Land use · Abingdon, Virginia

Assembly, place of

Named in 17 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Abingdon’s own text settles what this covers.

include signs as defined herein. See also "awning," "canopy, attached," and "canopy, freestanding." ** ASSEMBLY, PLACE OF ** — The use of land for a meeting place where persons gather together for purposes of attending civic or cultural events

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400 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater | | e. Religious assembly; place of assembly | 1 per 4 fixed seats in main assembly area or 1 for each 100 square feet of assembly floor

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right10

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Conditional / special use4

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.

Prohibited3

Expressly not allowed.