Land use · Williamsburg, Virginia

Pet shops

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 Williamsburg’s own text settles what this covers.

not exceeding 50,000 square feet. (12) Parking lots as a principal use. (13) Pet shops , but not including boarding kennels on the premises. (14) Playgrounds, parks and unlighted athletic fields owned and/or operated by the City

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a freestanding sign not exceeding four feet in height. (96) Signs for a pet shop , not to exceed 12 square feet in area, which may be a wall sign or a freestanding sign not exceeding four

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.