Land use · Blacksburg, Virginia

Open Space

Named in 4 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 Blacksburg’s own text settles what this covers.

Housing Overlay | | HPO | Historic Preservation Overlay | | OSO | Open Space Design Overlay | | AOD | Live/Work/Sell Arts Overlay | The location and boundaries of these zoning districts are shown on

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product conducted, sold, or offered upon the premises where the sign is located. ** OPEN SPACE **—A cohesive body of land designated for agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or open space use, as those terms are defined by Virginia Code

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scenic view corridors, and other outstanding natural topography. (3) Conservation of a unified open space area. (4) Creation of residential developments on a traditional rural scale, with small villages surrounded by agricultural, forestal, or open space

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of twenty (20) percent of the gross land area shall be reserved as open space . A specific recreational activity area or areas shall be developed and maintained for the residents of the development as part of

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No. 1184, adopted 6-9-98) (16) Proposed phasing and compliance computations for landscaping, parking, open space , and other as necessary for each phase. (17) Signature block and approval statement for owner or developer. (18) A north arrow

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right4

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.