Northampton County Unincorporated, Virginia · General provision

§ 154.2.102

Extracted standards

6 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.

Other

  • Avoid areas of high natural resource value

    There are no areas of very high natural resource value such as shellfish beds, seagrass communities, and areas frequented by endangered species

  • Marina compatibility with water body

    The physical dimensions and characteristics of the proposed marina, and the type of vessels it will house are compatible with the water body on which the marina would be located.

  • Good natural flushing required

    The marina is located in an area with good natural flushing to minimize the build-up of organic material and other pollutants on the bottom

  • No productive shellfish grounds compromised

    No productive shellfish grounds would be compromised in order to accommodate marina development

  • Slip concentration justified

    The concentration of slips in a single facility is justified to prevent disturbance along undeveloped shorelines.

  • Sufficient upland area for parking and facilities

    The marina has sufficient upland area to provide all necessary parking, stormwater management BMP's, fuel, and sanitary facilities without filling wetlands or subaqueous bottom

From the ordinance

The physical dimensions and characteristics of the proposed marina, and the type of vessels it will house are compatible with the water body on which the marina would be located.
§ 154.2.102