Bluefield
Zoning districts
14 districts, grouped by category.
Commercial
4Business District 1
- Max height
- 1 ft
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 3
B-2 Business District
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 10 ft
- Permitted uses
- 11
B-3 Business District
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 18
Shopping Center District
- Front setback
- 60 ft
- Permitted uses
- 3
Industrial
2Open space
1Residential
5Residential Limited District
- Min lot
- 12,000 sq ft (0.28 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 50 ft
- Permitted uses
- 10
Residential Estates District
- Min lot
- 43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 50 ft
- Permitted uses
- 6
Residential Limited District
- Min lot
- 7,500 sq ft
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 50 ft
- Permitted uses
- 10
Medium to High Density Residential District
- Min lot
- 7,500 sq ft
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 40 ft
- Permitted uses
- 5
Residential Limited with Manufactured Homes District
- Min lot
- 7,500 sq ft
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 50 ft
- Permitted uses
- 12
General provisions
109 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
the planning commission may recommend additional front yard setbacks for any new construction or for any structures altered or remodeled adjacent to the future planned right-of-way
Temporary buildings, structures, and uses such as reviewing stands and other miscellaneous structures, sheds, canopies or fences used for the protection of the public shall be permitted to be erected, provided a special approval is received from the zoning administrator for a limited period of time.
Temporary buildings, structures, and uses such as reviewing stands and other miscellaneous structures, sheds, canopies or fences used for the protection of the public shall be permitted to be erected, provided a special approval is received from the zoning administrator for a limited period of time.
Lawfully established buildings and uses in existence at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived or deemed to be a vested right under State statute shall be permitted to have their existing use or occupancy continued. If a nonconforming use or structure is discontinued for a period of one year, any subsequent use or structure shall conform to the provisions of this chapter. If a nonconforming structure is damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, wind, or other act of God, it may be restored to its original condition, provided that such restoration is commenced within one year of the date of damage or destruction and is completed within two years of such date.
A nonconforming use or structure may be continued, including the right to maintain, repair, and alter such use or structure, provided that no structural alterations are made except those required by law or ordinance, and provided that the use or structure is not enlarged, extended, or increased in intensity unless such enlargement, extension, or increase is authorized by the board of zoning appeals as a special exception.
The aggregate of all buildings proposed shall not exceed 50 percent of the entire lot area of the project. No building shall be set back less than 30 feet from any public street.
The primary intent of the SC-OP district is to establish commercial areas in a small scale... Minimum standards: The aggregate of all buildings proposed shall not exceed 50 percent of the entire lot area of the project. No building shall be set back less than 30 feet from any public street bounding the project area. There shall be one parking space for each 200 square feet of total floor space.
A building in the SC-OP district may be used only for the following purposes: 1. Stores and shops conducting retail business. 2. Personal, business and professional services. 3. Offices, hotels, motels and restaurants. 4. Amusement and recreation. 5. Itinerant sales or business unless approved by the town council on the recommendation of the planning commission. 6. Such other uses specifically approved by the town council on recommendation of the planning commission.
Aggregate of all buildings shall not exceed 50% of lot area. No building set back less than 30 ft from public street. One parking space per 200 sq ft floor space.
The location of a manufactured housing subdivision shall require, in addition to the zoning permit and certificate of occupancy, a conditional use permit issued by the town council upon recommendation from the planning commission. Operators of manufactured housing subdivisions shall comply with the provisions in this division.
For each manufactured home space in the MHS district, within a subdivision having a central water and sewer system, there shall be provided 3,000 square feet of area or more.
Each manufactured home space 3,000 sq ft, min width 40 ft. Distance between homes 15 ft, 5 ft from lot line. Individual water and sewer connections required.
The location of a manufactured housing subdivision shall require, in addition to the zoning permit and certificate of occupancy, a conditional use permit issued by the town council upon recommendation from the planning commission. ... For each manufactured home space in the MHS district, within a subdivision having a central water and sewer system, and designed to accommodate one manufactured home, there shall be provided 3,000 square feet of area or more... Each manufactured home space shall have a minimum width of 40 feet. ... Parking spaces for manufactured homes shall be arranged so as to provide a distance of 15 feet or more between individual units, but in no case closer than five feet to the individual lot line.
No manufactured home shall be located on any tract, parcel or lot in the town, except in a manufactured housing subdivision or other area specifically designated for manufactured homes.
Buildings or structures shall be started, reconstructed, enlarged or altered only after a zoning permit has been obtained from the code official. A zoning permit cannot be issued unless the lot or parcel for which the zoning permit is obtained abuts an improved street or highway.
Buildings or structures shall be started, reconstructed, enlarged or altered only after a zoning permit has been obtained from the code official. A zoning permit cannot be issued unless the lot or parcel for which the zoning permit is obtained abuts an improved street or highway. Zoning permits issued under this section are valid for one year after the start of the work date. Work must begin within 180 days of issuance of the zoning permit. Zoning permits are nontransferable. Each license, permit or approval issued shall expire after 180 days if no work is undertaken. Failure to comply fully with the terms of any permit, license or approval shall be grounds for cancellation or revocation. For the issuance of any license, permit or approval for which the planning commission, town council, or board of zoning appeals is responsible, the code official shall require that the development or use in question proceed only in accordance with the terms of such license, permit or approval. A fee for services shall be charged. Where there is a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and any other ordinance or regulation, the more restrictive provision shall apply. Upon adoption of this chapter by the town council, no use, building or structure, whether publicly or privately owned, shall be constructed or authorized until the location and extent thereof conform to such ordinance.
The various floodplain areas shall include areas subject to inundation by waters of the 100-year flood. All uses, activities, and development occurring within any floodplain area shall be undertaken only upon the issuance of a special permit.
No such wall, fence or obstruction within a front yard shall exceed a height of 3½ feet... No such wall, fence or obstruction other than landscaping in a side or rear yard shall exceed an average height of six feet...
All accessory buildings shall be separated from the main building by ten feet... In all other residential districts, no accessory building may be closer than three feet to any property line.
Landscaping is required for all new buildings and additions over 500 square feet. Front yards required by this chapter shall be completely landscaped...
Source documents
The chapters of the adopted code that were retrieved, read and extracted from. Everything above traces back to one of these.