Land use · Gate City, Virginia

homes for the aged

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.

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 each two beds' capacity, including infants' cribs

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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 by this chapter. 14. Accessory uses and

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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 group homes with a special exception and

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.