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PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 18 - ZONING AND SUBDIVISION
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE:
Sept. 29, 2025
EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
On Oct. 23, 2023, at the culmination of the Code Create Vienna project, the Vienna Town Council approved updated Zoning and Subdivision regulations, which were adopted as a new Chapter 18 of the Town Code and became effective on Jan. 1, 2024.
During the code update process, certain topics were identified as "pinned" items that, for various reasons, were deferred for consideration following adoption of the updated Chapter 18. The Town Council and staff also recognized that the zoning and subdivision ordinance is a dynamic document, subject to regular reviews and periodic updates.
The purposes of the proposed text amendments included in this agenda item are to:
1) address new requirements from the updated state code,
2) provide additional clarification and technical corrections, and
3) establish appropriate regulations for new and existing uses.
On Sept. 29, 2025, the Town Council reviewed the proposed text amendments included in this packet, suggested additional items for consideration, and voted to refer these items to the Planning Commission for review in accordance with Section 18-835. - Rezonings, Text Amendments, and Map Amendments.
On Oct. 8, 2025, the Planning Commission held a meeting to review the proposed changes and provide initial feedback to staff. Following discussion, the Planning Commission voted to schedule its public hearing for Dec. 10, 2025.
A series of attachments support this agenda item, as listed below:
Attachments:
1. Staff Memorandum - Summary of Proposed Amendments
2. Article 2 - Sec. 18-213. Lot coverage - provides two options for formatting
3. Article 3 - Sec. 18-304. Principal Uses Table.
4. Article 3 - Sec. 18-323. Drive Through Facilities
5. Article 3 - Sec. 18-340. Religious Assembly
6. Article 6 - Subdivision, L...
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