Land use · Chatham, Virginia

public utilities

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 Chatham’s own text settles what this covers.

transformers, pipes, meters and/or other facilities necessary for the provision and maintenance of public utilities ; provided that service lines from the street property line to any residence or other permitted use shall be underground, except that

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submitted to the Town Engineer or Director of Public Works for approval. **(b) Public utilities .** Before issuance of a building permit for any construction contemplated by this section, the owner or owners of the real estate

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noise, or odors—with a Conditional Use Permit. 30. Machinery sales and service. 31. Public utilities . 32. Public billiard parlors and pool rooms, bowling alleys, dance halls, and similar forms of public amusement—with a Conditional Use Permit.

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transmission lines and towers, and other facilities for the provision and maintenance of public utilities , including railroads and facilities, and water and sewage installations. 19. Signs. No sign except those attached to a building or a

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.