Fluvanna County Unincorporated

Temporary signs shall be of reasonable size and no larger than the largest permitted signs in the zoning district

Such signs shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total area of the window or door on which it is located.

Rooftop arrays do not require zoning approval. Ground mounted arrays require zoning approval as accessory structures.

A site plan shall be required for any development, on any site, in all zoning districts in any case in which construction or a change in use of the existing site increases the number of on-site parking spaces, or anything that causes a visible change in the site.

no site plan shall be required for the following: 1. Construction of, or addition to, a single family dwelling on an individual lot. 2. Construction of, or addition to, a two-family dwelling on an individual lot. 3. Accessory structures to single-family dwellings (not meant for commercial use).

The plan shall be prepared at a scale of not less than 1"=20' except for the index sheet, unless approved by the Director of Planning.

All landscape plans shall be on sheets not exceeding twenty-four inches (24") by thirty-six inches (36").

All existing and proposed topography and contour lines of the development site with a contour interval of two feet (2') or less for major site plans, five feet (5') or less for minor site plans, supplemented where necessary by spot elevations.

When proposed streets intersect with or adjoin existing streets, both edges of existing pavement surface or curb and gutter must be indicated for a minimum of one hundred fifty feet (150') or the length of connection, whichever is the greater distance.

To the greatest extent possible, parking areas shall not be located between the adjacent right-of-way and the principal parking structure on the site unless topographic features or vegetation provide effective screening. Cul-de-sacs may not be construed or employed as a parking area.

The location on the site of all living trees with a diameter of twelve inches (12") or greater at DBH (diameter at breast height) proposed to be removed.

All new electrical, telephone, cable television, fiber optic, and other utility lines on the site which shall be installed underground.

In the B-1 and B-C zoning districts, a variation to the setback regulations may be granted by the Planning Commission for projects in a community planning area that meet new urban/neo-traditional planning principles, and further the objectives and goals set forth in the comprehensive plan.

In the B-1, B-C, I-1, and I-2 zoning districts, sidewalks that comply with the most recent VDOT specifications shall be required on both sides of all roadways, public and private.

Site Plans for developments involving expansion of an existing building or use, in which: 1) building expansion is less than 500 square feet; 2) the area of disturbance is less than 2,500 square feet; 3) the development has no additional external lighting; and 4) no more than four (4) additional parking spaces are constructed then "Sketch Plans" can be reviewed for final approval.

Site Plans for developments involving expansion of an existing building or use, in which the building expansion is less than 2,500 square feet and greater than 500 square feet and the area of disturbance is less than 10,000 but greater than 2,500 square feet are considered "Minor Site Plans".

An approved final site plan, hereinafter referred to as "final site plan," shall be valid for five (5) years from the date of approval.

Upon application prior to expiration of a final site plan, the Planning Director may grant a one (1) year extension for any approved site plan.

A wall constructed of brick, stone, or architectural block, no shorter than three feet (3') and no taller than four feet (4'), shall be constructed along the entire width of the parking lot.

Screening shall be required in the following instances: (1) Commercial and industrial uses shall be screened from view adjacent properties in residential and agricultural zoning districts, except for commercial and industrial uses allowed by right in said districts.