Land use · Gate City, Virginia

accessory uses

Named in 2 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 Gate City’s own text settles what this covers.

located upon the same lot occupied by the main use or building. Permitted accessory uses or structures include private garages, guest houses; swimming pools, hot tubs and Jacuzzis; accessory buildings for storage of household goods and

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exception and use permit. 9. Off-street parking as required by this chapter. 10. Accessory uses and structures permitted as defined; however, garages or other accessory structures such as carports, porches, and stoops attached to the main

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Home occupations as defined. 13. Off-street parking as required by this chapter. 14. Accessory uses and structures permitted as defined; however, garages or other accessory structures such as carports, porches, and stoops attached to the main

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subdivisions or park developments together with such churches, recreational facilities, public uses, and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. Agricultural and open uses are permitted, but in general, urbanization

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Special Exception and Use permit. 1. Antique and gift shops. 2. Apartments and accessory uses and structures and single-family dwellings used for residential purposes on the upper floors and at the rear of a building used

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right2

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.