HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA201400005 Resolution of IntentRESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, the County has received a petition to consider adding artist communities as a use
allowed in the Rural Areas zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the artist community use would be to provide solitude for artists
from various disciplines who would reside in the artist community for variable periods of time to work on
their art; and
WHEREAS, an artist community may provide a cultural benefit to the County; and
WHEREAS, an artist community may provide a valuable use of an historic structure; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to study whether such a use is consistent with the policies, goals, and
objectives of the Rural Area section of the Comprehensive Plan, appropriate in the Rural Areas zoning
district, and, if so, to consider amending the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to authorize the use,
subject to reasonable and suitable regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity,
convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices, the Planning Commission hereby adopts a
resolution of intent to consider amending Albemarle County Code §§ 18 -3.1, 18 -5, and 18 -10 and any
other appropriate sections of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance 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 by this resolution of intent, and make its recommendation to the
Board of Supervisors, at the earliest possible date.