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Planning commission recommends allowing marina‑owned short‑stay houseboats with performance standards
Summary
The commission voted to recommend a zoning text amendment to permit marina‑owned short‑ and long‑term rental houseboats subject to health, recordkeeping and operational standards; the change moves next to City Council.
The City of Norfolk Planning Commission on an 8–0 voice vote recommended a zoning text amendment to redefine "marina" to allow marina‑owned short‑ and long‑term rental houseboats, provided operators meet a set of performance standards.
Staff planner Russell told the commission the amendment responds to a request from a marina operator and is intended to allow marinas to offer a limited number of rental houseboats as an accessory use. Russell summarized performance standards that would apply…
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