Land use · Purcellville, Virginia

governmental

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 Purcellville’s own text settles what this covers.

not public property as defined herein. **Public property** — Property owned by any governmental entity, including, but not limited to, public rights-of-way, streets, alleys, sidewalks, easements and parks, and all structures located in and upon

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organization operating the special use; or (3) Review comments from and/or requirements of governmental agencies; or (4) Minor issues of final engineering as it relates to such issues as topography, drainage, underground utilities, structural safety,

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vehicles, equipment and supplies necessary for providing government services are stored and maintained; governmental office and assembly room may be included as an accessory use. This use does not include any facilities defined as public

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of zoning districts; (c) Any amendments to the zoning ordinance; or (d) Other governmental proceedings such as condemnation. (2) **Purpose.** The purpose of this article is to: (a) Recognize the interests of property owners in

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or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. Certain special care facilities and certain governmental , educational, recreational and utility uses are allowed by special use permit subject to such restrictions and requirements as will ensure compatibility

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.