Albemarle County Unincorporated

A nonconforming structure shall not be enlarged or extended except... for detached single family dwelling... minimum of 25 feet from the right-of-way; minimum of six feet from a side or rear property line

A nonconforming structure may be continued, subject to the requirements of this section. A nonconforming structure may be maintained and repaired, provided that the maintenance and repair does not increase the nonconformity. A nonconforming structure shall not be expanded, enlarged, or extended, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance. If a nonconforming structure is damaged or destroyed to an extent exceeding 50 percent of its replacement value, the nonconforming structure shall not be reconstructed, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance. If a nonconforming structure is damaged or destroyed to an extent not exceeding 50 percent of its replacement value, the nonconforming structure may be reconstructed, provided that the reconstruction is commenced within 12 months and completed within 24 months after the date of the damage or destruction.

A nonconforming structure may continue, subject to the provisions, conditions and prohibitions set forth herein. ... if the occupation or use is discontinued for more than two years, regardless of whether the prior occupancy or use of the structure was continuous or seasonal.

Use of a nonconforming structure shall be discontinued... if the occupation or use is discontinued for more than two years

The current front, rear and side yard minimum setbacks applicable to the district in which the lot is located shall apply to a nonconforming lot

A nonconforming lot may be used for a use that is permitted in the district in which the lot is located, provided that the use complies with all other applicable requirements of this ordinance. Two or more nonconforming lots under the same ownership may be combined to create a conforming lot. A nonconforming lot may be expanded to create a conforming lot, provided that the expansion complies with all applicable requirements of this ordinance.

A nonconforming lot may continue, subject to the provisions, conditions and prohibitions set forth herein. ... The current front, rear and side yard minimum setbacks applicable to the district in which the lot is located shall apply to a nonconforming lot

A nonconforming lot may be used as though it satisfies the zoning regulation that makes it nonconforming, provided that...

All distances and areas shall be measured in a horizontal plane. Plan scale 1 inch = 20 feet. Sheet size max 42x36 inches. Topography contours: 5-ft for slopes up to 20%, 10-ft for over 20%.

no tree within 15 feet of any perennial stream or water supply impoundment may be cut, except for dead trees or trees of less than six inches in diameter

Each entrance to a drive-through lane shall be more than 50 feet from any intersection with a public or private street or travelway without parking.

A nonconforming use may be continued, subject to the requirements of this section. A nonconforming use shall not be expanded, enlarged, or extended, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance.

In the case of a side yard reduction or elimination, the Albemarle County fire official may require a guarantee... No structure may encroach within any emergency accessway... No structure may encroach on any utility, drainage or other easement... The subdivider shall submit... a lot development plan... perpetual building maintenance easement(s)... minimum width of ten feet between dwelling units... Building footings may penetrate the easement on the adjacent lot to a maximum distance of eight inches. No portion of the building, including overhangs and footings, may cross the property line.

Each entrance to a drive-through lane shall be more than 50 feet from any intersection with a public or private street or travelway without parking.

No temporary industrialized building shall remain on the site for more than three years after obtaining the zoning clearance; ... may extend the duration ... for up to two successive periods of one year each ... removed within 30 days after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy ... revoke ... after ten days written notice