King William County Unincorporated

When permitted in zoning districts, signs shall be in accordance with the regulations in article X of this chapter.

The TCO district shall be in addition to and shall overlay on other zoning districts so that any parcel of land lying in the district shall also lie in one or more of the other zoning districts.

The area is enacted pursuant to and for the purpose of implementing the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and regulating the use of lands in King William County for the protection of water quality.

Notations shall be required, as applicable, concerning provisions for maintenance of an undisturbed and vegetated 100-foot buffer, and locations of reserve sewage disposal sites and the five-year septic pump-out requirement...

Land disturbance in excess of 2,500 square feet is subject to an erosion and sediment control permit. A major water quality impact assessment shall be required for any proposed land disturbance, development or redevelopment which (i) exceeds 50,000 square feet of land disturbance; or (ii) disturbs any portion of the RPA.

Resource protection areas or 'RPAs' shall consist of: 1. Tidal wetlands; 2. Non-tidal wetlands connected by surface flow and contiguous to tidal wetlands or water bodies with perennial flow; 3. Tidal shores; 4. A vegetated buffer area not less than 100 feet in width located adjacent to and landward of the components listed above, and along both sides of any water body with perennial flow.

Systems shall be pumped out at least once every five years, unless the owner submits documentation, certified by a sewage handler permitted by the Virginia Department of Health, that the septic system has been inspected, is functioning properly, and the tank does not need to have the effluent pumped out of it.

Prior to clearing or grading, suitable protective barriers, such as safety fencing, shall be erected five feet outside of the dripline of any tree or stand of trees to be preserved.

The 100-foot wide buffer area shall be the landward component of the RPA.

The regulations of this section shall serve as a supplement to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, including the zoning and subdivision ordinances. In the event there is a conflict, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.

All uses listed in Tables 1 and 2 not specifically permitted ("R") or permitted with approval of a conditional use permit ("C") are prohibited.

Overlay districts. Regardless of whether the use table lists a use type as permitted or permitted with approval of a conditional use permit, the use type shall be restricted or prohibited by the requirements of any overlay district.

Setback 100 feet from any public road; Setback 200 feet from any residential district; Setback 400 feet from any residence not located on the same parcel, religious assemblies, public or private schools, and other public-owned facilities; Submit an approved nutrient management plan and any federal and state permits.

Agritourism shall comply with the following general standards or apply for a conditional use permit: ... minimum of five acres of land devoted to agricultural production ... less than 100 visitor vehicle trips per day ... 150 or fewer attendees ... no amplified music between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Friday-Saturday.

Any agriculture operation event... minimum of five acres... less than 100 visitor vehicle trips per day... 150 or fewer attendees... no outdoor use of amplified music between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Friday through Saturday.

Small-scale conversion of biomass: at least 50% feedstock produced on site; structure less than 4,000 sq ft; setback 100 ft from public road; 200 ft from residential/business district; 400 ft from residence not on same parcel.

Small-scale conversion of biomass is subject to the following: At least 50 percent of the feedstock is produced either on site or by the owner; Any structure used for the processing of the feedstock into energy occupies less than 4,000 square feet; The facility is setback 100 feet from any public road; 200 feet from any residential or business district; 400 feet from any residence not located on the same parcel...

Accessory dwelling unit: contained within single family dwelling may equal existing finished sq ft; attached or above detached structure no more than one-half size of primary dwelling; detached no more than 800 gross sq ft unless CUP; only one ADU per parcel; RV not allowed as ADU.

An accessory dwelling unit can take the form of the following... contained within a single family dwelling may equal the existing finished square footage... attached... no more than one-half the size... detached shall be no more than 800 gross square feet... Only one accessory dwelling is allowed per parcel...

Microwave antennae (dishes) in excess of 24 inches in diameter used for reception of television signals from satellites shall not be located within the minimum front yard setback.