Emporia
Zoning districts
11 districts, grouped by category.
Commercial
3Industrial
4General provisions
295 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
construction of a building with a valid building permit deemed in violation of this ordinance may be prevented, restrained, corrected, or abated by suit filed within 15 days after the start of construction by a person who had no actual notice of the issuance of the permit.
Notice of public hearings shall also be published once a week for two successive weeks in some newspaper published or having general circulation in the city. The hearing shall be held not less than five days nor more than 21 days after the second advertisement shall appear in such newspaper.
Property owner notification shall be sent by the administrator a minimum of five days prior to any public hearing, except where a longer timing is required.
Property owner notification shall be sent by the administrator a minimum of five days prior to any public hearing, except where a longer timing is required.
A locality's chief administrative officer or their designee when the subject property is located within 0.5 miles of the boundary of the adjoining locality at least ten days prior to the hearing;
The commander of the applicable military operation when the subject property is located within 3,000 feet of the boundary of a military base, installation or airport, excluding armories operation by the Virginia National Guard, at least 30 days prior to the hearing;
The owner of a public use airport when the subject property is located within 3,000 feet of such airport at least 30 days prior to the hearing;
For rezonings, the incorporated property owners' association within a planned development where the subject property is located within the planned development and the association's members also own property in the planned development that is located within 2,000 feet of any portion of the subject property;
A locality's chief administrative officer or their designee when the subject property is located within 0.5 miles of the boundary of the adjoining locality at least ten days prior to the hearing
The commander of the applicable military operation when the subject property is located within 3,000 feet of the boundary of a military base, installation or airport, excluding armories operation by the Virginia National Guard, at least 30 days prior to the hearing
The owner of a public use airport when the subject property is located within 3,000 feet of such airport at least 30 days prior to the hearing
For rezonings, the incorporated property owners' association within a planned development where the subject property is located within the planned development and the association's members also own property in the planned development that is located within 2,000 feet of any portion of the subject property
For zoning map amendments impacting more than 25 parcels or ordinance amendments that decrease residential density: 1. Adjacent property owner notification is not required. 2. Owner notification is not required for lots less than 11,500 square feet and shown on approved and recorded subdivision plat.
The notice must be posted on the subject property no less than 15 days prior to the public hearing. Notice shall be removed no later than seven days after the public hearing.
The notice must be posted on the subject property no less than 15 days prior to the public hearing. Notice shall be removed no later than seven days after the public hearing.
The notice must be posted on the subject property no less than 15 days prior to the public hearing. Notice shall be removed no later than seven days after the public hearing.
Provides opportunity for manufactured housing communities to develop... provides for civic and recreational uses, and protects against the intrusion of incompatible commercial and industrial uses. Accessory structures not permitted in front yard; no taller than principal structure. Non-residential principal structures may be erected to a height of 50 ft. with increased setbacks.
This district provides opportunity for manufactured housing communities to develop in such a way that is harmonious with existing residential neighborhoods. Furthermore, this district provides for civic and recreational uses, and protects against the intrusion of incompatible commercial and industrial uses. Non-residential principal structures in residential districts may be erected to a height of 50 ft.
Provide a traditional downtown with a mix of uses and services. Land uses should include a mix of retail, office, service, entertainment, and hotel uses, as well as introduce and expand residential uses. Accessory structures not permitted in front yard; no taller than principal structure.
Land uses should include a mix of retail, office, service, entertainment, and hotel uses, as well as introduce and expand residential uses. No minimum; If structures/uses on the lot utilize private well and/or septic system(s), the minimum area shall be determined by the health official. No maximum; Entire lot may be covered, provided that all other district standards of this article are met. Principal structures in C-1 and C-2 districts may be erected to a height of 55 ft.
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