Ordinance chapter · Chesterfield County Unincorporated, Virginia

Chapter 8

Chesterfield County Unincorporated, VA Zoning Ordinance#

ARTICLE 1#

Introduction and General Provisions

ARTICLE 2#

Zoning Districts

ARTICLE 3#

Uses

ARTICLE 4#

Development Standards

ARTICLE 5#

Procedures and Fees

ARTICLE 6#

Nonconformities & Relationship to Prior Zoning Ordinances

ARTICLE 7#

Enforcement

ARTICLE 8#

Administration

Division Placeholder#

  • 19.2-77 Administration Generally
  • 19.2-78 Director of Planning
  • 19.2-79 Board of Supervisors
  • 19.2-80 Planning Commission
  • 19.2-81 Board of Zoning Appeals

ARTICLE 9#

Definitions and Rules of Interpretation

ARTICLE 10#

Legal Provisions


Chesterfield County Unincorporated City Zoning Code#

ARTICLE 8#

Administration

19.2-77 Administration Generally#

This Article establishes or describes the entities involved in zoning administration, their composition, and their authority.

19.2-78 Director of Planning#

The Director of Planning is established by § 7.4 of the Chesterfield County Charter, is charged with administering this Chapter, and has immediate direction and control of the Planning Department.

19.2-79 Board of Supervisors#

The Board of Supervisors renders final decisions on legislative matters such as text amendments, rezonings, and conditional uses. See County Charter Chapter 3 and County Code Chapter 2, Article II.

19.2-80 Planning Commission#

The Planning Commission submits recommendations on legislative actions, and makes administrative decisions where established in this Chapter. The Planning Commission and its appointment procedures, and its responsibilities are established by § 7.1-7.2 of the County Charter, Chapter 7 and Title 15.2, Article 2 of the Code of Virginia.

19.2-81 Board of Zoning Appeals#

The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of five County residents. Each member shall be appointed by the Circuit Court for a term of five years. The Board of Zoning Appeals hears appeals, makes final decisions on variances and special exceptions, and may exercise other powers as provided in this Chapter. The Board of Zoning Appeals and its appointment procedures, and its responsibilities are established by § 7.3 of the County Charter and Title 15.2, Chapter 22 of the Code of Virginia.