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 Powhatan County Unincorporated’s own text settles what this covers.
1: Standards for Specific Principal Uses and Structures, of Article VII: Use Standards.) ** Kennel, commercial ** means a facility (other than an animal confinement facility or animal production use) which charges to or collects from animal owners
Read it in the chapter →facility; (9) Reserved; (10) Utility use, major; (11) Animal shelter; (12) Pound; (13) Kennel, commercial ; (14) Veterinary clinic; (15) Conference or training center; (16) Country club; (17) Fairground; (18) Golf course; (19) Marina, commercial; (20) Recreation
Read it in the chapter →video store; 9. Adult motion picture theater; 10. Animal shelter; 11. Pound; 12. Kennel, commercial ; 13. Arena, stadium, or amphitheater; 14. Country club; 15. Marina, commercial; 16. Recreation facility, commercial outdoor; 17. Flea market; 18. Self-service
Read it in the chapter →center; 12. Club or lodge; 13. Place of worship; 14. Animal shelter/pound; 15. Kennel, commercial ; 16. Veterinary clinic; 17. Business service establishment; 18. Conference or training center; 19. Bar or lounge; 20. Brewpub; 21. Nightclub; 22.
Read it in the chapter →1 per 300 s.f. used for boarding (excluding exercise areas) | | | Kennel, commercial | 1 per 500 s.f.; 5 minimum | | | Veterinary clinic | 1 per 500 s.f. | | **Business Support
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