Land use · Galax, Virginia

professional office

Named in 4 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.

and other outdoor recreation facilities for use primarily by the lot owner. **PROFESSION ( PROFESSIONAL OFFICE )** — Limited to physicians and surgeons, lawyers, members of the clergy, architects, engineers or other persons holding advanced degrees. The term

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for hospitals, offices and dormitories with the approval of the Planning Commission. J. Professional offices . #### § 160-101 Setbacks. Structures shall be located 30 feet or more from any street right-of-way. #### § 160-102 Frontage. For

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as determined by Planning Commission after submittal of the site plan | | Professional offices | 1 for each employee, plus 1 space for every 500 square feet of floor space | | Riding stables |

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parks and playgrounds. B. Libraries. C. Churches. D. Hospitals (not special care). E. Professional offices , such as medical, dental, legal, engineering and architectural, conducted as home occupations. F. A planned unit development. G. Bed-and-breakfast service in

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the following uses: A. Schools, parks and playgrounds. B. Churches. C. Libraries. D. Professional offices , such as medical, dental, legal, engineering and architectural, conducted as home occupations. E. A planned unit development. F. Bed-and-breakfast service in

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Conditional / special use3

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.