Manassas

Outdoor display shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal building or 200 square feet, whichever is less

In all zoning districts within the city an inoperable vehicle is prohibited except: (1) Inoperable vehicles may be stored in a fully enclosed private garage or parking structure; (2) One inoperable vehicle may be stored externally if it is covered by a factory design car cover; ...

No inoperable, unregistered, or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be stored or parked on any lot in a residential zoning district for more than 72 hours

In all zoning districts within the city an inoperable vehicle is prohibited except: (1) Inoperable vehicles may be stored in a fully enclosed private garage or parking structure; (2) One inoperable vehicle may be stored externally if it is covered by a factory design car cover; or (3) In non-residential zoning district...

The following specific uses and construction activities shall require written certification that they are in compliance with this chapter prior to approval or commencement of the activity: (1) The installation or construction of any permanent structure (such as a retaining wall, fence, shed, aboveground pool, or similar structure) or temporary structure as required by section 130-104 that exceeds a height of four feet or has a surface area exceeding 75 square feet...

Prior to the initiation of an application for a special use permit, variance, rezoning, or other land disturbing permit, including building permits and erosion and sediment control permits by the owner of the subject property, the owner's agent, or any entity in which the owner holds an ownership interest greater than 50 percent, the applicant shall produce to the city satisfactory evidence that any delinquent real estate taxes, nuisance charges, stormwater management utility fees, or any other charges that constitute a lien on the subject property that are owed to the locality and have been properly assessed against the subject property have been paid in full.

The minimum lot size required for an apiary shall be 4,000 square feet. ... Hives shall not be placed in any front or side yard. ... A flyway barrier at least six feet in height but no greater than seven feet in height shall be erected parallel to the lot line between the hive opening and any lot line located within 25 feet.

The keeping of bees (apiary) shall be permitted as an accessory use in all zoning districts... No more than four hives shall be kept on any lot of less than one acre.

The keeping of apiaries shall be permitted as an accessory use in accordance with the following requirements: (a) Colony density. (1) The minimum lot size required for an apiary shall be 4,000 square feet. (2) The maximum number of hives allowed in an apiary shall be determined based on lot sizes as follows: ... (b) Location. (1) Hives shall not be placed in any front or side yard. (2) Hives shall have the following additional setbacks: ... (c) Care and maintenance. ... (d) Permit required. (1) Prior to keeping an apiary, a zoning certification application demonstrating compliance with all requirements of this section shall be submitted to and approved by the city.

Each dwelling unit shall be a minimum of 600 gross sq. ft. and shall not exceed 1,200 gross sq. ft. The maximum density shall not exceed 15 dwelling units per acre. ... Each dwelling unit shall have a private open space that is not a part of the main courtyard. The private open space shall be a minimum of 100 sq. ft.

A cottage court is a grouping of small, detached dwelling units arranged around a common open space, and shall be permitted only in zoning districts where such use is allowed and only upon approval of a special use permit

Cottage court developments shall meet the following standards: (1) Each dwelling unit shall be a minimum of 600 gross sq. ft. and shall not exceed 1,200 gross sq. ft. The maximum density shall not exceed 15 dwelling units per acre. (2) Dimensional standards: Each dwelling unit shall meet the following minimum dimensional standards: ... (5) Each dwelling unit shall have a private open space that is not a part of the main courtyard. The private open space shall be a minimum of 100 sq. ft.

Resilient power supply systems shall be capable of providing a minimum of 48 hours of backup power.

Resilient power supply systems, including but not limited to backup generators, battery storage systems, and solar photovoltaic systems with storage, shall be permitted as accessory uses in all zoning districts

A resilient power supply system shall be required for the following new uses requiring a major site plan review: (1) Fueling station; (2) Retail sales that primarily sell unprepared food and have a gross floor area over 10,000 sq. ft.; (3) Retail sales that contain a pharmacy; (4) Hospital; (5) Nursing home; (6) Congregate/continuing care and assisted living facility; or (7) Broadcasting or telecommunications tower. (b) Resilient power supply systems shall be capable of providing a minimum of 48 hours of backup power. (c) Opaque screening meeting the requirements of this chapter and the DCSM shall be installed around any ground mounted resilient power supply systems and associated equipment. (d) Noise produced by resilient power supply systems shall not exceed the noise maximums of Chapter 58 (Environment).

No structure shall be used for a bed and breakfast operation unless rooms used for sleeping shall have a minimum size of 100 square feet for two occupants, with an additional 30 square feet for each additional occupant to a maximum of four occupants per room. ... One identifying wall sign or shingle sign not exceeding four square feet shall be permitted per establishment. ... The maximum stay for an occupant of a bed and breakfast use shall be 30 consecutive days.

Bed and breakfasts shall be permitted in zoning districts where such use is allowed... No more than five guest rooms shall be offered for rent.

Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter, a bed and breakfast, where permitted, shall conform with the following requirements. (b) General requirements. (1) The structure shall be a detached single-family dwelling unit and shall be of a design and size compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. (2) No structure shall be used for a bed and breakfast operation unless rooms used for sleeping shall have a minimum size of 100 square feet for two occupants, with an additional 30 square feet for each additional occupant to a maximum of four occupants per room. ... (7) One identifying wall sign or shingle sign not exceeding four square feet shall be permitted per establishment. The symbol or logo shall not be illuminated. ... (12) The maximum stay for an occupant of a bed and breakfast use shall be 30 consecutive days.

Any eligible facilities request shall be approved administratively without the approval or amendment of a special use permit. ... The installation or construction of a new structure that is not more than 50 feet above ground level

Towers shall be set back a distance equal to the height of the tower from all lot lines... The zoning administrator may approve a tower through administrative review, provided that the tower does not exceed 100 feet in height