1. Zoning Ordinance Update StudyM
Zoning Ordinance Update Study
The City of Martinsville
Planning Commission Work Session | July 21, 2016

2. Why an Updated Zoning Ordinance?
Major Concerns
Inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan recommendations
Confusing organization
Unclear administrative procedures
Differences between some districts unclear
Some districts out-of-step with existing uses
Zoning districts incompatible with current development trends
Lack of flexibility for property owners and developers
No provisions for residential cluster development
Definitions and regulations out-of-date or incomplete
Site plan, landscape, parking & sign standards incomplete

3. Where we’re been & where we’re going:
October, 2013: Project Commenced
October – December, 2013: Work Sessions
January – May, 2014: Draft Working Papers
June, 2014: First Draft of Ordinance
October, 2014: Staff Input and Second Draft of Ordinance
February, 2015: Staff Input & Third Draft of Ordinance
June, 2015: Commission Input & Fourth Draft of Ordinance
June, 2015: Presentation at Council Work Session
July, 2015 – July, 2016: Revision per Staff and Citizen Input
July, 2016 – November, 2016: Public Hearings for Adoption

4. Development Ordinance
Coordination of Zoning and Planning Documents
Martinsville Comprehensive Plan
Official Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Zoning Ordinance
Unified
Development Ordinance
Small Area Plans
Subdivision Ordinance
UDA Plan
Site Plan &
Design Standards
Historic Standards
Floodplain
Regulations
E&S Control
Ordinance

5. Clarity: The Ordinance is designed with the Applicant, Staff, Commission & Council in mind

6. Zoning Ordinance Organization
Improved Procedures
Administration
Definitions
General Provisions
Site Plan Regulations
Nonconformity
Sign Regulations
Zoning Amendments
Special Use Permits
Revised District Regulations
R-E Estate Residential District
R-N Neighborhood Residential District
R-C City Residential District
R-T Transitional Residential District
C-N Neighborhood Commercial District
C-UB Uptown Business District
C-C Corridor Commercial District
ED-MA Medical and Academic District
ED-G Economic Development – General
ED-I Economic Development – Intensive
TND-O Traditional Neighborhood Overlay
EC-O Entrance Corridor Overlay
HP-O Historic Preservation District
Upgraded Standards
Landscape Standards
Off-Street Parking & Loading
Proffers
Board of Zoning Appeals

7. Zoning Ordinance Organization - Residential
R-16 District
R-E - Estate Residential
R-9 District
R-N - Residential Neighborhood
R-6 District
R-C - City Residential
P-1, P-2 & RP-1 District
R-T - Transitional Neighborhood
UDA District
TND-O - Traditional Neighborhood Development
“Historical” District
HP-O - Historic Preservation

8. Residential Zoning Districts
Conventional Districts
R-E
R-N
R-C
Cluster Development Options
R-E - SUP
R-N - By-Right
R-C - By-Right
Transitional Districts
R-T - Business Services
C-N - Retail
Supplementary Overlay Districts
TND-O
HP-O

9. Zoning Ordinance Organization – Economic Development
C-1, C-1A District
C-N Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 District
C-UB Uptown Business
C-3 District
C-C Corridor Commercial
M-1 District
ED-G Economic Development General
M-2 District
ED-I Economic Development Intensive
New District
ED-MA Medical & Academic

10. Commercial, Economic Development Districts
Commercial Districts
C-C - Highway
C-UB - Uptown
C-N - Neighborhood
Economic Development
ED-G - General
ED-I - Intensive
ED-MA - Medical / Academic
Supplemental Districts
EC-O – Entrance Corridor
HP-O - Historic Districts
TND-O – Urban Development

11. Zoning Districts: Comparative Regulations

12. Lot & Building Standards for Individual Residential Districts
Organization & Clarity
Improved Geometric Criteria
Improved Use Standards
By-Right Uses vs. Special Use
Cluster Option Provisions
Lot Design Criteria
Facilitates Staff & PC Review
R-C City Residential District

13. Lot & Building Standards for Individual Business & Economic Development
Zoning Districts
Organization & Clarity
Geometric Criteria
Improved Use Standards
By-Right Uses v. Special Use
TND-O Opportunities
Entrance Corridor Provisions
Landscape & Buffer
Facilitates Staff & PC Review
ED-G Economic Development General

14. Site Development Plan Pre-Application Conference
Clear Application Process
Enhanced Site Plan Standards
Upgraded Review Process
Coordination with improved:
Parking standards.
Loading requirements.
Landscape standards.
Utility standards.
Buffer requirements.
Bonding criteria.
Staff review procedures.

15. The Special Use Permit Streamlined Application Process
Clear Expectations
Pre-Application Conference
Concept Plan Review
Planning and Design Criteria
Clear Guidelines for Staff
Enhanced information for PC

16. New Land Use Chart

17. THE CHECK LIST
Complete information about proposed project design

18. Urban Development Areas Flexibility with TND-O District
Creative Standards for
New Development
Redevelopment
City Emphasis
Commercial
Industrial
Corridors
Guidelines for
Mix of Uses
Density
Landscaping
Parking

19. Official Zoning Map Updates to reflect modern uses
Corrects errors & inconsistencies
Adopts conventional nomenclature & district colors

20. Schedule Public Hearings for Zoning Ordinance Adoption
Next Steps for the City
Schedule Public Hearings for Zoning Ordinance Adoption
Advertise Planning Commission Meetings
Conduct Planning Commission Meeting
City Council Work Sessions
City Council Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance Approval
Continue Work on Subdivision Ordinance revisions
Update City’s Comprehensive Plan

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22. Commonwealth Boulevard Characteristics:
Entrance Corridor Overlay
Commonwealth Boulevard Characteristics:
> 50% underdeveloped.
Redevelopment potential.
New development potential.
Owner interest.
Transportation capacity.
ROW opportunities.
Select Priority Corridors
Guidelines for Development
ROW Improvements
Transportation Access
Site Landscaping
Design Review Process
Corridor Master Plans

23. TND-Overlay:
Traditional Neighborhood Development District
Formerly the
Urban Development Area District
Mixed use opportunities and flexibility in strategic areas

24. Does not change the under-lying zoning Adds features or options
Overlay Districts
Does not change the under-lying zoning
Adds features or options
Additional review and/or Flexibility
Three Overlay Districts:
Historic Preservation (existing)
BAR review for historic buildings
Traditional Neighborhood Development (existing)
Adopted Urban Development Area in 2011
Flexible alternative for mixed use development
Entrance Corridor (new)
Additional corridor design standards
Access coordination concepts