Land use · Shenandoah, Virginia

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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 Shenandoah’s own text settles what this covers.

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review and comment by the town planning commission and the required public hearing. * Apartment house* means a multifamily structure arranged or designed to be occupied by three or more families, each in an individual dwelling

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and protect the character of the area so designated and create areas for apartment and townhouse construction along with an appropriate living environment. These areas are located close to employment, shopping, and other community facilities.

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a residential structure on the lot unless as otherwise provided for townhouses and apartments . (d) There shall be provided, at the time of the erection of any principal building or structure or at the time

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