Numerous ordinances considered by Hampton council

First readings were approved at the Sept. 10 Hampton City Council meeting for ordinances amending guidelines and regulations for planned development districts; design standards for front porches and stoops; landscape requirements; mixed-use districts; placement and displaying of signs; tree protection and planting; and zoning definitions, particularly the definition of a subdivision as it applies to various city services and development standards.

The council voted to adopt a resolution creating a new travel policy for elected officials, with the mayor breaking a tie for a 4-3 vote. A second reading of an ordinance amending downtown parking regulations was approved unanimously.