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 Alleghany County Unincorporated’s own text settles what this covers.
criteria established in the Code of Virginia § 33.1-348. (Amdmt. No. O-02-8, 10-1-02) ** Kennel ** means a place prepared to house, board, breed, handle or otherwise keep or care for dogs for sale or in return
Read it in the chapter →sq. ft. | | **OFFICE** | | | Banks, Cemeteries (Office), Financial Offices, Kennel Offices, Professional Offices | 1 space for every 300 sq. ft. of floor area | | **RETAIL** | | | Adult
Read it in the chapter →or yard. 8. Coal and wood yards. 9. Animal hospitals, veterinary offices and kennels . (Special exception required only if located within 300 feet of two or more dwellings.) 10. Sheet metal, blacksmith, welding or machine
Read it in the chapter →27. Truck stops. (Amdmt. No. 90-3, 4-18-90) 28. Animal hospitals, veterinary offices and kennels . (Amdmt. No. 90-3, 4-18-90) 29. Bus passenger stations. (Amdmt. No. 90-3, 4-18-90) 30. Vehicle sales lots. (Amdmt. No. 90-3, 4-18-90) 31.
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