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Manassas

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Zoning districts

14 districts, grouped by category.

General provisions

142 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.

Sec. 130-926 standards

Any eligible facilities request shall be approved administratively without the approval or amendment of a special use permit. The applicant shall diligently respond to questions or requests for information. An eligible facilities request shall be approved or disapproved within 60 days of receipt of a complete application by the city. An 'eligible facilities request' means any request that provides for: (1) The installation or construction of a new structure that is not more than 50 feet above ground level and as defined by Virginia Code § 15.2-2316.3; (2) Co-location of new transmission equipment; (3) Co-location of small cell facilities as defined by Virginia Code § 15.2-2316.3; (4) Removal of transmission equipment; or (5) Replacement of transmission equipment.

Sec. 130-93

A family day home shall be permitted as an accessory use by-right in any residential dwelling unit lawfully occupied by one family as defined in section 130-42.

Sec. 130-931 standards

Family day homes shall be permitted in all residential zoning districts... No more than five children shall be cared for at any one time

Sec. 130-93

A family day home shall be permitted as an accessory use by-right in any residential dwelling unit lawfully occupied by one family as defined in section 130-42. A family day home, as defined, shall be considered a home occupation activity.

Sec. 130-943 standards

It shall be unlawful to establish, operate, or cause to be operated a high impact business in the city, unless said high impact business is in a zone permitting such use and is at least: 1. Seven hundred fifty feet from any parcel occupied by a sexually oriented business; 2. Seven hundred fifty feet from any residential zoning district or residence; and 3. Seven hundred fifty feet from any parcel occupied by a church, chapel, synagogue, temple or other place of worship; a school or child care center serving students in grades K—12; a public park, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, YWCA, or ballfield; or a public library.

Sec. 130-943 standards

Liquor stores and short-term loan establishments shall be permitted only in zoning districts where such use is allowed, and only upon approval of a special use permit

Sec. 130-945 standards

It shall be unlawful to establish, operate, or cause to be operated a high impact business in the city, unless said high impact business is in a zone permitting such use and is at least: (1) Seven hundred fifty feet from any parcel occupied by a sexually oriented business; (2) Seven hundred fifty feet from any residential zoning district or residence; and (3) Seven hundred fifty feet from any parcel occupied by a church, chapel, synagogue, temple or other place of worship; a school or child care center serving students in grades K—12; a public park, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, YWCA, or ballfield; or a public library.

Sec. 130-953 standards

Not more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of a single-family detached dwelling unit, inclusive of any attached garage, shall be used for a home business. ... At no time shall more than two customers or clients be on-site at the same time. ... On-site business signs shall be prohibited.

Sec. 130-952 standards

Home businesses shall be permitted in all residential zoning districts... No more than 25 percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used for the home business.

Sec. 130-956 standards

Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter, a home business, where permitted, shall be subject to the following requirements. (b) General requirements. (1) A maximum of one home business shall be located in a single-family detached dwelling unit, and shall neither change the character of the dwelling unit nor exhibit any exterior evidence of a non-residential use. ... (5) At no time shall more than two customers or clients be on-site at the same time. Customer or client contact on-site shall be by appointment only. Customer appointments shall be limited to not more than eight appointments a day, and not scheduled before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, unless otherwise authorized through the approval of a special use permit. ... (10) Not more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of a single-family detached dwelling unit, inclusive of any attached garage, shall be used for a home business.

Sec. 130-962 standards

No more than one customer shall be permitted to come to the dwelling unit for business related purposes at any given time ... Not more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of a dwelling unit, inclusive of any attached garage, shall be used for a home occupation.

Sec. 130-962 standards

Home occupations shall be permitted in all residential zoning districts... No more than 25 percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used for the home occupation.

Sec. 130-966 standards

A home occupation shall be permitted as an accessory use by right in any residential dwelling unit lawfully occupied by one family as defined in section 130-42. Such accessory use shall neither change the character of the dwelling unit nor exhibit any exterior evidence of a non-residential use. The city shall approve a home occupation permit, where permitted, subject to the following requirements. (b) General requirements. (1) No employees shall be permitted to come to the dwelling unit, except for family members residing in the dwelling unit. (2) No more than one customer shall be permitted to come to the dwelling unit for business related purposes at any given time and shall conform to the following requirements: a. Customer contact on-site shall be by appointment only. b. Customer appointments shall be limited to not more than five appointments a day, and not scheduled before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. c. A minimum of one on-site parking space in addition to required parking for the residential dwelling unit shall be provided. ... (8) Not more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of a dwelling unit, inclusive of any attached garage, shall be used for a home occupation.

Sec. 130-972 standards

All structures or portions of structures occupied by dogs shall be designed so that any noise generated from the interior of the structure will not exceed 55 decibels at the nearest lot line or common wall, whichever is closer. ... All exterior runs, play areas, and arenas shall be designed with a minimum six-foot high opaque screen from adjacent lot lines and street rights-of-way.

Sec. 130-972 standards

Kennels shall be permitted only in zoning districts where such use is allowed, and only upon approval of a special use permit

Sec. 130-974 standards

Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter, a kennel, where permitted, shall be subject to the following requirements. (b) General requirements. ... (5) The maximum overnight stay for an animal at a kennel shall be 29 days within a two-month period, except for emergencies as authorized by the city. (c) Requirements for structures and interior accommodations. ... (2) All structures or portions of structures occupied by dogs shall be designed so that any noise generated from the interior of the structure will not exceed 55 decibels at the nearest lot line or common wall, whichever is closer. ... (d) Requirements for exterior exercise runs, play areas, and activities. (1) Screening. All exterior runs, play areas, and arenas shall be designed with a minimum six-foot high opaque screen from adjacent lot lines and street rights-of-way. (2) Noise buffering. All exterior runs, play areas, and arenas shall be designed to baffle the barking generated on the site so that the decibel level at the lot lines does not exceed 55 decibels between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Sec. 130-98

No manufactured home shall be occupied for dwelling purposes, except in an A-1 zone or the manufactured home is located in a legal manufactured home park, in accordance with all the regulations applying thereto under state law, this Code, or other city ordinance.

Sec. 130-982 standards

Manufactured homes shall have a minimum width of 20 feet and a minimum floor area of 600 square feet.

Sec. 130-98

No manufactured home shall be occupied for dwelling purposes, except in an A-1 zone or the manufactured home is located in a legal manufactured home park, in accordance with all the regulations applying thereto under state law, this Code, or other city ordinance. This requirement, however, shall not apply to temporary family health care structures meeting the requirements of section 130-104.

Sec. 130-991 standards

The use shall be located on a lot with a minimum area of 20,000 square feet. The use shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any residential zoning district

Source documents

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