Land use · Petersburg, Virginia

public recreational facilities

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 Petersburg’s own text settles what this covers.

spacious character, generally in outlying areas, together with such public buildings, schools, churches, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or area normally compatible with residential surroundings. The district is located to protect existing

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residential development of relatively spacious character; together with such public buildings, schools, churches, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. The district is located to protect existing

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.