Land use · Gate City, Virginia

convalescent homes

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 Gate City’s own text settles what this covers.

not be interpreted to include the conduct of beauty parlors, barbershops, nursing homes, convalescent homes , rest homes, antique or craft resale, restaurants, tearooms, tourist homes, fortunetellers, firearm sales, or similar establishments. Unspecified businesses must be approved

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parking space for each 400 square feet of floor area. (8) For hospitals, convalescent homes , nursing homes or homes for the aged, family care homes, foster homes or group homes, at least one parking space for

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permit. 9. Churches and other religious institutions, including parish houses and parsonages. 10. Convalescent homes , nursing homes or homes for the aged. 11. Parks and playgrounds. 12. Home occupations as defined. 13. Off-street parking as required

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permit. (5) Churches and other religious institutions, with parish houses and parsonages. (6) Convalescent homes , nursing homes or homes for the aged with a special exception and use permit. (7) Family care homes, foster homes or

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.