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August 26, 2025 (c) Z-25-01 CITYWIDE - Ordinance granting the proposal to amend and reenact City Code Chapter 40.2 (Zoning Ordinance) Sections 40.2- 217 (Use-Specific Standards) and 40.2-533 (Use Permits), and Division V of Article V (Enforcement), for the purpose of modifying (1) the regulations applicable to Event Space/Banquet Halls, Entertainment Establishments, and similar uses and (2) the enforcement authority of the Zoning Administrator. Related changes to additional sections of the Zoning Ordinance may also be discussed at the Public Hearing. Planning Commission recommends approval. 1. David House, P. O. Box 3002, voiced his concern with the proposed changes to off- street parking. 2. Steve Carroll, 312 Riveredge Drive, asked what the penalties would be for violators. 3. Daniel House, 114 Gillis Road, voiced his concern with how off-street parking will be maintained and secured. 4. Coleman Young, 603 Dinwiddie Street, voiced his concern with the inability to have promoters or third-party events. He also voiced his concern with giving power to close a business that is in violation to the zoning administrator. 5. Vincent Majors, 228 Monmouth Street, voiced his concern with clubs near his house and the negative impact on the neighborhood. 6. Gregory McCoy, 101 Shipmate Way, voiced his concern with clubs near his house ant the negative impact on the neighborhood. 7. Nicole Adams, 35 Frailey Place, voiced her concern with the inability to have promoters or third-party events. 8. Velma Brown, 5142 Castleway, spoke on the importance of having entertainment for those over 35 years of age. Motion by Mr. Hugel, and seconded by Ms. Bryant, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 40.2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO ADD AND MODIFY REQUIREMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS FOR ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS, EVENT PLACES, AND RESTAURANTS, AND TO ESTABLISH AND REGULATE A NEW USE CATEGORY FOR PRIVATE CLUBS, BY AMENDING SECTION 40.2-212 (PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL USES), SECTION 40.2-217 (USE- SPECIFIC STANDARDS), TABLE 40.2-216 (USE TABLE) AND TABLE 40.2-301(1) (MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS), AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 40.2-255 (REVOCATION OF PERMITS).” Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Moody, Glover Nays: Thomas, Tillage - Unfinished Business - 25 - 137 - Use permit: 25-137(b) 1. Steve Carroll, 312 Riveredge Drive, voiced his concern with the type of clientele entertainment businesses could attract to the City. Motion by Mr. Tillage, and seconded by Ms. Thomas, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: