Modify zoning rules for where schools can be built and add design standards
In Plain English
Current city zoning laws limit where schools can be built in Richmond. The proposed changes would allow schools in more areas and create new design requirements for school buildings. If approved, developers would have more flexibility in school locations but must meet specific architectural standards.
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Votes
Introduce ordinance (first reading) with the exclusion of zones CM-1 and CM-2 and lay over to the November 20, 2018, Council Meeting for the second reading
5 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond's city council unanimously approved the first reading of new rules that would allow schools to be built in more neighborhoods throughout the city. The changes would give developers more flexibility in choosing school locations while requiring them to meet specific architectural design standards. However, the council excluded two commercial zones (CM-1 and CM-2) from the expansion, meaning schools still cannot be built in those areas. This is a routine first reading that advances the proposal to a second vote scheduled for November 20, 2018, where final approval will be considered.
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