Lexington

RESTAURANT, GENERAL: An establishment engaged in the preparation of food and beverages containing more than 2,000 gross square feet and characterized primarily by table service to customers in nondisposable containers.

RESTAURANT, SMALL: An establishment engaged in the preparation of food and beverages containing no more than 2,000 gross square feet and characterized primarily by table service to customers in nondisposable containers.

SPECIALTY SHOP: A small-scale (less than 2,500 square feet per business) retail use which offers for sale items of art or crafts, or which offers for sale items related to a specific theme, e.g., kitchen wares, pet care, etc.

STORE, ADULT: An establishment that: (1) Offers for sale or rent items from any of the following categories: (a) Adult media; (b) Sexually oriented goods; or (c) Goods marketed or presented in a context to suggest their use for specified sexual activities; and (2) The combination of such items constitutes more than 15% of its stock-in-trade or occupies more than 15% of its gross public floor area; and (3) Where there is no on-site consumption of the goods, media or performances for sale or rent.

BREWERY or DISTILLERY: The use of land, licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, where beer or spirts are manufactured for sale. Breweries have a capacity greater than 1,000 barrels a year and distilleries have a capacity greater than 5,000 gallons a year.

BED-AND-BREAKFAST: A dwelling unit occupied by the owner that provides up to eight bedroom accommodations.

ASSEMBLY, PLACE OF: The use of land for a meeting place where persons gather together for purposes of attending civic, social, or religious functions, recreational events or entertainment performances on a regular or recurring basis, including, but not limited to, religious institutions, banquet facilities, funeral homes, theaters, conference centers, stadiums, and similar places, but excludes a dance hall as defined by this chapter. A gathering of fewer than 25 persons shall not be considered a place of assembly, provided the gathering is accessory and incidental to the principal use.

VARIANCE: A relaxation of the terms of this chapter where such relaxation will not be contrary to the public interest and where, owing to conditions peculiar to the property and not the result of the action of the applicant, a literal enforcement of this chapter would result in unnecessary and undue hardship. As used in this chapter, a variance is authorized only for height, area and size of a structure or size of yards and open spaces; the establishment or expansion of a use otherwise prohibited shall not be allowed by variance, nor shall a variance be granted because of the presence of nonconformities in the zoning division or district or adjoining zoning divisions or districts.

SPECIALTY SHOP: A small-scale (less than 2,500 square feet per business) retail use...

LOT AREA: The total area, measure on a horizontal plane, included within lot lines. In residential zoning districts, lot area shall be defined as the area of the lot that excludes major utility easements (e.g., gas pipeline, electric, etc.) and an area that lies within the one-hundred-year floodplain (as it is established at the time of the final plat approval).

PARKING SPACE, NORMAL: An area not less than 10 feet wide by 20 feet long for an automobile or motor vehicle, such space being exclusive of necessary drives, aisles, entrances or exits and being fully accessible for the storage or parking of permitted vehicles.

SIGN, MINOR: A wall or freestanding sign not exceeding one square foot in area, not exceeding four feet in height, and not illuminated. ... SIGN, ROOF: Any sign erected, constructed, and maintained wholly upon or over the roof of any building. (Such signs are not permitted under this chapter.)

KIOSK: ... maximum floor area of 100 square feet ... FAMILY HEALTH CARE STRUCTURE: ... no more than 300 gross square feet ... MICROBREWERY: ... capacity of not more than 1,000 barrels per year ... etc.

Any temporary family health care structure shall be removed within 60 days of the date on which the temporary family health care structure was last occupied by a mentally or physically impaired family member receiving services or assistance.

Uses not specifically listed are prohibited.

Every building hereafter erected shall be located on a lot as herein defined, and, except as herein provided, there shall be not more than one building on one lot.

A dwelling of any type erected, altered or maintained as such in a less restricted district than that for which the regulations governing such dwelling are specified shall comply with the regulations governing the use, area, building height, yard and other requirements of the respective type of dwelling as if such dwelling were erected, altered or maintained in the district in which the regulations apply.

Conditional use permits may be issued for any of the uses for which a conditional use permit is required by the provisions of this chapter, provided that the governing body, upon a recommendation by the Planning Commission, shall find that: (a) The proposed use will not affect adversely the health or safety of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use. (b) The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public welfare or unduly injurious to property values or improvements in the neighborhood. (c) The proposed use will not be in conflict with the policies and principles of the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan. (d) Adequate public services, including streets and other trafficways, utilities, police and fire protection, are or reasonably will be available to support the proposed use.

This district is intended to establish areas where housing of a medium-density capacity can be located. For this reason, a maximum of four unrelated individuals are authorized to constitute a household unit in all types of dwelling units in this district. The regulations of this district provide that multiple-family dwellings, such as apartment houses, townhouses, garden apartments, etc., may be developed in appropriate areas, well located with respect to major roads, shopping facilities and employment centers. Such developments are allowed in a manner which provides a suitable and comfortable living environment for people of all ages. Community facilities needed to support these developments are permitted.

This district is established to provide areas where housing can be located adjacent to or in conjunction with light commercial operations compatible in nature with residential land use. For this reason, a maximum of four unrelated individuals are authorized to constitute a household unit in all types of dwelling units in this district. The regulations applicable to this district provide that single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings, such as apartment houses, townhouses, garden apartments, etc., may be developed in appropriate areas well located with respect to major roads, shopping facilities and employment centers. Community facilities needed to support these developments are permitted. Small manufacturing and light commercial facilities are allowed in a manner which will provide for a suitable and comfortable living environment for people of all ages. Artistic endeavors are encouraged in this district as are the establishment of live-work dwellings.