Accomack County Unincorporated
Zoning districts
2 districts, grouped by category.
General provisions
109 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
Requests for 'conditional uses,' as specified in each zoning district's regulations, will be granted, denied, or granted conditionally, by the board of supervisors, in accordance with the following provisions.
Requests for 'conditional uses,' as specified in each zoning district's regulations, will be granted, denied, or granted conditionally, by the board of supervisors, in accordance with the following provisions.
For any commercial or industrial development which creates five acres or more of impervious surface, or any subdivision which creates 50 or more lots, a resource quality protection plan must be submitted and approved... Performance criteria... Design standards...
For any commercial or industrial development which creates five acres or more of impervious surface, or any subdivision which creates 50 or more lots, a resource quality protection plan must be submitted and approved before a plat is recorded, land is subdivided, or a building permit issued.
For any commercial or industrial development which creates five acres or more of impervious surface, or any subdivision which creates 50 or more lots, a resource quality protection plan must be submitted and approved before: a. A plat is recorded, land is subdivided, or a building permit issued; or b. Grading, clearing, or any type of vegetation removal activities are commenced; or c. Development is commenced.
For any commercial or industrial development which creates five acres or more of impervious surface, or any subdivision which creates 50 or more lots, a resource quality protection plan must be submitted and approved.
Any owner of property making application for a change in zoning or amendment to the zoning map as part of the application may voluntarily proffer in writing reasonable conditions... Once proffered and accepted as part of an amendment to the zoning ordinance, such conditions shall continue in full force and effect...
Any owner of property making application for a change in zoning or amendment to the zoning map as part of the application may voluntarily proffer in writing reasonable conditions which shall be in addition to the regulations provided for in the zoning district or zone sought in the rezoning application.
Any owner of property making application for a change in zoning or amendment to the zoning map as part of the application may voluntarily proffer in writing reasonable conditions which shall be in addition to the regulations provided for in the zoning district or zone sought in the rezoning application.
The requirements set forth in these regulations shall govern the location of towers that exceed, and antennas that are installed at greater than 100 feet in height... Towers shall either maintain a galvanized steel finish or be painted a neutral color... To permit co-location, the tower shall be designed and constructed to permit extensions to a maximum height of 199 feet.
The tower must be set back from any off-site residential structure no less than 400 feet. Towers shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet in height and shall also be equipped with an appropriate anti-climbing device.
The requirements set forth in these regulations shall govern the location of towers that exceed, and antennas that are installed at greater than 100 feet in height.
The requirements set forth in these regulations shall govern the location of towers that exceed, and antennas that are installed at greater than 100 feet in height.
The tower must be set back from any off-site residential structure no less than 400 feet. Towers, guys, and accessory facilities must satisfy the minimum zoning district setback requirements for primary structures. Towers shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet in height and shall also be equipped with an appropriate anti-climbing device. Tower facilities shall be landscaped with a buffer of plant materials that effectively screen the view of the support buildings from adjacent property. The standard buffer shall consist of a landscaped strip at least four-feet wide outside the perimeter of the facilities. Existing trees within 200 feet of the tower shall not be removed except as may be authorized to permit construction of the tower and installation of access for vehicle utilities.
The requirements set forth in these regulations shall govern the location of towers that exceed, and antennas that are installed at greater than 100 feet in height.
Where more than one dwelling is to be located on a single lot, the following minimum separation distances shall be provided between each building:
Prior to the initiation of an application for a special exception, special use permit, variance, rezoning or other land disturbing permit, including building permits and erosion and sediment control permits, or prior to the issuance of final approval, Accomack County requires the applicant to produce satisfactory evidence that any delinquent real estate taxes owed to the locality which have been properly assessed against the subject property have been paid.
The minimum lot size for confined fin-fish operations shall be five acres. Three hundred feet from any existing dwelling on any adjacent property.
The minimum lot size for confined fin-fish operations shall be five acres. ... Three hundred feet from any existing dwelling on any adjacent property. ...
The minimum lot size for confined fin-fish operations shall be five acres. Setbacks: 300 feet from any existing dwelling on any adjacent property, 300 feet from any existing business, 200 feet from any property line(s), 500 feet from incorporated towns or residential zoning district boundaries, subdivisions of ten or more lots, and mobile home parks or travel trailer parks with ten or more units.
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