HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA201500003 Staff Report 2015-07-08COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
TRANSMITTAL TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
AGENDA TITLE:
ZTA 2015 -03 BZA Process and Technical
Changes
SU BJ ECT /PROPOSAL /REQU EST:
Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance
Amendment to Address State Code
Requirements for BZA Process and for Minor
Technical Changes
AGENDA DATE:
July 8, 2015
STAFF CONTACT(S):
McCulley, MacCall and Kamptner
PRESENTER (S):
McCulley
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance amendment codifies Virginia Code amendments relating to matters before the Board of
Zoning Appeals (BZA) resulting from HB 1849. In addition, we are updating, clarifying and correcting
several ordinance references and provisions.
The Commission held a work session on May 12th and a public hearing on June 2nd. They recommended
approval of the draft ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
This amendment is housekeeping in nature in that it a) provides technical updates to the ordinance and b)
codifies Virginia Code requirements effective July 1.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the draft ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
A — Draft Ordinance
B — Planning Commission staff report
C - Planning Commission minutes