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To establish the Code Refresh Review Commission for the purpose of developing optimal recommendations for a forthcoming rewrite of the City's zoning ordinance, based upon best practices and expert and community input.
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WHEREAS, upon information and belief of the Council, the City is currently undertaking the first comprehensive review and revision of its zoning ordinance since 1976, which ordinance is set forth in Chapter 30 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, a process hereinafter referred to as the "Code Refresh;" and
WHEREAS, the Council, to ensure the Code Refresh best serves the City of Richmond and its citizens, believes an additional, independent Council-appointed body of experts and community voices will allow the Council to develop best policy to inform a forthcoming rewrite of the zoning ordinance expected to serve as the culmination of the Code Refresh;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
? 1. That the Council hereby establishes the Code Refresh Review Commission (the "Commission") pursuant to the following provisions:
A. Purpose. The Commission is created for the purpose of developing optimal recommendations for a forthcoming rewrite of the City's zoning ordinance, based upon best practices and expert and community input. For purposes of section 2-773 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, the Commission is classified as "advisory."
B. Composition.
1. Appointment. The Commission shall consist of 18 members appointed by the Council. Each Councilmember shall appoint two members of the Commission by providing the name of each appointee to the Council Chief of Staff in writing.
2. Qualifications. Members of the Commission shall be residents of the city of Richmond. No person shall be eligible who:
a Is a real estate developer, officer, employee, or majority shareholder of a real estate development firm;
b. Is currently employed by, or a consultant for, a firm that provides services in...
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