https://eservice.pwcgov.org/documents/bocs/agendas/2021/0216/14-E.pdf
http://eservice.pwcgov.org/planning/documents/CPU/AgritourismArtsOverlayDistrictDRAFT.pdf
MOTION: February 16, 2021
Regular Meeting
SECOND: Ord. No. 21-
RE: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT #DPA2016-00007, AGRITOURISM AND ARTS
OVERLAY DISTRICT – COUNTYWIDE
ACTION:
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2014, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors
(Board) in Resolution Number (Res. No.) 14-353 initiated an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to address the requirements of 494 of the 2014 Acts of Assembly; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Text Amendment creates a new overlay district,
Agritourism and Arts Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, the Agritourism and Arts Overlay District includes A-1, Agricultural, lots
in the rural area greater than 2 acres and A-1 lots in the development area greater than 20 acres; and
WHEREAS, the Agritourism and Arts Overlay District provides more flexibility in by right uses, provides reasonable standards to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the
public, and promotes agritourism and stimulating the local economy. It allows for agritourism and arts uses to occur in a more flexible policy environment through the overlay district.; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, July 30, and September 24, 2019, the Planning Office held
public meetings to discuss the Agritourism and Arts Overlay District as well as other
recommendations from the Rural Area Study; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2020, the Planning Commission held a work session for the
Agritourism and Arts Overlay District at which the zoning text amendment was available for review and input; and
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2020, the Board re-authorized the initiation of
#DPA2016-00007, Agritourism and Arts Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, the Prince William County Planning Commission held a public hearing
on the Zoning Text Amendment on January 13, 2021, recommending approval as stated in
Res. No. 21-004; and
WHEREAS, the Board duly ordered, advertised, and held a public hearing on
February 16, 2021, at which time the merits of the above-referenced zoning text amendment were considered; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered, and taken into account, the economic impact
of the ordinance on agricultural operations and the agricultural nature of the activities addressed by the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, amending the Zoning Ordinance for the above-referenced issue is
required by public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice, and is
consistent with Section 15.2-2283 of the Code of Virginia, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Prince William Board of County
Supervisors hereby adopts Zoning Text Amendment #DPA2016-00007, Agritourism and Arts
Overlay District.