Land use · Elkton, Virginia

church

Named in 4 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 Elkton’s own text settles what this covers.

§ 63.2-1700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, as amended. [Amended 4-15-2024] ** CHURCH OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP** — A building where persons regularly assemble for religious worship, and which is maintained and controlled by

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providing homes for the residents plus certain additional uses, such as schools, parks, churches , and certain public facilities that serve the residents of the district. **B. Permitted uses.** Within the Low-Density Residential District R-1 the

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for each sleeping room | | **Public assembly:** | | | Newly constructed churches and other places of worship | 1 for each 4 seats in the main auditorium or sanctuary | | Private clubs,

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and ordinances of the Town of Elkton. - (f) The proximity of dwellings, churches , schools, parks, or other places of public gathering.[Added 1-19-2006] - (g) The probable effect of the proposed use on the peace

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right3

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Conditional / special use1

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.