We are pleased to share the Ghent Neighborhood Spring 2010 Newsletter. Members should receive a copy in the mail while others can obtain a free copy from Ghent neighborhood shops.
Archive for the ‘Zoning & City Planning’ Category
RLUIPA council hearing postponed
Posted in Zoning & City Planning on October 31, 2009 |
The Norfolk City Council has continued to Nov. 17 a zoning amednment that would change the city’s definition of religious instututions. According to a legal notice in the Oct. 30, 2009, Virginian-Pilot, the council hearing — originally set for 7 p.m. — also has been changed to 2:30 p.m.
Planning Commission to redefine “religious institutions”
Posted in City Actions, Historic Preservation, Zoning & City Planning on August 22, 2009 |
On Aug. 27, the Norfolk City Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to bring city law in conformance with the federal Religious Land Use And Institutionalized Persons Act. Under the land use portion of the law, religious institutions must be treated the same as secular institutions. To ensure that [...]
General Information: Harris Teeter update
Posted in Zoning & City Planning, tagged Harris Teeter on April 29, 2009 |
Since Harris Teeter is scheduled to soon begin destruction of its Ghent store, Al Lentz, its vice president, store development, responded to an earlier inquiry from Ghent Square residents, see below. — Concerned Ghent Square residents were kind enough to share this letter with the Ghent Neighborhood League . From Mr. Lentz’s letter: “While we [...]
Zoning & City Planning: Taldmudical school, downtown development on council agenda
Posted in Zoning & City Planning on October 8, 2007 |
On Oct. 9, 2007, the Norfolk City Council is scheduled to hear an application by the Talmudical Academy of Norfolk Inc. for a special exception to operate a school at 612 Colonial Ave. At the same hearing at 2:30 p.m. in the council chambers, 11th floor, City Hall, the council also will hear comments from [...]
