Ordinance Background
On May 16, 2017, an Initiating Resolution (PDF) was approved by City Council for the Planning Commission to consider and make recommendation for a proposed amendment to Section 14-1000 of the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance for Freestanding Book Exchanges (PDF), also known as "Little Free Libraries."
Adoption
On November 14, 2017, City Council Approved an Amendment (PDF) to Section 14-1000 of the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance for freestanding book exchanges (also known as "Little Free Libraries"), which allowed for the following:
1) A reduction of setbacks from 5 feet to 2 feet from any public right-of-way
2) A required licensed agreement from the City prior to issuance of a permit if a freestanding book exchange is installed on municipal public property by a party other than a public entity
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department by phone at 757-382-6176 or by email Planning Department.