Planning Commission 08/19/2025 06:00 PM

Call To Order

1.The purpose this public hearing will be to receive public comments concerning two proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance for the Town of Appomattox, as follows:

(a) A proposed amendment to § 36-281 of the Town Code, such provision relating to permitted uses in the B-1 Less Intense Use Business District, to add the following as a permitted use in such district: single-family residential existing prior to August 12, 2013, provided that any expansion of the building footprint must comply with the setbacks of the R-2 zoning district.

(b) Proposed amendments to Chapter 36, Article XIV, “Floodplain District” of the Town Code, to update the current ordinance to comply with statutory and regulatory changes and with directives from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, including without limitation establishing floodplain districts, requiring the issuance of permits for development, and providing factors and conditions for variances to the terms of the ordinances.

2.Consideration to recommend the proposed amendment to permitted uses in B-1 to Appomattox Town Council.
3.Consideration to recommend the proposed amendments to Chapter 36, Article XIV, "Floodplain District" of the Town Code to Appomattox Town Council.