Land use · Staunton, Virginia

Blacksmith shop and machine shop

Named in 2 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 Staunton’s own text settles what this covers.

waste, discarded or salvaged materials, machinery or equipment, but not including processing. (h) Blacksmith shop and machine shop . (i) Foundry casting lightweight nonferrous metal not causing noxious fumes or odors. (j) Planing mill. (k) Wholesale or warehouse enterprise. (6)

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metal stamps. - (f) Auction house, except for sale of livestock. - (g) Blacksmith shop and machine shop . - (h) Wholesale or warehouse enterprise. 5. Buildings, structures, and uses accessory and customarily incidental to any of the above uses.

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Conditional / special use1

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.