Land use · Galax, Virginia

motel

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.

home space which has been reserved for the placement of the mobile home. ** MOTEL ; MOTOR HOTEL; MOTOR LODGE** — The same as "transient lodging." **NONCONFORMING** — Any lawful building or other structure which does not

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G. Furniture and home appliance sales and services. H. Funeral homes. I. Hotels, motels and inns. J. Hardware, plumbing and lumber supply with covered storage. K. Offices. L. Public or semipublic uses. M. Public utilities.

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| Elderly housing | 1 for every 3 units | | Tourist homes, motels , hotels and rooming houses | 1 for each guest bedroom | | Churches, auditoriums, theaters, stadiums and other places of assembly

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shops, but not commercial greenhouses. N. Food stores, retail only. O. Hotels and motels . P. Jewelry, sales and repair. Q. Libraries, museums and art galleries. R. Newspaper offices and printing plants incidental to such offices.

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.