HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA201000008 Legacy Document 2011-06-28RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, County Code § 18- 5.1.25(e) establishes the standard for sound generated from
outdoor amplified music at a farm winery, which is based on the audibility of the sound by a person of
normal hearing from specified locations; and
WHEREAS, the standard is unique among the noise standards for land uses regulated under the
Zoning Ordinance, which are otherwise decibel -based standards in County Code § 4.18; and
WHEREAS, it is desired to consider a new standard for outdoor amplified music at a farm
winery considering the needs of the farm winery industry to preserve its economic vitality, the effect of
outdoor amplified music on residents living near farm wineries, and the need for a standard that is
reasonable, effective and efficient in its administration and enforcement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity,
convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
hereby adopts a resolution of intent to amend County Code §§ 18 -4.18, 18- 5.1.25 and any other
regulations of Chapter 18, Zoning, of the County Code deemed 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 by this resolution of intent, and make its recommendation to the
Board of Supervisors, at the earliest possible date.
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