Land uses within this Zoning Ordinance are arranged in accordance with the Land Based Classification Standards (LBCS) developed under the leadership of the American Planning Association (see https://www.planning.org/lbcs/background/ for detailed documentation of this classification system). LBCS was developed to replace a variety of other coding system by focusing on structure type, function, activity, site or ownership. This Zoning Ordinance uses structure codes for certain residential uses (indicated with "S" next to code number) and function codes for other uses.

Exhibits in the regulations for each district list the principal uses authorized within each zoning district established in section 35.2-32. Appendix A includes the entire matrix for all zoning districts. Uses are arranged in accordance with the LBCS, which shall be used to define land uses unless otherwise defined in Article XI of this Zoning Ordinance. All uses are subject to the procedures and standards of this Zoning Ordinance and other applicable rules and regulations.

(a)

LBCS Hierarchy. The LBCS function codes establish a four-digit hierarchy of uses with digits to the right expressing greater specificity. Where no entry appears in the zoning district columns (for example 1000, 1100 and 1110), the uses described more specifically in the rows below (1111 and 1112 in the above example) indicate whether or not a specific use is authorized. Where an entry appears in the zoning district columns for a general use (for example 2520) and also for a more specific use (for example 2521) within the same classification, the more specific code and its entry shall govern.

(b)

Permitted Uses. A "P" indicates the listed use is allowed by right within the respective zoning district subject to issuance of a permit in accordance with established procedures. Some permitted uses are subject to specific conditions established in the Zoning District Use Standards in Articles IV and V or other Specific Land Use Standards in Article VII, or elsewhere in this Zoning Ordinance.

(c)

Conditional Uses. A "C" indicates the listed use is allowed within the respective zoning district only after approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

(d)

Prohibited Uses. Unlisted uses are prohibited within the respective zoning district unless specifically authorized through approval of a planned unit development, cluster commercial development, traditional neighborhood development or corporate campus.

(e)

Accessory Uses. Uses that are secondary and customarily accessory to the principal uses are addressed in section 35.2-71 (Accessory Structures and Uses) and zoning district use regulations.

(Ord. No. O-17-013, § 1, 2-14-17)