Rappahannock County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

The regulations contained in the following Articles constitute the "Zoning Ordinance of Rappahannock County."

These regulations are promulgated for the specific and implied purposes as set forth in Title 15.2, Chapter 22, Article 7, of the Code of Virginia, as amended, including the implementation of the adopted Comprehensive Plan and goals contained therein.

Whenever any provision of this chapter imposes a greater requirement or a higher standard than is required in any state or federal statute or other County ordinance or regulation, the provision of this chapter shall govern. Whenever any provision of any state or federal statute or other County ordinance or regulation imposes a greater requirement or a higher standard than is required by this chapter, the provision of such state or federal statute or other County ordinance or regulation shall govern, except that where there is a conflict with the provisions of Chapter 147, Subdivision of Land, of this Code, the provision of this chapter shall govern.

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, said provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity or general welfare. It is not the intent of this chapter to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use and dimensions of buildings or premises or requires larger open space than is required by other ordinances, rules, regulations or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall govern, except where expressly qualified in the Articles that follow.

A certified copy of the Zoning Ordinance of Rappahannock County, Virginia, as may be amended from time to time, shall be filed in the office of the Zoning Administrator of Rappahannock County.