Land use · Bedford, Virginia

homestays

Named in 5 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.

a family residing on the premises and entirely within the main dwelling. - ** Homestay .** The accessory or secondary use of a residential dwelling unit, or a portion thereof, to provide room or space that is

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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 located within

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period of six consecutive months. (Ord. No. 24-2, 3-12-2024) # Sec. 808. - Homestays . ## 808.01. Applicability. The supplemental regulations set out in this section shall apply to any homestay units permitted by this Land

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right2

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Conditional / special use3

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.