Article 16, Sections 16-1 to 16-3

Other

• Denial reconsideration period1 year

  In the event that the governing body shall deny the petition of any property owner or other petitioner to amend this ordinance, substantially the same petition shall not be reconsidered for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original denial by the governing body.

• Governing body public hearingConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote.

  Before approving and adopting any amendment, the governing body shall hold at least one (1) public hearing thereon, pursuant to public notice as required by Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia.

• Majority vote required

  An affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members of the governing body shall be required to amend the zoning ordinance.

• Petition requirements

  A petition for rezoning shall be made by all property owners, contract purchaser with the owners' written consent, or the owners' agent. The petition shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Director together with a Minor Site Plan pursuant to Article 13, Section 13-1-2 and the required fee.

• Referral to Planning Commission60 days

  No change shall be made by the governing body in the zoning ordinance or zoning map unless the governing body has referred the proposed change to the Planning Commission for its recommendations. Failure of the Commission to report sixty (60) days after the first meeting of the Commission after the proposed change has been referred to the Commission, shall be deemed approval.

• Planning Commission public hearingConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote.

  The Planning Commission shall hold at least one (1) public hearing on such proposed amendment after notice as required by Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia.