Land use · Emporia, Virginia

schools

Named in 3 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.

and guidance during only part of a 24-hour day. This term includes nursery schools , preschools, day care centers for individuals, including adults, and other similar uses. Excluded are public and private educational facilities, family day

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of the area in which the subdivision is located. (2) *Reservation.* Where a school or other public use facility is shown on an officially adopted element of the city comprehensive plan to be located in

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public facilities owned in fee by a public entity, including open space, parks, schools , fire departments and other public facilities not otherwise provided for in Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2241; however, such facilities shall not

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to single-family dwellings, plus certain additional public, civic, and recreational uses, such as schools , parks, and churches. (2) **R-2, medium density residential.** The intent of this district is to protect existing residential areas that provide

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and exploitation. 2. Adult uses should be separated from sensitive land uses, including schools , churches, parks, libraries, public recreation areas, and residential areas, to minimize the impact of their secondary effects upon such uses and

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right3

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.