Land use · Fredericksburg, Virginia

Public Safety

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 Fredericksburg’s own text settles what this covers.

substantially increase the danger of fire or the spread of fire, or endanger public safety , including impacts to adequate sight lines. (2) Whether the proposal will be compatible with the existing character and pattern of development

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in: [1] Unacceptable or prohibited increases in flood heights; [2] Additional threats to public safety ; [3] Extraordinary public expense; and [4] Will not create nuisances, cause fraud or victimization of the public, or conflict with local

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development, or lot size, shape, or configuration may justify a modification or exception. Public safety shall be the paramount consideration. # § 72-53.1 Off-street parking and loading. [Amended 6-10-2014 by Ord. No. 14-23; 8-11-2015 by Ord.

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approval granted under this chapter, in a condition that ensures protection of the public safety and general welfare. 4. Failure to maintain or repair a contributing structure or protected property with the Historic Fredericksburg District. 5.

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right2

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Conditional / special use1

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.