Following are the steps required in making a zoning text change:
- Applicant submits application, 2 items listed in Article 19,3-421, B (2), and fees to Zoning Administrator.
- Zoning Administrator determines of all submission requirements have been met. Advise applicant within 30 days if additional material needs to be submitted.
- Zoning Administrator notifies applicant that application has been received and is being processed. Zoning Administrator prepares analysis for Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
- Planning Commission reviews application. Planning Commission shall hold a Public Hearing in accordance with Title 15.2-2204 and 15.2-2285, code of Virginia. (The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors may hold a joint Public Hearing). Public Notice being given in accordance with about Code sections.
- Following the Public Hearing, the Planning Commission shall submit its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Planning Commission shall state its reasons for its recommendations, describe any recommended changes in conditions and indicate whether proposed amendment is in conformity with the comp plan.
- Planning Commission shall make its recommendation to the Board of Supervisors within 90 days following the first meeting of the Planning Commission after the proposed amendment has been referred to the Commission.
- Board of Supervisors shall give notice and hold a Public Hearing on the application. Board of Supervisors may make appropriate changes or corrections in the proposed amendment. The Board of Supervisors may approve or disapprove the application for rezoning. Time limit for action by the Board of Supervisors is 12 months.
- Text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance or other Land Use Ordinances shall be indexed and copies of the amendment as adopted by give to Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and other interested parties.