Land use · Bristol, Virginia

light manufacturing

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 Bristol’s own text settles what this covers.

is the testing, research, compounding and/or packaging of scientific products, which may include light manufacturing . **Laundry** means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of commercial laundering, cleaning or dyeing services. Drop-off stations for dry cleaning and

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purpose of this district is to provide for the development of commercial and light manufacturing industries, which do not have large space requirements and do not generate odors, smoke, fumes, or excessive noise. This district is

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amusement or entertainment facility. 15. Indoor sports and recreation facility. 16. Laboratory. 17. Light manufacturing involving only assembly and packaging of products or components with no heavy machining or outside noise, vibration, odors, or storage. Includes

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.