Altavista
Zoning districts
4 districts, grouped by category.
Commercial
2General provisions
218 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
All materials stored on the premises shall be placed in a storage yard. The storage yard shall be fully screened from surrounding views in accordance with section 86-573 and shall be set back at least 100 feet from any adjoining residential district.
All activities associated with a custom manufacturing establishment, other than loading and unloading, shall be conducted within an enclosed building.
All activities associated with a custom manufacturing establishment, other than loading and unloading, shall be conducted within an enclosed building.
Where receptacles for recyclable materials are located outside of a building, they shall be located so as to not disrupt or interfere with on site traffic circulation, required fire lanes or required parking or stacking areas.
Where receptacles for recyclable materials are located outside of a building, they shall be located so as to not disrupt or interfere with on site traffic circulation, required fire lanes or required parking or stacking areas. A specific circulation pattern shall be established to provide safe and easy access to recycling receptacles. Adequate space shall be provided for the unloading of recyclable materials. A regular schedule for picking up recycled materials shall be established and maintained. The site shall be maintained free of litter. Where receptacles for recyclable materials are located outside of a building, they shall be screened from public view in accordance with section 86-573.
An amateur radio tower shall be considered an accessory structure and shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the respective zoning district.
An amateur radio tower shall be considered an accessory structure and shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the respective zoning district. The minimum setback requirement from the base of the tower to any residential structure on an adjoining lot shall be at least equal to 40 percent of the height of the tower, measured from the closest structural member of the tower (excluding guy wires). Guy lines shall be exempt from the minimum setback requirements in side and rear yards for the respective zoning district, but shall comply with the setback requirements for the front yard. More than one tower shall be permitted provided all setback requirements have been met. Towers shall be illuminated as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), but no lighting shall be incorporated if not required by either agency. In all residential, commercial and industrial zoning districts where amateur radio towers are permitted the following additional standards shall apply: The maximum height permitted for an amateur radio tower shall be 75 feet. Any tower which exceeds this height may be permitted only after obtaining a special use permit in accordance with section 86-7 of this chapter and the additional criteria established under subsection (c) for such permits below.
Surface parking facilities containing 15 or more spaces shall include landscaped medians, peninsulas or planter islands.
Surface parking facilities containing 15 or more spaces shall include landscaped medians, peninsulas or planter islands. Such landscaped areas shall constitute no less than ten percent of the total paved area. They shall be planned, designed and located to channel traffic flow, facilitate storm water management, and define and separate parking areas and aisles. Each landscaped area shall be planted with a deciduous tree with a minimum caliper of one inch at the time of planting in accordance with section 86-581.
Satellite dishes are considered to be an accessory structure and must meet setbacks accordingly.
Satellite dishes are considered to be an accessory structure and must meet setbacks accordingly. No satellite dishes may be constructed on a self-supporting pole or other structure in the front yard. All satellite dishes attached to residences must be properly affixed and secured by proper mountings. No more than two satellite antennas not exceeding six feet in diameter may be erected or installed on any one building lot in the town regardless of the zoning district in which it is located. Any such antenna shall be located only in the rear yard of such lot no closer than five feet to any side or rear lot line, nor less than ten feet from the rear of a main building; provided, however, that in lieu of any such antenna in a rear yard, one satellite antenna four feet or less in diameter may be suitably mounted to the roof area of a building. No satellite antenna on any corner lot shall be constructed or mounted neither forward of the building line of any adjoining lot nor closer than five feet to the side of such adjoining lot. No satellite antenna mounted in any such yard shall exceed 16 feet measured vertically from the highest point of the signal receiving apparatus, when positioned for operation, to the bottom of the base which supports the satellite antenna except any antenna which pursuant to this section, may be located and suitably mounted to the roof of a building. Satellite antennas shall be ground mounted at ground level pursuant to all requirements of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code after securing the proper building permits, and sufficiently secured to withstand a 75 mph wind; except such antenna four feet or less in diameter which is otherwise permitted by the section to be mounted to the roof of a building. All electrical cable will be buried in accordance with the applicable provisions of the building code. All ground-mounted satellite antennas over four feet in diameter shall be screened from adjoining properties by a wooden or masonry fence of six feet in height or by a living screen of coniferous plantings four feet in height minimum on planting planted five feet on center and of a variety which will mature to a height at least equal to the height of the antenna at its highest point as measured pursuant to this section. All such fences or plantings shall be installed at the time the antenna is installed and shall be fully and properly maintained during such time as the antenna being screened shall remain in such location.
That the use shall be an accessory use only to a principle residential use whether by occupancy or tenancy.
Donation bins shall be considered accessory structures and shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the respective zoning district.
Donation bins shall be considered accessory structures and shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the respective zoning district. No more than two individual donation bins shall be permitted on any property by right. Donation bins in excess of two shall require approval by special use permit. Donation bins shall not be allowed on public property. The footprint of individual containers may not exceed 20 square feet and the height of containers shall not exceed six feet. Donation bin placement shall not reduce minimum parking requirements of the principal use. Donation bins may be used for the collection of clothing and miscellaneous household items. Hazardous materials are strictly prohibited in donation bins. Containers must be labeled with the name and contact information of the organization or entity responsible for the donation bin. Containers must be properly maintained and kept in an orderly manner. Any instances of overfilled bins, litter, or items intended for donation left outside the container shall constitute a violation of this section. Donation bins that are found to be in violation may be subject to removal by the town. Costs associated with removal, including an administrative fee as outlined in the master list, will be charged to and payable by the container owner(s).
Residential use types may include the following accessory uses, activities or structures on the same site or lot:
Residential use types may include the following accessory uses, activities or structures on the same site or lot: (1) Private garages and parking for the principal use. (2) Recreational activities and uses used by residents, including structures necessary for such uses. (3) Playhouses, gazebos, incidental household storage buildings, swimming pools, and other similar accessory structures. (4) Home gardens as defined by section 86-32. (5) Other uses and activities necessarily and customarily associated with purpose and function of residential use types, as determined by the administrator. (6) Construction office or trailer associated with active construction on a site. A construction office or trailer shall be removed from an active construction site within 30 days of issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for the project. (7) Sales trailer associated with active construction on a site. A sales trailer shall be removed from an active site within 30 days of issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for the permanent sales office for the project. (8) Amateur radio towers in accordance with the standards in section 86-542. (9) Satellite dishes in accordance with the standards in section 86-544.
Civic use types may include the following accessory uses, activities or structures on the same site or lot:
Civic use types may include the following accessory uses, activities or structures on the same site or lot: (1) Parking for the principal use. (2) Accessory dwellings commonly associated with or necessitated by the location and operation of the principal use. (3) Food services operated incidental to the principal use and operated primarily for the convenience of employees, residents or users of the principal use. Typical examples include cafeterias, and dining halls. (4) Convenience commercial facilities clearly incidental to the principal use and operated primarily for the convenience of employees, residents, and users of the principal use. Typical examples include museum gift shops, college bookstores, or snack bars clearly incidental to the principal use. (5) Other uses and activities necessarily and customarily associated with purpose or function of civic use types, as determined by the administrator. (6) A construction office or trailer associated with active construction on a site. A construction office or trailer shall be removed from an active construction site within 30 days of issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for the project.
Office use types may include the following accessory uses, activities or structures on the same site or lot:
Office use types may include the following accessory uses, activities or structures on the same site or lot: (1) Parking for the principal use. (2) Recreational facilities available only to the employees of the office use type. (3) Day care facilities available only to the employees of the office use type. (4) Other uses and activities necessarily and customarily associated with purpose or function of office use types, as determined by the administrator. (5) One accessory dwelling unit occupied by employees responsible for the security of the use. (6) A construction office or trailer associated with active construction on a site. A construction office or trailer shall be removed from an active construction site within 30 days of issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for the project.
Source documents
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