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Norfolk staff propose allowing houseboats at marinas under performance standards
Summary
City planners proposed an amendment to permit houseboats in many marinas if they meet performance standards; operators can seek conditional use permits if they fail certain thresholds (for example, fewer than 50 slips or using more than 5% of slips for houseboats).
Planning staff on Thursday previewed a proposal to allow certain houseboats at Norfolk marinas, a use not currently authorized in the city's zoning code.
"Houseboat is...when they're using a vessel primarily as a residence and not as transportation," a planning presenter said while explaining the distinction between liveaboards and houseboats. The staff presentation said most…
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