19920728 r-92-40RESOLUTION NO. R-92-40
RESOLUTION TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE XII, (C-l,
OFFICE CO1V[MERCIAL DISTRICT), SECTION 26-167 (SAME -- WITH
SPECIAL USE PERMIT) AND ARTICLE XIII, (C-2, RETAIL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT), SECTION 26-172, (SAME -- WITH SPECIAL USE PERMIT), TO
PERMIT RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE C-1 AND C-2 DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, residential uses are currently not permitted in the C-1
and C-2 zoning districts outside Old Town Fairfax; and
WHEREAS, residential uses, under certain conditions, may enhance
the commercial districts by providing a means of utilizing vacant space and
providing on-site security; and
WHEREAS, residential uses may stimulate economic development by
allowing residential tenants to fill appropriately situated vacant commercial
space and provide a source of tax revenues for the City; and
WHEREAS, residential uses may be individually reviewed through the
Special Use Permit public hearing to ensure that they satisfy pertinent City
regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the
City of Fairfax, Virginia, refer to the Planning Commission for study, public
hearing, and recommendation a proposed text amendment to City Code
Chapter 26, Article XII, (C-1, Office Commercial District), Section 26-167
(same -- with Special Use Permit) and Article XIII, (C-2 Retail Commercial
District), Section 26-172, (same -- with Special Use Permit), to permit
residential uses in the C-1 and C-2 districts.
Adopted this 28th day of July, 1992.
ATTEST:
erk