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Council refers proposed zoning restrictions on abortion clinics to Planning Commission after debate
Summary
Council voted unanimously to send a draft zoning amendment that would require conditional-use review and establish distance limits around schools, churches, parks and cultural districts to the Planning Commission for public hearings and refinement.
The Lynchburg City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 14 to send a proposed zoning amendment to the Planning Commission that would define "abortion clinic" as a distinct land use, require conditional-use permits for clinics in specified base zoning districts, and establish setback and distance standards from sensitive uses including schools, places of worship, libraries and historic or cultural districts.
Council member (sponsor) introduced a draft amendment and legal counsel for a private organization provided a legal overview, saying state statute and Virginia Supreme Court precedent give localities broad zoning authority. The sponsor and other council members…
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