Description
Title: To amend and reordain Ord. No. 76-61-59, adopted Apr. 26, 1976, as previously amended by Ord. No. 87-273-260, adopted Dec. 21, 1987, which authorized the special use of the real estate, a parcel of land, located at the northeast corner of Woodlawn Avenue and Grove Avenue, fronting 152 feet on Grove Avenue, and 160 feet, more or less, on Woodlawn Avenue, for the purpose of a physicians’ office and general office purposes, upon certain terms and conditions, to modify the special use and certain terms and conditions. (1st District)
Summary
On July 27, 2026, the City of Richmond introduced Ordinance No. 2026-176 to amend a previously established special use permit for a property located at 4312 Grove Avenue. Initially authorized for a physicians' office and general office use, the amendment will now allow the operation of a veterinary clinic, specifically a veterinary specialty medical practice called Veterinary Vision Specialists. This amendment is necessary as the property is situated in an R-5 Single-Family Residential District, where such use is not typically permitted. The ordinance outlines specific terms and conditions, including compliance with local laws, provision of refuse facilities, and limits on the number of medical practitioners. The amendment aims to facilitate a low-impact business that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood,