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City of Alexandria Small Business Zoning Amendments Project Goals An enhanced, business friendly environment; While continuing to maintain a great quality of life. Lower Safeguard application established fees for many neighborhoods.
Small Business Zoning Amendments
Project Goals
Lower application fees for many businesses. Safeguard established neighborhoods. Reduced review time for many businesses. Ensure economic vitality and vibrant storefronts.
An enhanced, business friendly environment;
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While continuing to maintain a great quality of life.
review and input.
business and resident communities.
Benefits of Special Use Permits Role of Special Use Permits
potential neighborhood impacts.
surroundings.
and impacts to ensure continued compatibility.
Special Use Permits
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Typical Special Use Permit Applications
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Issues Typically Addressed
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Developed to address common impacts Codified in the City’s Zoning Ordinance for Administrative SUPs
Typical SUP Conditions Common Condition Types
Inspections & ability to re- docket a case
Council review and approval
application process
Full-Hearing Special Use Permits Administrative Special Use Permits
application process
All Special Use Permits
Types of Special Use Permits
Overview of Small Business Zoning Efforts
Administrative SUP Process
Administrative SUP and Permitted Uses
Clarified
Administrative SUP uses
Permitted Uses
Administrative SUP review
clarification
Initial Phase Second Phase Current Phase Future Phase
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Small Business Zoning Amendments
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Some Full-Hearing SUPs
become Administrative SUPs
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Proposed Change
approved.
a Full-Hearing SUP.
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Proposed Change
through an Administrative SUP from 1 to 2.
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Proposed Change
Industrial Zone through an Administrative SUP.
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Proposed Change
Administrative SUP.
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Proposed Change
Administrative SUP.
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Proposed Change
zones.
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Some Full-Hearing SUPs
become Permitted Uses
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Proposed Change
become a permitted use where they are currently only allowed through SUP.
care centers.
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Proposed Change
10,000 square feet and personal service establishments as permitted uses.
ground floor retail uses, but it also requires a SUP.
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Definition Updates
based on Trends/Practices
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Proposed Change
Ordinance.
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Proposed Change
and differentiate between those with overnight accommodations and those without.
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Proposed Change
clarifying repair activities that would be considered “light.”
because impacts are similar to other light repair businesses.
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Proposed Change
impacts and require additional regulation as “general” automobile repair.
engage in any type
body work, including painting, undercoating, body or fender work, tire retreading or recapping.
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Proposed Change
establishments with a retail component.
production.
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Other
Revisions
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Proposed Change
seats citywide.
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Proposed Change
seats, through an Administrative SUP as a Minor Amendment.
Administrative SUP as a Minor Amendment.
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Administrative SUP Amendments
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Proposed Change
approval authority for use-based SUPs that do not involve a development project.
with a high degree of community interest.
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Next Steps
Continue revisions to Small Business Zoning. Submit proposed amendments for approval to Planning Commission and City Council. Research future phase of potential zoning amendments. Planning Commission work session.
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Questions? Comments?