AUGUST 18, 2009 WORKSHOP MINUTESCITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
"COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME"
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR WILLIRMD. SESSOMS, JR., At-Large
VICEMAYOR LOUISR. JONES, Bayside -District 4
GLENNR. DAMS, Rose Hall -District 3
WILL/AMR. DeSTEPH, At-Large
HARRY E. DIELh.'L, Kempsville - DisMct 2
ROBERT M UY(R„ Centerville -District 1
BARBARA M. HF_NLEY, Princess Anne --District 7
JOHNS UHR1N, Beach-District 6
RONA. PILLAMIEVA, At-Large
ROSEMARY WII:SON, At-Large
JAMES L. WOOU, Lynnhaven -District 5
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES
CITYMANAGER - JAMES K SPORE
CITYATTORNE'Y- MARK D. STILES
CITYASSESSOR - JERALD BANAGAN
CITYAUDITOR - LYNDONS. REMIAS
CITY CLERK - R UTH HODGES ERASER, MA1C
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
18 AUGUST 2009
I. CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
-Conference Room -
CITY HALL, BUILDING
2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-8005
PHONE: (757) 385-4303
FAX (757) 385-5669
E-MAIL: clycncl@vbgov.com
4:00 PM
A. WIND TURBINE ORDINANCE
Jack Whitney, Director -Planning
B. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Draft
Tom Pauls, Comprehensive Planning Coordinator -Planning
C. PLANNING ITEMS -Pending City Council September Agenda
Jack Whitney, Director -Planning
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VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
August 18, 2009
Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones called to order the CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING in the City Council
Conference Room, re the Wind Turbine Ordinance on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 4:00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Glenn R. Davis, William R. (Bill) DeSteph, Harry E. Diezel, Robert M. Dyer,
Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, John E. Uhrin, Ronald A. Villanueva and Rosemary
Wilson
Council Members Absent:
William D. Sessoms, Jr. and James L. Wood
Mayor Sessoms was attending a Convention in California
Councilman Wood took his Daughter to College
August 18, 2009
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CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING
WIND TURBINE ORDINANCE
3:59 P.M.
Karen Lasley, Zoning Administrator, gave the presentation on the Wind Turbine Ordinance. The
presentation is made a part of these proceedings.
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Definitions
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Purpose of Regulations
Promote energy conservation
Minimize visual, safety and environmental impact
Wind Energy Conversion Systems -
Freestanding
One is by right in the following zoning districts
" AG-rand AG-z,
* R-4o, R-3o, R-zo, R-r5
* B-r B-rA B-z
* I-r, I-z
Uttnd Energy Converslon 5ysems
Freestanding
• Two or more are allowed with a conditional use permit
in the following districts -
• AG-r, AG-z
• R-4o
• B-r, B-rA, B-z
• I-r, I-z
NOTE: All freestanding systems require a CUP in the P-t
Preservation District, O-r and O-z Office Districts and
the A-rz, A-r8, A-z4 and A-36 Apartment Districts
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Wind Energy Conversion Systems -
RoofMounted
One is allowed by right in the following districts -
• AG-rand AG-z
• R-4o, R-3o, R-zO, R-r5, R-ro, R-7.5, R-SD, R-SR, R-5S
• H-r
• O-r, O-z
• B-r, B-rA, B-z, B-3, B-3A, B-4, B-4C, B-4K
• I-rand I-z
• RT-r, RT-z, RT-3
Wind Energy ConversionSysfems -
Roof Mounted
• z or more are allowed with a conditional use permit in the
following districts -
• AG-~, AG-z
• R-4o, R-3o, R-zo, R-r5, R-ro
• H-r
• O-~, O-a
• B-r, B-rA, B-z, B-3, B-3A. B-4, B-4C, B-4K
• 1-i, 1-z
• RT-r, RT-z, RT-3
NOTE: All roof mounted systems require a CUP in the P-~
Preservation District and A-~z, A-i8, A-z4 and A-36
Apartment Districts
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Tonal Use Permit
Pequirements
Site plan, including accessory buildings
Certification by a licensed engineer that system will
meet Building Code requirements
Certification regarding structural integrity
Elevation drawings and computer-generated
simulations
If no CUP required, these must be submitted with
building permit application
Minimum Lot Area
• Nonresidential Districts require 40,000 sq. ft. for one
freestanding wind energy conversion system, plus
zo,ooo sq. ft. for each in excess of r
• For roof mounted -must meet minimum lot size for
district
• With aCUP -can vary minimum lot size where
appropriate
Setbacks
• A tower must set back at least rro% of height from a
property line orright-of--way line. (So, a 35' tall tower
must have a 38.5' setback.)
• No closer to any residential structure or overhead
utility transmission line than rro% of height.
• No support structures within the setbacks.
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Height
• Height regulations of zoning district apply unless varied
with a CUP.
• Freestanding -measured from ground level to highest
point on tower, including rotor blades.
Roof Mounted -measured from base at building or lowest
point of any component to the highest point of system,
including any rotor blades.
Roof mounted may project 8' above roof line. Greater
where specified in a CUP.
• Minimum rotor clearance - z5' above ground level for
horizontal axis turbines and ro' for vertical axis turbines
Other General Regulations
• No signs, except safety and warning signs
• All towers must be monopole unless other allowed by
CUP
• Noise -not exceed 55dB(A)
• Not lighted unless FAA requires
• Locate to minimize shadowing and flickering effects
on adjacent property
• All electrical underground or otherwise hidden
• All must have braking system that engages in
accordance with manufacturer's specifications
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Other General Regulations
Inspections -Each system must be inspected every z
years for compliance. Report submitted to Planning
Director.
Discontinuance - If not used for r year, must be
removed within 9o days of notification.
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AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH CITY ZONING
ORDINANCE REGULATIONS PERTAININGINCOLUDING
ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS,
DEFINITIONS, APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS,
LOCATIONAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS, AND
ZONING DISTRICTS WHERE PERMITTED
Sections Amended: City Zoning Ordinance Sections 111,
202, 301, 401, 501, 601, 701, 801, 901, 1001, 1501, 1511
and 1521
Sections Added: City Zoning Ordinance Sections 209 and
242.5
WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning
practice so require;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA:
1 g That Sections 111, 202, 301, 401, 501, 601, 701, 801, 901, 1001, 1501, 1511 and
20 1521 of the City Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to wind energy conversion systems, are
21 hereby amended and reordained, and new Sec#ions 209 and 242.5 are hereby added, to
22 read as follows:
23 Sec. 111. Definitions
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25 Wind ever conversion s stem. An device such as a windmill wind turbine or
26 wind char er that converts wind ever into electricit includin the rotors nacelles
27 enerators towers and associated control or conversion electronics.
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29 Wind enerav conversion system freestandina A wind energy conversion svs em
30 other than roof-mounted.
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32 Wind enerav conversion svsfem roof-mounted A wind enera:j conversion svs em
33 affixed to the roof of a building or other structure.
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38 The section defines wind energy conversion systems and classifies them as either freestanding
39 or roof-mounted.
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41 Sec. 202. Height regulations.
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43 (a) Whenever height limits for buildings and other structures are established, no
44 portion of any building or other structure shall extend above such height limits, except
45 residential chimneys, communication towers, broadcasting
46 towers, radio or television antennas, spires, flagpoles, water tanks, roof-mounted wind
47 energv conversion svstems or monuments otherwise approved for erection; provided,
48 however, that smokestacks may also extend beyond such limits, if they do not exceed in
49 height the distance to the nearest lot line; and further provided that one tower for
50 purposes of an amateur radio station operation, which may contain multiple antennas,
51 may extend beyond said height limits but shall not exceed ninety (90) feet in height above
52 ground elevation.
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54 (b} No artificial structure or tree or other natural growth which on the basis of its
55 height would constitute an obstruction to air navigation pursuant to Part 77 of the Federal
56 Aviation Administration Regulations, 14 C.F.R. §§ 77.21 et seq. shati be allowed in any
57 district. The director of the department of planning shall prepare a map delineating
58 geometric specifications and height limitations for protecting navigable airspace in
59 compliance with Part 77 of the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, 14 C.F.R. §§
60 77.21 et seq.
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62 COMMENT
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64 The amendment allows roof-mounted wind energy conversion systems to exceed the height
65 limits otherwise applicable in the various zoning districts within the City. The proposed Section
66 242.5, which appears immediately below, contains independent limitations on the height of wind
67 energy conversion systems, both roof-mounted and freestanding.
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69 The amendment on Line 4S is a technical correction that replaces the term "llne-of--sight
70 relaying devices" with the currently-used term, "communication towers." Tt is not related to the
71 regulation of wind energy conversion systems.
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73 Sec. 209 Wind Energy Conversion Systems
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75 fa) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to promote the use of renewable
76 energv sources by allowing wind energv conversion svstems in appropriate locations
77 while minim~zing visual safety and environmental impacts and promoting the safe
78 effective and efficient use of such svstems
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80 (b) Applicafion requirements
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82 (1) Conditional use permit applications In addition to the information
83 re wired b Section 221 a lications for a conditional use ermit for
84 a wind energv conversion system shall include the following items•
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86 1A) A site plan or plan drawn to scale showing the location
87 height and design of the proposed system including_ any
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88 accessory buildinas or other appurtenances, adjacent land
89 uses and any other applicable information reauired by the
90 Planning Director:
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92 LB) A certification from a professional enaineer licensed in the
93 Commonwealth of Virain~a that the proposed svstem complies
94 with all applicable reaulations and requirements of the Vir_ is nia
95 Uniform Statewide Building Code and Federal Aviation
96 Administration;
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98 ~C} A certification from a professional enaineer licensed in the
gg Commonwealth of Vir inia that the structure u on which the
100 groposed wind energv conversion svstem is to be mounted
101 will have the structural integrity to carry the weight and wind
102 loads of the wind enerav conversion svstem and have minimal
103 vibration impacts on the structure; and
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105 (D) Elevation drawings computer-generated photographic
106 simulations or such other documentation as the Plannm~c.
107 Director rnay require that depict how the proposed Hnnd
108 enerav conversion svstem including accessory buildinas. will
109 ,gRpP as constructed on the proposed site provided.
110 however that this requirement shall not apply if the proposed
111 wind enerav svstem is allowed as a principal use.
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113 {2 Buildin ermif/sife develo ment ian a iications. In addition to
114 information otherwise required by ordinance applications for buildin
115 ermits or site develo ment tans shall include the information
116 specified in subdivisions (A) (B} and (C
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118 (~ Lot area setback height etc repuiremenfs Wind enerav conversion
119 stems shall be subject to the following requirements:
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121 1 Lot area Minimum lot area requirements for wind energv conversion
122 ystems shall be as follows:
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124 (A) For freestanding wind enerav conversion syste_ms outside of
125 Residential Districts forty thousand (40 0001 sauare feet plus
126 an additional twenty thousand (20 000) sauare feet for each
127 such svstem in excess of one (1 ;
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129 LB) For roof mounted wind energv conversion systems, the
130 minimum lot area specified in the district reaulations, and
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132 C For wind ener conversion s stems allowed as a conditional
133 use the City Council may approve an application in which the
134 subiect property fails to meet the specified minimum lot area
135 requirements upon a finding that the proposed system is of
136 such size or in such location or that the conditions attached to
137 the conditional use permit are sufficiently restrictive that the
138 deficiency in lot area will not result in any adverse effects
139 upon surrounding properties The Planning Director shag
140 include in his report to the Planning Commission the specific
141 factors, if any that would support the granting of a conditional
142 use permit an Tats that fail to meet the minimum lot area
143 requirements of this section
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145 (2) Setbacks.
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147 _(A) No tower in any freestanding wind energy conversion system
148 shall be located closer to any property line or public right-of-
149 way than a distance equal to one hundred ten per cent
150 (110%) of the height of the tower or the setback specified in
151 the applicable district reaulations whichever is greater or
152 cfaser to any residential structure or overhead utility
153 transmission line than a distance eaual to ane hundred ten
154 per cent (110%) of the height of the tower
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156 (B) No support structure of a freestanding wind energy conversion
157 system. includina auv wires. shall be located in any required
158 front yard or any reauired side yard adjacent to a street
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160 (3) Height.
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162 (A) Unless otherwise specified in this section or the conditional
163 use permit. wind energv conversion systems shall be subiect
164 to the height reaulations of the zoning district in which they
165 are located: provided. that in no event shall the hei hq t of a~
166 such system exceed that recommended by the manufacturer
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168 (B) The height of a freestanding wind energv conversion system
169 shall be measured as the distance from ground level to the
170 highest point on the tower including the vertical length of any
171 extensions such as rotor blades The height of aroof-mounted
172 wind energv conversion system shall be measured as the
173 distance from the point at which the base of the system is
174 attached to the building or the lowest point of any component
175 of the wind energv conversion system, whichever is lower to
176 the highest point on the wind energv conversion system
177 includina the vertical length of any extensions such as rotor
178 blades.
179 (C) Notwithstanding any contrary height limitation specified in the
180 district re ulations roof-mounted wind ener conversion
181 s stems may proiect a maximum of eight (8) feet above the
182 roofline of the structure on which they are located unless a
183 greater height is allowed by the conditional use permit.
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185 (Dl The minimum rotor clearance of freestanding wind energy
186 conversion systems shall be twenty-five (25) feet above
187 round level fors stems incor orate horizontal-axis turbines
188 and ten (10) feet for systems incorporatinq_ vertical-axis
189 turbines.
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191 i4) Signage No s~gnage o+her than safe+v and warninn signs. shall e
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194 (51 Tower construction All freestanding towers shall be of monopo e
195 construction without guy wires or wsible anchors unless allowed by
196 the conditional use permit.
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198 6 Noise. The hi hest level of noise enerated b the s s em as
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200 weight~i d gib I level of 55 d6(A
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202 7 llluminafion. No onion of a s stem shall be illuminated un ass
203 re wired b the Federal Aviation Administration.
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205 (8) Siting Systems shall be sited in a manner to minimize shadowing
206 and flickering effects on any adjacent propert~.-
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208 (9) Elecfrical connections All electrical controls control wiring an
209 ower lines shale be located under round or otherwise hidden from
210 view.
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212 X101 Braking All systems shall be equipped with a redundant braking
213 s stem that en a es at wind seeds in accordance with the
214 manufacturer's specifications so as to minimize the potential for wind
215 damage to the system or its supporting structure.
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217 d Ins ectiorts. All wind ener conversion s stems includin all associate
218 e ui ment shall be ins acted eve two 2 ears to ensure coin liance with this section
219 and the conditional use ermit. The re ort of such ins action shall be rovided to the
220 Planning Director.
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222 e Discontinuance. An wind ener conversion s stem that is not in use or a
223 p_enod of one (1) near shall be removed within ninety (90) days after notification by the
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COMMENT
Subsection (a) [lines 75-78] states that the purpose of the wind energy system section is to
promote energy conservation by allowing wind energy conversion systems while minimizing the
safety, visual and environmental impacts of such systems.
Subsection (b) sets forth the conditional use permit application requirements [lines 82•-111]
and requirements for site plans and building permit applications [lines 1 i3-116].
Subsection (c) [lines 118-215j sets forth requirements pertaining to lot area, setbacks, height,
structural standards, lighting, signage, noise, shadowing/flickertng, electrical connections and
braking.
Subsection (d) [lines 217-220J requ#res an insgQCtion every two years and submission of the
inspection report to the Planning Director.
Subsection (e) [lines 222-224] requires the removal of the system if it is not used for one year.
Sec. 242.5. Wind energy conversion systems
!n addition to general requirements w[nd energy conversion systems shall be
subject to the nrovis~ons of Section 209
COMIYIENT
The section provides that wind energy conversion systems allowed as conditional uses shall be
subject to the provisions of Section 209 of the City Zoning Ordinance.
Sec. 301. Use regulations [Preservation District].
(a) Principal and conditiona! uses- The following chart lists those uses permitted within
the P-1 Preservation District. Those uses and structures shall be permitted as either principal
uses indicated by a "P" or as conditional uses indicated by a "C." No uses or structures other than
as specified shall be permitted.
USE
Wind enerpy conversion systems freestanding
Wind energy conversion systems roof-mounted
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266 The amendments allow freestanding and roof-mounted wind energy conversion systems
267 (WECS) as conditional uses in the P-1 Preservation District.
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269 Sec. 401. Use regulations [Agricultural Districts].
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271 (a) Principal and conditional uses. The following chart lists those uses
272 permitted within the AG-1 and AG-2 Agricultural Districts. Those uses and structures in
273 the respective agricultural districts shat[ be permitted as either principal uses indicated by
274 wall beasrohibiteldn n the respecte ebdistricts. Nosusessorr structures) otherbthan'as
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286 in excess of one {1) -
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296 The amendments allow one freestanding wind energy conversion system (WECS) and one
2g7 roof-mounted 'WECS as principal uses in the AG1 and AG2 Agricultural Districts. Two or more
298 such systems are allofved as conditional uses.
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303 (a) Principal and canditional uses. The following chart lists those uses
304 permitted within the R-40 through R-2.5 Residential Districts. Those uses and structures
305 in the respective residential districts shall be permitted as either principal uses indicated
306 by a "P" or as conditional uses indicated by a "C." Uses and structures indicated by an
307 "X" shall be prohibited in the respective districts. No uses or structures other than as
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334 The amendments allow one freestanding wind energy conversion system (WECS) as a
335 principal use in the R-40 through R-1S Residential Districts. Two or more such systems are allowed
336 as conditional uses in the R-40 District. One roof-mounted WECS is allowed as a principal use in
337 the all Residential Districts except the R-2.5 Residential Townhouse District. Two or more such
338 systems are allowed as conditional uses in the R-40 through R-10 Residential Districts.
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340 Sec. 601. Use regulations [Apartment Districts]
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342 (a) Principal and conditional uses. The following chart lists those uses permitted
343 within the A-12 through A-36 Apartment Districts. Those uses and structures in the
344 respective apartment districts shall be permitted as either principal uses indicated by a
345 "P" or as conditional uses indicated by a "C." Uses and structures indicated by an "X"
346 shall be prohibited in the respective districts. No uses or structures other than as
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359 CONIlVIENT
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362 The amendments allow freestanding and roof-mounted wind energy conversion systems as a
363 conditional use in all Apartment Districts.
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366 Sec. 701. Use regulations [Hotel Qistrict]
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368 (a) Principal and conditional uses. The following chart lists those uses permitted
369 within the H-1 Hotel District. Those uses and structures in the district shall be permitted
370 as either principal uses indicated by a "P" or as conditional uses indicated by a "C." Uses
371 and structures indicated by an "X" shall be prohibited in the district. No uses or structures
372 other than as specified shall be permitted
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378 Wind enerav conversion svstems, P
379 roof mounted except as provided
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383 roof mounted in excess of one (1) per_ C
384 principal structure -
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387 COMMENT
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390 The amendments allow one (1) roof-mounted wind energy conversion system (WECS) as a
391 principal use in H-1 gotel District and more than one such WECS per principal structure as a
392 conditional use in the district.
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Sec. 801. Use regulations [Office Districts}
(a) Principal and conditional uses. The following chart lists those uses
permitted within the O-1 and O-2 Office Districts. Those uses and structures in the
respective office districts shall be permitted as either principal uses indicated by a "P" or
as conditional uses indicated by a "C." Uses and structures indicated by an "X" shall be
prohibited in the respective districts. No uses or structures other than as specified shall
be permitted.
USE
O-1 O-2
Wind enerav conversion systems freestanding C C
Wind enerav conversion systems roof-mounted
except as provided below P P
Wind enerav conversion svstems roof-mounted
in excess of one (1) C C
COMMENT
The amendments allow freestanding wind energy conversion systems (WECS) as a
conditional use in the O-1 and O-2 Office Districts. They also allow one (1) roof-mounted WECS as a
principal use in the district and more than one WECS as a conditional use.
Sec. 901. Use regulations jBusiness Districts]
(a) Principal and conditional uses. The following chart lists those uses permitted within
the B-1 through B-4K Business bistricts. Those uses and structures in the respective business
districts shall be permitted as either principal uses indicated by a "P" or as conditional uses
indicated by a "C." Uses and structures indicated by an "X" shall be prohibited in the respective
districts. No uses or structures other than as specified shall be permitted.
USE B-7 B- B-2 B-3 B- B-4 B- B-
9A 3A 4C 4K
Wind enerav conversion svstems
freestanding except as provided below
Wind enerav conversion systems
freestanding in excess of
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roof-mounted except as provided
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434 per principal structure
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439 The amendments allow one (1} freestanding wind energy conversion system V~VECS as a
440 principal use in the B-1, B-lA and B-2 Business Districts, and more than one (I)
441 conditional use in the same districts. They also allow one roof-mounted WECS per principal
442 structure as a principal use and more than one roof-mounted WECS per principal structure as a
443 conditional use i^. all Business Districts.
444
445 Sec. 1001. Use regulations [Industrial Districts].
446
447 (a) Principal and conditional uses. The following chart lists those uses
448 permitted within the I-1 and I-2 Industrial Districts. Those uses and structures in the
449 respective industrial districts shall be permitted as either principal uses indicated by a "P"
450 or as conditions! uses indicated by a "G." Uses and structures indicated by an "X" shall
451 be prohibited in the respective districts. No uses or structures other than as specified
452 shall be permitted.
453 )-9 !-2
454 Use
455
456 ••••
457
458 Wind enerav conversion svstems, P p
459 freestandina except as provided below
460
461 Wind enerq~co_nversion svstems. C C
462 freestandina. in excess of two (21
463
464 Wind enerav conversion svstems, p P
465 roof-mounted, except as provided -
466 below
467
468 Wind enerav conversion svstems,
469 rgof mounted in excess of one (11 per C C
470 principal structure
471
472 COMMENT
473
474
475 The amendments aIIow two (2) freestanding wind energy conversion system (WECS) as a
476 principal use in the I-1 and I-2 Industrial Districts, and more than two (2) as a conditional use in the
477 same districts. They also allow one (1) roof-mounted WECS per principal structure as a principal
478 use and snore than one (1) roof-mounted WECS per principal structure as a conditional use in both
479 Industrial Districts.
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480 Sec. 1501. Use Regulatians [RT-1 Resort Tourist District]
481
482 (a) The following chart lists those uses permitted within the RT-2 Resort Tourist
483 District as either principal uses, as indicated by a "P," or as conditional uses, as indicated
484 by a "C." Conditional uses shall be subject to the provisions of Part C of Article 2 (section
485 220 et seq.). Buildings within the RT-2 District may include any principal or conditional
486 uses in combination with any other principal or conditional uses. No uses or structures
487 other than those specified shall be permitted. All uses, whether principal ar conditional,
488 should to the greatest extent possible adhere to the provisions of the Oceanfront Resort
489 Area Design Guidelines.
490
491 Use RT-1
492
493
494
495 Wind enerQV conversion svstems
496 roof-mounted except as provided p
497 below -
498
499 Wind energv conversion svstems
500 roof-mounted, in excess of one (1) per
501 principal structure C
502 -
503 COMMENT
504
505 The amendments allow one (1) roof-mounted wind energy conversion system (WECS) as a
506 principal use in the RT-1 Resort Tourist District and more than one such WECS per principal
507 structure as a conditional use in the district.
508
509
510 Sec. 1511. Use Regulations [RT-2 Resort Tourist District)
511
512 (a) The following chart lists those uses permitted within the RT-2 Resort Tourist
513 District as either principal uses, as indicated by a "P" or as conditional uses, as indicated
514 by a "C." Conditional uses shall be subject to the provisions of Part C of Article 2 (section
515 220 et seq.). No uses or structures other than those specified shall be permitted. All uses,
516 whether principal or conditional, should to the greatest extent possible adhere to the
517 provisions of the Oceanfront Resort Area Design Guidelines.
518
519 Use R T-2
520 ....
521
522 Wind eneray conversion systems
523 roof-mounted. except as provided p
524 below -
525
526 Wind energy conversion systems
527 roof-mounted, in excess of one (1) per
12
528 principal structure C
529 COMMENT
530
531
532 The amendments allow one (1) roof-mounted wind energy conversion system (WECS) as a
533 principal use in the RT-2 Resort Tourist District and more than one such WECS per principal
534 structure as a conditional use in the district.
535
536
537 Sec. 1521. Use Regulations [RT-3 Resort Tourist District]
538
539 (a} The following chart lists those uses permitted within the RT-3 Resort Tourist
540 District as either principal uses, as indicated by a "P" or as conditional uses, as indicated
541 by a "C." Conditional uses shall be subject to the provisions of Part C of Article 2 (section
542 220 et seq.}. Except for single-family, duplex, semidetached and attached dwellings,
543 buildings within the RT-3 District may include any principal or conditional uses in
544 combination with any other principal or conditional use. No uses or structures other than
545 those specite d s ossible adheredto tthe prov s onts ofthecOceanfrontl~Resort Areal Design
546 greatest ex p
547 Guidelines.
548
549 RT-3
550 Use
551 ••••
552
553 Wind enerav conversion svstems. ~
554 roof mounted except as provided -
555 below
556
557
558 Wind energy conversion svstems.
559 roof mounted in excess of one (1) per C
560 ,prncipal structure -
561 COM1vIEN.i.
562
563
564 The amendments allow one (1) roof-mounted wind energy conversion system (WECS) as a
565 principal use in the RT-3 Resort Tourist District and more than one such WECS per principal
566 structure as a conditional use in the district.
567
568
569 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of
570 ~ 2009
571
572
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573 Approved as to Content:
574
575
576
577
578 Plannin epartment
579
580
581 CA-1082
582 July 9, 2009
583 R-12
Approved as to Legal Sufficiency:
City Attorney's Office
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CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT
4:32 P.M.
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in September 2009. Detailed items are hereby made a part of these proceedings.
September 8, 2009
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The Rebkee Company
USA National Karatedo Federation of Virginia, Inc.
RAVE Soccer Complex, LLC
City of Virginia Beach -Wind Energy Systems Ordinance
Seven Cities Electric, Inc.
September 22, 2009
Lola L. Morris
School Board for the City of Virginia Beach
Coastal Living Builders, LLC
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