas by modifying the front, side and rear yard requirements within those districts.
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 the Zoning Ordinance as described herein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the
zoning text amendments proposed by this resolution of intent, and make its recommendation to the Board of
Supervisors, at the earliest possible date.