Standards
170,998 standards
Special use permit expiration if construction not commenced
expiration_months
18 monthsOther“expire 18 months from the date of permit approval if construction not commenced”
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Special use permit expiration if construction not commenced
expiration_months
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 monthsOther“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.”
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Special use permit void if use ceases
void_after_cessation_months
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 yearsOther“lapse after the expiration of one year if no substantial construction or change of use”
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Variance lapse if no substantial construction
lapse_years
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 yearsOther“valid for a period of two years from the date of approval”
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Certificate of appropriateness validity
validity_years
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 pctOther“increases the floor area by 25 percent or more”
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Site plan required for addition increasing floor area by
required_for_addition_floor_area_increase_pct
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 spacesOther“expansion of an existing parking lot by 10 or more spaces”
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Site plan required for parking lot expansion of
required_for_parking_lot_expansion_spaces
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 yearsOther“valid for a period of two years from the date of approval”
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Site plan validity
validity_years
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 daysOther“not less than 15 days prior to the hearing date”
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Notice publication and mailing days prior to hearing
notice_days
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 monthsOther“shall not be reconsidered for a period of 12 months”
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Reconsideration waiting period
waiting_months
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
HPRB review required for special use permits
hprb_review_required
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”
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Certificate of appropriateness required for exterior alterations
certificate_of_appropriateness_required
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.”
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Materials
materials
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.”
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Facade colors
colors
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.”
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Screening of mechanical equipment
screening
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.”
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Parking reduction allowed
parking_reduction
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 pctOther“proposed treatment of slopes in excess of 10% to prevent soil erosion and excessive runoff”
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Slope treatment required
slope_treatment_required
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.”
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Floodplain mapping required
floodplain_mapping_required
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 inLandscaping & trees“The location of all trees existing on the site prior to construction with a caliper of eight inches or greater.”
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Tree inventory required
tree_inventory_required
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”
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Outdoor lighting plan required
outdoor_lighting_plan_required
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.”
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Fence details required
fence_details_required
A general provision — the clause names no specific district, so it applies jurisdiction-wide. See every district in Abingdon →