There will be public input meetings on Wednesday, Nov. 7 and Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Motor Company, 400 S. Main St. on Zoning Ordinance Amendments #39 and #40. 

Zoning Amendment #40

The proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is to change the development standards in the R-4 Low Density Residential zoning district to:

1. allow for averaging of front yard building setbacks for infill lots;
2. limit the size of new driveways or driveway expansions in the district; and
3. increase the allowed Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for single family homes and to include attic and basement spaces within the FAR calculation. 

Please join staff to learn more about the proposed changes and the schedule for upcoming public hearings. For more information, visit http://www.blacksburg.gov/town-council/meetings/public-hearings/zoning-ordinance-amendment-40.

Zoning Amendment #39

The proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is to change the General Commercial zoning district to

1. clarify the allowed location of support facilities, such as parking, for upper story residential development in the district;
2. add an allowance for residential on the ground floor with criteria through the Conditional Use Permit process;  and
3. modify the Use and Design Standards for the hotel/motel use.

Please join staff to learn more about the proposed changes and the schedule for upcoming public hearings. For more information, visit http://www.blacksburg.gov/town-council/meetings/public-hearings/zoa-39.