King George County Unincorporated

All development in the County requires approval of a Site Plan in accordance with the procedures and standards in this Division prior to the issuance of a Building Permit or an occupancy certificate, or any land disturbance, with exceptions for additions less than 2,500 sq ft and accessory structures less than 256 sq ft.

Height measured from curb grade; steep slopes >15% require permits; structures in setbacks limited.

Various definitions with size and connection limits.

Visibility triangle: A triangular area that is included between the lines of an intersecting public street or private driveway, extended to the point where the lines intersect, and, at points on each line 20 ft. distant from that point, a straight line connecting them.

Cluster development permitted only in A-2, A-3, R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts.

The discharge of fuel, oil, solvents, anti-freeze, and/or other pollutants, hazardous materials, or flammable substances into the public sewer, storm drainage, or other surface waters is prohibited.

Parking shall be setback a minimum of 50 ft. from any public road. Grass parking areas shall be allowed where no more than 24 events are permitted in a calendar year.

There shall be no amplified noise between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., seven days per week.

Sanitary facilities shall be provided in accordance with Virginia Department of Health standards set forth in the Virginia Administrative Code 12VAC5-610-980, as amended.

For all indoor and outdoor areas, occupancy limits shall comply with all local and state laws.

the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all property within the unincorporated territory of King George County, Virginia, with the exception that any property held in fee simple ownership by the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the government of King George County shall not be subject to the provisions contained herein.

any person violating any provision of this Article shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500.00.

The property to be subdivided has been owned for at least 5 consecutive years by the current owner or member of the immediate family. The grantee agrees to place a restrictive covenant on the subdivided property that would prohibit the transfer of the property to a nonmember of the immediate family for a period of 15 years. Lots shall have a minimum right-of-way of 20 ft. ... an improved driveway ... with a minimum depth of 3 inches and a minimum width of 10 ft.

Sensitive lands, as provided below in (B)(1) through (5), shall not be platted for residential occupancy, nor for such other uses as may increase danger of health, life, or property, or may aggravate erosion or flood hazard. (1) Land subject to flooding; (2) Land deemed to be topographically unsuitable; (3) Land having unsuitable soils; and (4) Land having inadequate light and air.

Connection to the King George County Service Authority shall be required as provided in the King George County Service Authority Regulations. ... All utilities in any subdivision having lots less than one (1) acre in size shall be installed underground at no expense to the County. ... When utilities are not located in public street rights-of-way, the developer shall dedicate easements at least 20 ft. in width or greater ... Fire protection systems shall be required for all Major Subdivisions. ... If the water impoundment is 3 or more acres in surface area, then the developer shall be required to install 2 dry fire hydrants. ... When fire hydrants are used, the required number of fire hydrants and their spacing shall be in accordance with the adopted Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, Appendix C

All utilities in any subdivision having lots less than one (1) acre in size shall be installed underground at no expense to the County.

Fire protection systems shall be required for all Major Subdivisions. If the water impoundment is 3 or more acres in surface area, then the developer shall be required to install 2 dry fire hydrants.

Development disturbing a land area of 2,500 sq. ft. or more must comply with requirements for erosion and sediment control

Development disturbing a land area of 2,500 sq. ft. or more must comply with requirements for erosion and sediment control

Open channels, other than naturally occurring streams, shall not be used for the conveyance of runoff within 50 ft. of any residential structure. ... Low Impact Development (LID) shall be permitted.