Land use · Richmond, Virginia

forest

Named in 7 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 Richmond’s own text settles what this covers.

fire protection, disaster evacuation, civil defense, transportation, water, sewerage, flood protection, schools, parks, forests , playgrounds, recreational facilities, airports and other public requirements pursuant to and in accordance with the applicable sections of Code of Virginia,

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are not offered for sale on the premises; (5) Public and private noncommercial forests , wildlife preserves and conservation areas; (6) Private noncommercial parks, recreational facilities, country clubs, swimming pools, athletic fields, community center buildings and

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right7

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.