Sec. 9-245
Dimensional standards
Lot
Uses
Conditional / special use14
- Cemeteries
- Equestrian show facilities
- Group care facility
- Horse racing facility
- Paint pellet competitive games
- Pistol ranges
- Sporting clays
- Steeplechase
- Temporary storage of a mobile home
- Keeping or raising of horses
- Turkey shoots
- Zoological gardens
- Single-family detached dwellings converted to two-family dwellings
- Telecommunications towers or antennae attached to or erected within existing structures or camouflaged towers that exceed 50 feet
Extracted standards
115 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- One additional horse per two acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.2 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones. per additional horse
One additional horse may be kept or raised for each additional two acres.
Noise
- Noise abatement barriers per NRA
Noise abatement barriers equal to the NRA Standard and Guidelines set forth in the NRA Range Manual shall be utilized and shall appear on the site plan.
- Noise abatement barriers per NRA
Noise abatement barriers equal to the NRA Standards and Guidelines set forth in the range manual shall be utilized and shall appear on the site plan.
Other
- Dismantle within 90 days if unused for 6 months90 days
The facility and auxiliary structures shall be dismantled and the property restored to its original condition within 90 days if the facility ceases to be used for wireless telecommunications purposes for a period exceeding six consecutive months.
- Fence at least 6 feet around facility6 ft
A fence at least six feet in height shall be erected completely around the area containing the facility, any shed, shelter, platform or equipment appurtenant to the facility.
- HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase max 12.5% or 199 ft12.5 percent
The net effect of the facility shall not increase the height of the existing structure by more than 12.5 percent or exceed 199 feet, whichever is the lesser height.
- No interference with reception, eliminate within 30 days30 days
The facility shall not interfere with the radio, television or communications reception of nearby property owners in residence at the time of construction. The owner shall successfully eliminate any such interference within 30 calendar days of learning that such interference exists.
- Overhang max 7.5% of outer dimension7.5 percent
The facility shall not overhang the outer dimension of the existing structure by more than 7.5 percent.
- New utilities underground
All newly installed utilities leading to the site shall be placed underground.
- State and local health department approvals
No permit shall be issued until all state and local health department approvals have been obtained.
- Interment plot setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from public right-of-way50 ft
No interment plot shall be located within 50 feet of any public right-of-way.
- Evidence of perpetual maintenance
Any organization or entity other than an established church shall submit evidence which demonstrates that the cemetery will be maintained ad infinitum.
- Minimum cemetery size unless with churchReligious facilityA building used for organised worship, often with halls and schools attached.20 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
Unless associated with and on the same property as a church, synagogue or other place of worship, a cemetery must be at least 20 acres in size.
- Plotting plan and traffic/parking plan
A plotting plan of the proposed burial sites and a traffic circulation and parking plan in the cemetery shall be submitted for approval.
- Cemeteries not in residential unless with churchReligious facilityA building used for organised worship, often with halls and schools attached.
Cemeteries shall not be located in residential zoning districts unless they share the site with a church, synagogue or other place of worship.
- Cemetery rights-of-way minimum width20 ft
Rights-of-way throughout the cemetery shall be at least 20 feet in width.
- Soil and water characteristics inspection
Cemeteries shall only be located in those areas which have favorable soil and water characteristics as identified by an inspection of the soil by an engineer or soil scientist.
- Health approvals for water and sewage
Prior to the issuance of the conditional use permit by the zoning administrator, the applicant shall have secured all necessary health approvals related to the provision of water and the disposal of sewage.
- Safe ingress/egress, no exterior changes except small porch5 ft
Each dwelling unit shall be independent with safe means of ingress and egress, provided also that no change in the exterior of the original dwelling shall be permitted to afford such ingress and egress except for a small porch not exceeding five feet in width.
- Ground area not enlarged more than 25%25 percent
The ground area of the original dwelling shall not be enlarged more than 25 percent of the original ground area, and the number of stories shall not be increased for the purpose of or in connection with the conversion of such structure into a second dwelling unit.
- Original dwelling min 1,300 sq ftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. livable floor area1,300 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The original dwelling unit shall be required to have not less than 1,300 square feet of livable floor area exclusive of attic, cellars, garages, porches or sheds.
- No dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance. above second floor or in cellar
No dwelling unit shall be permitted above the second floor or in the cellar of any building.
- No outside alterations changing single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. character
There shall be no outside alterations or changes which will in any way modify or change the single-family character or appearance of the original structure.
- One unit must be owner-occupied
One dwelling unit of a converted single-family dwelling must always be occupied by the owner of record.
- Each unit must have private bathroom and kitchen
Each separate dwelling unit shall be provided with a private bathroom and kitchen.
- All rooms accessible within unit
All rooms within a dwelling unit shall be accessible within the limits of the dwelling unit.
- Alcohol permit submitted 90 days in advance90 days
If alcohol is to be served, the operator must submit a copy of the alcoholic beverage control permit to the county 90 days in advance of the event.
- Fire protection and medical facilities plan approval
Fire protection and medical facilities plan approval by the department of public safety and the sheriff's department.
- State health department approval for food, toilet, sewage, water
State department of health approval is required for all food service, toilet facilities, sewage disposal facilities and water supply facilities.
- Outdoor gathering permit for >150 people150 people
For events at which more than 150 people will be in attendance, an outdoor gathering permit as required by chapter 6, article II of this Code, cultural events and programs, will be required.
- Parking and traffic safety plan approved
Parking and traffic safety plan approved by sheriff's department and department of public safety.
- Site plan required
A site plan prepared in accordance with article XXII of this chapter, site plans, shall be required.
- AgriculturalAgricultureRaising crops or livestock, generally including the structures that serve them./handicraft businesses for residents allowed
Businesses which are agricultural or handicraft in nature and which are conducted for the sole benefit of the residents or other users of the group care facility may be established on the premises of the facility, if such businesses are part of an organized program of rehabilitation or therapy for the residents or other users.
- Maximum persons per structure10 persons
Each individual structure shall house no more than ten persons.
- Archeological and historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. site survey
An archeological and historic site survey.
- Topography with 5-foot contour intervals5 ft
Existing topography accurately shown with a maximum of five-foot contour intervals at a scale of not less than 100 feet to the inch.
- Economic impact assessment
An economic impact assessment.
- Two data references for elevations
A minimum of two data references for elevations to be used on plans and profiles and correlated, where practical, to U.S. Geological Survey data.
- Environmental impact assessment including wetlands and CBPA
Environmental impact assessment including wetlands identification study and protection plan to include CBPA's.
- FloodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions. limits established
Floodplain limits which shall be established by current soil survey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers survey, and/or engineering methods.
- Paved state-maintained roads
Paved state-maintained roads will be provided for the site and all interior roads dedicated for purpose of vehicular access will be built to standards for state-maintained paved roads.
- Connection to VDOT roads
Connection to existing and proposed state department of transportation construction and to comprehensive plan proposed thoroughfares when necessary.
- Site plan review permit required
All information required for a site plan review permit under section 98-862.
- Stormwater management plan
Stormwater management plan.
- Traffic impact study and VDOT approval
Traffic impact study and approval by the state department of transportation.
- Waste stream impact study
Waste stream impact study.
- Fencing must not block site triangle easements
All pastures, runs, or similar areas for the keeping or raising of horses shall be surrounded by fencing which does not block site triangle easements at intersections.
- Manure not to diminish adjacent property rights
Manure or animal wastes shall not be stored, stockpiled, or permitted to accumulate in any manner that diminishes the rights of adjacent property owners to enjoy reasonable use of their property.
- Manure not stored in CBPA
Manure or animal wastes shall not be stored, stockpiled, or permitted to accumulate within a designated Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area.
- Minimum parcel for first horse3 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
The minimum area of any parcel used for the keeping or raising of horses shall be three acres for the first horse.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from drinking water reservoir1,000 ft
Horses shall not be stabled, pastured, or otherwise kept within 1,000 feet of a drinking water reservoir unless it can be proven to the satisfaction of the health department and the zoning administrator that any runoff will be away from the reservoir and that public health will not be negatively impacted.
- Keeping of horses not excluded by covenants
The keeping of horses shall not be excluded by the restrictive covenants and deed restrictions applicable to the property.
- Stable setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line and principal structure75 ft
Any stable or structure used for the keeping of such animals shall be located not less than 75 feet from any property line nor less than 20 feet from the principal structure on the property.
- Stable setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from principal structure20 ft
Any stable or structure used for the keeping of such animals shall be located not less than 75 feet from any property line nor less than 20 feet from the principal structure on the property.
- Conditional useConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. permit renewed annually
The conditional use permit shall be renewed annually.
- Designated area properly marked
All activities are conducted within a designated area which is properly marked.
- Permit lapses after 12 months abandonment12 months
If the use is abandoned for a period of 12 consecutive months, the conditional use permit shall lapse, and all spent bullets shall be retrieved from the range.
- Annual review by board
Conditional use permits will be subject to an annual review by the board of supervisors or its agent to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
- Direct fire zones minimum 3,000 yards3,000 yards
Direct fire zones extending a minimum of 3,000 yards shall be maintained directly down range.
- Hours of operation Monday-Saturday sunrise to sunset
Hours of operation shall be Monday through Saturday from sunrise to sunset or as approved by the board of supervisors. Sunday hours shall be set on a case-by-case basis by the board of supervisors.
- Instructors NRA certified
All instructors shall be certified by the National Rifle Association, and a copy of their certification shall be kept on file in the department of planning.
- NRA certified instructor on-site during hours
A NRA certified instructor shall be present on-site during all hours of operation.
- No automatic weapons
No automatic weapons may be discharged on the range.
- No combat-type ranges
No combat-type ranges shall be permitted.
- Existing religious facilities considered
Existing religious facilities shall be taken in consideration during site plan review.
- Written range rules filed
A written list of the current range rules shall be created and filed in the department of planning.
- Range rules posted and users sign
The current range rules shall be posted in a conspicuous place. The operator of the range will require that each new user sign and date a copy of the range rules, stating that the user agrees to abide by such rules.
- Safety plan filed
A safety plan, meeting at the minimum the safety standards set forth in the NRA Range Manual, shall be created for the pistol range's operation, and it shall be filed in the department of planning.
- Shooting stations away from residential uses
All shooting stations will be designed so they are away from existing residential uses and firearms will be discharged only in a direction away from these existing uses.
- Site plan per NRA Range Manual with earth berm
A site plan per article XXII of this chapter, site plans, will be required. This site plan must meet, at a minimum, the requirements found in the National Rifle Association Range Manual for the type of pistol range proposed. A three-sided earth berm will surround the range.
- Hand traps allowed with protection
Hand traps may be used, provided that throwing positions are designed to protect the trap operator.
- Hours of operation Monday-Saturday sunrise to sunset
Hours of operation shall be Monday through Saturday from sunrise to sunset or as approved by the board of supervisors. Sunday hours shall be set on a case-by-case basis by the board of supervisors.
- Lead shot size limited to 7.5, shotguns max 12 gauge
Lead shot size is limited to a maximum of 7 1/2, and shotguns no larger than 12 gauge shall be allowed. When wetlands areas are involved steel shot shall be used.
- Minimum acreage for sporting clays100 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
A minimum of 100 acres shall be required for sporting clays.
- Written range rules filed
A written list of range rules shall be created and filed in the department of planning.
- Range rules posted and reviewed
The range rules shall be posted in a conspicuous place and these rules shall be reviewed by any user of the range.
- Safety plan filed
A safety plan shall be created for the sporting clays' operation, and it shall be filed in the department of planning.
- Shooting stations away from residential
All shooting stations will be designed so they are away from existing residential uses and firearms will be discharged in a direction away from these existing uses with established safety standards.
- Shotfall safety area 300 yards300 yards
A shotfall safety area of 300 yards in the direction of fire will be required at each station.
- Site plan required
A site plan per article XXII of this chapter, site plans, will be required.
- Clay targets thrown only from designated positions
Clay targets must be thrown only from designated positions and only in directions or elevations required by design specifications.
- Alcohol permit submitted 90 days in advance90 days
Operator to submit alcoholic beverage control permit to the county 90 days in advance of event if alcohol is to be served.
- Fire protection and medical facilities plan approval
Fire protection and medical facilities plan approval by the department of public safety and sheriff's department.
- Health department approval for food, toilet, sewage, water
Health department approval of regulations governing food service, toilet facilities, sewage disposal facilities and water supply facilities.
- Health department notification 90 days prior90 days
Health department notification 90 days prior to the event.
- Minimum acreage for steeplechase200 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
Steeplechase tracks to be located on no less than 200 acres.
- Sheriff and public safety notified 90 days in advance90 days
Sheriff's department and department of public safety shall be notified 90 days in advance of the event.
- Parking plan approved
Parking plan approved by the planning department, the department of public safety and sheriff's department.
- Site plan required
A site plan per article XXII of this chapter, site plans, will be required.
- Traffic plan approved
Traffic plan approved by sheriff's department and department of public safety.
- $500 bond required500 dollars
The zoning administrator shall require the applicant to post a $500.00 bond, with surety, conditioned upon removal of the mobile home at the termination of the prescribed time period.
- Must be in rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.
The mobile home may be stored on the same parcel with any other principal permitted use but must be located in the rear yard area.
- Minimum lot size for temporary mobile homeManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site. storage5 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
Minimum lot size for storage of a mobile home shall be five acres.
- No utilities connected
The mobile home shall not be connected to any utilities nor shall water or electricity be furnished to the mobile home from any source.
- Permit temporary not to exceed 90 days90 days
The permit shall be temporary and shall be issued for a period not to exceed 90 days.
- Annual review by board
Conditional use permits will be subject to annual review by the board of supervisors or their agent to ensure compliance with the ordinance.
- No firearms within 500 feet of commercial or residential500 ft
No firearms shall be discharged within 500 feet of any unrelated commercial building or residential dwelling.
- Only shotguns and muzzle loading shotguns
The discharge of firearms shall be limited to: shotguns and muzzle loading shotguns. Any discharge of a rifle of caliber greater than 0.22 is prohibited for these events.
- Hours 9am-10pm, Friday/Saturday until 11pm
The hours of operation shall be restricted to the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except on Friday and Saturday when the operation until 11:00 p.m. is permissible.
- Minimum parcel depth for turkey shoot600 ft
The parcel on which the shoot is conducted shall have a minimum width of 300 feet and a minimum depth of 600 feet.
- Minimum parcel width for turkey shoot300 ft
The parcel on which the shoot is conducted shall have a minimum width of 300 feet and a minimum depth of 600 feet.
- No firearms within 200 feet of road200 ft
No firearms shall be discharged within 200 feet of any public or private street or right-of-way.
- Individual cages for each species
Individual cages will be prepared for each species of animal.
- Perimeter fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft
The garden is to be fenced with a heavy duty, chainlink, perimeter fencing ten feet high.
- Operated per federal, state, SPCA guidelines
The facility will be operated in accordance with federal, state and SPCA guidelines.
- All health department requirements met
All health department requirements for animal facilities and public facilities must be met.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from adjacent residence1,000 ft
The garden may not be closer than 1,000 feet to any adjacent residence.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from residentially zoned property5,280 ft
The garden may not be closer than one mile from any residentially zoned property.
- Paved state-maintained roads
Paved state-maintained roads will be provided for the site and all interior roads dedicated for purpose of vehicular access will be built to standards for state-maintained paved roads.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from school or hospital10,560 ft
The garden may not be closer than two miles from any school or hospital.
- Site plan approved by planning commission and board
Site plan must be approved by the planning commission and board of supervisors.
Parking
- Minimum two off-street parkingMinimum parkingThe number of off-street spaces a development must provide before it may open. spaces2 spaces
A minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be provided.
Signage
- No billboards or signs on riding rings, bleachers, stables, etc.
No billboards or signs are permitted on the riding rings, bleachers; stables tack rooms, or veterinary/medical facilities.
- No billboards, grandstands or lighting on track
No billboards, grandstands or lighting on the track.
- Temporary signs removed within 48 hours48 hours
All signs of a temporary nature shall be removed within 48 hours after the event.
From the ordinance
Cemeteries, equestrian show facilities, group care facilities, horse racing facilities, paint pellet games, pistol ranges, sporting clays, steeplechase, temporary storage of mobile homes, keeping of horses, turkey shoots, zoological gardens, and conversion of single-family to two-family dwellings.