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Votes at a glance: Newport News council adopts zoning text change, right‑of‑way vacation, safety grant, telecom license and multiple appropriations
Summary
At its April 22 meeting the Newport News City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions including a zoning text amendment, vacation of an 18,000 sq ft right of way, a VDOT safety grant for signals, renewal of a telecom right‑of‑way license, and four appropriations including funds for a seafood market and the Marshall Ridley Choice‑
Newport News City Council on April 22 approved a package of ordinances, resolutions and appropriations during its regular meeting. Most measures passed unanimously by roll call; council recorded votes as 7‑0 on the items below.
Key actions approved
• Zoning text amendment (Agenda item E2). The council amended Chapter 45 of the zoning ordinance to modify special building setbacks along expressways and collector streets (transcript reference: city code chapter 45, section 45‑2808). No members of the public spoke on the item; the ordinance passed 7‑0.
• Vacation of right of way (Agenda item E3). Council approved the vacation of an 18,000‑square‑foot right of way on 30 Eighth Street between Warwick Boulevard and CSX. The motion passed 7‑0.
• VDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program agreement (G1). The council authorized the city manager to execute a project administration agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation for a citywide…
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