Question 1

When does the rezoning process begin?

Accepted Answer

Once the applicant files the application, this begins the rezoning process. The applicant must place signage on the property proposed to be zoned.  The applicant will have community outreach meetings to get a pulse of the community.  They are required at this time to have at least 2 community meetings and they are to provide notices to homeowners within a quarter mile radius of the proposed site.

Question 2

What happens after the applicant meets with the community and decides to proceed?

Accepted Answer

After the applicant has met with the community and decided to proceed with the application, the application is presented to the Community Zoning Information Meeting (CZIM) board (appointed residents from each district) to discuss the project.  This is another community meeting because residents can engage in the process along with the appointed to make any recommendations. The CZIM board has the authority to make recommendations to the developer.  After the CZIM meeting, the applicant moves on to the Planning board (appointed residents from each district) to discuss the project.  This is another community meeting where residents can express their concerns with the project. Planning board will make recommendations to the Planning Staff (city staff).

Question 3

What happens onces the recommendations reach the city staff?

Accepted Answer

Once it reaches the planning staff (city staff), the recommendations are compiled, the city staff determines if the project met all the requirements such as land use plan, etc. and will make a recommendation to council (approve or deny) but ultimately Council is the final voting body. Once it reaches council, the planning staff (city staff) will present. This will be a public hearing for the Community where residents can state if they are for or against the project. At that time, Council will decide whether to approve, deny, or defer with conditions.

Question 4

What is the process for community members to engage at the zoning meetings?

Accepted Answer

Community members can email their council members, the planning staff, and the city's clerk so the comments can be read into public record.

Question 5

What happens at each city council sponsored meeting?

Accepted Answer

June 7th at 6 pm Staff hosts a community zoning information meeting - Review of the project, residents can voice their concerns, or support or nonsupport of the project.
June 15th at 6 pm Planning Commission (public hearing) - Review of the project, residents can voice their concerns, or support or nonsupport of the project. 
July 14th City council public hearing is held - If the project makes it this far, council will hear the recommendations of the planning staff (city staff) and will decide to approve, deny, or defer.

Question 6

What is the role of community members at each meeting?

Accepted Answer

To advocate for what they want and do not want to see regarding development in their community.

Question 7

Which meeting will the final vote happen?

Accepted Answer

The Council Meeting.  At that time, the council can decide to approve with or without conditions, deny, or defer.

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Stay informed by reviewing this website which contains information about plans and upcoming meetings related to the attempt to rezone 50 acres of land at the intersection of Enon and Vandiver Roads. Take Action by attending the community and zoning meetings, and spreading the word to your neighbors.

No Rezone: Keep the Green

Update(june 3, 2021)

What is Happening?

Why do we need to stop it?

When does the rezoning process begin?

What happens after the applicant meets with the community and decides to proceed?

What happens onces the recommendations reach the city staff?

What is the process for community members to engage at the zoning meetings?

What happens at each city council sponsored meeting?

What is the role of community members at each meeting?

Which meeting will the final vote happen?

Get involved

Stay Informed and Take Action

No Rezone: Keep the Green

Update(june 3, 2021)

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What is Happening?

Why do we need to stop it?

When does the rezoning process begin?

What happens after the applicant meets with the community and decides to proceed?

What happens onces the recommendations reach the city staff?

What is the process for community members to engage at the zoning meetings?

What happens at each city council sponsored meeting?

What is the role of community members at each meeting?

Which meeting will the final vote happen?

Get involved

Stay Informed and
Take Action