Extracted standards
11 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. limitation adjacent to single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours.
If an animal hospital, commercial kennel, pet daycare, animal shelter or veterinary clinic is adjacent to existing single-family attached or detached development, or undeveloped land zoned for single-family attached or detached development the height of buildings shall not exceed the maximum height permitted in the adjoining zoning district.
Other
- Waste control
Animal hospitals, commercial kennels, pet daycare, animal shelters and veterinary clinics shall properly control animal waste.
- Noise and odor insulation
Animal hospitals, commercial kennels, pet daycare, animal shelters and veterinary clinics shall be sufficiently insulated so no unreasonable noise or odor can be detected off-premises.
- Mailing and packing services scale
Mailing and packing business uses in the CO, commercial office, and the Herndon Downtown ... shall be of a scale and impact harmonious with existing development and planning policy for the Herndon Downtown.
- No display between storefront and street
No retail sales and service establishment shall display merchandise or conduct business between the storefront and the public street, except pursuant to section 78-80.4(p) or section 78-155.2.
Animal hospitals, commercial kennels, pet daycare, animal shelters and veterinary clinics shall not maintain kennels outside the principal building.
- AccessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. pet-related retail max percentage25 pct
Pet-related food or other retail materials related to the animal service, grooming services, as long as the accessory uses do not include more than 25 percent of the total gross floor area.
- Police notification for financial institutions
Prior to obtaining a zoning appropriateness permit, the applicant shall provide to the zoning administrator a written statement from the Herndon Police stating that the Herndon Police Department has been notified of the proposed use and its proposed location.
- Transitional landscaped screen width20 ft
If an animal hospital, commercial kennel, pet daycare, animal shelter or veterinary clinic is adjacent to existing single-family detached or attached development, there shall be a transitional landscaped screen, a minimum of 20 feet in width along the property line which the single-family detached development abuts.
- Virginia Code compliance
Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics shall comply with the regulations of 18 VAC 150-20-200.
Parking
- Pharmacy parking location
A significant portion of the parking areas shall be situated to the side and preferably to the rear of the primary building.
From the ordinance
All personal services and retail sales uses shall comply with all applicable standards in this chapter. In addition, the following standards shall apply: ...