Extracted requirements

Standards

A zoning ordinance states most of its rules in prose, not tables. Each one that could be read as a discrete requirement — a maximum sign area, a minimum fence setback, a riparian buffer width — is stored here with its value, its unit and the clause it was taken from.

170,998 standards

Special use permit expiration if construction not commenced

expiration_months

18 months
Other

expire 18 months from the date of permit approval if construction not commenced

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Special use permit void if use ceases

void_after_cessation_months

24 months
Other

Should the use approved by the special use permit cease for any twenty-four-month period during the life of the permit, the special use permit shall become void.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Variance lapse if no substantial construction

lapse_years

1 years
Other

lapse after the expiration of one year if no substantial construction or change of use

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Certificate of appropriateness validity

validity_years

2 years
Other

valid for a period of two years from the date of approval

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Site plan required for addition increasing floor area by

required_for_addition_floor_area_increase_pct

25 pct
Other

increases the floor area by 25 percent or more

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Site plan required for parking lot expansion of

required_for_parking_lot_expansion_spaces

10 spaces
Other

expansion of an existing parking lot by 10 or more spaces

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Site plan validity

validity_years

2 years
Other

valid for a period of two years from the date of approval

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Notice publication and mailing days prior to hearing

notice_days

15 days
Other

not less than 15 days prior to the hearing date

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Reconsideration waiting period

waiting_months

12 months
Other

shall not be reconsidered for a period of 12 months

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

HPRB review required for special use permits

hprb_review_required

Other

Special use permits within the OH District must be reviewed by the HPRB for any architectural changes to the structure.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Certificate of appropriateness required for exterior alterations

certificate_of_appropriateness_required

Other

No building or structure... shall be erected, reconstructed, altered, restored, razed, demolished, or moved unless a certificate of appropriateness has been issued by the HPRB

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Materials

materials

Other

New buildings or exterior alterations to existing structures should include one or a combination of the following materials/methods of construction: Wood frame (or fiber cement board), with brick, stone, or concrete foundations; brick construction or brick facing; finished concrete block; roof materials of standing seam metal, asphalt shingle, and rubber membrane/parapet for flat roof forms.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Facade colors

colors

Other

Facade colors preferably shall be of low reflectance white, earth tone, muted, subtle, or neutral colors. Building trim may feature brighter colors as an accent material. The use of high-intensity, metallic, fluorescent, day glow, or neon colors are discouraged.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Screening of mechanical equipment

screening

Other

Heating and air-conditioning units, ventilation units, and mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from public streets.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Parking reduction allowed

parking_reduction

Other

The Planning Commission is permitted to reduce the parking space requirement when the interests of the Town are better served.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Slope treatment required

slope_treatment_required

10 pct
Other

proposed treatment of slopes in excess of 10% to prevent soil erosion and excessive runoff

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Floodplain mapping required

floodplain_mapping_required

Floodplain

The approximate limit of the 100-year floodplain, any drainage district, mapped dam break inundation zone.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Tree inventory required

tree_inventory_required

8 in
Landscaping & trees

The location of all trees existing on the site prior to construction with a caliper of eight inches or greater.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Outdoor lighting plan required

outdoor_lighting_plan_required

Lighting

outdoor lighting systems

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon

Fence details required

fence_details_required

Fencing & walls

The location, height, type and material of all fences, walls, screen planting and landscape details of all buildings and grounds.

Districts affected

A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon