NEWS - Construction & Building

Sept 19 – MPC Hits the Road Again with Public Meetings on Unified Zoning Ordinance

SBJ Staff Report

Sept 19, 2011 – The implications are far reaching. But, if you’re not aware of the zoning changes being proposed for Chatham County, it won’t be the fault of the Metropolitan Planning Commission which will hold another series of informational sessions for the public over the next two weeks.

The MPC planners will host an Open House meeting for members of the public with questions or comments about the Unified Zoning Ordinance tonight, Sept 19 from 5-6:30 p.m., at the Arthur Mendonsa Room, 112 E. State Street, Savannah – the MPC’s offices.

The Unified Zoning Ordinance staff will review articles 8.0 (Use Standards); 9.0 (General Site Standards); and 10.0 (Natural, Historic and Cultural Standards) with the members of the Metropolitan Planning Commission at the session, following the regular meeting of the MPC, scheduled for 1:30-5 p.m. All meetings of the MPC are open to the public.

The following are other upcoming meetings and events associated with the Metropolitan Planning Commission’s draft release of the Unified Zoning Ordinance.

Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 - MPC Planners will brief the Historic Review Board on changes in the Unified Zoning Ordinance that affect the Historic District, 9:a.m.-Noon, Boiler Room, Railroad Complex, 301 MLK Blvd.

Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 - MPC Planners will address the Downtown Neighborhood Association to brief the members on the Unified Zoning Ordinance and to accept questions or comments, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Arthur Mendonsa Room, 112 E. State Street.

Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 - MPC Planners host an Open House meeting for members of the public with questions or comments about the Unified Zoning Ordinance. 5-6:30 p.m., at the Arthur Mendonsa Room, 112 E. State Street.

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 - The Unified Zoning Ordinance staff will continue the review of the draft Ordinance with the members of the Metropolitan Planning Commission in called meeting of the MPC, 5:30-8 p.m., Arthur Mendonsa Room, 112 E. State Street

Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 - MPC Planners will address the Thomas Square Neighborhood Association to brief the members on the Unified Zoning Ordinance and to accept questions or comments, 7- p.m., Savannah Community Development Office, 38th & Abercorn streets.