Land use · Emporia, Virginia

larger scale manufacturing operations

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 Emporia’s own text settles what this covers.

heavy industrial.** The intent of this district is to encourage and provide for larger scale manufacturing operations in appropriate areas separated from daily services and residences. The uses in this district may include outside storage, noise, smoke, or

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.