County (unincorporated) · Virginia

Essex County Unincorporated

The ordinance has been retrieved, read and turned into structured rules.
20
Districts
356
Extracted rules
1,422
Standards
10
Chapters read

Zoning districts

20 districts, grouped by category.

General provisions

335 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.

Section 36.555(e)(1)1 standards

Every subdivision, condominium or cluster development containing any lots of less than 21,500 square feet shall be provided with either a public or centralized water system (Type A or Type B) as defined herein to serve each and every lot.

Section 36.555(f)(1)a1 standards

The Agent shall not approve the use of individual septic systems for any subdivision containing lots of less than 21,500 square feet.

Section 36.555(f)(1)a1 standards

The Agent shall not approve the use of individual septic systems for any subdivision containing lots of less than 21,500 square feet.

Section 36.555(f)(1)e2 standards

No more than 20 percent of the lots within any major subdivision shall be permitted to utilize a remote system. No more than one lot within any minor subdivision shall be allowed to utilize a remote system.

Section 36.555(f)(1)e.11 standards

No more than 20 percent of the lots within any major subdivision shall be permitted to utilize a remote system.

Section 36.555(f)(1)e.21 standards

No more than one lot within any minor subdivision shall be allowed to utilize a remote system.

Section 36.555(f)(1)e.3.f1 standards

Easements are required for conveyance lines of not less than 15 feet in width for all sewage conveyance lines extending from the lots served to the remote sites; and, such easement shall be shown on the plat.

Section 36.555(f)(1)e.3.f1 standards

Easements are required for conveyance lines of not less than 15 feet in width for all sewage conveyance lines extending from the lots served to the remote sites; and, such easement shall be shown on the plat.

Section 36.555(f)(1)e.3.g1 standards

When multiple remote sewage disposal systems are located upon a common lot, the area for each drain field shall be at least 10 feet from all other drain fields and 10 feet from the property lines of the subject lot.

Section 36.555(f)(1)e.3.g1 standards

When multiple remote sewage disposal systems are located upon a common lot, the area for each drain field shall be at least 10 feet from all other drain fields and 10 feet from the property lines of the subject lot.

Section 36.555(f)(1)e.3.h1 standards

Conveyance lines shall be installed to a minimum depth of 24 inches.

Section 36.555(f)(1)e.3.h1 standards

Conveyance lines shall be installed to a minimum depth of 24 inches.

Section 36.5561 standards

All covenants and restrictions must be for a substantial period of time with a minimum of 25 years and run with the land

Section 36.556(d)(3)1 standards

All covenants and restrictions must be for a substantial period of time with a minimum of 25 years and run with the land and must apply to all lots and dwelling units located within the subdivision.

Section 36.5582 standards

all lot and block corners shall be marked with solid steel or iron rods not less than five-eighths (5/8) inch in diameter and 30 inches long

Section 36.558(b)2 standards

all lot and block corners shall be marked with solid steel or iron rods not less than five-eighths (5/8) inch in diameter and 30 inches long and driven so as to be flush with the finished grade.

Section 36.558(b)2 standards

all lot and block corners shall be marked with solid steel or iron rods not less than five-eighths (5/8) inch in diameter and 30 inches long and driven so as to be flush with the finished grade.

Section 36.574 standards

A civil violation shall be subject to a civil penalty of $200.00 for the initial summons, and a civil penalty of $500.00 for each additional summons... The total civil penalties ... shall not exceed $5,000.00... any violation ... shall be a misdemeanor ... punishable by a fine of not less than $10.00 and not more than $1,000.00.

Section 36.6721 standards

The guarantee shall be provided in the following amount: (1) Total estimated cost of construction based on unit prices, approved by the Board of Supervisors or designee; (2) Plus, an additional 10% of the total estimated cost of construction to cover administrative costs, inflation, and potential damage to existing roads or facilities, as permitted by the Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2241.

Section 36.6721 standards

The guarantee shall be provided in the following amount: 1. Total estimated cost of construction based on unit prices, approved by the Board of Supervisors or designee; 2. Plus, an additional 10% of the total estimated cost of construction to cover administrative costs, inflation, and potential damage to existing roads or facilities, as permitted by the Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2241.

Source documents

The chapters of the adopted code that were retrieved, read and extracted from. Everything above traces back to one of these.