HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA201100003 Legacy Document 2011-06-29RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, there is an identified need for the creation of lots that do not comply with all of the
standards for lots under Chapter 14, Subdivisions, of the County Code; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision Ordinance authorizes non - building lots to be created without assigning
development rights thereto provided that they are created for specific uses such as public and private streets,
railroad rights -of -way, central water supplies and central sewerage systems, - stormwater management facilities,
greenways, public utilities and pre- existing cemeteries, all of which serve a general public purpose; and
WHEREAS, there is a pending zoning text amendment that would create a class of lots identified as
special lots which serve the same purposes as non - building lots under the Subdivision Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it is desired to have the Subdivision Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance regulate special
lots or non - building lots in a consistent manner using the same terminology.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity, convenience,
general welfare and good land development practices, the Albemarle County Planning Commission hereby
adopts a resolution of intent to amend County Code §§ 14 -106, 14 -302 and any other regulations of Chapter 14,
Subdivision of Land, 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
subdivision 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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