HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA200800002 Legacy Document 2009-06-22RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, the neighborhood model district regulations were adopted in 2003 as section 20A of the
Zoning Ordinance and, also at that time, the general planed development regulations set forth in section 8 of the
Zoning Ordinance were amended; and
WHEREAS, practice and experience over the past five years, together with the reorganization of the
County's development departments, recommend that sections 8 and 20A be amended; and
WHEREAS, among the key sections proposed to be amended is section 8.5.5.2, which presently
includes a grandfathering provision that provides owners the option to develop their land under the zoning and
subdivision regulations in effect when the planned.development rezoning was approved even though such right to
develop under those regulations may not be vested as provided understate law, and section 4.11.3 contains a
similar grandfathering provision; and
WHEREAS; in order to better achieve the purposes of planned developments and the neighborhood
model form of development, and to assure that lands are developed under the most appropriate regulations, it is
desired to ainend sections 4.11.3, 8.2, 8.5.1, 8.5.5.2, 8.5.5.3, 8.5.5.4, 20A.5, 20A.6; 20A.7 and 20A.10 of the
Zoning Ordinance. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity, convenience,
general welfare and good zoning practices, the Planning Conunission hereby adopts a resolution of intent to
amend sections 4.11.3, 8.2, 8.5.1, 8.5.5.2, 8.5.5.3, 8.5.5.4, 20A.5, 20A.6, 20A.7 and 20A.10 of the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance, and any other regulations of the Zoning Ordinance deemed appropriate to achieve the
purposes described herein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED. THAT the Planning Connnission 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.