Lynchburg

Parking space: ... minimum width of nine feet and an area of not less than 162 square feet ... average of at least 300 square feet of parking area per parking space

Tree, small deciduous: ... minimum caliper of at least one and three-fourths inches at the time of planting ... Shrub, large: ... minimum height of three feet at planting ... Shrub medium: ... minimum height of two feet at planting ... Shrub small: ... minimum height of one foot at planting.

The variance process allows for reasonable deviations from those provisions regulating the shape, size, or area of a lot or parcel of land, or the size, height, area, bulk, or location of a building or structure when the strict application of the ordinance unreasonably restrict the utilization of the property...

A variance shall lapse if not exercised within 12 months of the date of approval, unless the Board of Zoning Appeals specifies a different time period.

Within an historic district, no building or structure, including signs, and including non-contributing buildings and structures and signs, shall be erected, reconstructed, restored, demolished, or altered in any way that affects the external appearance of the building or structure... unless the same is approved as being architecturally compatible with historic landmarks, buildings, or structures therein through the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness (COA) by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)...

Whenever the HPC shall, in a final decision, deny an application for a certificate of appropriateness, the applicant for such certificate of appropriateness shall have the right to appeal to and be heard before the City Council; provided that the appeal is filed with the clerk of the City Council within 15 days after the decision by vote of the HPC, a notice in writing of his/her intention to appeal.

A certificate of appropriateness shall be valid for 12 months from the date of issuance, unless the Historic Preservation Commission specifies a different time period.

Site plan review is intended to ensure that the following types of development are designed to enable sites to function well for their intended use while achieving compatibility with surrounding properties, natural resources and the infrastructure that serves the neighborhood...

Site plan approval shall expire 24 months from the date of approval if a building permit has not been issued, unless the City Planner grants an extension for good cause shown.

Site plan review is intended to ensure that the following types of development are designed to enable sites to function well for their intended use while achieving compatibility with surrounding properties, natural resources and the infrastructure that serves the neighborhood

A sign permit shall be required prior to the construction, erection, installation, attachment or modification of any permanent or temporary sign that is not specifically exempted from the requirement for a sign permit.

A sign permit shall be required prior to the construction, erection, installation, attachment or modification of any permanent or temporary sign that is not specifically exempted from the requirement for a sign permit.

After a review period of not more than 45 days, the Zoning Administrator shall approve or disapprove any application for administrative relief and provide written documentation justifying the action.

Minor exceptions or modifications may be granted when the City Planner or Zoning Administrator, as applicable, finds in writing that the application meets the following criteria: 1. The strict application of the ordinance would produce undue hardship; 2. Such hardship is not shared generally by other properties in the same zoning district and the same vicinity; and 3. The authorization of the modification will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and the character of the zoning district will not be changed by the granting of the modification.

A Temporary Use Permit shall be required prior to the establishment of a temporary amusement, carnival, tent revival or any other temporary use authorized by this Zoning Ordinance.

A Temporary Use Permit shall be required prior to the establishment of a temporary amusement, carnival, tent revival or any other temporary use authorized by this Zoning Ordinance.

Unless zoning district boundary lines are fixed by dimensions or otherwise clearly shown or described, and where uncertainty exists with respect to any zoning district boundary as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply: (a) Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines...

Whenever a single parcel of land is located within two or more different zoning districts, the applicable zoning district regulations shall apply to each portion of the lot.

A 'P' indicates the listed use is allowed by right... A 'C' indicates the listed use is allowed only after approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Unlisted uses are prohibited unless specifically authorized through approval of a planned unit development, cluster commercial development, traditional neighborhood development or corporate campus.

No development shall occur and no use shall be established or changed unless a valid development approval or building permit has been issued by the City of Lynchburg.