Legislation Details

File #: ORD. 2026-101    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 1/20/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 5/19/2026 Final action:
Title: To authorize the special use of the property known as 4201 Corbin Street for the purpose of a day nursery for up to 12 children within an accessory structure, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District)
Patrons: Mayor Avula (By Request)
Attachments: 1. Ord. No. 2026-101
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To authorize the special use of the property known as 4201 Corbin Street for the purpose of a day nursery for up to 12 children within an accessory structure, upon certain terms and conditions. (3rd District)
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WHEREAS, the owner of the property known as 4201 Corbin Street, which is situated in a R-5 Single-Family Residential District, desires to use such property for the purpose of a day nursery for up to 12 children within an accessory structure, which use, among other things, is not currently allowed by sections 30-410.2, concerning permitted accessory uses and structures, 30-410.5, concerning yards, and 30-630.9, concerning permitted projections and encroachments in yards and courts, of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with section 17.11 of the Charter of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, it has been made to appear that, if granted subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this ordinance, the special use granted by this ordinance will not be detrimental to the safety, health, morals and general welfare of the community involved, will not tend to create congestion in streets, roads, alleys and other public ways and places in the area involved, will not create hazards from fire, panic or other dangers, will not tend to overcrowding of land and cause an undue concentration of population, will not adversely affect or interfere with public or private schools, parks, playgrounds, water supplies, sewage disposal, transportation or other public requirements, conveniences and improvements, and will not interfere with adequate light and air; and
WHEREAS, (i) the City Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing to investigate the circumstances and conditions upon which the Council is empowered to authorize such use, (ii) the City Planning Commission has reported to the Council the results of such public hearing and investigation and its recommendations with respect thereto, and (iii) the Coun...

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