Claremont

The board of review shall hold a public hearing and shall take action within 100 days after receipt by the administrator.

The requirements contained herein establish the means to minimize erosion and sedimentation potential, reduce land application of nutrients and toxins, and maximize rainwater infiltration within the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas...

Tidal and non-tidal wetlands, tributary streams, tidal shorelines, significant trees, 100-year floodplain, steep slopes in excess of 30 percent, historically significant structures shall be preserved as undeveloped open space.

Existing trees eight inches or more in diameter measured at breast height shall be given high priority in determining the location of open space, structures, underground utilities, walks, and paved areas.

Any use not meeting the definition of 'group home' as herein stated, shall require a special use permit pursuant to section 1-1018 of this ordinance.

A 100-foot wide area of existing or established vegetation within the RPA that protects other components of the RPA and state waters from significant degradation associated with land disturbances.

Only one side of a double-faced sign shall be included in a computation of sign area.

The vertical distance from the street grade or the average lot grade at the front setback line, whichever produces the greater vertical distance, to the highest point of the sign.

The date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement was within 180 days of the permit date.

Expansion or modification of a building or development that would result in a disturbance of land exceeding an area of 2,500 square feet in the resource management area only.

The cost of restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred. The cost of any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the start of construction.

A Type A buffer yard shall only be required for all commercial and industrial use types when a single-family residence is located on an adjacent lot within 100 feet of the property boundary.

The height limit shall be 35 feet in height. Minimum front yard setbacks: On primary highway: 75 feet. On secondary highway or other street: 50 feet. Minimum rear yard setback: All structures: 25 feet.

Accessory structures not to exceed 600 square feet.

Accessory structures not to exceed 600 square feet.

All zoning permits issued shall be valid for a period of six months

The county shall issue or deny any application for a certificate of zoning compliance within seven days of an application being filed.

Temporary or partial certificates of occupancy shall be valid for a period not to exceed eight months

The administrator may grant an administrative variance from the interior side yard, front yard, and rear yard requirements of this ordinance for single-family dwellings and nonprofit uses, and their accessory structures; provided that no such variance is greater than 50 percent of the requirement contained in this ordinance.

The administrator may grant an administrative variance from the interior side yard, front yard, and rear yard requirements of this ordinance for single-family dwellings and nonprofit uses, and their accessory structures; provided that no such variance is greater than 50 percent of the requirement contained in this ordinance.