Land use · Amherst, Virginia

Childcare centers

Named in 4 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 Amherst’s own text settles what this covers.

Chapter 1Reads like a definition

cemetery. > State Law reference— Mandatory provisions, Code of Virginia, §§ 15.2-2288.5, 54.1-2310. ** Childcare center ** means a facility operated for the purpose of providing care, protection and guidance to a group of children separated from their

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shall be obtained from the zoning administrator. 2. Permanent buildings housing management offices, childcare centers , laundry facilities, or indoor recreational facilities or other service facilities may be permitted in manufactured home parks, provided such facilities: a.

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| Church accessory uses involving 2,000 SF or more of building area, including childcare centers , indoor recreation or fellowship halls, and schools | | P | P | P | P | P | P |

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a commercial or club type. 10. Churches, manses, parish houses. 11. Schools. 12. Childcare centers . 13. Parks and playgrounds. 14. Community center. 15. Theaters, indoor. 16. Library. 17. Signs as provided in article IX of this

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square feet of floor area | | **Educational uses** | | | Kindergarten, childcare center , nursery school | 1 for each 200 square feet of floor area | | Elementary, middle and high schools, college or

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Conditional / special use3

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.