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To rezone the properties known as 1220 Ingram Avenue and 1260 Ingram Avenue from the M-1 Light Industrial District to the TOD-1 Transit Oriented Nodal District and the B-5 Central Business District. (6th District)
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THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. That, as shown on the survey entitled “Plat Showing Proposed Zoning of Parcels B, C, D & E, City of Richmond, Virginia,” prepared by Engineering Design Associates, and dated May 19, 2025, hereinafter referred to as “the Survey,” a copy of which is attached to, incorporated into, and made a part of this ordinance, the following properties, with tax parcel numbers as shown in the 2025 records of the City Assessor, are excluded from the M-1 Light Industrial District and shall no longer be subject to the provisions of sections 30-452.1 through 30-452.4 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, and that the same are included in the TOD-1 Transit Oriented Nodal District and shall be subject to the provisions of sections 30-457.1 through 30-457.11 and all other applicable provisions of Chapter 30 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended:
(a) 1220 Ingram Avenue with Tax Parcel No. S007-0836/002; and
(b) A portion of 1260 Ingram Avenue, identified as “Parcel C” on the Survey, with Tax Parcel No. S007-0836/003.
§ 2. That, as shown on the Survey, a copy of which is attached to, incorporated into, and made a part of this ordinance, a portion of the property known as 1260 Ingram Avenue, identified as “Parcel E,” with Tax Parcel No. S007-0836/003 as shown in the 2025 records of the City Assessor, is excluded from the M-1 Light Industrial District and shall no longer be subject the provisions of sections 30-452.1 through 30-452.4 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, and that the same is included in the B-5 Central Business District and shall be subject to the provisions of sections 30-442.1 through 30-442.7 and all other applicable provisions of Chapter 30 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended.
§ 3. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.
City of Richmond
Intracity Correspondence
DATE: June 9, 2025 EDITION: 2
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Dr. Danny Avula, Mayor (by request)
(This in no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor)
THROUGH: Sharon L. Ebert, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Kevin J. Vonck, Director - Department of Planning and Development Review
RE: To rezone the properties known as 1220 Ingram Avenue and 1260 Ingram Avenue, from the M-1 Light Industrial District to the TOD-1 Transit Oriented Nodal and B-5 Central Business Districts.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: The applicant is requesting to rezone two properties; 1220 and 1260 Ingram Avenue, which are currently zoned M-1 Light Industrial District, to the TOD-1 Transit Oriented Nodal and B-5 Central Business Districts. This requires a rezoning application.
BACKGROUND: The City’s Richmond 300 Master Plan designates these parcels as Industrial Mixed Use. Such areas are “Formerly traditional industrial areas that are transitioning to mixed-use because of their proximity to growing neighborhoods and changes in market conditions. These areas may still retain some light industrial uses. A mix of building types with low-scale, post-industrial buildings that are adapted for a new use are adjacent to new taller residential and/or office buildings. These areas allow "maker uses" to continue while encouraging more individuals to live, work, and play in the area. Buildings should have street-oriented façades with windows and door openings along street frontages.”
Intensity: Medium- to high-density, three to eight stories.
Primary Uses: Retail/office/personal service, multi-family residential, cultural, and open space.
Secondary Uses: Institutional and government. (p. 62)
Currently, properties to the east are zoned M-2 Heavy Industrial, and properties to the west are zoned primarily R-5 Single-Family Residential, with some nearby B-3 General Business District areas along Richmond Highway.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The Hillside Court Neighborhood, Oak Grove Civic, and Oak Grove Neighborhood Associations were notified. Letters of notification shall be sent to near-by property owners, and a sign noting this request shall be placed on the property once the ordinance is introduced to City Council.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: The Department of Planning and Development Review does not anticipate any impact to the City’s budget for this or future fiscal years.
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption.
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: June 23, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: July 28, 2025
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Planning Commission, July 15, 2025
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Office of Chief Administrative Officer; Law Department (for review of draft ordinance)
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: None
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Ordinance, Application Form, Applicant’s Report, Plans, Survey, Map
STAFF: Jonathan Brown, Senior Planner, Land Use Administration (Room 511) 646-5734