A second reading of an ordinance approved unanimously by the Hampton City Council at its November 10 regular meeting amends subsections of the city code regarding the carrying of alcoholic beverages on city property.

  According to the new guidelines, it will be unlawful for any person to carry, consume or handle an alcoholic beverage in any building owned or leased by the city, or on any property owned or leased by the city, except in those instances where a proper request has been filed and approved by the City Council. A separate section of the ordinance governs exceptions to the restrictions for special events with prior approval by city officials.

  A separate amendment to the city’s alcohol ordinance was approved regarding “representation at meeting.” The change means that a licensee no longer is required to be present at a council meeting for approval of an alcoholic beverage license renewal.

  In other business, the council considered the second reading of an ordinance that would have required masks or face coverings to be worn in government-owned and/or leased buildings or facilities within the city as well as city vehicles with at least one other person inside, but a motion in that regard failed for lack of a second.

  Four separate ordinances saw their first readings approved unanimously at the November 10 meeting. They become official after approval of second readings, which is likely to take place in December or January. The ordinances address parking requirements in the city, general zoning changes, mixed use districts, and definitions regarding townhouses, triplex and quadruplex residential units.

  The council established regulations for paid parking at the old city shop property on Tom Eason Blvd. Parking will be $1 per day or $30 per month, payable at City Hall during weekday office hours.

  Also approved was a variance request from Calvary Baptist Church regarding regulations on the size of its new sign. The council ruled that the sign, which was destroyed by a car, could be rebuilt as long as the dimensions did not exceed those of the original sign.

  The council considered new appointments to the city’s ethics board and approved a resolution showing support to the Hampton Business Association with its Christmas parade scheduled for December 5. An agenda item regarding the closure of James Street for special events was tabled.