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with what is occurring in other parts of the building.”
He suggested that the ordinance should not specify square feet of existing retail space that could be used for other retail space. He also suggested that the planners take out of the ordinance language that allows “non-commercial fowl” in all zones.
At Monday night’s work session, Chairman Louise Van Dort said that most ordinances specify 1,000 square feet for by-right retail use, and the members voted 4 to 1 to change that language from 700 to 1,000 square feet. Member Susan Parrish voted “no” saying it appeared that the planners were encouraging commercial development.
After questioning whether or not there are now any chickens in town, the planners voted, again 4 to 1, to keep in the language allowing “noncommercial fowl.” Col. Willis cast the “no” vote saying, “It doesn’t have rabbits.”
Mrs. Parrish said the Town Council wanted the planners to consider increasing the parking spaces required for retail uses. The ordinance requires one space for each 250 square feet of retail space. She said the council wanted the ordinance to require extra parking for employees.
When that issue was put to a vote, all members voted to leave the requirement as it is.
"We only have a limited amount of space in this town,” member Arthur Neufeld said.
The planners hit one section of the ordinance that they could not understand. It seems to require that the building official require an adequate septic system before an occupancy permit is issued, but the language is confusing. It reads: “No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued for any building structurally altered or erected to be used as a dwelling within a subdivision or residential district, or any other place where human beings congregate or are employed in the Town of Washington; or to rent or lease the same building or structure shall have been supplied or equipped with an approved sewage disposal system as will comply with the requirements of the State Department of Health regulations and approved by the Rappahannock County Health Officer or his duly authorized representative.”
The planners agreed this section had to be reworded, but left the rewording to another time.
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