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Council sends initiating resolution on nonconforming uses to Planning Commission
Summary
Council approved an initiating resolution requesting the Planning Commission consider amendments to Article 15 of the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance to clarify rules for expansion or change of lawful nonconforming uses; the city attorney said the changes would better use enforcement options under state law.
Council approved an initiating resolution asking the Planning Commission to consider amendments to Article 15 of the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance that would clarify regulations governing the expansion or change of lawful nonconforming uses. Councilmember Woodard moved the item and the motion was seconded; Councilmember Ritter asked the attorney and manager for clarification about whether the language would allow moving structures on-site and how it defines expansion.
The city attorney said the language seeks to use enforcement mechanisms available under state law regarding lawful nonconforming uses and to clarify provisions around expansion and modification. Council approved the initiating resolution 7-0; the item will go to the Planning Commission for drafting specific ordinance language and recommendations.
