Land use · Williamsburg, Virginia

day care center

Named in 4 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.

Chapter 1Reads like a definition

delicatessen or fast food items. A convenience store may also include gasoline sales. ** Day care center ** means a facility operated for the purpose of providing care, protection and guidance to a group of children separated from their

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uses that may be compatible with single-family neighborhoods, such as churches, schools and day care centers , may be allowed with the issuance of special permits. (Ord. No. 862, 10-10-91) --- ### Sec. 21-136.1. - Permitted dwelling unit

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rented to visitors | | **(d) Educational uses:** | | | (1) Kindergarten, day care center , nursery school | 1 for each 200 square feet of floor area | | (2) Elementary, middle and high schools, college

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a freestanding sign not exceeding four feet in height. (19) Signs for a day care center , 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.

Conditional / special use3

Allowed only after a discretionary approval.