Zoning text amendment
A zoning text amendment, or ZTA is the process by which the zoning ordinance is changed.
In Charlottesville, ZTAs are governed by Sec. 34-41 through 34-45 of the city code.[1] A ZTA can be initiated by resolution of City Council, motion of the Planning Commission, or a petition of "any person who is the owner, owner's agent, or contract purchaser (with the owner's written consent) of property, where such petition proposes a change of the zoning district classification of such property ('zoning map amendments')." They must then be recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and approved by Council. A public hearing is required at each step. Proposed ZTAs may be changed or corrected by Council during its consideration, but changes may not rezone land to a more intensive use without an additional public hearing.
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References
- ↑ Charlottesville City Code, Chapter 34 - ZONING, ARTICLE I. ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION 3. ZONING AMENDMENTS, Sec. 34-41. - Amendments to the zoning ordinance.. Available online via municode.com, Municipal Code Corporation, Tallahassee, Florida. Accessed 2019-01-19