Extracted standards
6 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Accessory useAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. location
An accessory use may be located in a side or rear yard if setback standards are met. A swimming pool located at below-grade level may extend to the zero rear or side yard line.
- Permit issued in error becomes nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand.
If a permit is issued in error and the person, firm or corporation using the permit in good faith acts in accordance with the permit, then the person, firm or corporation shall not be held in violation of the provisions of this chapter. This use will become nonconforming, however.
- Use and occupancy permit required
A written permit issued by the Zoning Administrator required before occupying or commencing to use any building or other structure or any lot.
- Violation penalty
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and may be punished as provided for by law. Each day's continuance of such violation shall constitute a separate offense.
- Zoning permit required
A written permit issued by the Zoning Administrator which is required before commencing any construction, reconstruction or alteration of any building or other structure or before establishing, extending or changing any activity or use on any lot.
Signage
- Sign regulations
The existing City's Sign Ordinance is hereby incorporated by reference.
From the ordinance
Definitions and general provisions for the City of Galax Zoning Ordinance.