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Residential Development in the Rural Lands - Public Forum

 

Legacy Hall  - PhotoJanuary 29, 2007
Legacy Hall
4301 New Town Avenue

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Click here for directions.

 

 

 

Purpose

The purpose of the public forum is to two-fold.  First, it is to explain how the Technical Committee’s proposed changes to residential development in the Rural Lands will affect land and development patterns, growth, density, and the overall character of the community.  Second, it provides an early opportunity for citizens, landowners, and developers to give feedback to the committee before the draft narrative ordinance is finalized.

 

Materials

The public forum will focus on reviewing the draft narrative ordinance.  The new amendments propose four different development options.  These documents described below will be posted and available for viewing the week prior to the public forum. 

  • Draft Narrative Ordinance -  This technical document describes in detail the four different development options and other requirements for residential development in the Rural Lands. 
  • User’s Guide -  This user-friendly document answers several pertinent questions, and summarizes and illustrates  the requirements of the four development options.

 

Comments

Please plan on attending the forum and bringing your question and comments in person. 

Oct. 5 Emergency Operations Center Presentation 4 :00 - 6:00 p.m.
Oct. 19 James City County Library Presentation 4 :00 - 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 2 James City County Library Presentation 4 :00 - 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 30 Emergency Operations Center Presentation 4 :00 - 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 14 James City County Library Presentation 4 :00 - 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 25 James City County Library Presentation 4 :00 - 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 15 James City County Library Presentation 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Committee Draft Recommendations Exercise
Draft Rural Residential Design Guidelines
Mar. 8 James City County Library Presentation 4 :00 - 6:00 p.m.
Mar. 22 James City County Library Presentation 4 :00 - 6:00 p.m.

 

The public workshops are the main forums for public input.  The workshops will be interactive and community participation is greatly desired.

 

Public Workshop Dates

(Click on the dates below for information on the workshops):

Nov. 17 Toano Middle School Presentation 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Public Comment from Workshop 1 - Word Document
Scenario 1 Methodology and Figures
Jan. 12 Toano Middle School Presentation 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Public Comment from Workshop 2