Land use · Bedford, Virginia

government facilities

Named in 6 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.

the following uses may be permitted: a. Accessory dwelling units. b. Cemeteries. c. Government facilities . d. Homestays. e. Kennels, provided that no enclosure containing animals and no storage of odor or dust producing substances shall be

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right2

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Conditional / special use4

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.