Sec. 53-140(a)

Facilities proposed for permitting under this section shall be designed and constructed in accordance with guidelines specified in The NRA Range Source Book: A Guide to Planning and Construction, published by the National Rifle Association, latest edition.

An environmental assessment addressing potential impacts on wetlands, floodplains, endangered species, and other sensitive resources.

Outdoor lights or lighting shall be designed and installed so as to diminish to the greatest extent possible the glare emanating from such lights or lighting onto adjoining properties.

No person shall be allowed in the facility who appears to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, nor shall alcohol or drugs be carried into the facility.

The manufacture of ammunition and the storage of all materials used for manufacture or reload of ammunition shall be permitted on site only in an area or separate building constructed to Virginia Uniform Statewide Fire Prevention Code, chapter 30.

The applicant shall have sixty (60) days to correct the deficiencies.

The application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee in an amount established by the board of supervisors.

The county shall review the application for completeness within thirty (30) days of receipt.

Range operators shall submit a request for modification no less than 45 days prior to any competitive event, or may submit an annual schedule of competitive events for such modification.

Applicant's criminal history, as verified by central criminal record exchange maintained by the state police.

The board of supervisors shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application within sixty (60) days after the close of the public hearing.

Turkey shoots, target shoots, and similar events of an infrequent nature sponsored by agencies or organizations that have been classified as tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service shall be exempt from the requirement of this chapter.

All persons at the firing line shall wear approved eye and ear protection, unless the person signs a waiver/release declining to use eye and/or ear protection.

There shall be on site during firing range operating hours a minimum of one person with a minimum of basic first aid and CPR certifications.

A fully stocked industrial-grade first aid kit shall be maintained on site.

Written permission shall be provided for the board of supervisors, its lawful agents or duly constituted law enforcement officers to go upon the property at any time for the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of this article and conditions of the permit as issued.

No person shall be allowed to enter or leave the premises with a loaded firearm.

No rifles exceeding caliber .45 shall be permitted, exclusive of blackpowder rifles, which shall be permitted in higher caliber.

The applicant shall provide a certificate of liability insurance coverage with minimum limits of $100,000.00 per individual and $500,000.00 for each occurrence.

The applicant shall provide a certificate of liability insurance coverage with minimum limits of $100,000.00 per individual and $500,000.00 for each occurrence.

Individuals under 18 years of age will be allowed to utilize the facility, provided: (1) They are accompanied by parent or legal guardian; or (2) They are under adult supervision and a signed release by the parent or guardian is provided.

A noise impact assessment prepared by a qualified professional.

Firing ranges in existence at the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived shall be considered as nonconforming uses, inasmuch as each has had continuous existence and continuous operation prior to the adoption of this article.

Plans, specifications and other facility information shall be submitted by the county to the National Rifle Association range department for review and comment.

Commercial firing ranges shall be permitted to operate during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday.

A permit issued under this article shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance.

A permit holder may apply for renewal by submitting a renewal application to the county planning and zoning office at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the permit.

Following any permit suspension, a hearing shall be held by the board of supervisors to consider permit reinstatement or revocation.

Permits issued under this article are non-transferable.

A minimum of five complete sets of plans, specifications, and supporting documents and information shall be submitted.

The use of explosive tip, armor-piercing or Teflon-coated projectile ammunition shall not be allowed within the facility.

Written notice shall also be sent by first-class mail to all owners of real property within one thousand (1,000) feet of the boundaries of the subject property.

Notice of the public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least once per week for two (2) consecutive weeks prior to the hearing.

A minimum of one range safety officer shall be on duty during operating hours.

Plans, specifications, and other facility information may be reviewed to determine compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations by appropriate regulatory agencies, including, but not limited to, county planning and zoning office, county building code office, state department of health, soil and water conservation district office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and state and local law enforcement.

All persons using the firing range shall be required to read the posted safety rules and pertinent laws concerning firearms and shall be required to sign a document of understanding.

Firearms and safety rules and regulations shall be prominently posted.

The board of supervisors may establish special requirements, conditions, or regulations for the protection of facility users or of adjacent property, or make any requirements as they deem necessary in the public interest.

Variances may be considered under one or more of the following conditions: (1) Exceptional narrowness, shallowness, size, shape or topographic condition of the parcel. (2) Use of new or alternate technologies, design, construction techniques, or range operations that are proven to achieve an equal or greater degree of user or public safety or noise mitigation or the effect of other impacts.

Signs shall be a minimum of 18 inches by 24 inches and shall be bright or fluorescent red or orange.

Signs shall be mounted along the range boundary, separated by not more than 100 feet, with the words "Firing Range" and "Do Not Enter" on each sign.