Land use · Essex County Unincorporated, Virginia

commercial

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 Essex County Unincorporated’s own text settles what this covers.

subdivision, and resubdivision of lots, tracts, and parcels of land for residential and commercial purposes pursuant to the Code of Virginia, §§ 15.2-2240—15.2-2279, as amended; (15) To ensure proper legal description and proper monumenting of

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such subdivision when wholly or partly within the County. **Agriculture, intensive** means the commercial , covered confinement, keeping of animals, with litter/manure storage, excluding pastureland having at least 90% of the total area with vegetative cover.

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space and recreational areas. 5. If any, the general location and type of commercial uses to be developed. 6. The general location and character of the proposed major roads, trails, public utility and storm drainage

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compatible with residential surroundings. The regulations for this district are designed to prohibit commercial activities but promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life by providing a mix of housing types located in closer

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.