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Zoning districts
12 districts, grouped by category.
Commercial
4Local Business District
- Min lot
- 40,000 sq ft (0.92 ac)
- Max height
- 45 ft
- Front setback
- 75 ft
- Permitted uses
- 45
Commercial
- Min lot
- 40,000 sq ft (0.92 ac)
- Max height
- 45 ft
- Front setback
- 75 ft
- Permitted uses
- 45
General Commercial District
- Min lot
- 40,000 sq ft (0.92 ac)
- Max height
- 45 ft
- Front setback
- 75 ft
- Permitted uses
- 63
Industrial
4Light Industrial District
- Min lot
- 30,000 sq ft (0.69 ac)
- Max height
- 75 ft
- Front setback
- 75 ft
- Permitted uses
- 29
Heavy Industrial District
- Min lot
- 40,000 sq ft (0.92 ac)
- Max height
- 75 ft
- Front setback
- 75 ft
- Permitted uses
- 34
Light Industrial District
- Max height
- 30 ft
General provisions
387 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
A veterinary hospital/clinic shall comply with the following additional standards: 1. Minimum lot size when handling large animals = Five acres. 2. Minimum lot size when handling small animals (companion pets) = Three acres. 3. All buildings, structures, pens, or open kennels shall be located at least 100 feet from any lot line.
A Type D buffer yard shall be required in accordance with section 5-400.
A Type D buffer yard shall be required in accordance with section 5-400. In considering a conditional use permit request for an asphalt plant... the board shall specifically consider and set standards for: maximum height, dust control, noise levels.
In considering a special use permit request for a construction yard, in addition to the above standards and the general standards contained in section [30-19] of this ordinance, the board of zoning appeals may consider and set standards for the following:
In the A-R district, the following standards shall apply: In considering a special use permit request for a construction yard... the board of zoning appeals may consider and set standards for: screening, height, dust, noise, hours, maintenance.
A custom manufacturing establishment shall meet all the requirements for a principal structure. All activities... within an enclosed building. Additional standards in A-L and A-R: max 3,000 sqft, min lot 3 acres, front on public street, accessory to single-family dwelling, Type B buffer if residential within 100 ft. Additional in RVC: max 3,000 sqft, Type B buffer.
A custom manufacturing establishment shall meet all the requirements for a principal structure. All activities associated with a custom manufacturing establishment, other than loading and unloading, shall be conducted within an enclosed building.
Maximum square footage for a custom manufacturing establishment: 3,000 square feet. No custom manufacturing establishment shall be located on lot containing less than three acres. The site shall front directly on and have direct access to a publicly owned and maintained street. The custom manufacturing establishment shall be accessory to a single-family dwelling.
Maximum square footage for a custom manufacturing establishment: 3,000 square feet. No custom manufacturing establishment shall be located on lot containing less than three acres. The site shall front directly on and have direct access to a publicly owned and maintained street. The custom manufacturing establishment shall be accessory to a single-family dwelling.
Maximum square footage for a custom manufacturing establishment: 3,000 square feet. When an adjoining residential use type on an adjoining lot is within 100 feet of the property, a Type B buffer yard in accordance with section 5-400 shall be provided along the property line which adjoins the residential use type.
Minimum parcel size for an industrial or construction debris landfill = 20 acres. Minimum parcel size for a sanitary landfill = 100 acres. A Type D buffer yard shall be provided in accordance with section [30-92].
Minimum parcel size for an industrial or construction debris landfill = 20 acres. Minimum parcel size for a sanitary landfill = 100 acres. A Type D buffer yard shall be provided... The site development and operations shall be in accordance with all of the regulations of the Virginia Department Environmental Quality... In addition to the application requirements for a conditional use permit, a master plan... In considering a conditional use permit... the board may consider and set standards for: surface materials, dust/odor/pests, noise, hours, types of materials, security, screening. No clearing or landfilling activities until permits approved. Annual environmental audit.
The excavations shall be confined to areas distant at least 50 feet from all adjoining property lines, at least 100 feet from any and all adjoining property lines in any R-1 or R-2 Residence or Business District, and distant at least 200 feet from any dwelling or any and all property lines in any platted subdivision except that excavations may be conducted within such limits provided the written consent of the owners of such adjoining properties are secured.
The excavations shall be confined to areas distant at least 50 feet from all adjoining property lines, at least 100 feet from any and all adjoining property lines in any R-1 or R-2 Residence or Business District, and distant at least 200 feet from any dwelling or any and all property lines in any platted subdivision except that excavations may be conducted within such limits provided the written consent of the owners of such adjoining properties are secured. The excavations shall be confined to areas distant at least 200 feet from the right-of-way lines of any existing or platted street, road or highway... Any building containing power driven or power producing machinery or equipment shall be distant at least 600 feet from all adjacent property in any R-1 or R-2 Residence or Business District or the right-of-way lines of any existing or platted street, road or highway. Access shall not be from a minor residential street... All equipment used for the production or transportation of materials shall be constructed, maintained and operated in such a manner as to eliminate as far as practicable noises, vibrations or dust... A specific plan of systematic operation and simultaneous rehabilitation shall be submitted... Whenever the conditional use permit issued by the board of supervisors shall have expired... then all plants, buildings, structures (except fences), stockpiles and equipment shall be entirely removed... A bond or other suitable guarantee may be required... The board of supervisors may renew a permit...
No scrap and salvage service (junkyard, salvage yard or automotive wrecking yard or graveyard) shall hereafter be established with any portion of its area within 200 feet of a public street, road or highway. All junk, salvage and wrecking yards shall be located at least 500 feet from the boundary line(s) of the property upon which the yard is located in all instances when the adjoining property is zoned A-R, A-L, R-1, R-2 or other residence districts.
No scrap and salvage service (junkyard, salvage yard or automotive wrecking yard or graveyard) shall hereafter be established with any portion of its area within 200 feet of a public street, road or highway. All junk, salvage and wrecking yards shall comply with chapter [4.1 of the Surry County Code], all applicable state and federal laws and other requirements deemed appropriate by the board of supervisors. All junk, salvage and wrecking yards shall be located at least 500 feet from the boundary line(s) of the property upon which the yard is located in all instances when the adjoining property is zoned A-R, A-L, R-1, R-2 or other residence districts.
The following provisions are intended to permit by conditional use permit the replacement of a failed septic system or other approved method of sewage disposal on property which contains a single family residence constructed prior to the date of this ordinance and where no other alternative for sewage disposal exists.
The following provisions are intended to permit by conditional use permit the replacement of a failed septic system... on property which contains a single family residence constructed prior to the date of this ordinance... Formal application shall be made to VDH... No application to Surry County will be accepted until a formal application has been submitted to and received by VDH... In addition to the application requirements... no application for a conditional use permit shall be considered until the information listed below is provided... All property owners located 1,000 feet downstream from the discharge point along the fall line shall be notified... All proposed alternative discharging sewage systems shall comply with the regulations and requirements of VDH and DEQ... A conditional use permit request shall only be considered when the following criteria is met: residence located more than 300 feet from public sewer, or unable to connect; solely for replacing failed septic system for pre-existing single-family residence... The location of the discharge point shall be limited to a year-round stream... Use of an intermittent stream or dry ditch may be permitted under conditions... Prior to issuance of an operating permit by VDH, a notice shall be recorded... Any conditional use permit approved by Surry County shall run concurrently with the operating permit approved by VDH... No conditional use permit shall be valid for a period greater than five years... Requests to renew a permit... Any violation of the VDH regulations... Any variance or waiver approved by VDH shall not automatically be binding...
The maximum height permitted by right for an amateur radio tower shall be 200 feet. Any tower which exceeds this height may be permitted only after obtaining a special exception permit in accordance with section 1-304 of this ordinance.
An amateur radio tower shall be considered as an accessory structure and shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the respective zoning district. The minimum setback requirement from the base of the tower to any residential structure on an adjoining lot shall be at least equal to 40 percent of the height of the tower, measured from the closest structural member of the tower (excluding guy lines). Guy lines shall be exempt from the minimum setback requirements in side and rear yards for the respective zoning district, but shall comply with the setback requirements for the front yard. More than one tower shall be permitted provided all setback requirements have been met. Towers shall be illuminated as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), but no lighting shall be incorporated if not required by either agency. The maximum height permitted by right for an amateur radio tower shall be 200 feet. Any tower which exceeds this height may be permitted only after obtaining a special exception permit...
Source documents
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