Land use · Richmond, Virginia

public utility

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.

extension, upgrading, upsizing, or increase in the capacity of any public right-of-way or public utility , including the addition or alteration of any vehicular access to a lot; (3) An increase of ten (10) percent or greater

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serving uses permitted in this district; (12) Parks, playgrounds, and open spaces; (13) Public utility and public transportation facilities, excluding generating plants, transformer stations, substations, and similar uses; (14) Schools, colleges, and universities; (15) Churches and

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required to be erected by law. (8) **Signs erected and maintained by a public utility ** showing the location of underground facilities or providing other information pertaining to public safety. (9) **Any sign that is required to

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**Utility pole** means a structure owned, operated, or owned and operated by a public utility , local government, or the Commonwealth that is designed specifically for and used to carry lines, cables, or wires for communications, cable

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right7

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.