Land use · Galax, Virginia

home occupation

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 Galax’s own text settles what this covers.

of goods which caters to the needs of individuals, not including massage parlors. ** HOME OCCUPATION ** — The accessory use of a dwelling unit for limited occupational purposes. The use is clearly incidental and secondary to the

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be permanently affixed to or constructed upon the lot where they are located. ** HOME OCCUPATION SIGN** — A sign permitted in association within an occupation conducted on the premises within a dwelling unit occupied by the

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structure's height, except for garages constructed subsequent to a residence. ### § 160-156 Home occupations . [Amended 1-14-2001] A. *Purpose and intent.* Home occupations are permitted in any dwelling unit subject to the limitations established herein. It

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or more of the following uses: A. Single-family dwellings. B. Two-family dwellings. C. Home occupations . D. Accessory uses, as defined. E. Nursery schools, provided that at least 200 square feet of outdoor play area is provided

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or more of the following uses: A. Single-family dwellings. B. Two-family dwellings. C. Home occupations . D. Accessory uses, as defined. #### § 160-31 Conditional uses. Conditional uses in the Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District shall be permitted

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right3

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.