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Richmond planning commission tables draft zoning rules for overnight shelters pending regulatory details
Summary
The Richmond Planning and Zoning Commission heard a staff proposal on zones and setbacks for overnight homeless shelters, discussed capacity and state space guidelines, and unanimously voted to table the item so staff can provide building-code and regulatory guidance.
Richmond — The Planning and Zoning Commission on the evening’s agenda reviewed draft zones and setback rules for overnight homeless shelters but voted unanimously to table the proposal so staff can produce additional regulatory guidance.
A staff presenter summarized the draft ‘‘zone of determination’’ and said chosen zones would be conditional uses subject to Board of Adjustments approval. The presenter clarified the draft included a 500-foot setback from residential uses and public parks: “it is 500 feet from residential use … or public park,” the staff member stated.
A shelter proponent told commissioners the group…
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