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City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 4

- PERMITTED USES IN ZONING DISTRICTS

Sec. 3-80.- Table of permitted uses established.

The purpose of this article is to establish the uses that are permitted in each primary zoning district. To accomplish this purpose, Table 4.1, Table of Permitted Uses in Primary Zoning Districts, is hereby created as a part of this article, and likewise as part of the Zoning Ordinance of King and Queen County. The Table of Permitted Uses establishes the uses of land, building or structures that are permitted under this zoning ordinance, and stipulates the zoning district, or districts, in which each use is permitted.

(Ord. of 10-15-2001; Ord. of 4-8-2002(1); Ord. of 8-12-2002(1); Ord. of 10-7-2002(1); Ord. of 4-14-2003(1); Ord. of 9-8-2003; Ord. of 2-9-2004; Ord. of 9-13-2004; Ord. of 5-9-2005; Ord. of 1-9-2006(1); Ord. of 5-8-2006(1); Ord. of 9-11-2006(1); Ord. of 4-9-2007(1); Ord. of 5-14-2007(1); Ord. of 8-13-2007(1); Ord. of 9-10-2007(2); Amend. of 8-11-2008; Ord. of 12-12-2016(2); Ord. of 1-17-2017; Ord. of 3-11-2025)

Sec. 3-81. - Primary zoning districts abbreviations.

The full name of each primary zoning district as established in article 3 is shown in the left column of the list below. To the right of the official zoning district name is shown the abbreviation, or symbol, that is used to refer to each primary district in Table 4.1, in this zoning ordinance text generally, and on the zoning district map. The special purpose zoning districts are also shown here although these special purpose districts are not included in Table 4.1.

NAME OF ZONING DISTRICT ABBREVIATED CODE
Primary Zoning Districts
Agricultural A
Residential, Rural RR
Residential, Single-Family RS
Residential, General RG
Limited Business LB
General Business 1 GB1
General Business 2 GB2
Light Industrial LI
Industrial I
Special Purpose Zoning Districts
Airport Safety Overlay District AIR
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area CBPA
Dragon Run Conservation District DRCD
Floodplain Overlay District FLD
Planned Unit Development District PUD
Rural Residential Cluster District RRC

 

A.

Explanation of Table. Table 4.1 lists specific uses permitted within the county by the following categories:

Agricultural, forestal and conservation.

Residential.

Commercial services.

Industrial.

Medical, health, welfare care/facilities.

Public, semipublic, institutional, recreation.

Transportation.

Within each category, permitted uses are listed alphabetically. Each column represents one primary zoning district and each row represents a specific use. Within the columns, various codes identify the zoning district(s) in which each use is permitted. A use is shown to be permitted by right; as a conditional use; or as a special exception according to the following:

(1)

A "use permitted by right" is a use that is permitted in a specified zoning district and for which the permit may be approved by the Zoning Administrator after meeting the requirements of applicable codes and ordinances. The abbreviation used to indict a use by right in the table is "R". When that code is used in the table, it indicates that the corresponding use is permitted by right in the district, or districts, indicated at the top of the column.

(2)

A "conditional use" is a use that, while permitted in a district, each specific use must be approved as a legislative action by the board of supervisors after review by the planning commission with notices and hearings as required for zoning changes. The abbreviation used to indicate a conditional use in this table is "C".

(Ord. of 10-15-2001; Ord. of 4-8-2002(1); Ord. of 8-12-2002(1); Ord. of 10-7-2002(1); Ord. of 4-14-2003(1); Ord. of 9-8-2003; Ord. of 2-9-2004; Ord. of 9-13-2004; Ord. of 5-9-2005; Ord. of 1-9-2006(1); Ord. of 5-8-2006(1); Ord. of 9-11-2006(1); Ord. of 4-9-2007(1); Ord. of 5-14-2007; Ord. of 8-13-2007(1); Ord. of 9-10-2007(2); Amend. of 8-11-2008; Amend. of 4-8-2013(3); Ord. of 12-12-2016(2); Ord. of 1-17-2017; Ord. of 3-11-2025)

Sec. 3-82. - Interpretation of Table 4.1.

The Table of Permitted Use in Zoning Districts is to be interpreted as follows:

A.

If a use is not specifically listed in the table then that use may not be established within King and Queen County.

B.

A use may, however, be implied through a listing of a category, which contains a family of uses although the use itself may not be specifically listed as a separate use. In such case, the use may be permitted in a district only if it can be clearly demonstrated that the use is customarily accepted as being within the meaning of the category identified in the table.

C.

If, however, a specific use is listed in the table as permitted in any district by right or by conditional use or special exception, then that use may not be implied as belonging to a general category. In such case a specific use definition shall take precedence over a general category definition.

D.

Regulations of an overlay zoning district which place limitations on, or modify the requirements of a use or uses otherwise permitted in a primary zoning district, shall be considered to be in addition to the regulations of the primary zoning district in which such use or uses are located.

E.

Conditional use permits: In order to provide for good zoning practices and to provide for adjustments in the relative location of uses and buildings of the same or different classification, conditional use permits, limited as to location by the land use regulations, are permitted as set forth herein. In considering an application for a conditional use permit, the planning commission and the board of supervisors shall give due regard to the nature and condition of adjacent uses and structures, and the probable effect upon them of the proposed exception. They shall also take into account the special characteristics, design, location, construction buffers provided, methods and hours of operation, effect on traffic conditions, or any other aspects of the particular use or structure that may be proposed by the applicant.

General conditions that apply to all conditional uses are as follows:

(1)

The use shall comply with all licensing requirements, if any, of any county, state or federal government or agency.

(2)

The use shall not be operates as to cause a nuisance to the neighborhood in which it is located.

(3)

In granting a conditional use, the board of supervisors shall consider the public convenience, necessity, and general welfare.

(4)

A conditional use permit shall be approved only when the board of supervisors is satisfied that the use and the operation thereof will not be in conflict with the objectives of the comprehensive plan, will not adversely affect health, safety, welfare, or otherwise adversely affect adjoining and surrounding property, will not unreasonably impair noise level, light, and air, convenience of access of safety from fire, flood and other dangers, will not create or unreasonably increase congestion on adjacent streets, will not overburden utilities, public facilities or public services, will not encroach upon historic areas, will not impair the character of the area, will not impair the value of property in the area, and will not otherwise be contrary to the stated intent and purpose of this article or contrary to good zoning practices.

(5)

In evaluating and acting upon conditional use permit applications, the planning commission and the board of supervisors shall consider, among other factors: the adequacy of utilities, access, and necessary public facilities and services; off-street parking and vehicular circulation; the arrangement and relationship among elements of the site plan; and the adequacy of separation, buffers, yards and other features to protect adjacent properties from potential adverse effects of the conditional use. The planning commission may recommend and the board of supervisors may impose such reasonable requirements and conditions as deemed necessary to accomplish the intent and purpose of this article—————- and to meet the guidelines set forth in this section.

(6)

Except to the extent that greater requirements may be imposed by the board of supervisors pursuant to the provision of this section, a conditional use shall comply with the regulations and standards generally applicable within the district in which it is located and with the specific conditions for the particular use as set forth in the district regulations.

(7)

Prior to the issuance of a conditional use permit, a public hearing shall be held by the planning commission and the board of supervisors.

(8)

An application for a conditional use permit substantially the same as one previously denied shall not be reconsidered within a one-year period from the date the similar application was denied.

F.

A conditional use permit issued by the board of supervisors shall be required for:

(1)

Any planned unit developments (PUD);

(2)

Any use in any zone in Table 4.1 marked with a "C".

G.

The zoning administrator, planning commission, or board of supervisors, may initiate a revocation of a conditional use permit. The zoning administrator shall give notice of the possibility of revocation to the owner and/or applicant. After review by the zoning administrator and consideration and recommendation by the planning commission, the board of supervisors shall act on the proposal to revoke the conditional use permit. the time period for the board to take action, as well as the fines or other penalties to be imposed against the owner and/or applicant, shall be as determined by Code of Virginia.

The board of supervisors may revoke a conditional use permit if the board of supervisors determines that there has not been compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit. No conditional use permit may be revoke except after notice and hearing as provided by Code of Virginia § 15.2-2204, as amended. However, when giving any required notice to the owners, their agents, or the occupants of abutting property and property immediately across the street or road form the property affected, the board of supervisors may give such notice by first class mail rather than by registered or certified mail. The board of supervisors, after giving notice as provided herein, may also revoke a conditional use permit if fraudulent, false or misleading information is supplied by the owner or applicant (or his agent) for the conditional use permit.

TABLE 4.1
TABLE OF PERMITTED USES IN PRIMARY ZONING DISTRICTS
Abbreviated Description of UsesARSRRRGLBGB1GB2LIIComments/Footnotes
Agricultural, Forestal and Conservation
Agriculture products storage processing and selling when raised on premises R
Animal raising/farm (private) R C C Stables and other facilities used for keeping horses or livestock shall be at least 100 feet from all property lines, at least 100 feet from the owner's residence and at least 150 feet from any adjacent land owner's residence.
Stables and other facilities used for keeping horses or livestock must be located on a lot in the agricultural or rural residential zoning district that is at least five acres in size. On a five acre lot in the agricultural or rural residential zoning district, there may be up to a total of two of any of the following animals: horses, ponies, cows, or bison, or a total of five of any of the following animals: sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas. For every acre in addition to the first five acres, there may be a total of one additional: horse, pony, cow or bison or a total of three sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas. This limitation does not apply to lots ten acres or larger in an agricultural zoning district.
Stables and other facilities used for keeping horses or livestock may be located on a lot in the residential single-family zoning district that is at least ten acres in size. On a ten acre lot in the residential single-family zoning district, there may be up to a total of four of any of the following animals: horses, ponies, cows, or bison, or a total of ten of any of the following animals: sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas. For every acre in addition to the first ten acres, there may be a total of two additional: horses, ponies, cows or bison or a total of six sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas.
Poultry (includes fowl, ducks and other birds kept for the production of eggs for domestic consumption, specifically excluding roosters, geese, guinea fowls, turkeys and peafowl) may be permitted on an agricultural zoned parcel less than five acres in size, having no more than ten birds per parcel as a by-right use. For parcels greater than five acres in size and zoned agricultural, there is no limit on the number or type of poultry unless it meets the requirements of intensive livestock, see article 23.
Poultry (includes fowl, ducks and other birds kept for the production of eggs for domestic consumption, specifically excluding roosters, geese, guinea fowls, turkeys and peafowl) may be permitted on a single-family residential zoned parcel less than ten acres in size, having no more than ten birds per parcel as a by-right use, however the birds must be kept in a coop and shall not be permitted to free-range. In order to have more than ten birds and/or any roosters, geese, guinea fowls, turkeys and peafowl, a conditional use permit shall be required.
Aquaculture (includes processing and shipping/transporting onsite) C C C All storage of material/product/equipment and structures must be a minimum of 150 feet from all property lines and must maintain a 100-foot natural vegetative buffer at all times. The required vegetative buffer shall be measured from the property line and outside of the resource protection area. The definition of processing is the transformation of a raw product or ingredient(s) harvested for commercial purposes, which includes the cleaning and packaging of an aquatic organism and/or aquatic plant/crop to produce a marketable product. Requires all federal and state agency approvals.
Aquaculture (Includes shipping/transporting onsite. No processing takes place on site) R C C C C All storage of material/product/equipment and structures must be a minimum of 50' from all property lines and must maintain a 50' natural vegetative buffer at all times. The required vegetative buffer shall be measured from the property line and outside of the resource protection area. Packaging of whole organisms via refrigeration, on ice or by other means for transport to market or off site processing shall be permitted. Processing, including the shucking of shellfish, "picking" of crabs, cleaning of fish, etc. shall not be permitted on site. Requires all federal & state agency approvals.
Biosolids storage (in accordance with County Code, chapter 22, article VI) C No conditional use permit shall be required when sewage sludge will be applied solely to the farm on which the storage facility is located.
Commercial stables C R R Structure must be at least 200 feet from all property lines and 250 feet from any residence.
Stables and other facilities used for keeping horses or livestock must be located on a lot that is at least five acres in size. On a five acre lot there may be up to a total of two of any of the following animals: horses, ponies, cows, or bison, or a total of five of any of the following animals: sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas. For every acre in addition to the first five acres, there may be a total of one additional: horse, pony, cow or bison or a total of three sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas. This limitation does not apply to lots ten acres or larger in an agricultural zoning district.
Farmers market C R R Items to be sold must be agricultural based products only but may include items that are manufactured from livestock and/or crops from their own personal farm.
Field crop cultivation, orchards, groves, trees, etc. R R R R R R
Forestry, tree farming, wildlife preserves or conservation areas R
Game preserve, conservation area R
Grain, pea, or bean drying and storage operations (Commercial) C R
Grain, pea, or bean drying and storage operations (private) R
Intensive livestock, dairy, poultry facilities in accordance with article 23 R
Livestock auction/stock yard (commercial) C Any and all activity must be 200 feet from all adjacent property lines and any residence. "Livestock" for the purposes of this section shall be defined as animals, such as farm animals raised for use, profit or enjoyment, and shall specifically include horses, ponies, bison, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, llamas, alpacas and other similar domesticated animals.
Keeping of livestock for private use or enjoyment R C C Stables and other facilities used for keeping horses or livestock at least 100 feet from all property lines and at least 100 feet from the owner's residence and at least 150 feet from any adjacent land owner's residence.
Stables and other facilities used for keeping horses or livestock must be located on a lot in the agricultural or rural residential zoning district that is at least five acres in size. On a five acre lot in the agricultural or rural residential zoning district, there may be up to a total of two of any of the following animals: horses, ponies, cows, or bison, or a total of five of any of the following animals: sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas. For every acre in addition to the first five acres, there may be a total of one additional: horse, pony, cow or bison or a total of three sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas. This limitation does not apply to lots ten acres or larger in an agricultural zoning district.
Stables and other facilities used for keeping horses or livestock may be located on a lot in the residential single-family zoning district that is at least ten acres in size. On a ten acre lot in the residential single-family zoning district, there may be up to a total of four of any of the following animals: horses, ponies, cows, or bison, or a total of ten of any of the following animals: sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas. For every acre in addition to the first ten acres, there may be a total of two additional: horses, ponies, cows or bison or a total of six sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas.
Poultry (includes fowl, ducks and other birds kept for the production of eggs for domestic consumption, specifically excluding roosters, geese, guinea fowls, turkeys and peafowl) may be permitted on an agricultural zoned parcel less than five acres in size, having no more than ten birds per parcel as a by-right use. For parcels greater than five acres in size and zoned agricutlural, there is no limit on the number or type of poultry unless it meets the requirements of intensive livestock, see article 23.
Poultry (includes fowl, ducks and other birds kept for the production of eggs for domestic consumption, specifically excluding roosters, geese, guinea fowls, turkeys and peafowl) may be permitted on a single-family residential zoned parcel less than ten acres in size, having no more than ten birds per parcel as a by-right use, however the birds must be kept in a coop and shall not be permitted to free-range. In order to have more than ten birds and/or any roosters, geese, guinea fowls, turkeys and peafowl, a conditional use permit shall be required.
Orchard and vineyard R
Private stables R C C Stables and other facilities used for keeping horses or livestock at least 100 feet from all property lines and at least 100 feet from the owner's residence and at least 150 feet from any adjacent land owner's residence.
Stables and other facilities used for keeping horses or livestock must be located on a lot in the agricultural or rural residential zoning district that is at least five acres in size. On a five acre lot in the agricultural or rural residential zoning district, there may be up to a total of two of any of the following animals: horses, ponies, cows, or bison, or a total of five of any of the following animals: sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas. For every acre in addition to the first five acres, there may be a total of one additional: horse, pony, cow or bison or a total of three sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas. This limitation does not apply to lots ten acres or larger in an agricultural zoning district.
Stables and other facilities used for keeping horses or livestock may be located on a lot in the residential single-family zoning district that is at least ten acres in size. On a ten acre lot in the residential single-family zoning district, there may be up to a total of four of any of the following animals: horses, ponies, cows, or bison, or a total of ten of any of the following animals: sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas. For every acre in addition to the first ten acres, there may be a total of two additional: horses, ponies, cows or bison or a total of six sheep, goats, swine, llamas or alpacas.
Poultry (includes fowl, ducks and other birds kept for the production of eggs for domestic consumption, specifically excluding roosters, geese, guinea fowls, turkeys and peafowl) may be permitted on an agricultural zoned parcel less than five acres in size, having no more than ten birds per parcel as a by-right use. For parcels greater than five acres in size and zoned agricultural, there is no limit on the number or type of poultry unless it meets the requirements of intensive livestock, see article 23.
Poultry (includes fowl, ducks and other birds kept for the production of eggs for domestic consumption, specifically excluding roosters, geese, guinea fowls, turkeys and peafowl) may be permitted on a single-family residential zoned parcel less than ten acres in size, having no more than ten birds per parcel as a by-right use, however the birds must be kept in a coop and shall not be permitted to free-range. In order to have more than ten birds and/or any roosters, geese, guinea fowls, turkeys and peafowl, a conditional use permit shall be required.
"Livestock" for the purposes of this section shall be defined as animals, such as farm animals raised for use, profit or enjoyment, and shall specifically include horses, ponies, bison, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, llamas, alpacas and other similar domesticated animals.
Slaughterhouse/packinghouse C C C Requires a required setback of 500 feet from all property lines. Must maintain a natural vegetative buffer around the parcel a depth of 200 feet. This does not apply to private use facilities on private agricultural farms.
Winery—farm C Refer to article 24, wineries
Winery—commercial C R R Refer to article 24, wineries
Residential
Accessory uses and structures (shed, garage, carport, swimming pool, etc.) R R R R
Apartment R Six or less dwelling units
Apartment C 7 or more dwelling units
Bed and breakfast (two bedrooms or less) R C C
Bed and breakfast (more than two up to five bedrooms) C
Condominium R Six or less dwelling units
Condominium C Seven or more dwelling units
Duplex R Six or less dwelling units (no more than three duplexes)
Duplex C Seven or more dwelling units (more than 3 duplexes)
Single-family conversion to duplex R
Single-family dwelling R R R R
Temporary manufactured home while constructing a conventional home R Must adhere to requirements according to article 2, section 3-24 (2)
Temporary manufactured home/medical emergency housing R Must adhere to requirements according to article 2, section 3-24 (3) or as otherwise permitted within Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2292.1
Temporary manufactured home/temporary emergency housing R Must adhere to requirements according to article 2, section 3-24 (1)
Town houses R
Manufactured home R
Business—commercial service
Accessory uses and structures for use in "LB" district R Requires level 2 site plan approval or possible administrative approval of revisions (refer to article 14, section 3-315).
Accessory uses and structures for use in "GB1" district R Requires level 2 site plan approval or possible administrative approval of revisions (refer to article 14, section 3-315).
Accessory uses and structures for use in "GB2" district R Requires level 2 site plan approval or possible administrative approval of revisions (refer to article 14, section 3-315).
Administrative office for apartment complex R Eight or less dwelling units
Administrative office for apartment complex C Nine or more dwelling units
Adult establishment C Adult establishments shall be allowed in the industrial zoned districts with an approved conditional use permit. Adult establishments are not permitted as a home business or home occupation. The following regulations shall apply to adult establishments: shall not be located within five miles of any church or place of worship, five miles of any religious apparel or bookstore, five miles from all public parks, child care and any adult establishment and the nearest property line of any use cited hereinabove. Should any adult establishment cease or discontinue operation for a period of 60 days, it may not resume, nor be replaced by any other adult entertainment establishment unless it complies with all requirements set forth herein with. Any adult establishment must meet all legal requirements imposed by state, local and federal law.
Home use/lawn and garden equipment sales and service(light equipment) R R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Animal hospital/shelter (with outside runs) R R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Animal hospital/shelter (without outside runs) R R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Antique shop R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Automobile fueling stations R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Automobile sales and service R R No outside storage of wrecked or dismantled vehicles shall be permitted. no storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Automobile or boat washing facilities—self-service R R
Auto body, painting and repair within an enclosed building, but no outside storage of vehicles C R R
Auto body, painting and repair within an enclosed building, with outside storage of vehicles C C C Outside storage may be permitted if screened from view of all adjacent properties. such use shall not be permitted as a home business or home occupation.
Auto retail parts sales—new and used R R R Outside storage may be permitted if screened from view of all adjacent properties.
Bait shop R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Bank, financial institution R R R
Barber and beauty shop R R
Bar, nightclub C
Bicycle sales and service R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Boat sales and service R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Book, card shop R Excludes adult book stores. no storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Brew pub R R
Building supply and lumber (with exterior storage) R R R Exterior storage must be fenced by an approved fence and landscaped so stored items are screened from view by adjoining property owners. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Building supply and lumber (without exterior storage) R R R
Clothing store R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Commerce park (business) R R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Commerce park (industrial) C R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Commerce park (professional business/office—no retail) R R R
Commercial equipment and heavy equipment washing facility C R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Computer and data processing center and services R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Computer sales and service - retail (includes assembly using pre-manufactured parts) R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Contractor office or shop without outdoor storage R R
Contractor office or shop with outdoor storage C C R R Exterior storage must be fenced by an approved fence and landscaped so stored items are screened from view by adjoining property owners. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Copy center R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Crematory C C No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Drugstore/pharmacy R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Dry cleaning facility C C Premises in which the business of laundry or dry cleaning is housed and where the cleaning, drying, ironing and finishing of such goods is conducted. no storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Dry cleaning outlet R R Premises used for the purpose of receiving articles or goods of fabric to be subjected to the process of laundering or dry cleaning at another location and may include facilities for the pressing or ironing of such articles. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Farm, forestry, and construction equipment sales/rental and service (heavy equipment) C R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Feed and seed store R R No stock pile may be taller than ten feet in height. All stock piles must be enclosed on three sides by an approved impervious material wall and must be as tall as the stock piles and at least ten feet from all property lines.
Flea market (inside) C C
Flea market (outside) C No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Florist shop R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Flour, feed mill R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Fuel distribution (no onsite retail, no general public access, no storage of tanks, equipment, and vehicles) R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Fuel distribution (with onsite retail and/or storage of tanks, equipment, and vehicles) C R R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Funeral home without a crematory C C No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Funeral home with a crematory C C No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Garden centers and plant nurseries (retail) C R R No stock pile may be taller than ten feet in height. All stock piles must be enclosed on three sides by an approved impervious material wall and must be as tall as the stock piles and at least 15 feet from all property lines. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Garden centers and plant nurseries (wholesale) C R R No stock pile may be taller than ten feet in height. All stock piles must be enclosed on three sides by an approved impervious material wall and must be as tall as the stock piles and at least 15 feet from all property lines. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Grocery store or general stores under 4,000 square feet of floor area and does not sell fuel R Hours of operation do not exceed the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. no storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Gift, record and tobacco shop R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Hand crafted goods, traditional crafts R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Hardware stores R R R R Goods must be fenced by an approved form of fencing. Tools and equipment may be on display outside such as lawn mowers, wheel wagons, wood splitter and other approved light equipment. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Home appliance sales and service R R Exterior storage must be fenced and landscaped in a pristine manner. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Home business R See chapter 6, definitions for clarification
Home occupation R R R See chapter 6, definitions for clarification
Hotel and motel R
Household furniture/furnishings sales R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Kennel—commercial C C C C See chapter 6, definitions for clarification. Requires a minimum of five acres and all kennel activity and structures must be 100 from all property lines and shall include a minimum 40 feet wide natural vegetated buffer or other approved fencing/buffer. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Laundromat R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Lawn and garden equipment sales, service, and repair (Light Equipment) R R R R Goods must be fenced by an approved form of fencing. Tools and equipment may be on display outside such as lawn mowers, wheel wagons, wood splitter and other approved light equipment. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Loading and unloading facilities and/or storage along navigable waterways C Conditions—not less than 500 feet of frontage along a navigable waterway shall be required and there shall be a distance from each side property line of not less than 100 feet.
Mailing services center R R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Manufactured and modular home sales C C C Conditions—storage of equipment and used homes are prohibited. A natural vegetated buffering or other approved fencing is required around the lot from adjacent residential use lots. Display homes are to be 100 feet from the edge of the pavement (front) and 50 feet from the side and rear property lines.
Marine fuel docks C C C C C No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Mini-Storage R R R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Mini supermarket/convenience store with gas pumps or hours exceeding 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. C R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Mobile food vending (vehicle/cart) R R R R R Must adhere to requirements within article 2.
Personal service and hygiene establishment R R See chapter 6, definitions for personal service. This shall not include adult establishments. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Photography, dance, art, music studio R R Must adhere to county noise ordinance. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Plumbing and electrical supply outlet R R Exterior storage must be fenced by an approved fence and landscaped so stored items are screened from view by adjoining property owners. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Professional office R R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Radio stations/studios without transmitting or receiving towers R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Rental center (household furniture and appliance) R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Rental center (light and heavy equipment) C R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Restaurant (with sit-down/dine in and/or drive-thru) R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Retail bakery R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Retail establishment (≤20,000 square feet) C R Excludes convenience stores and mini supermarkets. no storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Retail establishment (over 20,000 sq. ft.) R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Seafood processing plant (wholesale only) C The use and structures associated with the harvesting, preparing, and selling of commercial seafood. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Shopping center (15,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet)—Total of all structures/buildings R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Shopping center over 20,000 square feet—total of all structures/buildings R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Tattoo and piercing parlor C R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Upholstery shop R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Towing service without outside storage of any kind (including vehicles, trailers, boats, equipment, etc.) R R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Towing service with outside storage (including vehicles, trailers, boats, equipment, etc.) C C Outside storage may be permitted if screened from view of all adjacent properties. Such use shall not be permitted as a home business or home occupation. No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Utility trailer sales R R No storage or display of any kind may be within the front 50 feet, measured from the edge of the road or within 50 feet to a residential use lot with an approved fence or vegetative buffer and 15 feet to a commercial use lot.
Industrial, manufacturing, processing, and storage
Accessory uses and structures for use in "I" and/or "LI" R R Requires an amendment of existing level 3 site plan either by the zoning administrator if permitted by article 14, section 3-315, otherwise must be brought before the planning commission and board of supervisors. If pre-existing non-conforming uses do not have an existing site plan, a level 3 site plan approval by the planning commission and board of supervisors shall be required.
Asphalt mixing plant C
Boatbuilding, boat yard C
Bottling and/or fermenting C R R
Brick manufacture C
Cabinet, furniture manufacture C C R R
Cement, lime and gypsum manufacture C
Concrete plant and precast products produced onsite C C
Distillation of fuel from grain C
Electrical and electronic device manufacture and assembly C R R
Energy generation facility (by natural resources only) C Natural resources for the purpose of this section include only wind, water and sun. (Removed as a permitted use in the agricultural zoning district, to allow time to draft a separate energy generation facility by natural resources ordinance as we continue to learn more from other localities and agencies. Note this does not apply to single-family residential energy generation facilities as permitted by law.)
Energy generation facility C
Fiberglass molding and construction C R R
Laboratory (testing, medical, scientific, pharmaceutical) C C
Manufacturing C
Machine and welding shop R R R
Mineral resource processing C Mineral resource processing is defined as action to change the material from the form from which it was extracted from the earth such as crushing, dyeing, or in any way chemically treating the material, altering its structure, character or size, blending material from multiple locations, or processing material brought from another site. Action taken on material extracted either: (i) under a common permit issued by the Virginia Department of Energy from a separate property or by a common operator, the entrance to which is no more than 100 feet from the entrance to the parcel to which the conditional use permit applies, or (ii) from a separate property subject to a common conditional use permit with the subject property, is not considered to be action on any material from a separate location or brought from another or site.
Monumental stone work C R R
Newspaper publishing office R R R No onsite printing
Office/construction trailer storage yard C
Office—Temporary during construction only R R R R R
Printing plant R R
Recycling plant C
Resource extraction C C Conditions—A minimum lot size of five acres shall be required. A 100-foot fully vegetated buffer along the exterior perimeter of the mining site, a minimum of six feet in height at the time of planting, shall be required/established and maintained. In cases where mining is being lawfully conducted with all federal, state and local permits/approvals on more than one adjoining parcel, a vegetated buffer shall not be required between the parcels being mined. There shall be no processing or manufacturing on the premises other than such activity as may be necessary to facilitate the hauling of materials, specifically, the screening, sifting, separation and washing of the extracted resource on the site of extraction by manual or mechanical means. Processing or other activity taken on material either: (i) extracted under a common permit issued by the Virginia Department of Energy or by a common operator from a separate property, the entrance to which is no more than 100 feet from the entrance to the parcel to which the conditional use permit applies, or (ii) on material extracted from a separate property subject to a common conditional use permit with the subject property, is considered to take place on the premises.
A plan shall be submitted showing the original and proposed final grades of areas to be disturbed and the means to be taken to facilitate drainage and to avoid erosion and sedimentation. The area of such use shall have direct access to roads suitably paved and improved to accommodate truck traffic generated by the use.
Salvage yard, automobile graveyard C
Sawmill/wood yard C
Warehouse (low hazard) C Does not include any substance or material that, by reason of its toxic, caustic, corrosive, abrasive, or otherwise injurious properties, may be detrimental to the health of any person handling or otherwise coming into contact with such material or substance. (unless defined otherwise as low hazardous by the appropriate state or federal agency)
Water treatment plant C C
Wastewater treatment plant C
Wholesale business and distribution center (low hazard) C Does not include any substance or material that, by reason of its toxic, caustic, corrosive, abrasive, or otherwise injurious properties, may be detrimental to the health of any person handling or otherwise coming into contact with such material or substance. (unless defined otherwise as low hazardous by the appropriate state or federal agency)
Wood preserving operation C
Medical, health, welfare care/facilities
Adult retirement community R R R
Assisted living facility C
Boarding home for the sheltered care/group care facility/group home/halfway house/transitional care home C C Exceeding eight persons
Child-care center/day care center/day nursery/nursery school C C C Outdoor play areas shall be enclosed by fencing and shall not be located within required front and side yards.
Clinic/outpatient facility/ambulatory care facility/dentist office C C
Community shelters for the victims of domestic violence C C Exceeding eight persons
Community shelters for the victims of domestic violence R R R R Eight persons or less
Convalescent center/rehabilitation center R R
Day care center, adult C R R
Extended care facility/long term care facility/nursing home/rest home/skilled nursing facility/intermediate care facility C R R
Family day homes R R R R See article 1, section 3-6(b)
Group home (up to eight residents) R R R R See article 1, section 3-6(a)
Homeless shelter C C
Hospice C R R
Hospital R
Surgical center C R R
Public, semipublic, institutional, recreation
Amateur radio antennas/towers C C C C C C C C C Reference Code of Virginia § 15.2-2293.1. must adhere to conditions as set in article 8.1. such towers shall not result in hazards to air navigation. (see article 8, section 3-188)
Amusement/sports/motorsports park/racetrack C C Conditions—parcel must be a minimum of 60 acres.
Amusement facility (indoor) C R Shall include but is not limited to arcade, indoor children's jungle gym, laser tag, etc.
Archery and firearms (indoors) C C
Archery, firearms, shooting range and paintball range (outdoors) C C
Assembly hall, club, lodge C R R
Bowling alley R R
Campground C Includes day camps, 4-H camps, boy scouts, girl scouts, and vocational camps. Campground accessory uses, as defined in chapter 6, may be permitted with the campground conditional use permit. Mobile/manufactured housing shall not be permitted.
Cemetery, columbarium C Includes family cemeteries, pet cemeteries and any other cemeteries no matter the number of grave sites provided/proposed.
Communications facility tower C C C C Any part of the tower and its support structures must be at a minimum of 500 feet from any public street. must adhere to all requirements outlined in article 8.
Community recreational facility C C C C C C
Construction debris landfill C
Correctional facility C
Educational institution, K-12 school C R R
Events facility C R
Golf course C C C C
Government office R C C C R R R C C To include paid and/or volunteer fire department, rescue squad and police stations/departments.
Health and fitness center R R
Higher education institution C R R
Horse racing track C C C C
Hunting and/or fishing club C A minimum of five acres required. accessory facilities for the sale of food, bait, supplies and equipment to the users of such clubs or lodges, but not to the general public is permitted. outdoor dog kennels shall be located not less than 200 feet from all lot lines.
Library R R R R
Museum R R
Park (public) C C C C C C C
Place of worship R R R R R R
School-trade, vocational C R R
Sewer and water system (public and private) C C C C C C C C C
Steeplechase C
Theater and auditoriums R R
Theme park, amphitheater, stadium C C C C
Timeshare resort R
Turkey shoot C
Waste transfer station C C
Yacht clubs C C
Zoological garden (Zoo) C C
Transportation
Airplane hangar—commercial C The construction of an airport hangar at an existing airport with an existing approved conditional use permit, must apply for an amendment to the conditional use permit and level 3 site plan review.
Airplane hangar—private R
Airplane landing strip (commercial) C The construction of an airplane landing strip at an existing airport with an existing approved conditional use permit, must apply for an amendment to the conditional use permit and level 3 site plan review.
Airplane landing strip (private) C Condition—a minimum lot size of 20 acres shall be required. Privately owned for use by owner only. Does not apply to any club, organization, non-profit or corporation. No charge or fee of any kind.
Airport C
Public pier C C C C C C C C C
Individual pier R R R R
Boat launch ramp (public/commercial) C C C C C C C C C
Boat launch ramp (private) R R R R
Bus station/terminal C R R
Commuter parking C C C
Freight terminal C
Heliport/helipad/helistop C
Marina, boatel commercial C C
Motor vehicle rental R R
Parking lot, public C C Not to be used as a park-and-ride or commuter parking facility.
Trucking terminal C
Truck stop (includes fuel sales and prepared food) C
Unclassified
Damage to nonconforming buildings or buildings devoted to a nonconforming uses S S S S S S S S S See article 17 for details

 

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