Land use · Bedford, Virginia

agriculture

Named in 1 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 Bedford’s own text settles what this covers.

sign, solar panels, swimming pool, temporary family health care structure, or similar. - ** Agriculture .** Farming, including plowing, tillage, cropping, seeding, cultivating, or harvesting for the production of food and fiber products (except commercial logging and

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No fee shall be required for a temporary family health care structure. b. Agriculture , provided the requirements of section 803 are met. c. Religious assembly. d. Home occupations provided that the requirements of section 807

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in the applicable district. (Ord. No. 24-2, 3-12-2024) --- ### Sec. 803. - Agriculture . **a.** Storage of manure or other odor- or dust-producing substances is prohibited. **b.** No structure containing poultry or livestock (other than

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the comprehensive plan. 20. Whether the proposed conditional use considers the needs of agriculture , industry, and businesses in future growth. 21. The effect of the proposed conditional use in enhancing affordable shelter opportunities for residents

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.