Bedford

It is the intent of this Land Development Ordinance to recognize that the elimination of existing lots, buildings, and structures or uses that are not in conformity with the provisions of this Land Development Ordinance is as much a subject of health, safety, and general welfare...

Zoning permits expire 6 months; conditional use reapplication 12 months; zoning amendment reapplication 6 months; sign posting requirements.

The design standards and requirements of this article shall apply to all subdivisions and developments, unless specified otherwise herein, and all applications for subdivision approval and all site plan applications shall comply with such standards and requirements.

Any owner or owners of any tract of land within the incorporated area of the town... who subdivides same as herein provided, shall cause a final plat of such subdivision to be made in accordance with regulations set forth in this Land Development Ordinance.

Land subject to flooding, improper drainage, or erosion, or which is for topographical, geological or other reasons unsuitable for residential use shall not be platted for residential use...

All new streets shall be platted according to the requirements of this Land Development Ordinance, and according to the standards of VDOT including those regarding noise abatement.

The basis for determining open space shall be one percent of gross site area for each dwelling unit per acre of density, provided that no common open space need be provided for subdivisions of less than four dwelling units per acre density.

Blocks shall not be greater than 1,200 feet nor less than 400 feet in length.

Every lot shall front on a street, and the side lines of lots shall be approximately at right angles, or radial to the street line unless otherwise approved.

Land shall be laid out and improved in reasonable conformity to existing topography, in order to minimize grading and cut and fill, and to retain, insofar as possible, the natural contours, and natural vegetation, limit stormwater runoff, and conserve the natural cover and soil.

Survey markers shall be iron or steel pins a minimum of one-half inch in diameter, and 15 inches long and driven so as to be flush with finished grades at all street corners...

All water and sewer pipes constructed shall be installed at the expense of the developer or subdivider...

Concrete sidewalks at least 4½ feet in width shall be provided by the subdivider/developer of all new streets or the extension of existing streets or development of nonmaintained streets in all districts excluding one single family or duplex residence on an existing street...

On the side of the street on which the utility pole will be placed the trees shall be limited to those not exceeding 25 feet in matured height...

Within the flood hazard district as delineated in article VI, section 611.05, the following additional provisions shall be met...

All new electrical, cable television, telephone lines, etc., shall be buried in cables underground, except in cases when existing utilities are already located overhead...

Family day care homes shall be permitted as a legal use of any permitted residence.

Recreational vehicles (including structures on towable metal frames), tents, and structures not approved as a 'dwelling' by building code shall not be used for residential or living purposes.

An occupation for gain or support conducted only by members of a family residing on the premises and entirely within the main dwelling.

Family day care homes shall be permitted as a legal use of any permitted residence.