Surry County Unincorporated, Virginia · General provision
Article 3, Sec. 3-1301 to 3-1310
Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Areas designated on official zoning maps as HP, HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. Preservation DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.
Uses
Permitted by right1
Extracted standards
4 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Board of HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. and Architectural Review approval required
No building shall be constructed or used and no land shall be used... unless approved by the board of historic and architectural review. (Sec. 3-1302.C)
- Delay of approval for public acquisition
Board may delay effective date of approval for two years to enable negotiations for acquisition. (Sec. 3-1308.A)
- Razing or demolition requires Board of Supervisors approval
No historic landmark, building or structure within a HP Historic District shall be razed or demolished until approved by the board of supervisors after public hearing. (Sec. 3-1309.A)
- Minor exemptions from board review
Repainting same color, replacement of windows/doors with same materials, antennas not visible, planting, interior changes. (Sec. 3-1305.A)
From the ordinance
The purpose of this district is to provide for protection against destruction of or encroachment upon historic areas, buildings, monuments or other features...