Article 16, Sec. 16-8

Alternative discharging sewage systems as defined by state law (Code of Virginia, § 32.1-163 et seq. and § 15.2-1200) are prohibited in the county unless the health officer of the county, or qualified person designated by him, finds that one is needed to serve an existing occupied dwelling and one or more of the following conditions exists.

Except as otherwise provided in the district regulations, every lot shall front on an existing public street, or a street dedicated by subdivision plat and maintained or designed and built to be maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation, except that private roads shall be permitted in accordance with [subsection] 6-4-4 of the Greene County subdivision ordinance.

Minimum lot width shall be at least the same distance as the frontage required for the district in which such lot is located.

In the C-1 and A-1 Zoning Districts, one additional single-family dwelling may be constructed on a parcel of record in addition to the [principal] dwelling at the density not to exceed one additional single-family dwelling to every 16 acres of land.

Whenever there shall be plans in existence, approved by either the state department of transportation or by the governing body for the widening of any street of highway, the planning commission may require additional front yard setbacks for any new construction or for any structures altered or remodeled adjacent to the future planned right-of-way for such proposed street or highway widening.

The zoning administrator may grant a variance from any building setback requirement after finding in writing that: 1. The strict application of the provision would produce undue hardship; 2. Such hardship is not shared generally by other properties in the same zoning district and the same vicinity; 3. The authorization of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property; and 4. The character of the zoning district will not be changed by the granting of the variance.

Zoning permits for covered porches, balconies, chimneys, eaves and like architectural features may allow for the projection not more than four feet into any required yard; provided that no such feature shall be located closer than five feet to any lot line.

No building or structure shall be occupied until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the building official and zoning administrator.

A certificate of zoning compliance shall be required for any of the following: 1. Change in the use of an existing building. 2. Warranted activities listed in this ordinance associated with temporary use events, mobile food units, farm winery, farm brewery, agricultural operation events. 3. Any change in use of a non-conforming use, or any alteration of a non-conforming building or structure.

Any applicant may voluntarily proffer in writing any reasonable conditions, prior to a public hearing before the board of supervisors, in addition to the regulations provided for within the zoning district by this zoning ordinance, as a part of rezoning or as a amendment to the zoning map provided that: (i) the rezoning itself gives rise to the need for such conditions; (ii) such conditions have reasonable relation to the rezoning; and (iii) all such conditions are in conformity with the comprehensive plan for the County of Greene, as defined in Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2223, as amended.

A 30 foot front setback shall be maintained.

No person shall sell, offer for sale, store, and display or discharge any fireworks in any filling station or on any premises where gasoline or other inflammable liquids are stored or dispensed. County code 42-1 and must be a minimum of 100 feet from any gas pumps or propane distribution tank.

Fireworks shall be allowed for sale for a period no longer than 30 consecutive days from date of approval of the permit.

Handicap parking will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.

All developers are required to finance and assist in the preparation of an impact study of his development upon the county.

On property less than two acres, one inoperable vehicle, including any portions thereof, may be kept provided they are shielded or screened from view; or On property two acres and larger, two inoperable vehicles, including any portions thereof, may be kept provided they are shielded or screened from view.

A hedge or dense evergreen landscape planting not less than six feet high and ten feet wide that is neat and well maintained; or An opaque masonry wall or treated wood fence of stockade, board and batten, panel or similar type design in good repair of not less than six feet high and ten feet wide.

Such off-street loading space shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width, 14 and one-half feet in clearance height, and a depth of 25 feet, or sufficient depth to accommodate the largest delivery trucks serving the establishment, whichever is greater.

At least one off-street parking space shall be provided for each 20,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof.

A mobile food unit may be operated in the business and industrial zoning districts.

Hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Locate a mobile food unit within 100 feet of a residential zoning district or a residential use.

In no case, shall there be more than one [principal] building or use on one lot unless otherwise specifically provided in this ordinance. Agricultural or forestal buildings or uses may be constructed or conducted on lots upon which there is not a [principal] structure. More than one [principal] building or use may be permitted in the B-1, B-2, B-3, M-1, and M-2 Zoning Districts.

Open space areas required in a given development shall be deeded to Greene County for any bona fide public purpose when such lands are established to be suitable in size, location and character.

Streets, service drives, parking bays, and lots occupied by dwellings, where provided as required, shall be computed as a part of the lot coverage, and shall not be credited as open space.

Sanitary sewer hookup is mandatory for new construction for all zoning districts.

For any use, building, or structure requiring an approved site development plan, no zoning permit shall be issued until such time as a site development plan is submitted, reviewed, and approved in accordance with article 19 of this ordinance.

The planning commission may recommend and the board of supervisors may impose upon a special use permit conditions that are deemed necessary to address impacts on public health, safety, or welfare and to be consistent with the comprehensive plan.

Some uses require a special use permit, which is reviewed by the planning commission and then authorized by the board of supervisors.

The temporary events zoning permit shall be issued for not more than four occasions per year and not more than seven consecutive days on a specific property.

Temporary events are permitted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight.

A temporary events zoning permit shall be required for temporary events that are planned for or which reasonably may be expected to attract more than 50 persons at any one time.

No such activity or accessory use to the activity shall be located closer than 100 feet from the property line that is adjoining or adjacent to a residential, agricultural, or conservation district.

Structures, whether primary or accessory, that are located on utility lots in all zoning districts shall be located ten or more feet from any street right-of-way.

The minimum side and rear yard for each structure shall be ten feet.

If the zoning administrator receives a written objection from any adjoining property within 21 days of the date of notice, he or she shall forward the request for variance to the board of zoning appeals.

Water hookup is mandatory for new construction in the following districts: B1, B2, B3, M1, M2, PUD, SR.

No permit shall be issued by the administrator for any building or structure that requires or will contain water and/or sewage facilities until the administrator receives approval in writing from the appropriate agency for the certification of the water and sewer systems.

Water and sewer hookup is mandatory for new construction in accordance with these section 16-17 regulations, if a water distribution or gravity sewer line owned by Greene County/Rapidan Service Authority is within 350 feet of a boundary line of the property to be served or within 350 feet of adjoining property under the same ownership or control as the property to be served.

A zoning permit shall be required for the erection, construction, reconstruction, moving, adding to, or alteration of any structure, or the establishment of any land use, except as listed below: 1. Patios at grade, driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, fences, docks, and playgrounds. 2. Accessory structures, as defined, under 256 ft².

Parking space as required in the following shall be on the same lot with the main building, except that in the case of buildings other than single family or duplex dwellings, space may be located as far away as 300 feet.

Parking spaces shall measure nine feet by 18 feet where there is a 24 foot travelway and ten feet by 18 feet where there is a 20 foot travelway. In no case shall a parking space consist of less than 162 square feet.

All parking spaces and access driveways shall be covered with an all-weather surface, and shall be graded and drained for the proper disposal of surface water.