Land use · Galax, Virginia

Retail stores

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 Galax’s own text settles what this covers.

uses. **RESTAURANT** An establishment where food is ordered, prepared and served for pay. ** RETAIL STORES AND SHOPS** Buildings for the display and retail sale of merchandise or for the rendering of personal services (but specifically exclusive

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semipublic uses. M. Public utilities. N. Personal service business (beauty, barber, etc.). O. Retail stores . P. Theaters, lodges and assembly halls. Q. Restaurants and fast food. R. Grocery stores. S. Recreation. T. Printing signs on premises.

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1 per employee | | Mortuaries or funeral homes | 30 | | Retail stores selling directly to the public, and personal service establishments | 1 for each 250 square feet of retail floor space |

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.