HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA201500003 Resolution - Board of Supervisors 2015-03-17 (2)ATTACHMENT B
RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, if House Bill 1849 is signed by the Governor, Virginia Code §§ 15.2 -2201, 15.2-
2308, 15.2 -2309 and 15.2 -2314 will be significantly amended, and Virginia Code § 15.2- 2308.1 will be
added, effective July 1, 2015, and these amendments will revise the criteria relating to variances and
appeals; and
WHEREAS, this new legislation also revises the regulations for proceedings before the Board of
Zoning Appeals; and
WHEREAS, there is an efficiency to utilize this opportunity while amending the Zoning
Ordinance to incorporate the requirements of new legislation to also clarify requirements, update
references to other laws, standardize terminology, and make other minor technical changes, to promote
the efficient and effective administration of the County's zoning 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 amend Albemarle County Code §§ 18 -3.1, 18 -31, 18 -34, 18 -34A, 18 -36, and any
other appropriate sections of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to achieve the purposes described
herein, provided that House Bill 1849 is signed by the Governor and the amended and added sections of
the Virginia Code referenced above become effective July 1, 2015; 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.