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Planning commission recommends requiring conditional use permits for self‑storage sites
Summary
The Norfolk Planning Commission voted to recommend a zoning text amendment to require conditional use permits for self‑service storage in districts where the use is currently allowed by right; staff said about 30 facilities exist in the city.
The Norfolk Planning Commission on a voice vote recommended approval of a zoning text amendment to require self‑service storage facilities to obtain conditional use permits in all districts where they are now allowed by right. The motion passed with commissioners voting in favor.
The change was presented by Andrew, a planning department staff member, who said self‑service storage “utilizes a significant amount of land with limited economic activity and job…
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