The A1 agricultural conservation district applies to those areas designated as agricultural and forestal on the future land use map of the county comprehensive plan. Agricultural, forestry and related uses are encouraged within A1 districts. Very low-density residential and related uses are allowed in recognition that very low density residential development can be compatible with agricultural and forestry activities. The A1 district also allows certain limited commercial uses in recognition of the county's historic development patterns.

(A)

The following uses are permitted by right in the A1 agricultural conservation district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

Agriculture *

Commercial feed lots *

Distillery *

Farm employee housing

Farm stand

Farm winery *

Forestry operation

Kennel, noncommercial

Microbrewery *

Stable *

2.

Residential use types:

Accessory apartment *

Home occupation *

Manufactured home

Manufactured home, emergency *

Private use camping

Residential human care facility

Short-term tourist rental

Single family dwelling, detached

Temporary family health care structures *

Two family dwelling

3.

Civic use types:

Administrative services

Camps

Cemetery *

Clubs *

Community recreation

Post office

Public parks and recreational areas

Religious assembly

Safety services

4.

Office use types:

Medical office

5.

Commercial use types:

Agricultural services

Antique shops

Assembly hall

Bed and breakfast *

Clubs

Equipment sales and rental

Garden center

Hunting preserves

Veterinary hospital/clinic

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Amateur radio tower *

Utility services, minor

(B)

The following uses are permitted by special use permit in the A1 agricultural conservation district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

Assisted care residence

Dormitories

Life care facility

Nursing home

3.

Civic use types:

Correction facilities

Educational facilities, college/university

Educational facilities, primary/secondary

4.

Office use types:

Financial institutions

General offices

5.

Commercial use types:

Activities and events associated with distilleries, farm wineries, and microbreweries other than those that are usual and customary for such facilities throughout Virginia. These shall include, but not be limited to:

(a)

Live musical concerts.

(b)

Festivals, including the display, tasting and sale of alcoholic beverages produced off-site.

(c)

Other entertainment festivals.

(d)

Athletic events.

(e)

Assemblies of more than 100 persons at any one organized event, not including people coming and going for daily tastings and other related, open house type activities.

Auto repair services—Minor

Brewpub *

Campgrounds

Commercial indoor/outdoor sports and recreation

Commercial outdoor entertainment *

Construction camps

Construction sales and services

Convenience stores

Custom manufacturing

Day care center *

Family day care home *

Flea market

Gasoline stations

Golf course

Hotel/motel/motor lodge

Kennel, commercial

Personal services

Restaurant

Retail sales establishment

Rural events facility

Sawmill and woodyard

Truck yard

6.

Industrial use types:

Meat packing and related industries

Resource extraction

Scrap and salvage services

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Aviation facilities

Flagpoles exceeding 20 feet in height

Mobile food establishment

Outdoor gathering *

Shooting range, outdoor

Tower *

Utility services, major

(Ord. of 10-13-09; Ord. of 12-13-11; Ord. of 6-14-12; Ord. of 11-14-13; Ord. of 3-11-14; Ord. of 9-8-15; Ord. of 11-8-16; Ord. of 9-12-17; Ord. of 1-9-18; Ord. of 2-11-20; Ord. of 1-12-21; Ord. of 4-12-22; Ord. of 5-9-23)

The following are general development standards for the A1 agricultural conservation district. For additional, modified or more stringent standards see article III, Use and Design Standards.

(A)

Maximum density and minimum lot area (family divisions exempted from Maximum Density).

1.

Maximum density: 0.25 dwelling units per acre

2.

Minimum lot area: 1.5 acres

3.

Frontage: 200 feet on a public street. Lots not having public road frontage shall be served by a 50-foot deeded right-of-way. A maximum of two lots shall be permitted per right-of-way.

(B)

Minimum setback requirements.

1.

Principal structure:

Front yard: 75 feet, if right-of-way is 50 feet or greater in width; 100 feet from the centerline of any right-of-way less than 50 feet in width.

Side yard: 35 feet.

Rear yard: 70 feet.

2.

Accessory structures:

Front yard: 75 feet.

Side yard: 10 feet.

Rear yard: 10 feet.

(C)

Maximum height of structures.

1.

Principal structures: Unlimited.

2.

Accessory structures: Unlimited.

(Ord. of 3-11-14; Ord. of 5-9-23)

The A2 agricultural residential district applies to those areas designated as development on the future land use map of the county comprehensive plan. Agricultural, forestry and related uses are allowed within A2 districts. Residential development and related uses are also encouraged as this district is intended to be the location of most new residential development in the county.

(A)

The following uses are permitted by right in the A2 agricultural residential district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

Agriculture *

Farm employee housing

Farm stand

Forestry operation

Stable *

2.

Residential use types:

Accessory apartment*

Home occupation *

Manufactured home

Manufactured home, emergency *

Private use camping

Residential human care facility

Short-term tourist rental

Single family dwelling, detached

Temporary family health care structures *

Two family dwelling

3.

Civic use types:

Administrative services

Camps

Cemetery*

Community recreation

Educational facilities, college/university

Educational facilities, primary/secondary

Post office

Public assembly

Public parks and recreational areas

Religious assembly

Safety services

4.

Office use types:

Medical office

5.

Commercial use types:

Agricultural services

Antique shops

Assembly hall

Bed and breakfast *

Consumer repair services

Personal services

Studio, fine arts

Veterinary hospital/clinic

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Amateur radio tower *

Utility services, minor

(B)

The following uses are permitted by special use permit in the A2 agricultural residential district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

Kennel, noncommercial

2.

Residential use types:

Assisted care residence

Dormitories

Halfway house

Life care facility

Nursing home

Single family dwelling, attached

Townhouse *

3.

Civic use types:

Clubs

Correction facilities

Cultural services

4.

Office use types:

Financial institutions

General offices

5.

Commercial use types:

Automobile rental/leasing

Automobile repair services—Minor

Campgrounds

Commercial indoor/outdoor sports and recreation

Construction sales and services

Convenience store

Day care center *

Equipment sales and rental

Family day care home *

Flea market

Funeral services

Garden center

Gasoline station

Golf course

Hotel/motel/motor lodge

Kennel, commercial

Mini warehouses *

Restaurant

Retail sales

Rural events facility

6.

Industrial use types:

Asphalt plant *

Construction yard

Custom manufacturing

Railroad facilities

Resource extraction

Scrap and salvage services

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Aviation facility

Mobile food establishment

Flagpoles exceeding 20 feet in height

Outdoor gathering *

Shooting range, outdoor

Tower *

Utility services, major

(Ord. of 3-11-14; Ord. of 9-8-15; Ord. of 11-8-16; Ord. of 4-12-22; Ord. of 5-9-23)

The following are general development standards for the A2 agricultural residential district. For additional, modified or more stringent standards see article III, Use and Design Standards.

(A)

Minimum lot requirements.

1.

Area: 1.5 acres, or 1.0 acre if served by public sewer.

2.

Frontage: 200 feet on a public street. Lots not having public road frontage shall be served by a 50-foot deeded right-of-way. A maximum of two lots shall be permitted per right-of-way.

(B)

Minimum setback requirements.

1.

Principal structure:

Front yard: 75 feet, if right-of-way is 50 feet or greater in width; 100 feet from the centerline of any right-of-way less than 50 feet in width

Side yard: 35 feet.

Rear yard: 70 feet.

2.

Accessory structures:

Front yard: 75 feet.

Side yard: 10 feet.

Rear yard: 10 feet.

(C)

Maximum height of structures.

1.

Principal structures: Unlimited.

2.

Accessory structures: Unlimited.

(Ord. of 3-11-14; Ord. of 5-9-23)

The R1 low density residential district applies to areas of the county suitable for smaller lot residential development. This district is intended to provide a higher degree of protection from uses that are potentially incompatible with single family dwellings.

(A)

The following uses are permitted by right in the R1 low density residential district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

Agriculture

Forestry operations

Stable *

2.

Residential use types:

Accessory apartment *

Home occupation *

Manufactured home, emergency *

Residential human care facility

Single family dwelling, detached

Community recreation

3.

Civic use types:

Educational facilities—primary/secondary

Public parks and recreation areas

Religious assembly

Safety services

4.

Office use types:

(None)

5.

Commercial use types:

(None)

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Amateur radio tower *

Utility service, minor

(B)

The following uses are permitted by special use permit in the R1 low density residential district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

Short-term tourist rental

Single family dwelling, attached

Townhouse *

Two family dwelling

3.

Civic use types:

(None)

4.

Office use types:

(None)

5.

Commercial use types:

(None)

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Tower *

Utility service, major

(Ord. of 5-9-23)

The following are general development standards for the R1 low density residential district. For additional, modified or more stringent standards see article III, Use and Design Standards.

(A)

Minimum lot requirements.

1.

Area: 1 acre.

2.

Frontage: 125 feet on a public or private street.

(B)

Minimum setback requirements.

1.

Principal structure:

Front yard: 75 feet, if right-of-way is 50 feet or greater in width; 100 feet from the centerline of any right-of-way less than 50 feet in width.

Side yard: 25 feet.

Rear yard: 25 feet.

2.

Accessory structures:

Front yard: 50 feet.

Side yard: 10 feet.

Rear yard: 10 feet.

(C)

Maximum height of structures.

1.

Principal structures: 35 feet.

2.

Accessory structures: 25 feet.

(Ord. of 5-9-23)

The R2 general residential district applies to areas of the county suitable for smaller lot residential development. These areas are served, or have the potential to be served by public water and sewer. Residential is the predominant use in the R2 district. This district is intended to provide a higher degree of protection from uses that are potentially incompatible with single family dwellings.

(A)

The following uses are permitted by right in the R2 general residential district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

Agriculture

Forestry operations

Stable *

2.

Residential use types:

Accessory apartment *

Community recreation

Home occupation *

Manufactured home, emergency *

Residential human care facility

Single family dwelling, detached

3.

Civic use types:

Educational facilities—primary/secondary

Public parks and recreation areas

Religious assembly

Safety services

4.

Office use types:

(None)

5.

Commercial use types:

(None)

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Miscellaneous use types:

Amateur radio tower *

Utility service, minor

(B)

The following uses are permitted by special use permit in the R2 general residential district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

Assisted care residence

Manufactured home *

Short-term tourist rental

Single family dwelling, attached

Townhouse *

Two family dwelling

3.

Civic use types:

(None)

4.

Office use types:

(None)

5.

Commercial use types:

Convenience store

Family day care home *

Gasoline station

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Utility service, major

(Ord. of 12-9-08; Ord. of 3-11-14; Ord. of 5-9-23)

The following are general development standards for the R2 general residential district. For additional, modified or more stringent standards see article III, Use and Design Standards.

(A)

Minimum lot requirements.

1.

Area: 20,000 square feet (family divisions exempted).

2.

Frontage: 75 feet on a public street.

(B)

Minimum setback requirements.

1.

Principal structure:

Front yard: 35 feet, if right-of-way is 50 feet or greater in width; 60 feet from the centerline of any right-of-way less than 50 feet in width.

Side yard: ten feet.

Rear yard: 15 feet.

2.

Accessory structures:

Front yard: 35 feet.

Side yard: 10 feet.

Rear yard: 10 feet.

(C)

Maximum height of structures.

1.

Principal structures: 35 feet.

2.

Accessory structures: 25 feet.

(Ord. of 5-9-23)

The R3 medium density residential district applies to areas of the county suitable for very small lot residential development. These areas are generally served by public water and sewer. Residential development, including multifamily dwellings, is the predominant use in the R3 district.

(A)

The following uses are permitted by right in the R3 medium density residential district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

Accessory apartment *

Community recreation

Home occupation *

Manufactured home, emergency *

Multi-family dwelling *

Residential human care facility

Single family dwelling, attached

Single family dwelling, detached

Two family dwelling

Townhouse *

3.

Civic use types:

Educational facilities—primary/secondary

Public parks and recreation areas

Religious assembly

Safety services

4.

Office use types:

(None)

5.

Commercial use types:

Family day care home

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Miscellaneous use types:

Amateur radio tower *

Utility service, minor

(B)

The following uses are permitted by special use permit in the R3 medium density residential district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

Assisted care residence

Short-term tourist rental

3.

Civic use types:

(None)

4.

Office use types:

(None)

5.

Commercial use types:

(None)

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Utility service, major

(Ord. of 3-11-14; Ord. of 5-9-23)

The following are general development standards for the R3 medium density residential district. For additional, modified or more stringent standards see article III, Use and Design Standards.

(A)

Minimum lot requirements.

1.

Area: 10,000 square feet

2.

Frontage: 60 feet on a public street

(B)

Minimum setback requirements.

1.

Principal structure:

Front yard: 35 feet, if right-of-way is 50 feet or greater in width; 60 feet from the centerline of any right-of-way less than 50 feet in width.

Side yard: 10 feet.

Rear yard: 25 feet.

2.

Accessory structures:

Front yard: 35 feet.

Side yard: no requirement. 10 feet

Rear yard: no requirement. 10 feet

(C)

Maximum height of structures.

1.

Principal structures: 35 feet.

2.

Accessory structures: 25 feet.

(Ord. of 5-9-23)

The MHP manufactured home park district has been created in recognition that manufactured housing is an important and desired housing option for some county residents. Standards and uses for the MHP district have been designed to reflect standards and uses found in some current manufactured home park communities and to allow the development of new manufactured home communities that offer a desirable living environment.

The following uses are permitted by right in the MHP manufactured home park district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

Home occupation *

Manufactured home, emergency *

Manufactured home park *

3.

Civic use types:

(None)

4.

Office use types:

(None)

5.

Commercial use types:

(None)

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Utility services, minor

(Ord. of 5-9-23)

The following are general development standards for the MHP manufactured home park district. For additional, modified or more stringent standards see article III, Use and Design Standards.

(A)

Minimum lot requirements.

1.

Area: three acres.

2.

Frontage: 300 feet on a public street.

(B)

Setback requirements. Manufactured homes on new individual lots within any new or expanded manufactured home park shall comply with the following minimum requirements:

1.

Front yard: 20 feet from any street or driveway interior to the park; 30 feet from any perimeter street or driveway.

2.

Side yard: five feet.

3.

Rear yards: ten feet.

The intent of the RPC residential planned community district is to encourage maximum flexibility in the design and development of land. RPC developments facilitate the adequate and economical provision of streets, utilities and other improvements, and allow for the management of the natural and scenic qualities of vacant land that is proposed for development. The RPC district allows a variety of housing options, as well as commercial, civic and office use types of a number and scale sufficient to serve the needs of the RPC residents.

(A)

Applications for RPC districts may propose any residential, civic, and/or commercial use type as part of a planned unit district. All land uses proposed shall be shown on the preliminary and final master plans as required by section 2-700.7 of this ordinance.

(B)

All use types proposed shall be reviewed by the commission and board of supervisors. No use type may be allowed within the RPC district unless approved by the board of supervisors as part of the final master plan.

(A)

Each RPC shall be subject to the following development standards.

1.

Maximum gross density: Maximum gross density allowable in the RPC shall be established by the board of supervisors by approval of the final master plan.

2.

Minimum common open space and/or recreational areas: 15 percent of the gross area of the RPC.

Criteria for all required open space:

(a)

Minimum countable open space: 5,000 contiguous square feet.

(b)

Minimum horizontal dimension: 50 feet, except that areas with a horizontal distance of not less than 20 feet shall be counted as open space provided such areas contain facilities such as, but not limited to, bikeways, exercise trails, tot lots, gazebos, picnic tables, etc.

(c)

Common open space shall not include proposed street rights-of way, open parking areas, or driveways.

(d)

All common open space and/or recreational areas shall be of an appropriate nature and location to serve the residents of the RPC district.

3.

The maximum area devoted to civic, office and commercial use types shall be established by the board of supervisors by approval of the final master plan.

4.

Commercial and office uses types shall be located, and shall be of a scale and location suitable to serve the needs of the residents of the RPC district.

5.

Commercial, office, and civic use types shall be screened and landscaped so as to be compatible with adjoining residences.

6.

Construction of commercial, office and civic use types shall not begin until 20 percent of the residential units of the total RPC have been completed.

Minimum setback requirements shall be specifically established during the review and approval of the preliminary and final master plans. The following guidelines shall be used in establishing the building spacing and setbacks:

(a)

Building spacing shall provide privacy within each dwelling unit;

(b)

Building spacing shall ensure that each room has adequate light and air;

(c)

Areas between buildings used as service yards, storage of trash, or other utilitarian purposes should be designed so as to be compatible with adjoining dwellings;

(d)

Building spacing and design shall provide privacy for outdoor activity areas (patios, decks, etc.) associated with individual dwelling units.

7.

Streets in the RPC district may be public in accordance with VDOT and county standards or may be private. In reviewing the RPC preliminary master plan, the commission may recommend, and the board of supervisors may approve, one or more private streets within the proposed district.

(A)

Prior to submitting a formal application for review and approval under these provisions, the applicant shall meet with county staff to discuss the requirements of the RPC district. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain a mutual understanding of the application requirements and process. The applicant is encouraged to submit information on the scope and nature of the proposal to allow staff to become familiar with the proposal in advance of this meeting.

(B)

Any application to rezone land to the RPC designation shall constitute an amendment to the zoning ordinance pursuant to section 5-120. The written and graphic information submitted by the applicant as part of the application process shall constitute proffers pursuant to section 5-122 of this ordinance. Once the board of supervisors has approved the final master plan, all accepted proffers shall constitute conditions pursuant to section 5-122.

(C)

To initiate an amendment, the applicant shall complete a rezoning application. This information shall be accompanied by graphic and written information, which shall constitute a preliminary master plan. All information submitted shall be of sufficient clarity and scale to clearly and accurately identify the location, nature, and character of the proposed district. At a minimum this information shall include:

1.

A legal description and plat showing the site boundaries, and existing street lines, lot lines, and easements.

2.

Existing zoning, land use and ownership of each parcel proposed for the district.

3.

A general statement of planning objectives to be achieved by the RPC district, including a description of the character of the proposed development, the existing and proposed ownership of the site, the market for which the development is oriented, and objectives towards any specific manmade and natural characteristics located on the site.

4.

A description and analysis of existing site conditions, including information on topography, natural water courses, floodplains, unique natural features, tree cover areas, etc.

5.

A land use plan designating specific use types for the site, both residential and non-residential use types, and establishing site development regulations, including setback, height, building coverage, lot coverage, and density requirements.

6.

A circulation plan, including location of existing and proposed vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, and other circulation facilities and location and general design of parking and loading facilities. General information on the trip generation, ownership and maintenance and proposed construction standards for these facilities should be included. A traffic impact analysis may be required by the administrator.

7.

A public services and utilities plan providing requirements for and provision of all utilities, sewers, and other facilities to serve the site.

8.

An open space plan, including areas proposed for passive and active recreational uses, natural and undisturbed areas, and proposed buffer areas proposed around the perimeter of the site. Information on the specific design and location of these areas and their ownership and maintenance should be included.

9.

Generalized statements pertaining to any architectural and community design guidelines shall be submitted in sufficient detail to provide information on building designs, orientations, styles, lighting plans, etc.

10.

A development schedule indicating the location, extent and sequence of proposed development. Specific information on development of the open space, recreational areas, and non-residential uses should be included.

(D)

The completed rezoning application and supporting preliminary master plan materials shall be submitted to the commission for review and analysis. The commission shall review this information and make a report of its findings to the board of supervisors. The commission shall as part of its review hold a public hearing pursuant to Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2204.

(E)

The commission shall make a report of its findings to the board of supervisors within 90 days of the receipt of the materials, unless the applicant requests, or agrees to an extension of this time frame. The commission's report shall recommend approval, approval with modifications, or disapproval of the preliminary master plan. Failure of the commission to make a report of its findings to the board of supervisors within this period shall constitute a commission recommendation of approval.

(F)

If the commission recommends denial of the preliminary master plan, or approval with modification, the applicant shall, if requested, have 60 days to make any modifications. If the applicant desires to make any modifications to the preliminary master plan, the board of supervisors' review and action shall be delayed until such changes are made and submitted for review.

(G)

The board of supervisors shall review the preliminary master plan, and act to approve or deny the plan within 90 days. Approval of the preliminary master plan shall constitute acceptance of the plan's provisions and concepts as proffers pursuant to section 5-122 of this ordinance. The plan approved by the board of supervisors shall constitute the final master plan for the RPC.

(A)

Major revisions to the final master plan shall be reviewed and approved following the procedures and requirements of section 5-120. Major revisions include, but are not limited to changes such as:

1.

Any increase in the density of the development;

2.

Substantial change in circulation or access;

3.

Substantial change in the mixture of dwelling unit types included in the project;

4.

Substantial changes in the mixture of land uses or an increase in the amount of land devoted to non-residential purposes;

5.

Reduction in the approved open space, landscaping or buffering;

6.

Substantial change in architectural or site design features of the development;

7.

Any other change that the administrator finds is a major divergence from the approved final master plan.

(B)

All other changes in the final master plan shall be considered minor amendments. The administrator, upon receipt of a written request of the owner, may approve such minor amendments. A request which is disapproved by the administrator shall be considered a major amendment and shall be subject to the approval process outlined above for such amendments.

Following the approval of the final master plan, the applicant or its authorized agent, shall be required to submit preliminary and final site plans for approval.

It is the intent of this section that subdivision review under the subdivision regulations be carried out simultaneously with the review of a RPC under this section. The plans required under this section shall be submitted in a form which will satisfy the requirements of the subdivision regulations, as determined by the administrator.

Preliminary and final site plans submitted for review shall in compliance with the final master plan approved by the board of supervisors. The county shall review and approve or disapprove any final site plan within 60 days of its submittal.

No RPC shall be approved and no work shall be authorized on construction until all property included in the final master plan is in common ownership.

Failure of the applicant or agent to submit a preliminary site plan for at least one portion of the RPC within five years of the approval of the final master plan, shall constitute an application on the part of applicant to rezone the land included within the RPC to the zoning district or districts applicable to the land prior to the approval of the RPC.

The C1 general commercial district applies to areas of the county where commercial patterns of development currently exist and where future commercial development is encouraged. A wide range of civic, office and commercial uses are permitted in C1 general commercial districts.

(A)

The following uses are permitted by right in the C1 general commercial district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

Assisted care residence

Life care facility

Manufactured home, emergency *

Nursing home

3.

Civic use types:

Administrative services

Cemetery *

Clubs

Community recreation

Cultural services

Educational facilities, college/university

Educational facilities, primary/secondary

Guidance services

Post office

Public assembly

Public maintenance and service facilities

Public parks and recreation areas

Religious assembly

Safety services

4.

Office use types:

Financial institutions

General office

Laboratories

Medical office

5.

Commercial use types:

Agricultural services

Antique shops

Assembly hall

Automobile dealership, new *

Automobile dealership, used *

Automobile parts/supply, retail

Automobile rental/leasing

Automobile repair services, minor

Bed and breakfast *

Business or trade school

Business support services

Commercial indoor amusement

Commercial indoor entertainment

Commercial indoor sports and recreation

Commercial outdoor entertainment

Commercial outdoor sports and recreation

Communication services

Construction sales and services

Consumer repair services

Convenience store

Data center

Day care center *

Equipment sales and rental

Funeral services

Garden center

Hospital

Manufactured home sales *

Personal improvement services

Personal services

Recreational vehicle sales and service *

Restaurant

Retail sales

Studio, fine arts

Technology business

Veterinary hospital/clinic

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Amateur radio tower *

Mobile food establishment

Utility service, minor

(B)

The following uses are permitted by special use permit in the C1 general commercial district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

Halfway house

3.

Civic use types:

Correction facilities

Crisis center

4.

Office use types:

Substance abuse clinic *

5.

Commercial use types:

Adult uses *

Automobile repair services, major *

Campground

Car wash

Commercial outdoor entertainment

Commercial outdoor sports and recreation

Dance hall

Flea market

Gasoline station

Golf course

Hotel/motel/motor lodge

Kennel, commercial

Laundry

Mini warehouse *

Pawn shop

Sawmill and woodyard

Truck stop

6.

Industrial use types:

Ammunition and firearm manufacturing

Construction yard

Custom manufacturing

Industry, type I

Recycling centers and stations

Scrap and salvage services

Transfer station

Transportation terminal

Truck terminal

Truck yard

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Aviation facility

Flagpoles exceeding 20 feet in height

Outdoor gathering *

Parking facility, surface/structure

Tower *

Utility service, major

(Ord. of 6-14-12; Ord. of 3-11-14; Ord. of 7-10-18; Ord. of 7-14-20; Ord. of 4-12-22; Ord. of 5-9-23)

The following are general development standards for the C1 general commercial district. For additional, modified or more stringent standards see article III, Use and Design Standards.

(A)

Minimum lot requirements.

1.

Area: 10,000 square feet.

2.

Frontage: 100 feet.

(B)

Minimum setback requirements.

1.

Principal structure:

Front yard: 25 feet, if right-of-way is 50 feet or greater in width; 50 feet from the centerline of any right-of-way less than 50 feet in width.

Side yard: 50 feet if adjacent to a residential district.

Rear yard: 50 feet if adjacent to a residential district.

The required minimum side and rear yards in the C1 general commercial district may be reduced to a minimum of 25 feet if a special use permit is obtained in accord with section 5-124 of this ordinance.

2.

Accessory structures:

Front yard: No minimum requirement.

Side yard: five feet.

Rear yard: five feet.

(C)

Maximum height of structures.

1.

Principal structures: 65 feet.

2.

Accessory structures: 25 feet.

The I1 general industrial district is created to establish and preserve areas within the county that are suitable for business and more intensive industrial uses. The district allows a wide variety of intensive industrial and warehouse uses.

(A)

The following uses are permitted by right in the I1 general industrial district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

Manufactured home, emergency *

3.

Civic use types:

Administrative services

Post office

Public maintenance and service facilities

Safety services

4.

Office use types:

Financial institutions

General office

Laboratories

Medical offices

5.

Commercial use types:

Automotive repair services, major *

Business support services

Construction sales and services

Data center

Day care center *

Equipment sales and rental

Laundry

Manufactured home sales *

Mini-warehouse *

Technology business

Truck stop

6.

Industrial use types:

Asphalt plant *

Construction yard

Custom manufacturing

Industry type I

Industry type II

Meat packing and related industries

Railroad facilities

Recycling centers and stations

Transfer station

Transportation terminal

Truck terminal

Warehousing and distribution

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Mobile food establishment

Parking facility, surface/structure

Utility services, major

Utility services, minor

(B)

The following uses are permitted by special use permit in the I1 general industrial district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

(None)

3.

Civic use types:

(None)

4.

Office use types:

(None)

5.

Commercial use types:

(None)

6.

Industrial use types:

Industry type III

Landfill, construction debris

Landfill, rubble

Landfill, sanitary resource extraction

Scrap and salvage services

Truck yard

7.

Miscellaneous use types:

Flagpoles exceeding 20 feet in height

Tower *

(Ord. of 6-14-12; Ord. of 7-14-20; Ord. of 4-12-22; Ord. of 5-9-23)

The following are general development standards for the I1 general industrial district. For additional, modified or more stringent standards see article III, Use and Design Standards.

(A)

Minimum lot requirements.

1.

Area: 10,000 square feet.

2.

Frontage: 50 feet.

(B)

Minimum setback requirements.

1.

Principal structure:

Front yard: 25 feet, if right-of-way is 50 feet or greater in width; 50 feet from the centerline of any right-of-way less than 50 feet in width.

Side yard: 50 feet if adjacent to a residential district.

Rear yard: 50 feet if adjacent to a residential district.

2.

Accessory structures:

Front yard: No minimum requirement.

Side yard: five feet.

Rear yard: five feet.

(C)

Maximum height of structures.

1.

Principal structures: 45 feet.

2.

Accessory structures: 25 feet.

The CR college residential district has been created in recognition that institutions of higher learning have unique land use characteristics. These institutions may typically involve classroom, office, laboratory, and residential areas, as well as areas devoted to culture, recreation and food service. The intermingling of these uses creates a campus environment. The college residential district allows flexibility in development standards. New development is reviewed to ensure that it is consistent with the public health, safety and welfare interests of citizens and that it is compatible with the county's comprehensive plan and surrounding and nearby land uses.

(A)

The following uses are permitted by right in the CR college residential district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

Home occupations*

Single family dwelling, attached

Single family dwelling, detached

Two family dwelling

3.

Civic use types:

Cemetery

Cultural services

Educational facilities, college/university

Post office

Public parks and recreational areas

Religious assembly

4.

Office use types:

(None)

5.

Commercial use types:

(None)

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Mobile food establishment

Utility services, minor

(B)

The following uses are permitted by special use permit in the CR college residential district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

Short-term tourist rental

Multi-family dwelling

3.

Civic use types:

Safety services

4.

Office use types:

(None)

5.

Commercial use types:

Day care centers

Kennels

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Miscellaneous use types:

Flagpoles exceeding 20 feet in height

Tower *

(Ord. of 3-11-14; Ord. of 4-12-22; Ord. of 5-9-23; Ord. of 3-11-25)

The following are general development standards for the CR college residential district. For additional, modified or more stringent standards see article III, Use and Design Standards.

(A)

Minimum lot requirements.

1.

Area: 20,000 square feet.

2.

Frontage: 100 feet.

(B)

Minimum setback requirements.

1.

Principal structure:

Front yard: 35 feet, if right-of-way is 50 feet or greater in width; 50 feet from the centerline of any right-of-way less than 50 feet in width.

Side yard: 25 feet if adjacent to a residential district.

Rear yard: 25 feet if adjacent to a residential district.

2.

Accessory structures:

Front yard: five feet.

Side yard: five feet.

Rear yard: five feet.

(C)

Maximum height of structures.

1.

Principal structures: 75 feet.

2.

Accessory structures: 25 feet.

(Ord. of 5-9-23)

(A)

The owners of any institutional property within a CR district may submit to the commission a master plan for development of all or any part of the institution's property within that district. Such plan shall include a graphic representation of the following information at a suitable scale, together with necessary explanatory material:

1.

Boundaries of the area involved and the ownership of properties contained therein, as well as all existing public streets and alleys within and adjacent to the site.

2.

Location and use of all existing buildings on the site, as well as the approximate location, height, dimensions and general use of all proposed buildings or major additions to existing buildings.

3.

Location of all existing parking facilities and the approximate location of all proposed parking facilities, including the approximate number of parking spaces at each location and all existing and proposed means of vehicular access to parking areas and to public streets and alleys. Any proposed changes in the location, width or character of public streets and alleys within and adjacent to the site shall also be shown on the plan.

4.

General use of major existing and proposed open spaces within the site, and specific features of the plan such as screening, buffering or retention of natural areas that are intended to enhance compatibility with adjacent and nearby properties.

(B)

The commission shall recommend approval of a master plan submitted under the provisions of this section when it finds, after reviewing a report from the county staff and after holding a public hearing on the provisions of the master plan, that the development shown on the master plan is in compliance with the general intent of the college residential district; that such development will be neither detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare nor injurious to property values or improvements in the district; and that said development may be adequately served with utilities.

The action of the commission shall be based upon a finding of fact, which shall be reduced to writing and preserved among its records. The commission shall submit to the board of supervisors a copy of its findings and a copy of the master plan, together with its recommendations.

(C)

The master plan shall then be reviewed and voted upon by the board of supervisors following a public hearing thereupon. If the master plan is approved, any departures specified therein from other provisions of this article shall be deemed to be approved waivers. If the master plan is approved, the administrator may issue zoning permits if such permits are deemed by said administrator to be in compliance with the provisions of this section and substantially in accordance with the approved master plan or subsequent amendments thereto.

(D)

Amendments to any master plan may be accomplished by the same procedure as for an original application.

The VC village center district is intended to encourage the cluster development of appropriately scaled residential, commercial and civic uses, to provide rural residents convenient access to community services and shopping, and to create a community identity.

(A)

The following uses are permitted by right in the VC village center district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

Farm stand

2.

Residential use types:

Accessory apartment *

Home occupations*

Single family dwelling, attached

Single family dwelling, detached

3.

Civic use types:

Cemetery

Clubs

Cultural services

Educational facility, primary/secondary

Post office

Public parks and recreational areas

Religious assembly

Safety services

4.

Office use types:

Financial institution

General office

Medical office

5.

Commercial use types:

Agricultural services

Antique shop

Assembly hall

Automobile repair services, minor

Bed and breakfast *

Day care centers

Family day care home

Funeral services

Garden center

Gasoline station

Personal services

Restaurant

Retail

Studio, fine arts

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Accessory/Miscellaneous use types:

Mobile food establishment

Utility services, minor

(B)

The following uses are permitted by special use permit in the VC village center district, subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates that the use is subject to additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article III, Use and Design Standards.

1.

Agricultural use types:

(None)

2.

Residential use types:

Assisted care residence

Multi-family dwelling *

Townhouse *

Two family dwelling "duplex"

3.

Civic use types:

(None)

4.

Office use types:

(None)

5.

Commercial use types:

Communication services (radio, tv, recording studios, etc.)

Convenience store

Flea market

Gasoline station

Hotel/motel/motor lodge

Laundry

Outdoor gathering *

Veterinary hospital/clinic

6.

Industrial use types:

(None)

7.

Miscellaneous use types:

Tower *

(Ord. of 3-11-14; Ord. of 5-9-23)

The following are general development standards for the VC village center district. For additional, modified or more stringent standards see article III, Use and Design Standards.

(A)

Minimum lot requirements.

1.

Area: 10,000 square feet.

2.

Frontage: 100 feet.

(B)

Minimum setback requirements.

1.

Principal structure:

Front yard: 35 feet, if right-of-way is 50 feet or greater in width; 50 feet from the centerline of any right-of-way less than 50 feet in width.

Side yard: 25 feet if adjacent to a residential district.

Rear yard: 25 feet if adjacent to a residential district.

2.

Accessory structures:

Front yard: 5 feet.

Side yard: 5 feet.

Rear yard: 5 feet.

(C)

Maximum height of structures.

1.

Principal structures: 65 feet.

2.

Accessory structures: 25 feet.

(Ord. of 5-9-23)

The CH cluster housing overlay district is created to encourage and allow flexibility in site design and lot arrangements for single family residential development in the rural agricultural areas of the county. This overlay allows a reduction in minimum lot size and frontage requirements from those required in the underlying agricultural zoning district. All cluster lot size reductions must be compensated for by the provision of an equal or greater amount of open space within the cluster housing development.

(A)

The cluster housing overlay may be requested as a zoning overlay for any land within the A1 agricultural conservation or A2 agricultural residential zoning districts.

(B)

Single family detached and attached dwellings shall be permitted within the cluster housing overlay subject to the review and approval by the board of supervisors.

Development regulations within cluster housing overlay shall be as specified in the underlying zoning district, with the following exceptions:

1.

Minimum development size:

A1 zoning district: 50 acres.

A2 zoning district: 15 acres.

2.

Maximum density:

A1 zoning district: 0.25 dwelling units per acre.

A2 zoning district: 1.0 dwelling units per acre.

3.

Minimum lot size:

A1 zoning district: 1.00 acre.

A2 zoning district: 20,000 square feet.

4.

Minimum frontage: 40 feet.

5.

Minimum setbacks:

Front yard: 35 feet.

Side yard: 10 feet.

Rear yard: ten feet.

Front, side and rear yards that are adjacent to an existing public street shall have a setback as specified in the underlying zoning district.

Side and rear yards that are adjacent to existing residential development shall have the side and rear setbacks as specified in the underlying zoning district.

6.

Open space: Minimum of 40 percent of development size, or one square foot of open space for each square foot of reduction in lot size below the minimum lot size specified in the respective A1 or A2 zoning district, whichever is greater.

7.

Streets in a cluster housing overlay may be public in accordance with VDOT standards. In reviewing plans for the cluster development, the commission may recommend, and the board of supervisors may approve, one or more streets within the proposed cluster development.

(Ord. of 5-9-23)

Approval of a CH cluster housing overlay district shall be by special use permit as defined by sections 5-124 and 6-100 of this ordinance.

(Ord. of 12-10-13)

The highway corridor overlay district is created to protect scenic beauty and viewsheds, enhance levels of transportation service along the major county access roads, and increase property values as specified in the overlay language by regulating and determining the use of land, buildings, structures and other premises for specific uses, and the areas and dimensions of land, water and airspace to be occupied by buildings, structures and uses, and of courts, yards and other open spaces to be left unoccupied by areas and structures; to facilitate the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community; and to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the public by the prevention or reduction of traffic congestion and visual clutter which may result in danger on public and private streets. A limit is hereby placed on certain automobile-oriented, fast-service, quick-turnover uses and related signage, which generate traffic in such amount and in such manner as to present the possibility of increased danger to the motoring public. This district is created in recognition of the need to provide suitable and sufficient road systems in the county and the need to protect existing and future highways from unsafe use and enhance the aesthetics of the county's highway corridors. Specific attention will be given to access management, multimodal transportation, landscaping, and site design.

(Ord. of 12-10-13; Ord. of 12-14-21)

A.

The corridor overlay district is established to a depth of 1,000 feet from the right-of-way (as of the date of enactment or as subsequently modified) on both sides of the following corridors:

1.

US Highway 15 "Farmville Road" corridor from the southern boundary of the US 460 bypass right of way, south approximately 3.8 miles to State Route 665 "Abilene Road."

2.

State Route 786 "Granite Falls Boulevard" corridor from its intersection with US 15 to its intersection with State Route 628 "Zion Hill Road."

3.

State Route 628 "Commerce Road" corridor from its intersection with US 15 "Farmville Road" to its intersection with State Route 642 "Germantown Road."

4.

State Route 778 "Dominion Drive" corridor from its intersection with US 15 "Farmville Road" to End of State Maintenance.

5.

State Route 779 "Dominion Drive" from its intersection with State Route 778 "Dominion Drive" to its intersection with State Route 628 "Commerce Road."

B.

Reserved.

C.

Relation to underlying zoning districts.

1.

The uses defined in the corridor overlay district are as permitted in the underlying zoning district, whether by right (permitted) or special use.

2.

Where any conflict exists between requirements of the underlying zoning district and those of the corridor overlay district, the more restrictive provision shall apply except as in subsection 3 immediately following.

3.

With respect to setbacks and required building spacing, topography can make conflicting requirements impossible to meet. Accordingly, the zoning administrator is authorized to grant variations up to ten percent in setbacks or spacing if the administrator finds in writing that the conditions for a variance in subsection 5-128.1(B) are met.

D.

Conditional uses. In addition to the listed uses requiring a conditional use permit in the underlying district, the following uses shall be permitted with a conditional use permit when proposed to be established in a HC:

1.

Buildings in excess of 50,000 square feet.

E.

Exemptions. The following are exempt from the requirements of this overlay designation:

1.

Buildings associated with permitted agricultural use types or permitted residential use types.

2.

Interior alterations to a building or structure having no effect on exterior appearance.

3.

General maintenance where no change in design or material is proposed.

(Ord. of 12-10-13; Ord. of 12-14-21)

A.

Access and circulation.

1.

Access and circulation on-site for auto or truck traffic shall be designed to be convenient without impeding traffic on the primary road.

2.

Access by any of the following means should be used to the greatest possible extent in the preparation of a site design for a commercial or civic use:

(a)

Provision of shared entrances, inter-parcel connections, or on-site service drives connecting adjacent properties.

(b)

Access from a secondary road or street as opposed to the corridor highway.

(c)

Access points located the greatest possible distance from any existing intersection.

(d)

Access from internal streets of a commercial or civic-use complex.

3.

Developers of commercial or civic-use projects shall submit as part of the site plan an analysis of access and internal circulation traffic for the proposed project and for immediately adjacent areas, indicating access as in 2(a)—(d) above where possible.

4.

Where required as part of the site plan review the developer shall dedicate the required property for inter-parcel connections and service roads.

B.

Parking lot areas.

1.

Parking lots shall be located to the sides and rear of the buildings they serve to the greatest possible extent, and shall not dominate the image of the site from the corridor highway. Multiple parking lot pods can be used to provide required parking spaces. Parking lot layouts shall respond to existing topographic characteristics of the site.

2.

Parking lots shall be designed to minimize impervious surfaces and mitigate stormwater runoff. All parking lots shall be paved with concrete, asphalt, or durable pervious paving material, except that areas provided beyond the minimum required by this ordinance in section 4-300 should use materials designed to reduce total impervious surface and runoff quantity, and improve runoff quality.

3.

Parking lots shall be interconnected with adjacent parcels wherever possible.

4.

Recessed islands shall be provided at the end of any parking bay abutting an aisle or access way. Islands shall have a concrete or rolled-asphalt curb, with cuts to allow stormwater infiltration. Each island shall be at least nine feet wide, extend the length of the adjacent parking space or bay, and shall be landscaped with grass, shrubs, or trees.

5.

Stacking spaces provided for any use having a drive-through or pick-up area are consistent with the requirements listed in section 4-300.19.

6.

Minimum off-street parking space requirements may be reduced at the discretion of the zoning administrator or planning commission. Spaces for compact cars may comprise up to 30 percent of required spaces.

C.

Pedestrian circulation.

1.

A continuous sidewalk not less than five feet wide shall be provided from any public sidewalk or the end of any parking-area crosswalk to all customer entrances of the building. Sidewalks shall be concrete or masonry pavers. The sidewalk design must provide for handicap accessibility.

2.

Crosswalks and pedestrian access routes from parking-areas shall be clearly marked by the use of striping, contrasting paving materials, elevation change, or speed humps.

3.

Sidewalk connections shall be provided between internal walkway networks and adjacent streets, multi-use paths, and adjacent property networks.

D.

New or redeveloped building design.

1.

The design and construction of new or redeveloped buildings for commercial or civic use shall be based on and coordinated with the scale, mass, height, materials, color, texture, construction methods, and orientation of nearby buildings.

2.

Trademark buildings or design features shall be subject to these design standards and may require modification.

3.

Prior to any demolition of an existing building for a project site plan within a highway corridor district, the applicant is encouraged to consult with the zoning administrator with respect to the overall design.

E.

Landscaping.

1.

New commercial or civic-use development in a highway corridor district shall incorporate as much existing vegetation as possible, with particular reference to section 4-200.9 of this ordinance.

2.

Planting of major trees for stormwater management and heat-island reduction shall equal ten percent of the aggregate parking area, in islands not less than eight feet wide.

3.

Plants shall not be used to screen utilities. All utilities including loading docks and service entrances shall be located within the building envelope or be screened by architectural elements such as walls or extended parapets.

4.

A landscape plan shall be submitted as part of the site plan for any new development. The landscape plan shall be drawn to scale with distances indicated and shall include vehicle areas and, if applicable, any irrigation system proposed.

5.

The owner is responsible for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of the required landscaping so that plant materials are kept in a healthy, growing condition and free from refuse and debris.

F.

Building location and treatment.

1.

Integrated development. All buildings within a property shall be developed as a cohesive entity, ensuring that building placement, architectural treatment, vehicular and pedestrian circulation and other development elements work together functionally and aesthetically. Architectural treatment shall be designed so that all building facades of the same building (whether front, side or rear) that are visible from the public right-of-way, shall consist of similar architectural treatment in terms of materials, quality, appearance and detail.

2.

Orientation. Building facades and entrances should be oriented in a manner toward the primary means of vehicular access.

3.

Building bulk and mass. All buildings and parking areas should be designed with treatments to break up the mass and bulk. The treatment of buildings shall include vertical architectural treatment at least every 50 feet to break down the scale of the building into smaller components. Any facade with a blank wall must be screened in a manner approved by the zoning administrator to comply with applicable provisions of the Prince Edward County Code. Architectural details shall continue on all facades visible from the public right-of-way.

4.

Materials. Building materials should be typical of those prevalent in the county, including stucco, brick, architectural block, wood siding, and standing seam metal roofs. Inappropriate materials include reflective glass and metal wall panels. No facade visible from adjoining property or the corridor highway shall be constructed of unadorned cinder block, corrugated metal or sheet metal.

5.

Color. The permanent color of building materials (to be left unpainted) should resemble the predominant tones, primarily earthen tones, along the corridor. Garish and striking colors should be avoided.

6.

Adjoining historic properties. New construction on properties that adjoin designated historic properties should seek to incorporate the scale, massing and treatment of the historic property into the new construction. Efforts should be made to relate to the building height, when in proximity to the principal historic structure. New construction should not overshadow the adjoining historic property.

G.

Utilities.

1.

All utility lines, including electric, telephone, CATV, and gas, shall be installed underground in the highway corridor district. This includes lines serving individual sites as well as lines serving an overall project.

2.

All utility pad fixtures and meters shall be shown on the site plan. The necessity for utility connections, meter boxes, etc., should be recognized and integrated with the architectural elements of the site plan. All underground utilities shall be installed within easements parallel to street rights-of-way or lot lines when possible.

3.

Above-ground utilities must lie within the building envelope, as in E.3 above.

H.

Signs.

1.

In addition to the general sign requirements of this ordinance, any commercial development having more than one business in a single building or in connected buildings must erect a single monument-style shared sign for all businesses, though each business may also have one building-mounted sign.

2.

Each parcel of property occupied by a building shall be permitted one freestanding sign, except on corner and double frontage lots which shall be permitted up to two freestanding signs. Such signs shall have a maximum of 30 square feet on each face.

(a)

Automobile service stations shall be permitted an additional 20 square feet on each face to advertise the price of fuel.

(b)

In instances where more than one business is located in the same building or connected buildings, the businesses must share one common ground mounted sign. Each business may still have an individual building-mounted sign.

3.

Freestanding signs shall be mounted on bases a maximum of three feet high. If the specific location of a sign requires a base of more than three feet to provide adequate visibility the zoning administrator or planning commission may approve a taller base. No freestanding sign shall exceed 12 feet from grade.

4.

Freestanding signs for shopping centers shall be allowed ten square feet of area per business establishment. An additional 25 square feet shall be allowed to identify the shopping center as a whole. For the purposes of the corridor overlay district, a shopping center shall be defined as:

(a)

Groups of two or more stores, personal service shops or restaurants connected by party walls, partitions, canopies or similar features;

(b)

Some or all of the stores, personal service shops or restaurants located in separate buildings designed as a single commercial group sharing common parking areas, vehicular travel-ways, and walkways designed to encourage customer interchange between the buildings and presenting the appearance of a continuous commercial area.

5.

In addition, each business within the shopping center shall be permitted one monument identification sign with the name and/or logo of the business, except on corner and double frontage lots which shall be permitted up to two monument signs. Such signs shall be a maximum of 16 square feet in size and a maximum height of four feet.

6.

If the nearest point of a freestanding sign is located within five feet of the street right-of-way, its location must be approved by VDOT or designee, who will evaluate the location for sight line and other traffic safety considerations.

7.

Signs shall be appropriately scaled to the building or portion of the building served and should be coordinated with the architecture and building materials.

8.

Types of signs: The following sign types shall be permitted in the corridor overlay district:

(a)

Externally illuminated signs provided the light source is directed downward;

(b)

Internally illuminated channel letters; and

(c)

Internally illuminated cabinet sign if the background of the cabinet sign is opaque and appears black at night.

(d)

Additional sign types fitting within the recommended materials may be considered. Animated or neon signs may be considered subject to a special use permit.

9.

No wall sign shall project beyond the surface of the building or above the roofline.

10.

Inflatable figures or signs are not permitted in the corridor overlay district.

11.

Banner signs may be permitted for temporary use only, but shall be displayed for a maximum of 30 days within any 90-day period.

I.

Lighting.

1.

Exterior lighting shall be limited to that necessary for safety, security, and to complement architectural character.

2.

No light shall spill onto an adjacent property or interfere with the character of the surrounding area.

3.

All light sources must be down-shielded, and no light pylon shall be more than 24 feet high in height.

4.

All lighting fixtures installed on any site shall be of the same type and height.

(Ord. of 12-10-13; Ord. of 12-14-21; Ord. of 4-9-24)