Statement of intent. This section describes regulations for an exempt poultry abattoir which is permitted by right in the Agricultural District.

Requirements. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an exempt poultry operation initiated after the enactment of this section which exceeds the slaughtering of more than 1,000 animals per calendar year shall constitute a violation of this chapter. A confirmation letter from the Virginia Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services recognizing the property owner's farm and poultry abattoir as meeting the standards for exemption for the raising, slaughtering and processing of 1,000 birds or less per year shall be required with the submission of the application.

Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Structures used for an exempt poultry abattoir operation shall be located no closer than:

The property owner shall have their well water tested annually for e-coli and coliform bacteria, and a copy of the results shall be submitted to the Planning and Health Departments.

All exempt poultry abattoir operations shall be on a parcel of 20 acres or more under single ownership. In addition, the applicant shall meet all other requirements of this section.

Limitations on structures for an exempt poultry abattoir operation. There shall be no more than one structure for use as a poultry abattoir on the property.

Site plan required. Each application for an exempt poultry abattoir shall be accompanied by a site plan of the entire parcel, with location of proposed facility drawn to scale and in sufficient detail to show that the proposed abattoir operation meets all applicable setback requirements of this section and showing the direction and distances to nearest residences, adjacent zoning districts, platted residential subdivisions, rural service areas, mobile home parks, public schools, recreation areas, wells, springs and water intakes listed under other required setbacks.

Filing of nutrient management form. An exempt poultry abattoir property owner shall file with the Zoning Administrator a nutrient management form containing the following information, prior to obtaining a certificate of zoning and/or a building/agricultural permit:

Plan for nutrient storage site.

Statement of intent. These provisions are intended to ensure that accessory dwelling units are constructed in a safe and healthful manner; and in such a manner that meets the characteristics of the underlying zoning district.

Approved construction or modification permits from the Virginia Department of Health shall be submitted as part of the initial conditional use permit or zoning permit application. The applicant shall apply for the required building and zoning permits for the proposed construction for the issuance of a new or modified certificate of occupancy. The applicant shall apply for a certificate of zoning and pass a final zoning inspection to verify compliance with the supplementary regulations of this section and any conditions placed on the conditional use permit by the Board of Supervisors prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. The certificate of occupancy shall only be issued with approved operation permits issued by the Virginia Department of Health for the water source and on-site sewage disposal system serving the accessory dwelling unit.

The construction of more than one accessory dwelling unit on a single lot shall be prohibited.

The minimum lot area required for construction of a detached accessory dwelling unit shall be 3.5 acres

Accessory dwelling units shall meet the setback requirements for a principal building set forth in the district regulations of the underlying zoning district.

Accessory dwelling units shall be a minimum of 450 square feet in floor area and shall not exceed 1,500 square feet in floor area. Notwithstanding the foregoing, accessory dwelling units may contain up to 3,000 square feet of floor area under the following circumstances: i) the accessory dwelling unit is principally below grade, or ii) the accessory dwelling unit is a conversion of space located within an existing principal structure.

Off-street parking shall be provided for the accessory dwelling unit in an amount equal to 2.0 spaces. This requirement shall be in addition to the off-street parking spaces required for the principal dwelling.

The maximum number of occupants shall not exceed the on-site sewage disposal system capacity as determined by the operation permit issued by the Virginia Department of Health.

An accessory dwelling unit attached to the principal dwelling by means of a covered breezeway 25 feet or greater in length shall be considered detached from the principal dwelling.

Use of an accessory dwelling unit as a short-term tourist rental shall be prohibited.

Except for buildings accessory to an agricultural pursuit as defined by this chapter, no accessory building shall be constructed on any zoning lot for more than six months prior to beginning construction of the principal building and no accessory building shall be used for more than six months unless the main building on the lot is also being used or unless the main building is under construction; provided that the main building is completed within one year. The accessory building shall require the issuance of a zoning permit.

Portable storage containers. Notwithstanding any contrary provision, portable storage containers located outside of a fully enclosed building or structure shall be allowed subject to the following restrictions:

Temporary building(s) and use(s) shall be permitted for a period not to exceed one year in connection with construction, with permits renewable as provided for in Article VI.

An accessory building may be erected without a primary building for the purpose of storing property maintenance tools and/or equipment necessary for maintenance of the property, subject to the following:

The agritourism activity is subject to the requirements of Warren County Code § 180-65 regarding permits.

All exterior lighting must consist of full cut-off fixtures and be in compliance with § 180-49.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.

Any parking space(s) designated for handicap access shall be connected to a paved or otherwise hard-surfaced travelway, sidewalk or path of sufficient width to facilitate the maneuverability and operation of a wheelchair connecting the parking space(s) to and from all buildings which guests of the agritourism activity are authorized to visit.

The agritourism activity must be in compliance with the Warren County Health Department and other applicable state and local agencies.

No application shall be considered unless it is accompanied by 15 copies of a plan drawn to scale showing the proposed location of the airport; boundary lines, dimensions, names of owners of abutting properties, proposed layout of runways, landing strips, taxi strips, aprons, roads, parking areas, hangars, structures and facilities; the location and height of all structures, trees and overhead wires falling within the airport approach zones and less than 500 feet horizontally and 1,000 feet longitudinally from the proposed runway; and other pertinent information, including but not limited to topography and grading plan, drainage, water and sewerage. Copies of the plan shall be forwarded to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Virginia Department of Aviation for comment and recommendation on the following:

In addition to the foregoing, the following requirements shall be met:

All storage and operational areas shall be enclosed by a natural screen or an opaque fence of a height and design specified by the Board.

Access to public roads shall be by driveway having a dust-free surface.

Intent: to allow the keeping of chickens on a residential zoned lot for non-commercial purposes. The goal of the permit and regulations is to protect the residential integrity of the surrounding community and the health and safety of the residents and the domestic backyard chickens.

The backyard keeping of chickens shall be subject to certain requirements as set forth below:

The building used for the bicycle shop shall meet the requirements of Warren County Building Inspections and the Warren County Health Department prior to establishing the use.

The hours of operation shall be specified in the conditional use permit.

The property shall meet the landscaping requirements of § 180-49.1 and the lighting requirements of § 180-49.2.

The property shall meet the off-street parking requirement of 5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area as required for a retail store under Warren County Code § 180-15. Additional parking shall be provided in an amount equal to 1.0 space per employee.

Outside storage of bicycles, bicycling equipment, and repair equipment shall be fully screened from view.

Commercial repairs of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles shall be prohibited unless otherwise approved for a commercial repair garage through the conditional use permit process.

Approval for such use has been obtained from the Warren County Building Official. The Building Official shall thereafter inspect the premises at his discretion to ensure continued compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Approval has been obtained from the Virginia Department of Health.

Facilities for the storage and/or sale of more than 600 gallons of petroleum products shall not be established without Warren County Building Official approval.

The Building Official may require such additional safety precautions as deemed necessary to protect the public health and safety.

Statement of intent. These provisions are intended to ensure that camping in major recreational vehicles and the parking, storage and use of major recreational equipment is conducted in a safe and healthful manner.

For the purposes of this section, the term "major recreational equipment" shall include "major recreational vehicles."

Parking, storage and use of major recreational equipment in residential districts. The following regulations shall apply to major recreational equipment in residential districts:

Limitation on parking and storage of inoperative major recreational equipment. No more than one inoperative major recreational equipment item shall be parked or stored outdoors on any lot or combination of contiguous lots under one ownership.

Use and location of major recreational vehicles where permitted.

Parking, storage and use of major recreational equipment within the special flood hazard area (SFHA). The following regulations shall apply to major recreational equipment within the SFHA:

Cluster housing development shall be designed in accordance with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance as outlined in § 180-2.

The minimum area required for the creation of a cluster housing development shall be 10 contiguous acres.

Lots in cluster housing developments shall be served by a newly dedicated street designed to meet the standards for acceptance in the state highway system or meeting the standards for acceptance into such system. In no instance shall lots in a cluster housing development have direct access to or from an existing road in the state highway system.

Area, frontage and yard requirements are permitted to be modified as follows:

A certain amount of the cluster housing development shall either be preserved in open space, as defined in § 180-8C of this chapter, or subject to a perpetual easement preserving it in agricultural and/or forestal uses. Such perpetual easement shall be deeded to Warren County and shall prevent future development of the property for other than nonstructural agricultural and forestal uses. Nothing in this section shall preclude the construction of best management practices installed pursuant to a farm plan prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, any Virginia state agency or the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District. Specific requirements are as follows:

Management of open space.

Intent. These provisions are intended to ensure that recreational vehicles and tents within campgrounds are operated in a safe and healthful manner.

Status/requirements.

Standards.

General requirements.

Design standards.

Sanitary facilities.

Commercial garages shall be screened from view of any adjacent residential district or residential use on an adjacent lot by means of a combination of evergreen landscaping and solid fencing with a minimum height of six feet and with the landscaping located nearest the affected lot.

Commercial garages shall be located on a lot or parcel adjacent to and have access to a state-maintained road.

The owner of the commercial garage shall prepare a statement stating how the environment will not be degraded by the following aspects:

All associated materials for the operation of the garage shall be stored within a fully enclosed building.

A statement describing the need for a commercial garage at the particular site indicated in the application.

A sketch of the parcel showing all the following information:

Separation between all buildings shall be of a sufficient distance as to provide adequate fire protection.

When combined with a residential dwelling in the following zoning districts: Agricultural (A) and Village Residential (VR), the following additional regulations apply:

The minimum acreage for commercial recreational structures and uses shall be two acres.

Proposed sites for such activities shall have direct access to a major street or highway.

Proposed sites for such activities shall be of a size and shape appropriate for the proposed use and be dimensioned or located in such a way as to provide spatial or other buffering to protect adjacent development from potentially adverse effects.

A plan shall be provided for safe and convenient parking, circulation and ingress/egress to adjacent streets and highways. This plan shall show the proposed number of parking spaces, aisle widths, the locations of aisles and the location of entrances/exits.

All commercial recreational structures and uses shall not produce sound levels which exceed 60 decibels during hours of operation at the nearest property line.

Minimum yard dimensions shall be as follows:

The hours of operation and frequency of operation shall be proposed by the Planning Commission and set by the Board of Supervisors.

As an accessory use to an outdoor recreation operation, an indoor component may be permitted, provided that the indoor activity is the same use as the outdoor activity and the indoor facility does not exceed a cumulative 10,000 square feet in size.

Statement of intent. This section describes regulations for confined feeding operations which are permitted by right in the Agricultural District.

Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Every confined feeding operation initiated after the enactment of this section (September 19, 1995) shall be located no closer than:

All confined feeding operations shall be built on a parcel or adjoining and contiguous parcels of 10 acres or more under a single ownership. In addition thereto, the applicant shall meet all other requirements of this section.

Limitations on number of confined feeding operations. No more than three confined feeding operations, as defined in this section, built on a parcel or adjoining parcels under a single ownership, shall be constructed within a period of one year. For the purpose of this section and for the purpose of not circumventing the intent of this section, any member of a family living in the same household or of a firm, corporation, partnership or other business entity who has a substantial financial interest in such shall not be allowed to construct more than three confined feeding operations within any one-year period.

Plat required. Each application for a confined feeding operation shall be accompanied by a plat of the entire parcel with location of proposed facility drawn to scale and in sufficient detail to show that the proposed confined feeding operation meets all applicable setback requirements of this section and showing the direction and distances to nearest residences, adjacent zoning districts, platted residential subdivisions, rural service areas, mobile home parks, public schools, recreation areas, wells, springs and water intakes listed under other setbacks.

Filing of nutrient management form. A confined feeding operation shall file with the Zoning Administrator a nutrient management form containing the following information, prior to obtaining a certificate of zoning and/or a building/agricultural permit:

Plan for nutrient storage site.

Waste shall not be stored closer to homes (other than the owner's) than the setback requirement of 600 feet. Dead birds or animals shall be removed from the waste according to all applicable laws and regulations prior to storage.

Not more than 25% of the floor area of the store may be used for food preparation and on-site food consumption.

The country general store must meet all Warren County Health Department regulations and requirements.

The country general store must meet all Virginia Department of Transportation regulations and requirements.

Alcohol may not be served at the store.

The parking requirements for the country general store shall be the same as for a retail store.

The building must comply with all Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code requirements and receive the proper permits through the Warren County Building Inspections office before the business can open to the public.

Country general stores shall be located on a lot or parcel adjacent to and have access to a state-maintained road.

No such use shall operate without being licensed by appropriate state agencies as a child-care center or adult day-care center. It shall be the responsibility of the owner/operator to transmit to the Zoning Administrator a copy of the original license and all renewals thereafter and to notify the Zoning Administrator of any license expiration, suspension or revocation within three days of such event. Failure to do so shall be deemed willful noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter.

Periodic inspection of the premises shall be made by the Warren County Building Official. Failure to promptly admit the Building Official for such inspection shall be deemed willful noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter.

These provisions are supplementary and nothing stated herein shall be deemed to preclude application of the requirements of the Virginia Department of Welfare, Virginia Department of Health, Virginia State Fire Marshal or any other local, state or federal agency.

Agricultural products which are used by the distillery in the manufacture of its alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine are grown on the farm.

The distillery shall be limited to 10 seats.

The hours of operation for the distillery shall be between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The distillery shall be located on a lot or parcel adjacent to a state-maintained road.

The distillery shall have no more than 3,000 square feet of floor area, for the production and packaging of alcoholic beverages other than beer or wine for retail sale and for the tasting or consumption of alcoholic beverages other than beer or wine.

The operation shall be in compliance with all Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Department of Transportation regulations and requirements.

The distillery shall receive approval and meet the requirements of the Warren County Building Inspections Department.

The distillery shall be in compliance with all Alcohol Beverage Control laws and regulations.

The distillery is subject to the requirements of Warren County Code § 180-65 regarding permits.

Dwellings in industrial districts are allowed only for occupancy by guard or caretaker.

Such dwellings may be located individually or in the same structure as the industrial use subject to Warren County Building Official and/or Fire Official approvals.

Not more than one dwelling shall be permitted per business establishment.

Materials stored shall not be used or sold within the self-service storage facility. No commercial activities of any kind shall occur within the facility. No repair of vehicles, furniture, or other materials or equipment shall occur within the facility. Signs shall be posted within the facility describing such limitations.

No storage of hazardous, toxic or explosive materials shall occur in the self-service storage facility. Signs shall be posted within the facility describing such limitations.

The maximum size of any individual storage space or unit in a self-service storage facility shall be 500 square feet.

The self-service storage facility, including loading areas and all storage areas, shall be totally enclosed by structures or by an eight-foot-high opaque wall or fence. Such fences shall be set back at least six feet from property boundaries. Landscaping shall be provided in such setback areas, including trees and shrubs.

All storage shall be within an enclosed structure, unless otherwise approved by the Board of Supervisors through the issuance of a conditional use permit. The storage of personal vehicles associated with household use within areas enclosed by the wall or fence may be permitted by condition.

For storage units that open to the outdoors, a twenty-foot-deep loading aisle or space shall be provided adjacent to each unit. Such loading aisles shall be separate from driveways used for internal circulation.

Before a site plan is approved for a self-service storage facility, a copy of the lease agreement shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for review and approval to ensure that the limitations described in this section have been included in the lease agreement.

Self-service facilities shall not include portable storage containers, shipping containers and/or tractor trailers.

Definition of intent. For the purposes of this chapter, "extractive industries" are defined as the commercial removal from a site of natural accumulations of sand, rock, soil, gravel, gems, oil, gas or any other natural resource. It is intended that the public interest be protected by regulations assuring that both present and future results of such removal do not create effects adverse to the public health, safety, comfort or convenience or damaging to the value of surrounding property. It is therefore required that plans be submitted covering both the exploitation phase, in which removal is being conducted, and for leaving the land in a condition suitable for reuse.

Location. Location shall be appropriate to existing developments and to developments likely to occur during the exploitation phase, so as to prevent hauling or transporting through developed residential areas or areas likely to be developed for residential use while products are being removed.

Operational requirements.

Development plan: exploitation phase.

Plan for reuse. The plan for reuse shall show property, in its entirety, returned to a state suitable for reuse for purposes permissible in the district, relating such reuses to uses existing or anticipated for surrounding property. Among items to be included in such plan are feasible circulation patterns in and around the site, treatment of exposed soil or subsoil (including measures to be taken to replace topsoil and/or establish vegetation in excavated areas) in order to make the property suitable for the proposed reuse, treatment of slopes to prevent erosion and delineation of floodways and floodplains (if any) to be maintained in open usage. In such plan for reuse, where conditions are suitable, permanent lakes may be permitted but intermittent lakes and marshes shall not be allowed except within either floodplain areas or agricultural districts.

Statement of intent. This section describes regulations and definitions for family day homes, which are permitted in the Residential and Agricultural Zoning Districts if the use is approved by the Zoning Administrator through the administrative process set forth in this section. The operation of a family day home may occur as a subordinate use to a residence, provided the following supplemental regulations are met after said use is approved by the Zoning Administrator.

Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms relating to family day home shall be defined as follows:

Application process. A resident of Warren County who wishes to operate a licensed family day home as defined in Warren County Code § 180-46.1B shall submit an application requesting a zoning permit to the Zoning Administrator. The applicant shall also submit a sketch plan showing the locations for parking, ingress/egress, child pick-up and drop-off zones to the Zoning Administrator with the application.

Public notification and request for comments. After receiving an application for a licensed family day home zoning permit, the Zoning Administrator shall notify each adjacent property owner via registered or certified letter that an application has been submitted. Adjacent property owners shall have 30 days from the date the letter is sent to submit an objection to the application to the Zoning Administrator for his consideration. Additionally, the Zoning Administrator shall request comments from a representative of the Virginia Department of Social Services, Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Department of Transportation, the Warren County Fire Marshal and the County Building Official regarding the proposed use.

Review of application and issuing approval or denial of zoning permit. The Zoning Administrator shall review all applications seeking a zoning permit for a licensed family day home. The Zoning Administrator must consider any and all objections submitted by adjacent property owners as well as all comments submitted by local or state agencies.

Appeal process. In the event the Zoning Administrator denies the applications for a licensed family day home, the applicant may ask to have the application considered first by the Planning Commission then by the Board of Supervisors according to the process set forth in Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2204.

State and local agency compliance. The applicant shall meet all requirements identified through comments by local and state agencies for licensed family day homes prior to being issued a certificate of zoning for the applicant's Warren County business license.

State licensure for licensed family day homes. After a zoning permit has been issued, the owner or operator shall maintain the required licensure from the Virginia Department of Social Services to operate the licensed family day home. The owner or operator of the family day home shall provide a copy of the license to the Zoning Administrator within 30 days of issuance. Failure to provide a copy of the license to the Zoning Administrator shall be deemed to be noncompliant with the provisions of this chapter and could subject the owner or operator to revocation of the zoning permit.

Traffic access, parking, entrance and egress. There shall be a minimum of one parking space for the owner and one for each additional nonresident employee and one space for every four children. Failure to comply with this provision shall be deemed to be noncompliant with the provisions of this chapter and could subject the owner or operator to revocation of the zoning permit.

Property appearance and signage. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises or other visible evidence of the conduct of such family day home other than one nonilluminated sign. Maximum sign area: two square feet. Failure to comply with this provision shall be deemed to be noncompliant with the provisions of this chapter and could subject the owner or operator to revocation of the zoning permit.

Inspections by VA State Department of Social Services, Health Department and Warren County agencies and departments. Agents of the Virginia Department of Social Services, Warren County Health Department, Warren County Planning and Building Inspections Departments shall be authorized to conduct periodic inspections of the family day home, either scheduled or unscheduled. Failure to comply with this provision shall be deemed to be noncompliant with the provisions of this chapter and could subject the owner or operator to revocation of the zoning permit.

Business license. A business license shall be required once a zoning permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to this section. Failure to comply with this provision shall be deemed to be noncompliant with the provisions of this chapter and could subject the owner or operator to revocation of the zoning permit.

Exempt family day homes. Exempt family day homes and voluntarily registered family day homes are considered a by right use and are exempt from the zoning permit process described herein.

Relationship to other laws. These provisions are supplementary, and nothing stated herein shall be deemed to preclude application of the requirements of the Virginia Department of Social Services, Virginia Department of Health, the Uniform Statewide Building Code or any other local, state or federal agency.

Fees. The fees for a licensed family day home shall be assessed to cover administrative costs for notifying the adjacent property owner(s) by registered mail and the fee for the certificate of zoning as identified in the Planning Department Fee Schedule. The applicant shall pay the assessed fees at the time their application is submitted. In the event the Zoning Administrator denies the licensed family day home zoning permit, the applicant shall pay any and all costs related to the applicant's request for a public hearing with the Board of Supervisors. The fees for voluntary registered family day homes shall be the standard fee required for a certificate of zoning for a home occupation in order to apply for a business license as identified in the Planning Department Fee Schedule.

The following uses, events and activities are permitted at a farm winery:

A farm winery may host usual and customary activities, including, but not limited to, group tours/tastings, private parties, owners' private events, charter tours (i.e., buses, limousines), business meetings, educational seminars, wedding receptions, wedding ceremonies, class/family reunions, showers (i.e., baby, bridal), similar events and activities for nonprofit organizations; and similar events and activities as determined by the Zoning Administrator; provided, however, that a conditional use permit shall be required when more than 100 persons are in attendance at any organized farm winery event.

For Class A farm wineries, at least 51% of the fresh fruits or agricultural products used by the owner or lessee to manufacture the wine shall be grown or produced on such farm and no more than 25% of the fruits, fruit juices or other agricultural products shall be grown or produced outside the commonwealth.

For Class B farm wineries, 75% of the fresh fruits or agricultural products used by the owner or lessee to manufacture the wine shall be grown or produced in the commonwealth, and no more than 25% of the fruits, fruit juices or other agricultural products shall be grown or produced outside the commonwealth. A Class B farm winery license shall only be issued to a person who has operated under an existing farm winery license for at least seven years.

Any waiver of the percentage requirements in Subsections C and D due to supply issues, unusually severe weather conditions or disease conditions shall be granted only in accordance with § 4.1-219 of the Virginia Code.

An accessory gift shop shall be permitted. A gift shop shall be defined as any bona fide retail store selling, predominantly, gifts, books, souvenirs, specialty items, collectibles and crafts relating to wine, wine making and associated food/cooking. Such shop shall be a permanent structure where stock is displayed and offered for sale and which has facilities to properly secure any stock of wine.

Restaurants shall not be permitted. Catering shall be permitted as a de minimus use as part of the winery operation. Prepackaged foods such as cheese, meat, and crackers may be offered.

Outdoor amplified music arising from activities and events at farm wineries and measured at the nearest agricultural or residential property line shall not exceed 60 decibels.

(Reserved)

The farm winery is subject to the requirements of Warren County Code § 180-65 regarding permits.

The regular business hours for the farm winery shall be between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Any parking space(s) designated for handicap access shall be connected to a paved or otherwise hard-surfaced travelway, sidewalk or path of sufficient width to facilitate the maneuverability and operation of a wheelchair connecting the parking space(s) to and from all buildings which guests of the farm winery are authorized to visit.

The minimum acreage for a firewood processing operation shall be five acres.

Proposed sites for such activities shall be adjacent to and have access to a state-maintained road.

No structure and no storage of lumber, logs, chips or timber shall be located closer than 100 feet to any property line.

The area used for storage of lumber, logs, chips or timber shall meet the screening and buffering requirements of § 180-18.

No such use shall be established closer than 500 feet to any existing residential property line. Operation of such use shall be limited to Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise stipulated by the Board of Supervisors in the granting of a conditional use permit.

Statement of intent. The regulations for gunsmithing services are intended to protect the residential integrity of the surrounding community and the health and safety of the residents.

Where allowed, gunsmithing services shall meet the following requirements:

The Administrator shall determine if a requested use can classify as a home enterprise.

All products and services will be provided on an appointment basis only.

The minimum acreage for home enterprises shall be one acre.

Home enterprises are to be conducted entirely inside a permitted accessory structure located on the same parcel as the applicant's dwelling. The accessory structure must meet the requirements of the State Building Code[1] for the use classification associated with the home enterprise. All materials associated with a home enterprise shall be stored entirely inside the accessory structure.

The accessory structure shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from the existing dwelling unit on the parcel.

There shall be no more than two employees, other than family members or the applicant, associated with a home enterprise.

Septic disposal facilities shall meet the requirements of the Warren County Health Department.

Accessory structures used for home enterprises shall not exceed 600 square feet in size nor be more than 12 feet in height.

Only one sign may be used with a home enterprise. The sign shall not exceed two square feet in size.

Parking requirements shall be one for each outside employee other than family members or the applicant and one per 200 square feet of the accessory building. All other applicable requirements for off-street parking shall apply.

Commercial garages, motor vehicle repair, small engine repair, tourist lodging, nursing homes, nursery schools, day-care centers, private schools, commercial recreational facilities and similar operations shall not be deemed as home enterprises.

Any structure and/or area occupied by animals (runs, training areas, pens and/or dwelling) shall be no closer than 200 feet from any neighboring residence, and set back 100 feet from any property lines.

Any exterior structure and/or area occupied by animals (runs, training areas, pens, etc.) shall be enclosed by a solid fence not less than six feet in height; located within 50 feet of the structure; composed of materials approved by the Zoning Administrator; and installed within 60 days of approval. If individual cages or enclosures are used to separate individual dogs from other animals, the cage shall accommodate no more than one dog and shall be sized to allow adequate space for movement as following: The length and width shall be a minimum of three times the dog's length (nose to tail) and a minimum of four feet high.

Animals shall be confined within an enclosed soundproofed, heated and air-conditioned building from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Noise emitting from the enclosure shall be measured at the nearest property line and shall not exceed 55 decibels.

Animals may be kept outside between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Such noise emitting from animals outside shall be measured at the nearest property line and shall not exceed 60 decibels.

When adjoining a residential use, landscaping separation buffers and screens shall be provided along the property line as described in § 180-18. Such landscaping plan shall be prepared and submitted with the CUP application and installed 90 days after Board approval.

The kennel shall be cleaned of animal waste on a daily basis, double-bagged and disposed of at County collection sites. The kennel floor shall be made of poured concrete and hosed off and disinfected daily.

The total number of dogs, over six months old, shall be determined by lot sizes as follows:

Upon request, the kennel owner shall provide to the Zoning Administrator copies of inoculation and/or vaccination certificate, including rabies, issued for each dog. Additionally, copies of dog licenses are required as noted under Warren County Code § 66-17.

The applicant shall meet all Virginia Department of Transportation, Warren County Health Department and Warren County Sheriff's Office (Animal Control) requirements.

The applicant shall allow agents of the Warren County Planning Department and Warren County Sheriff's Office to inspect the property to ensure compliance.

Any structure and/or area occupied by animals (runs, training areas, pens and/or dwelling) shall be no closer than 200 feet to any neighboring residence and set back 100 feet from any property lines.

Any exterior structure and/or area occupied by animals (runs, training areas, pens, etc.) shall be enclosed by a solid fence not less than six feet in height; located within 50 feet of the structure; composed of materials approved by the Zoning Administrator; and, installed within 60 days of approval. If individual cages or enclosures are used to separate individual dogs from other animals, the cage shall accommodate no more than one dog and shall be sized to allow adequate space for movement as follows: The length and width shall be a minimum of three times the dog's length (nose to tail) and a minimum of four feet high.

Animals shall be confined within an enclosed soundproofed, heated and air-conditioned building from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Noise emitting from the enclosure shall be measured at the nearest property line and shall not exceed 55 decibels.

Animals may be kept outside between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Such noise emitting from animals outside shall be measured at the nearest property line and shall not exceed 60 decibels

When adjoining a residential use, landscaping separation buffers and screens shall be provided along the property line as described in § 180-18. Such landscaping plan shall be prepared and submitted with the CUP application and installed 90 days after Board approval.

The kennel shall be cleaned of animal waste on a daily basis, double-bagged and disposed of at the County transfer station or by a disposal company on a weekly basis. The kennel floor shall be made of poured concrete and hosed off and disinfected daily.

The total number of dogs over six months old shall be determined by lot sizes as follows:

Upon request, the kennel owner shall provide to the Zoning Administrator copies of inoculation and/or vaccination certificates, including rabies, issued for each dog. Additionally, copies of dog licenses are required as noted under Warren County Code § 66-17.

The kennel shall meet all Virginia Department of Transportation, Warren County Health Department and Warren County Sheriff's Office (Animal Control) requirements.

The applicant shall allow agents of the Warren County Planning Department and Warren County Sheriff's Office to inspect the property for compliance.

The applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Warren County business license.

The total number of dogs in boarding kennels shall be determined by lot sizes as follows:

Statement of intent. These requirements are intended to provide for the installation, preservation and maintenance of plant materials that will ensure that all development is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan relating to natural resources, the environment and land use; promote public health, safety and welfare by improving air quality and reducing dust, glare and noise; provide pervious areas that help to reduce runoff and to recharge groundwater; promote traffic safety by controlling views and defining circulation patterns; conserve energy by providing shade and wind breaks; and provide for the protection of the appearance and value of neighboring properties.

Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Landscape plan required. A landscape plan is required to be submitted and approved by the Zoning Administrator for any commercial, industrial or institutional use or Class C subdivision prior to the issuance of a zoning permit.

Installation. All landscaping materials shall be installed according to accepted good planting procedures. All elements of landscaping, exclusive of plant material, shall be installed so as to meet all other applicable ordinances and code requirements. Landscaped areas shall require protection from vehicular encroachment. The Administrator shall inspect all landscaping, and no certificates of occupancy will be issued unless the landscaping meets the requirements provided herein.

Plant material.

Off-street parking lot design and landscaping. All parking lots in the Commercial and Industrial Zoning District(s), as well as commercial, industrial and institutional uses in any zoning district(s), shall be designed and built to meet the following requirements:

Landscape requirements for townhouses and apartments.

Landscape requirements for industrial and commercial sites.

Landscape requirements for Class C subdivisions. These requirements do not apply to individual housing units within the subdivision.

Design flexibility. If an applicant can demonstrate that alternative landscaping can meet the intent of this section through the submittal of such an alternative landscape plan, the administrator can then accept that plan or modify the alternative plan and design so as to comply with the intent of this section and its provisions. Additionally, the requirements of this section may be lowered, by the Administrator, if the applicant preserves the existing vegetation which is included as part of a landscaping plan and design.

Landscape plan. The landscape plan shall be prepared by a certified engineer, landscape architect or surveyor licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. All costs for the preparation of the landscape plan shall be borne by the applicant. The applicant will be required to submit a preliminary and a final landscape plan to the Administrator.

Applicability and general provisions. These standards shall apply to the installation of new outdoor lighting fixtures or the replacement of existing fixtures. Replacement of a fixture shall mean a change of fixture type or change to the mounting height or location of the fixture. Routine lighting fixture maintenance, such as changing lamps or light bulbs, ballast, starter, photo control, housing, lenses and other similar components, shall not constitute replacement and shall not require a permit, provided such changes do not result in a higher footcandle output.

Approved materials and methods of construction, installation or operation. The Zoning Administrator may grant a modification with respect to any of the provisions of this section, after notice to adjoining property owners as provided in § 15.2-2286.A.4. Code of Virginia in the event that the Zoning Administrator finds in writing that:

General outdoor lighting standards.

Outdoor lighting standards for nonresidential uses.

Photometric plan requirements.

Exemptions.

Agricultural products, including hops, barley, other grains, or fruit utilized in the microbrewery operation, shall be grown on the farm where the microbrewery is established.

The hours of operation for the microbrewery shall be between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Microbreweries shall be located on a lot or parcel adjacent to a state-maintained road.

Beer can be sold for on- and off-premises use.

The operation shall be in compliance with all Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Department of Transportation regulations and requirements.

The operation shall be in compliance with all Alcohol Beverage Control laws and regulations.

The microbrewery is subject to the requirements of Warren County Code § 180-65 regarding permits.

A microbrewery may host usual and customary activities, including, but not limited to, group tours/tastings, private parties, owners' private events, charter tours (i.e., buses, limousines), business meetings, educational seminars, wedding receptions, wedding ceremonies, class/family reunions, showers (i. e., baby, bridal), similar events and activities for nonprofit organizations; and similar events and activities as determined by the Zoning Administrator; provided, however, that a conditional use permit shall be required when more than 100 persons are in attendance at any organized microbrewery event.

An accessory gift shop shall be permitted. A gift shop shall be defined as any bona fide retail store selling, predominantly, gifts, books, souvenirs, specialty items, collectibles and crafts relating to beer, brewing and associated food/cooking. Such shop shall be a permanent structure where stock is displayed and offered for sale and which has facilities to properly secure any stock of beer.

Outdoor amplified music arising from activities and events at a microbrewery and measured at the nearest agricultural or residential property line shall not exceed 60 decibels.

Any parking space(s) designated for handicap access shall be connected to a paved or otherwise hard-surfaced travelway, sidewalk or path of sufficient width to facilitate the maneuverability and operation of a wheelchair connecting the parking space(s) to and from all buildings which guests of the microbrewery are authorized to visit.

A microbrewery shall be the primary use of the property. The brewpub is permitted in conjunction with the microbrewery use.

Agricultural products, including hops, barley, other grains, or fruit utilized in the microbrewery operation, shall be grown on the farm where the microbrewery is established.

Full restaurant services and the serving of beer shall be permitted as part of the brewpub use. Beer can be sold for on- and off-premises use.

The restaurant shall be limited to 50 seats.

The hours of operation for the brewpub shall be between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Microbreweries shall be located on a lot or parcel adjacent to a state-maintained road.

The operation shall be in compliance with all Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Department of Transportation regulations and requirements.

The facility shall receive approval and meet the requirements of the Warren County Building Inspections Department.

The operation shall be in compliance with all Alcohol Beverage Control laws and regulations.

The microbrewery is subject to the requirements of Warren County Code § 180-65 regarding permits.

Mobile food establishments on private property or in shopping centers must have written authorization from the owner or property management representative prior to the application being accepted by the Planning Department.

If the mobile food establishment is being operated in conjunction with a festival, the festival permit issued by the Board of Supervisors will serve as approval for that function.

The mobile food establishment applicant shall submit a site plan for each unimproved property showing ingress and egress to the location, parking spaces, lighting, setbacks to highway and adjacent zoning districts with his/her application request.

No mobile food establishment will be authorized to operate on a public street or right-of-way, on unimproved parking surfaces, or in locations not approved by the County for this use.

All mobile food establishments shall meet the requirements of the Warren County Building Inspections Department, the Fire and Rescue Department, the Virginia Department of Transportation, and the Warren County Health Department. The applicant shall have written approval from each of these agencies prior to beginning operation of the mobile food establishment.

Mobile food establishments will be limited to the sale of food and nonalcoholic drinks.

Mobile vending unit generators may be used if they are set back a minimum of 75 feet from any adjacent residential property.

Portable tables and chairs are permitted in conjunction with the mobile food establishment and shall be located within 20 feet of the mobile unit.

No required parking spaces within a shopping center or business facility shall be used for the mobile food establishment business, and the establishment shall not block ingress/egress to parking areas, drive aisles/lanes, fire lanes or sidewalks within an approved shopping center.

No vendor shall remain on any one site for more than 72 consecutive hours.

All mobile food establishments must be issued a zoning permit by the Planning Department prior to the operation of such use on public or private property.

Mobile food establishments are allowed on County parks facilities by issuance of a zoning permit by the Planning Department and a permit by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Areas used for outdoor storage of vehicles, equipment, dumpsters and materials shall be screened from view. Such screening shall be composed of walls, fences and/or berms, and shall be landscaped. The landscaping associated with outdoor storage is in addition to the landscaping requirements of § 180-49.1.

Property shall meet the screening and buffering requirements of § 180-49.1 and lighting requirements of § 180-49.2.

Storage of hazardous, toxic, explosive, herbicide and/or pesticide materials shall meet local, state and federal requirements.

Storage of combustible, flammable and/or explosive materials shall require approval from the Warren County Fire Marshal.

No storage of lumber, logs, mulch, chips or timber shall be located closer than 100 feet to any property line.

Portable storage containers, shipping containers and/or tractor-trailers shall not be used for accessory structures.

Minimum size shall be 10 acres.

Minimum lot size/width and maximum density. Mobile home lots shall meet the following requirements for area, width and density:

Location of mobile homes.

Setbacks. Mobile homes and other structures shall meet the following minimum setbacks:

Utility connections. Each mobile home lot shall be provided with an individual connection to the following:

Off-street parking. Each mobile home lot shall be provided with two off-street parking spaces.

Recreational area requirements. For any development of 30 or more dwelling units, exceeding four dwelling units per acre in gross density, a minimum of 100 square feet per dwelling unit of recreational area shall be provided on the property. Not more than 25% of such area shall be provided within buildings. Unless otherwise specifically permitted due to the peculiar nature of a development, such area shall be developed proportionately with facilities appropriate to preschool and elementary school-aged children. The Board shall consider the appropriateness of such area for the intended usage in terms of such factors as location, shape, topographic characteristics, compatibility to adjoining uses, accessibility to residents and ease of supervision.

Minimum standards for internal streets. Internal streets shall be hard surfaced and meet State Highway Department standards for subdivision streets.

Temporary mobile home parks. Conditional use permit for temporary mobile home parks may be issued by the Board for up to one year subject to the following findings:

Special provisions. Because of special characteristics of PRDs, special provisions governing the development of land for this purpose are required. Whenever there is a conflict or difference between this section and any other section of this chapter, the provisions of this section shall prevail for the development of land for PRD's. Subjects not covered by this section shall be governed by the applicable provisions found elsewhere in this chapter.

Procedure.

Preliminary development plan. The preliminary development plan submitted with the application shall contain the following information:

Final development plan.

General area, density, dimensional standards.

General design requirements.

Open space.

Maintenance.

Public improvements. Where public improvements are required by the PRD preliminary plan, the applicant/developer shall execute with the Board an agreement in form and content suitable to the County Attorney, which specifies a schedule for provision of all public facilities. These agreements will be reviewed by the County Attorney and approved by the Board prior to execution. All such public improvements shall be secured by unconditional, irrevocable, transferable letter of credit issued by a bank or savings and loan association acceptable to the Board. Said letters of credit shall be in an amount sufficient to assure full completion of the facilities in the manner required by this permit. Where appropriate, evidence of liability or other insurance shall also be required.

Building permits. No building permit shall be issued for any structure within the development unless and until the Zoning Administrator certifies that it conforms to the provisions of the final development plan and other requirements such as Chapter 150, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, of the Code of the County of Warren.

Required uses. Active adult/age-restricted communities shall consist of the following:

Permitted uses. The permitted uses shall be the same as allowed in the applicable zoning district.

Uses permitted by conditional use permit. In addition to the uses permitted in the applicable zoning district, the following uses may be permitted upon issuance of a conditional use permit by the Board of Supervisors:

The clubhouse, swimming pool, and health and fitness center shall be constructed and shall have been issued a certificate(s) of occupancy prior to the issuance of building permits for more than 25% of the total number of approved units or as otherwise determined by the Board of Supervisors during the approval process.

Each PRD shall contain a minimum of 30 contiguous acres of usable land. Lands which are divided by streets, roads, highways, transmission lines or rights-of-way owned by third parties shall be deemed to be contiguous for the purpose of calculation of the total acreage, provided that each portion of said lands is accessible.

The development of an active adult/age-restricted community shall include homeowners documentation reviewed by the County that specifies the age-restricted nature of the proposed use. An active adult/age-restricted community shall be in accord with Virginia Code § 36-96.7, as amended, and shall include the homeowners' association policies and procedures which ensure that 100% of the units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit.

The preliminary and final development plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors as referenced in § 180-51 regarding planned residential developments.

A private club or lodge engaged in fundraising activities such as bingo, raffles, auctions, etc., shall confine such activities to an enclosed building. Auctions conducted during daylight hours may be held out-of-doors, provided that all noise from the auction, including the voice of the auctioneer, does not exceed the limits specified in § 180-52B below.

Noise generated from the fundraising activities and/or social activities of a private club or lodge shall not exceed 55 decibels at the nearest property line.

Noise-generating activities of a private club or lodge, fundraising and/or social, shall not start before 8:00 a.m. and shall not extend beyond 11:00 p.m.

Such uses shall be located in proximity to or in short response time to emergency medical and fire-fighting facilities.

No such use shall be established or operated without approval of and licensing by the appropriate local, state and federal agencies.

The individuals that reside at the residential facility must meet the following requirements:

For purposes of this section, "mental illness" and "developmental disability" shall not include current illegal use of or addiction to a controlled substance as defined in the Virginia Code § 54.1-3401.

General requirements for rural events facilities.

Lodging for event guests.

The property owner and/or operator of the retreat center shall apply for and receive a zoning permit from the Planning Department prior to operation. The permit shall be reviewed by planning staff on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the performance standards listed in this section, along with all conditions placed on the conditional use permit.

The maximum number of occupants/participants shall be determined by approved permits received by the Warren County Health Department and shall be specified in the conditions placed on the conditional use permit.

Parking for the use shall be in driveways or other designated and approved parking areas. The parking of vehicles is prohibited in or along all rights-of-way and in yards. The applicant shall meet all standards for parking areas as referenced in § 180-15 for off-street parking.

Property boundaries, or limitations within the property's boundaries where attendees are allowed, must be clearly marked at all times.

The hours of operation shall be specified in the conditions placed on the conditional use permit.

Overnight stays may be permitted; occupancy is determined by Subsection B.

The use of overnight outdoor accommodations may be allowed by participants of the retreat center and shall meet the following requirements:

General requirements for rural resort centers.

Lodging unit accommodations.

Restaurant accommodations.

No such use shall be established closer than 500 feet to any existing residential property line. Operation of such use shall be limited to Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise stipulated by the Board of Supervisors in the granting of a conditional use permit.

No structure and no storage of lumber, logs, chips or timber shall be located closer than 100 feet to any lot line. Trees and vegetation within the one-hundred-foot setback shall be maintained as a buffer to adjoining properties and uses; however, during the last month of operation such trees may be removed.

Statement of intent. The following provisions are intended to ensure that timbering and logging operations are conducted in a safe and healthful manner. These provisions shall not apply to timbering and logging activity in areas zoned Agricultural (A), Commercial (C) or Industrial (I).

The minimum acreage required for a logging operation in a residentially zoned area is 20 contiguous acres, under a single ownership, and defined as real estate devoted to forest use under Chapter § 58.1-3230 of the Code of Virginia as amended.

A twenty-five-foot-undisturbed buffer shall be maintained along the perimeter of the property being timbered or logged, where it borders residentially zoned property, in order to protect adjacent properties from damage caused by the timbering or logging activities.

The cutting or logging of any trees for commercial purposes shall not be conducted without the submission of a preharvest plan, approved by the Virginia Department of Forestry and prepared by a professional forester, to the Warren County Zoning Administrator.

Preharvest plan.

The guidelines in the Loggers Guide, Virginia Department of Forestry, 1988, (and as subsequently amended by the Virginia Department of Forestry) shall be the minimum standards and criteria for the preharvest plan and shall be understood and applied as the minimum requirements for the following:

A bond or irrevocable letter of credit issued by a bank or savings and loan association shall be posted for any timbering or logging operation which uses for access a private subdivision road not in the state highway system. The bond or irrevocable letter of credit shall be in an amount sufficient to cover the costs of reconstruction of the road to its prelogging condition from the point of entry to the subdivision to the point of exit on the property being timbered or logged. The amount and conditions of the bond or irrevocable letter of credit shall be based upon two outside recommendations from qualified road contractors. The bond or irrevocable letter of credit must be submitted to and approved by the Board of Supervisors prior to the start of any logging operations.

Permitted principal uses shall be as follows:

Permitted accessory uses located on the same lot with the permitted principal use. Only the customary accessory uses associated with a commercial district shall be permitted, provided that they are limited to the same lot as the principal uses.

Area, frontage and yard requirements shall be as follows:

Supplementary regulations.

Temporary family health care structures, as specifically defined in this chapter, shall be a permitted accessory use in applicable zoning districts on lots zoned for single-family detached dwellings if such structure is:

Any person proposing to install such structure shall first obtain a permit for an accessory use permitted by right.

In addition to the specific requirements under the definition of a temporary family health care structure found in § 180-8 of the Warren County Code, such structures must meet the following additional requirements:

Upon approval of a conditional use permit by the Warren County Board of Supervisors, the owner of a dwelling unit to be used for a short-term tourist rental shall apply and receive a certificate of zoning from the Planning Department prior to utilizing the dwelling unit as a short-term rental. The permit shall be reviewed by planning staff on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the performance standards listed in this section, along with all conditions placed on the conditional use permit, if applicable. Warren County may revoke a permit for repeated noncompliance with these performance standards.

The maximum number of occupants in the dwelling unit shall be determined according to permit approval received by the Warren County Health Department; however, the maximum number of occupants shall not exceed 10.

Parking for the use shall be located in driveways or other designated and approved parking areas. The parking of vehicles is prohibited in or along all rights-of-way and in yards.

Property boundaries, or limitations within the property’s boundaries where transients are allowed, must be clearly marked at all times.

There shall be no visible evidence of the conduct of such short-term tourist rental activity other than one nonilluminated identification sign. Maximum sign area: four square feet.

A fire extinguisher shall be provided and visible in all kitchen and cooking areas; smoke detectors shall be installed in all locations as identified in the Uniform Statewide Building Code; and a carbon monoxide detector must be installed on each floor in every dwelling.

The owner of a dwelling used for short-term tourist rentals shall give the county written consent to inspect any dwelling used for short-term rental to ascertain compliance with all the above performance standards upon a twenty-four-hour notice.

A Property management plan demonstrating how the short-term tourist rental will be managed and how the impact on neighboring properties will be minimized shall be submitted for review and approved by Planning Department staff as part of the initial conditional use permit application. The plan shall include local points of contact primarily located within 30 miles of the property used for short-term rentals available to respond immediately to complaints, clean up garbage, manage unruly tenants and utility issues, etc. The plan shall include an emergency evacuation plan for the dwelling and neighborhood. It shall also be posted in a visible location in the short-term rental. The contact numbers shall be provided to County staff, public safety officials and, if applicable, the HOA/POA of the subdivision. The plan must be provided as part of the rental contract. A copy of Chapter 123 of the Warren County Code relative to noise must be provided at the short-term tourist rental dwelling.

If the property is located within a subdivision governed by a homeowners' association/property owners' association, the Planning Department must request comments and any recorded restrictive covenants which expressly prohibit short-term tourist rentals from the HOA/POA as part of the conditional use permit process.

The short-term tourist rental shall have a "land line" with local phone service if such service is reasonably available. If "land line" service is not reasonably available, the short-term tourist rental shall have some other form of telecommunication that is able to place and receive telephone calls and which is capable of providing Enhanced 911 (E911) service. The phone number servicing the short-term tourist rental shall be included in the property management plan.

Outdoor burning and use of fireworks by transient guests shall be prohibited.

The discharge of firearms and hunting on the property by transient guests shall be prohibited.

The use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) by transient guests on the property and on state, county, and subdivision roads shall be prohibited.

No short-term tourist rental activity shall take place on the property until the owner has registered for a business license and transient occupancy tax account with the Commissioner of the Revenue.

There shall be a minimum of 100 feet from the short-term tourist rental to all neighboring residences.

Failure to comply with the approved conditions and/or supplementary regulations will subject the permit to revocation procedures as described in Warren County Code § 180-63. The Planning Department shall investigate any alleged violation of the approved conditions and/or supplementary regulations within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of a complaint.

Any parcel of land used for storage of cars, boats and recreational vehicles must be at least 15 acres in size.

Any parcel of land used for storage of cars, boats and recreational vehicles must front upon and have access to a state-maintained road, and the entrance to the property shall have Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) approval for this type of use.

An illustrative development plan must be submitted to the Planning Department as part of the application for a conditional use permit. The development plan shall include details on proposed parking/storage area locations, ingress/egress, internal access roads, surface materials for access roads and parking/storage locations, setbacks from parking/storage areas to adjacent property lines, screening, landscaping, outdoor lighting, and signage.

Parking/storage areas shall have a minimum setback of 50 feet from any adjacent property line.

Internal access roads shall be constructed of a dust-free surface which is adequate for the types of vehicles to be accommodated. Parking/storage areas may be constructed with graveI or similar materials. Surface materials for internal access roads and parking/storage areas shall be approved by Planning Department staff.

Areas used for outdoor storage of cars, boats and recreational vehicles shall be fully screened from view. Such screening shall be composed of walls, fences and/or berms, and shall be landscaped.

The property shall meet the landscaping requirements of § 180-49.1 and the lighting requirements of § 180-49.2.

The hours of operation shall be specified in the conditional use permit.

Outdoor storage of inoperative vehicles or inoperative major recreation equipment shall be prohibited.

The use of the property for camping, auto/auto parts sales, commercial auto repairs, auto salvage, and as a junkyard shall be prohibited unless otherwise approved through the conditional use permit or zoning permit process. The use of recreational vehicles for temporary or permanent housing shall be prohibited while parked on the property.

No structure or area occupied by animals shall be closer than 50 feet to any agricultural or residential property line.

For soundproofed confinements, noise measured at the nearest agricultural or residential property line shall not exceed 60 decibels.

Nonsoundproofed animal confinements (runs) shall be surrounded by a solid fence not less than six feet in height and located within 50 feet of the confinement. Such fence shall be composed of concrete block, brick or other equivalent material approved by the Zoning Administrator.

From 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., all animals shall be confined in an enclosed building and noise measured at the nearest agricultural or residential property line shall not exceed 55 decibels and noise measured at the nearest agricultural or residential property line shall not exceed 60 decibels from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tower height. With regard to the wind energy system, the height of the tower is the height above grade of the fixed portion of the tower, excluding the wind turbine itself.

Clearance. The minimum distance between the ground and any protruding blades utilized on a wind energy system shall be 15 feet, as measured at the lowest point of the arc of the blades. The lowest point of the arc of the blade shall be 10 feet above the height of any structure within 150 feet of the base. The supporting tower shall also be enclosed with a six-foot-tall fence or the base of the tower shall not be climbable for a distance of 12 feet.

Setbacks. The wind energy system shall be set back a distance at least equal to 110% of the height of the tower plus the blade length from all adjacent property lines and a distance at least equal to 150% of the tower height plus blade length from any habitable dwelling on the neighboring property. No part of the wind energy system structure, including guy wire anchors, may extend closer than 10 feet to the property boundaries of the property.

Noise. Wind energy systems shall not exceed 60 decibels, as measured at the closest neighboring inhabited dwelling. The level, however, may be exceeded during short-term events such as utility outages and/or severe wind storms.

Wind energy towers shall maintain a galvanized steel finish or, if the owner is attempting to conform the tower to the surrounding environment, it may be painted to reduce visual obtrusiveness.

No tower shall have any sign, writing, or picture that may be construed as advertising.

The proposed height of the wind energy system shall not exceed the height recommended by the manufacturer or distributor of the system.

Wind turbines must have been approved by the American Wind Energy Association.

The wind energy system generators and alternators should be constructed so as to prevent the emission of radio and television signals and shall comply with the provisions of Section 47 of the Federal Code of Regulations, Part 15, and subsequent revisions governing said emissions.

Utility notification. No wind energy system shall be installed until evidence has been given that the utility company has been informed of the customer's intent to install an interconnected customer-owned generator. Off-grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement.

Code requirements.

Any wind energy system found to be unsafe by the Warren County Building Official shall be repaired by the owner to meet federal, state, and local safety standards or removed within six months. Any wind energy system that is not operated for a continuous period of 24 months shall be considered abandoned and the owner of the system shall remove the turbine within 90 days of receipt of notice from the County instructing the owner to remove the abandoned wind energy system.