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                                                                                      Task  61

                                                                                     Final  Product


                                      DRAFT



                      RICHMOND COUNTY
                                       VIRGINIA


                     LAND MANAGEMENT
                                   ORDINANCE








             This document was funded, in part, by the Virginia Council on the Environment's Coastal
             Resources Management Program thru Grant #NA90AA-H-CZ796 of,the NOAA under the
             Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 as amended.














                                                 TABLE OF CONTENTS



             Section                                                                                   Page

             1-1    TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           Page   1

             1-2    AUTHORITY ...........................................................		 Page   1

             1-3    PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           Page   1

             1-4    JURISDICTION    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page   1

             1-5    RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE     PLAN   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Page   1

             1-6    INTERPRETATION ............................................................		 Page   1

             1-7    SEVERABILITY    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page   1

             1-8    REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES     ...........................................	 Page   2

             1-9    EFFECTIVE DATE    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page   2
             1-10   SAVING PROVISION    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page   2

             1-11   FILING OF CERTIFIED COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE        . . . . . . . . . . . .     Page   2

             2-1    PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS         . . . . . . . . .    Page   3
                    2-1-1 DUTIES OF THE LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR          . . . . . . . . . . . .     Page   3
                    2-1-2 DECISION-MAKING PATHS (DMPs)          . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     Page   3

             2-2    PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT PROCESS *                      -         -              - - Page   5
                    2-2-1   APPLICATION OF THE PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT     ;R;CiS;.                    Page   5
                    2-2-2   PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE       . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . .      Page   8
                    2-2-3   DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Page   9
                    2-2-4   USE OF A RESOURCE INVENTORY FOR PRE-DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
                            AND DESIGN     . . . . . . . . . . . . . 						 Page   9
                    2-2-5   SUBMISSION OF A COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT,PERMIT APPLICATION          . . .  Page   9
                    2-2-6   DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Page   10
                    2-2-7   WAIVER OF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS       . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page   10
                    2-2-8   SUBMISSION OF SKETCH PLATS AND SKETCH PLANS        . . . . . . . .      Page   11
                    2-2-9   SIMULTANEOUS REVIEW OF PLATS AND PLANS AND OTHER        REQUESTS    .   Page   11
                    2-2-10  SUBMISSION  OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN       . . . . . . . .      Page   11
                    2-2-11  SUBMISSION  OF A MAJOR SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN       . . . . . . . .      Page   12
                            2-2-11a     GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN       . . . . . . . . . . . .      Page   12
                            2-2-11b     ADMINISTRATIVE MAJOR SUBDIVISION/SITE       PLAN APPROVAL Page     13
                            2-2-11c     MAJOR SUBDIVISION/SITE PLANS APPROVAL       BY THE BOARD
                                        OF SUPERVISORS .                                       Page   13
                            2-2-11d     EFFECT OF GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN/PRELIMINAR
                                        SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN APPROVAL       . . . . . . . . .      Page   13
                            2-2-11e     EFFECT OF FINAL APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISIONS AND SITE
                                        PLANS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page   14

                    2-2-12 ADJUSTMENTS TO APPROVED SITE PLANS          . . . . . . . . . . . .      Page   14

                    2-2-13 ADJUSTMENTS TO APPROVED SUBDIVISION PLATS         . . . . . . . . .      Page   14
                    2-2-14 WETLAND PERMITS REQUIRED BEFORE FINAL APPROVAL           . . . . . .     Page   14

             2-3    PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page   15

             2-4    APPEALS OF DECISIONS RENDERED     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page   15
                    2-4-1 APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS          . . . . . . . . . . . .      Page   15


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               2-4-2 APPEALS OF DECISIONS MADE BY THE BOARD         OF SUPERVISORS,   BOARD OF
                       ZONING APPEALS AND THE WETLANDS BOARD        . ... . . . . . . . .      Page 16

        2-5    AMENDMENTS    . . . . .             * o * * * * * o    . . . . . . . . . .      Page 16
               2-5-1 INITIATING AN A@EN'DM*ENT    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Page 16
               2-5-2 PROCESSING AN AMENDMENT REQUEST         . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page 17

        2-6    PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES REQUIRED        BEFORE
               FINAL APPROVALS    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page 17

        2-7    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, BUILDING PERMITS        AND CERTIFICATES
               OF OCCUPANCY    . . . . . . . . . . . .     o . . . . . . . . . . . . .     o   Page 18
               2-7-1 DEVELOPMENT PERMITS       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      o .  .   Page 18
               2-7-2 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY        . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Page 19

        2-8    APPLICATION FEES AND ESCROW     SCHEDULE    . . . . . . . . . . .    o o .  .   Page 19

        2-9    VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT     AND PENALTIES   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page 20
               2-9-1   VIOLATIONS     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       o .  .   Page 20
               2-9-2   ENFORCEMENT    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      o . . . . . . .   o   Page 20
               2-9-3   PENALTIES   . . . .  o  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page 21

        3-1    ZONING  DISTRICTS           . . . . . . . . . . .    o . . . . . . .            Page 23
               3-1-1   ESTABLISHMENT     . . . . . . . . . . . . .    o o  . . . . . . . .     Page 23
               3-1-2   APPLICABILITY  OF   ZONING DISTRICTS; EFFECT OF     OVERLAY
                       ZONING DISTRICTS     . . o  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page 23

        3-2    OFFICIAL ZONING MAP . . . . @. o    . . . . . . . . ....    o . . . . . . .     Page 23
               3-2-1 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA            .  . o .  .   Page 23
               3-2-2 AMENDMENTS TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP          . . . . . . . . . . .      Page 24
               3-2-3 UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES         . . . . . . .            . . . . . . . .     Page 24
        3-3    INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES       . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .       Page 24
               3-3-1   CENTER LINES AS BOUNDARIES        . . . . . . .   o . . . . . . . .     Page 24
               3-3-2   PROPERTY OR OTHER EDGE LINES AS BOUNDARIES          . . . . . . . .     Page 24
               3-3-3   BOUNDARIES OTHER THAN AS ABOVE        . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page 25
               3-3-4   BOUNDARIES EXTENDING INTO WATER       . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page 25
               3-3-5   DIMENSIONS     . . . . . . . . .    o . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page 25
               3-3-6   UNCLASSIFIED AREAS      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page 25
               3-3-7   INTERPRETATION IN CASES OF UNCERTAINTY         o  . . . . . . . . .     Page 25
               3-3-8   JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARY CHANGES            o . . . . . . . . . . .      Page 25

        3-4    APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS . o      . . .          . . . . . . . . . . . .      Page 25
               3-4-1   USE, OCCUPANCY AND CONSTRUCTION       . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page 25
               3-4-2   COMPLIANCE WITH HEIGHT, BULK AND      LOT COVERAGE
                       PROVISIONS     . o  . . . . . . . . . . .                               Page 26
               3-4-3   REQUIRED YARD FOR ONE STRUCTURE,      OR USE: @OT* ;O*Bi
                       USED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ANOTHER        . . . . . . . . . . .      Page 26
               3-4-4   REDUCTION OF LOTS OR LOT    AREA BELOW THE MINIMUM
                       PROHIBITED     . . . . . . . . . .    o . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page 26
               3-4-5   REDUCTION OF   YARDS BELOW  THE   MINIMUM  PROHIBITED   . . . . .   o   Page 26

        3-5    BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS     (BZA)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      o   Page 26
               3-5-1 MEMBERSHIP       . . . . . . . . .    o . . . . . ...     . . . . . .     Page 26
               3-5-2 POWERS       o.       o. . . . . . . . . . .     o  . .   . . .       o   Page 27
               3-5-3   DUTIES     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page 27

        3-6    GUIDING PRINCIPLES     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page 28

        3-7    VARIANCE RELIEF    . . . . . . . . . . .                                        Page 28
               3-7-1 APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE          . : : : : : : : : : : : : : *. o.     Page 28
               3-7-2 FINDINGS NECESSARY BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE             . . .    Page 28


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                    3-7-3 VARIANCES NOT AUTHORIZED         . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    . . .    Page  30
                    3-7-4 CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO VARIANCES         . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  31
                    3-7-5 LAPSE OF VARIANCE      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .        Page  31

             3-8    PLANNING COMMISSION   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      o . . . .     Page  31
                    3-8-1 MEMBERSHIP      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page  31
                    3-8-2 POWERS AND DUTIES      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page  31

             3-9    CONDITIONAL ZONING    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page  33
                    3-9-1   PURPOSE   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page  33
                    3-9-2   PROFFER OF CONDITIONS     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Page  33
                    3-9-3   EFFECT OF CONDITIONS      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Page  33
                    3-9-4   ZONING MAP NOTATION AND RECORDS      . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  34
                    3-9-5   SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  34
                    3-9-6   PROCEDURAL REGULATIONS AND     REQUIREMENTS   . . . . . . . . . .      Page  34

             3-10   RURAL OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION      (ROSCO) . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  34
                    3-10-1  PURPOSE   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page  34
                    3-10-2  PERMITTED USES     . . . . .                                  * *  *   Page  35
                    3-10-3  SPECIAL USE PERMIT OUTSIDE     ;P;I;N'A@E@S*                  . . .    Page  35
                    3-10-4  DENSITY AND APPROPRIATE AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT        . . . . . . .     Page  36
                    3-10-5  RURAL ESTATE HOUSE OPTION      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  36
                    3-10-6  RURAL FARMSTEAD OPTION       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  37
                    3-10-7  RURAL HAMLET OPTION     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Page  38
                    3-10-8  RURAL VILLAGE OPTION      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Page  40
                    3-10-9  RURAL DEVELOPMENT OPTION       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  48

             3-11   RURAL BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL (SHOPPING)       . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  49
                    3-11-1  PURPOSE   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      . . . . .     Page  49
                    3-11-2  PERMITTED USES     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page  49
                    3-11-3  SPECIAL USE PERMIT                 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  49
                    3-11-4  MINIMUM AREA REQUIREMENTS      . . . . . . . . . . .                   Page  50
                    3-11-5  MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS       . . . . . . . .                     Page  50
                    3-11-6  FRONTAGE AND YARD REQUIREMENTS       . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  50

             3-12   RURAL WORKPLACE (WORK)     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page  50
                    3-12-1  PURPOSE   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page  50
                    3-12-2  PERMITTED USES     . . . . . . . . . .  4 . . . . . . . . . . . .      Page  51
                    3-12-3  SPECIAL USE PERMITS     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Page  52
                    3-12-4  MINIMUM AREA REQUIREMENTS      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  52
                    3-12-5  MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  53
                    3-12-6  FRONTAGE AND YARD REQUIREMENTS       . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  53

             3-13   HISTORIC AND SCENIC PRESERVATION (HISTORIC RICHMOND)
                    OVERLAY DISTRICT     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page  53
                    3-13-1  PURPOSE   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page  53
                    3-13-2  APPLICATION     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Page  53
                    3-13-3  PERMITTED USES     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page  54
                    3-13-4  USE LIMITATIONS    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page  54
                    3-13-5  STANDARDS    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Page  55
                    3-13-6  PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  56

             3-14   WATERFRONT MANAGEMENT (WATER) OVERLAY      DISTRICT   . . . . . . . . . .      Page  56
                    3-14-1  PURPOSE   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page  56
                    3-14-2  APPLICATION     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Page  57
                    3-14-3  Lot Size and Building Setbacks       . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  57
                    3-14-4  TIDAL WETLAND MODIFICATION ACTIVITIES       . . . . . . . . . . .      Page  58
                    3-14-5  RESOURCE PROTECTION AREA (RPA)       . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Page  59
                    3-14-6  SPECIAL USE PERMITS     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Page  59
                    3-14-7  EXEMPTIONS IN THE RESOURCE PROTECTION AREAS        . . . . . . . .     Page  59
                    3-14-8  LOCAL UTILITY EXEMPTIONS IN THE RPA       . . . . . . . . . . . .      Page  60
                    3-14-9  CONTINUATION OF LAWFUL USES IN THE RPA         . . . . . . . . . .     Page  60


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               3-14-10  RPA BUFFER AREA REQUIREMENTS                                           Page  60
               3-14-11  AGRICULTURAL AREAS POSSESSING RPAs                                    Page  62
               3-14-12  WATER QUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT REQUIRED FOR
                        DISTURBANCES PROPOSED       . . .                                      Page  62
               3-14-13  EXCEPTION REQUESTS WITHIN THE                                          Page  67
               3-14-14  VARIANCE REQUESTS WITHIN THE RPA        . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Page  67
               3-14-15  BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RESPONSIBILITY FOR VARIANCE
                        REQUESTS WITHIN       . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              Page  67
               3-14-16  PERMITTED USES WITHIN FLOODPLAIN AREAS POSITIONED
                        LANDWARD OF THE RPA                                                    Page  67
               3-14-17  SPECIAL USE PERMITS WITHIN FLOODPLAIN AREAS POSITIONED
                        LANDWARD OF THE RPA       . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                  Page  68
               3-14-18  WHEN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES ARE PERMITTED.IN FLOODPLAIN
                        AREAS POSITIONED LANDWARD OF THE RPA         . . . . . . . . . . .     Page  69
               3-14-19  DESIGN CRITERIA FOR UTILITIES AND FACILITIES WITHIN
                        FLOODPLAIN AREAS POSITIONED LANDWARD OF THE RPA            . . . . .   Page  70
               3-14-20  ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA FOR PROPOSED
                        ALTERATIONS TO FLOODPLAIN AREAS POSITIONED LANDWARD
                        OF THE RPA    . . . .                                                  Page  70
               3-14-21  EXISTING STRUCTURES WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN                                Page  71
               3-14-22  RESTRICTIONS ON DISTURBANCES OF SLOPES IN EXCESS
                        OF TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) WHICH ARE CONTIGUOUS TO
                        TIDAL WETLANDS, TIDAL SHORES OR       CONNECTED NONTIDAL
                        WETLANDS    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page  72

        315   AFFORDABLE HOUSING (AFFORDABLE) OVERLAY        DISTRICT   . . . . . . . . .     Page  72
               3-15-1  PURPOSE    . . . . .   I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Page  72
               3-15-2  ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS      . . . . . . . ..... .. . . . . . . .     Page  72
               3-15-3  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS       . . . . . . . . .    I. . . . . . . . . .    Page  76
               3-15-4  MANUFACTURED HOMES LOCATED OUTSIDE       OF MOBILE   HOME
                       PARKS AND MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISIONS         . . . . . . . . . . . .      Page  77
               3-15-5  MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS      . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .       Page  79
               3-15-6  MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISIONS         . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Page  82

        316   SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS      . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . .       Page  82
               3-16-1 USES NOT SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED         . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Page  82
               3-16-2 RIGHT TO FARM     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          Page  82
               3-16-3  ACCESSORY USES      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         . . .   Page  83
               3-16-4  HOME OCCUPATIONS       . o . .      o  . .      o . . .         o .  o  Page  89
               3-16-5  SPECIAL YARD REGULATIONS       . . . . . ... .    o . . . . . . . .     Page  93

        317   SPECIAL USE PERMITS . . . o      . . . . . . . . . .                            Page  93
               3-17-1  PURPOSE AND INTENT       . . . . . .   o . . .                          Page  93
               3-17-2  REVIEW STANDARDS FOR     SPECIAL USE   PERMITS    . . . . . . . . .     Page  94
               3-17-3  SPECIAL CONDITIONS       . . . o o                              ' *  *  Page  94
               3-17-4  SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS                  o .  .  Page  95
               3-17-5  SPECIAL USE PERMIT GENERAL PROVISIONS . o o                     . . .   Page  95
               3-17-6  SPECIAL USE PERMIT STANDARDS - VILLAGE AREAS                  . . . .   Page  95
               3-17-7  REVOCATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMITS        . . . . . .          o . . .   Page  96

        318   DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS - ROSCO AND AFFORDABLE o         . .         o . o  .  Page  96

        3-19   NON-CONFORMING LOTS, NON-CONFORMING USES OF LAND,         NON-CONFORMING
               STRUCTURES, NON-CONFORMING USES OF STRUCTURES AND         PREMISES,
               AND NON-CONFORMING CHARACTERISTICS OF USE             . . . . . . . .           Page  97
               3q-19-1  INTENT AND FILING REQUIREMENT . o             . o . . o  o  . . . . .   Page  97
               3-19-2  NON-CONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD       . . . o . o   . . o  .  o .      o  Page  97
               3-19-3  PROHIBITION AGAINST CREATION OF LOTS       BELOW  WIDTH
                       AND AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRICT      					  Page  98
               3-19-4  HIGHWAY REALIGNMENT OR CONDEMNATION        . o o  o . o  .  . o      o  Page  98
               3-19-5  NON-CONFORMING USES OF LAND AND/OR STRUCTURES          . . . . . .   o  Page  98
               3-19-6  USES UNDER SPECIAL USE PERMIT PROVISIONS ARE NOT


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                        NON-CONFORMING USES   . . .                                     Page 99
                 3-19-7 DEVELOPMENT WAIVER IN THE PROTECTION
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                                              ARTICLE I
                                       INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS



        1-1   TITLE

              This Ordinance shall be known as the Richmond County Land Management Ordinance
              (LMO).



        1-2   AUTHORITY

              This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Title 15.1,
              Chapter 11 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 (as amended).


        1-3   PURPOSE

              This Ordinance is adopted for the purpose of guiding development in accordance
              with the existing and future needs of Richmond County in order to improve the
              public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the citizens of Richmond
              County.   This Ordinance is designed to plan for the future development of
              Richmond County to the end that significant environmental, cultural and other
              features which contribute to the quality of life and character of Richmond
              County are identified and protected; transportation systems are carefully
              planned; new community centers are developed with.adequate highway, utility,
              health, educational, and jecreational facilities;. the needs of agriculture,
              industry and business are recognized in future growth; residential areas are
              provided with healthy surroundings for family life; significant agricultural
              and forestal lands are preserved; and the growth,of the community is consonant
              with the efficient and economical use of public funds.


        1-4   JURISDICTION

              This Ordinance and the provisions contained herein shall hereafter govern all
              land development within the unincorporated areas of Richmond County, 'Virginia,
              as now or may be hereafter established.


        1-5   RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

              It is the intention of the Richmond County Board of Supervisors that this
              Ordinance implement the planning policies and directives of the Richmond County
              Comprehensive Plan.


        1-6   INTERPRETATION


              When the conditions imposed by a provision of this Ordinance are less
              restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by other provisions of this
              Ordinance or any other ordinance, the provisions that are more restrictive
              shall govern.


        1-7   SEVERABILITY

              The provisions of this ordinance are severable. If a section, sentence, clause
              or phrase of this ordinance is adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction
              to be invalid, the decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
              portions of this ordinance.



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           1-8    REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES

                  All sections of the "Subdivision   Ordinance of Richmond County, Virginia," the
                  "Manufactured Home Regulations     Section of the Subdivision Ordinance for
                  Richmond County, Virginia," the "Erosion and Sediment control Ordinance of
                  Richmond County, Virginia," the "Richmond County Wetlands Ordinance," the
                  "Richmond County Floodplain Management Ordinance," the "Chesapeake Bay
                  Preservation Area Ordinance for Richmond County, Virginia," and the "Plan of
                  Development Process Site Plan Ordinance for Richmond County, Virginia," and all
                  amendments thereto, shall be and hereby are repealed. All other ordinances or
                  parts thereof inconsistent with the terms of this Ordinance are hereby repealed
                  insofar as such inconsistency may exist.


           1-9    EFFECTIVE DATE

                  This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Richmond
                  County Board of Supervisors.


           1-10   SAVING PROVISION

                  The adoption of this Ordinance and repeal of previously existing ordinances and
                  those in conflict shall not be construed as abating any legal action now
                  pending under, or by virtue Of, the prior existing ordinances, or as
                  discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or about to
                  accrue, or as affecting the liability of any person, or as waiving any right
                  of the County under any section or provision existing at the time of adoption
                  of this Ordinance, or as vacating or annulling any rights obtained by any
                  person, by lawful action of the County, except as specifically provided for in
                  this Ordinance.



           1-11   FILING OF CERTIFIED COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE

                  A certif ied copy of this Ordinance shall be f iled in the of f ice of the Land Use
                  Administrator and in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

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                                              ARTICLE 2
                                   ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES



       2-1    PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS



       2-1-1 DUTIES  OF THE LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR

                     The Land Use Administrator shall be responsible for coordination of the
                     development review and decision-making process. His responsibilities
                     include:

                     a.   Administering and enforcing the zoning, subdivision, development
                          design and implementation provisions of this Ordinance.

                          Maintaining an accurate record of all amendments to the text and
                          maps of this Ordinance.

                     C.   Receiving all applications submitted to Richmond County for
                          development permits.

                     d.   Reviewing every application for completeness and compliance with
                          the provisions of this Ordinance.

                     e.   Determining which decision-making procedure (DMP) is specified by
                          this Ordinance as the appropriate d6&lsion-making process, and
                          facilitating tfte processing of every application.
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                     f.   Determining which local, state, and.@federal agencies may be able
                          to provide relevant information thereby ensuring a thorough and
                          complete review of every application and advising those agencies
                          which may want knowledge of an issued permit.

                     g.   Providing staff support to and enforcing all decisions made by the
                          Board of Supervisors, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission,
                          Historic District Review Committee and Wetlands Board.

                     h.   Notifying the applicant by written notice of an approval, approval
                          with conditions, or denial within then (10) days of final action.

                     i.   conducting inspections of buildings and other structures, and uses
                          of land to determine compliance with the provisions of this
                          Ordinance.


                     j.   Performing such other duties and functions as are required by the
                          provisions of this Ordinance.


       2-1-2 DECISION-MAKING PATHS (DMPs)

                     Five different types of deciBion-making paths (DMPs) are necessary in
                     order to administer the provisions of this Ordinance.    These five DMPs
                     are explained below and depicted in Exhibits 1, 2, and 3.

                     a.   Administrative Approval - DMP-a

                       This decision-making path relates to all development approvals which
                       are issued administratively by staff and do not require approval by the
                       Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), Board of Supervisors (Board), or any
                       other board or commission appointed by the Board. An application under
                       DMP-a will be processed without a public hearing or notification of


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                          adjacent property owners. Staff may solicit input from other agencies,
                          departments, boards, commissions and citizens as deemed necessary.
                          Although it is the intent of the County to review applications with as
                          little delay as possible, some applications may require referral to
                          other agencies. However, a decision shall always be rendered within
                          sixty (60) days of the date a complete application is submitted. A
                          decision of the Administrator may be appealed in accordance with the
                          appeal provisions of section 2-4-1.

                         b.  Board of Supervisors Approval After A Public Hearing - DMP-b

                          This decision-making path relates to all development approvals granted
                          by the Board of Supervisors after the conduct of a public hearing.
                          This DMP will involve the solicitation of comments and recommendations
                          from staff, local boards and commissions and other governmental
                          entities before a final decision is made.    Public hearings shall be
                          held after public notice is provided in accordance with the public
                          notice provisions of Section 2-3.

                          The Land Use Administrator shall forward a complete application to the
                          commission which shall hold at least one (1) public hearing in
                          accordance with the public notice requirements of Section 2-3.
                          Following the hearing, the Planning Commission shall prepare and by
                          motion approve its recommendation, which may include changes to the
                          original application proposal, and transmit such recommendations,
                          together with any explanatory materials, to the Board of Supervisors.
                          The Planning Commission's recommendation shall
                          state the public purposes upon which their recommendation is premised.
                          Failure of the Planning Commission to submit a recommendation to the
                          Board of Supervisors within ninety (90) days of the first meeting of
                          the Commission after the application had been referred to it shall be
                          deemed as a recommendation for approval, unless the application is
                          withdrawn by the applicant prior to the expiration of such time period.
                          The Board will conduct a public hearing advertised in accordance with
                          the public notice. provisions specified in Section 2-3.    Approval or
                          denial by the Board shall occur within forty-five (45) days after
                          receipt of all state approvals or ninety (90) days after submission of
                          a complete application, whichever tis greater.     The applicant may
                          relieve the Board and Planning Commission of rendering a decision
                          within the time periods provided if done so in writing prior to the
                          expiration of the time period. A decision by the Board may be appealed
                          in accordance with appeal and provisions of Section 2-4-2.

                         C.  Board of Supervisors Approval, Public Hearing Not Required - DMP-c

                          This decision-making path relates to all development approvals granted
                          by the Board of Supervisors which do not require a public hearing.
                          DMP-c may involve the solicitation of comments and recommendations from
                          staff, local boards and commissions, and other governmental entities
                          before a final decision is made. Appeals may be made in accordance
                          with the appeal provisions of Section 2-4-2.

                         d.  Board of Zoning Appeals' Approval - DMP-d

                          This decision-making path relates to all zoning appeals and requests
                          granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).      DMP-d involves the
                          conduct of a public hearing after public notice has been provided in
                          accordance with the public notice provisions of Section 2-3.
                          Solicitation of comments and recommendations from the Planning
                          Commission is mandatory before a decision is rendered. Comments and
                          recommendations may also be solicited from staff, local boards and
                          commissions, and other governmental entities before a final decision


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                        is made. Appeals may be made in'accordance with the appeal provisions
                        of Section 2-4-2.

                      e.    Wetlands Board Approval - DMP-e

                        This decision-making path relates to all development approvals granted
                        by the Wetlands Board. The Wetlands Board conducts a public hearing
                        not later than sixty (60) days after receipt of an application for a
                        proposed regulated activity within tidal wetland areas.               Public
                        hearings are conducted after public notice has been provided in
                        accordance with the public hearing provisions of Section 2-3. It is
                        mandatory that the applicant, the Board of Supervisors, the
                        Commissioner of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, the owner of
                        record of any land adjacent to the wetlands in question, the Virginia
                        Institute of Marine Science, the Department of Game and Inland
                        Fisheries, the State Water Control Board, the Department of
                        Transportation and any governmental agencies expressing an interest
                        therein be notified of the hearing by mail not less than twenty (20)
                        days prior to the date set for the hearing. Solicitation of comments
                        and recommendations from staff, local boards and COMMiBsionB and other
                        governmental entities occurs before a final decision is made. Appeals
                        may be made in accordance with the appeals procedure of Section 2-4-2.


        2-2   PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

                      The administration of this ordinance focuses     ,@on a plan of development
                      submission and review process which provides for the review of
                      development    proposals    requiring    subdivision    and/or    site    plan
                      submissions.



        2-2-1  APPLICATION  OF THE PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

                      a.    For purposes of this ordinance, the following activities shall be
                            considered to be developments which shall adhere to the
                            requirements of this section:

                        (1)       Land Disturbing Activity - Any land disturbing activity which
                                  would disturb an area 2,500 square feet or greater in size.

                        (2)       Subdivision - The division of land into two or more lots.

                        (3)       Change in use - A material change in the type of use of a
                                  structure or land, whether temporary or permanent, which
                                  would tangibly af f ect the site I s natural environment, parking
                                  requirements, transportation patterns, public health or
                                  economic values.




                        (4)       Construction, reconstruction or alteration - A building
                                  operation     involving    construction,    reconstruction      or
                                  alteration of the size of a structure which would result in
                                  a tangible ef f ect on the site I a natural environment, parking
                                  requirements, transportation patterns, public health or
                                  economic values.

                        (5)       Increase in land use intensity - A material increase in the
                                  intensity Of land use, such as an increase in the number or
                                  size of businesses, manufacturing establishments, offices or
                                  dwelling units in a structure or on land, when such increase


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                                    would tangibly af f ect the site s natural environment, parking
                                    requirements, transportation patterns, public health or
                                    economic values.

                          (6)       Mining, f illing or dredging    Commencement of any mining,
                                    filling or dredging operation on a parcel of land.

                          (7)       Change in effects of conditions - In connection with the use
                                    of land, the making of any material change in noise levels,
                                    vibration levels, lighting intensity, thermal conditions,
                                    odors or emissions of waste material.

                          (8)       Alteration of a shore, bank or floodplain - Material
                                    alteration of a shore, bank, floodplain of a river, stream,
                                    lake, other natural water body, or any area within the
                                    Resource Protection Area (RPA).

                          (9)       Reestablishment of an abandoned use - Reestablishment of a
                                    use on land (excluding forestry and farming activities) or
                                    in a structure which has been abandoned for one year or more
                                    and which UBe, Bite and structure do not conform to this
                                    ordinance.

                         b.  The following activities shall not be considered development
                             requiring the submission of a plan of development to the Land Use
                             Administrator for review unless the activity is not permitted or
                             is restricted in any base or overlay zoning district.            When
                             requested by an applicant in writing, the Land Use Administrator
                             will reply in writing formally confirming the exempt status of the
                             proposal.

                          (1)       Minor Land Disturbing Activities - Minor land disturbing
                                    activities such as home gardens and individual landscaping,
                                    repairs and maintenance work.

                          (2)       Service Connections - Individual service connections.

                          (3)       Underground utilities - Inptallation, maintenance or repair
                                    of any underground public utility lines when such activity
                                    occurs on an existing hard surfaced road, Btreet or sidewalk,
                                    provided the land-disturbing activity is confined to the area
                                    of the road, street or sidewalk which is hard-surfaced.

                          (4)       Agricultural Activities - Tilling, planting, or harvesting
                                    of agricultural, horticultural, or forest crops or livestock
                                    feedlot operations, including agricultural engineering
                                    operations as follows:    construction of terraces, terrace
                                    outlets, check dams, desilting basins, dikes, ponds, ditches,
                                    strip cropping, lister furrowing, contour cultivating,
                                    contour furrowing, land drainage and land irrigation.

                          (5)       Transfer of Title - A transfer of title to land not involving
                                    the division of land into parcels.

                          (6)       Leases and'Easements - The creation or termination of leases
                                    and easements concerning development of land, or other
                                    rights, except that no easement required by this chapter or
                                    made a condition of plan of development approval may be
                                    terminated without the approval of the County.

                          (7)       Legal Exhibits and Documents - The recording of any documents
                                    or platB/plans expressly for the purposes of reference or


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                                     attachment to a publicly recorded document when such
                                     recording does not result in subdivision of land into
                                     parcels. Such recording may include, but is not limited to,
                                     documents such as master deeds or covenants, or plats/plans
                                     for mortgage or HUD filing purposes.

                          (8)        Combination or Recommendation of Lots - The combination or
                                     recombination of portions of previously platted lots where
                                     the total number of lots is not increased, no new streets are
                                     created, and the resultant lots do not in any way result in
                                     a newly created or diminished state of compliance with the
                                     requirements of this ordinance.

                          (9)        Sale or gift of a single division of a lot or parcel to each
                                     member of the immediate family of the property owner which
                                     shall not be for the purpose of circumventing this Ordinance;
                                     shall be subject to the minimum lot area, dimensional and
                                     environmental requirements of this ordinance; shall not
                                     result in the creation of new streets; and shall be surveyed
                                     and then recorded in the Courthouse. For the purpose of this
                                     section, a member of the immediate family is defined as any
                                     person who is a natural or legally defined Offspring,
                                     including spouse, parent, grandparent or grandchild of the
                                     owner.


                             (10)    The Bale or exchange of parcels between adjoining property
                                     owners where such sale or exchange does not create additional
                                     buildinglaites, Btreets, or a.1ot or parcel which does not
                                     meet the minimum area and dimensional requirements of this
                                     ordinance.

                             (11)    The division of a tract of      land in order that one or more of
                                     the resulting parcels may be used as part of a well lot,
                                     public utility right-of-way, or othei public or private
                                     right-of-way other than a street, provided no additional
                                     building lots or Btreets are created.

                             (12)    The partition of lands by court order.

                             (13)    Where a viable dwelling unit exists on a large tract of
                                     property on or before August 10, 1989, a lot may be created
                                     to include the dwelling unit provided the density Of the
                                     resultant parcels Bhall not be greater than one dwelling unit
                                     per acre.     Such a lot must meet the area and dimensional
                                     requirements of this ordinance. An existing legal right-of-
                                     way will be sufficient to provide access to the lot as long
                                     as the lot created is precluded from future subdivision by
                                     deed restrictions and no new streets are created.

                             (14)    Divisions of large tracts of property where the resultant
                                     parcels Bhall be used for agricultural, forestal or other
                                     undisturbed open space provided such parcels are served by
                                     no newly created streets, but instead are served by a private
                                     right-of-way with a minimum width of twenty-five (25) feet.
                                     The plats and deeds for such parcels shall Bhow that the
                                     parcels are not for residential or any other UBe except for
                                     those uses stated above.

                             (15)    Maintenance, Renewal, Improvement or Alteration - Work for
                                     the maintenance, renewal, improvement or alteration of any
                                     structure which involves no material change of use and is
                                     confined to the interior in its entirety and exterior facade,


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                                         excluding signs.

                                 (16)    Incidental Dwelling Uses - The      use of any structure or land
                                         devoted to single family dwelling uses for any purpose
                                         customarily associated with the enjoyment of such dwelling.
                                 (17)    Home Occupations Within - Home occupations confined entirely
                                         within a residential structure and clearly as a secondary
                                         use, with no advertising of the home occupation allowed on
                                         the site or on the structure, and no disruption to the normal
                                         character of the neighborhood or area.

                                 (18)    Temporary Uses, Non-Material - Those activities Of short
                                         duration or of a seasonal nature which do not materially
                                         affect the site's natural environment, parking requirements,
                                         transportation patterns, public health or economic values.

                                 (19)    Public Projects - The construction of any public street or
                                         other public way, grounds, building, structures or public
                                         utility which was approved by a public agency under separate,
                                         comparable administrative procedures.

                                 (20)    The submission of a site plan for a detached dwelling unit
                                         used solely for residential purposes and/or its accessory
                                         buildings and uses on a lot, including customary accessory
                                         buildings incidental to farms, shall not be necessary unless
                                         required as part of one of the Rural Open Space and
                                         Conservation (ROSCO) development options (Sections 3-10-5 to
                                         3-10-9), or special use permit request, or if the proposed
                                         land disturbing activity results in a land disturbance
                                         exceeding 2,500 square feet in area, or if any encroachment
                                         into or disturbance of a Resource Protection Area (RPA) is
                                         proposed. All structures or land disturbing activities must
                                         comply with the requirements of Sections 3-13, 3-14, and 3-
                                         15.



            2-2-2 PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE

                            An applicant or the     applicant's authorized representative are strongly
                            urged to arrange       a pre-application conference with the Land Use
                            Administrator. The purpose of the conference is to:

                            a.    Acquaint the applicant with the substantive and procedural
                                  requirements of this Ordinance.
                            b.    Provide for an exchange of information regarding the proposal as
                                  well as applicable elements of the comprehensive plan and pertinent
                                  regulatory and submission requirements.

                            C.    Advise the applicant of any known state or federal permits which
                                  must be obtained.

                            d.    Identify policies, regulations and site features that create
                                  opportunities or pose significant constraints for the proposed
                                  development.

                            e.    obtain copies of all necessary application forms.

                            f.    Order a Resource Inventory for Pre-Development Planning and Design
                                  as provided for in Section 2-2-4.


            2-2-3 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION


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                     An application for a development permit'shall consist of the following
                     materials in sufficient copies as determined by the Land Use
                     Administrator to permit an expeditious and comprehensive review.

                     a.   A completed development permit application form, together with the
                          required fee, providing an explanation of intent, stating the
                          nature of the proposed request, pertinent background information,
                          and other information that may have a bearing on determining the
                          action to be taken.

                     b.   Evidence that the property affected by the application is in the
                          exclusive ownership or control of the applicant or that the
                          applicant has the written consent of all partners in ownership of
                          the affected property.
                     C.   A plan of development as required by Section 2-2-@.

                     d.   Resource Inventory for Pre-Development Planning and Design (Section
                          2-2-4).

                     e.   Additional information required by other sections of this ordinance
                          because of the type of development proposede the area involved, or
                          the impact associated with the request.


       2-2-4 USE OF A RESOURCE INVENTORY FOR PRE-DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND DESIGN REQUIRED
              WITH EVERY APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

                     Unless waived in whole or in part as provided by Section 2-2-7, all
                     applications shall be accompanied by a    'Resource Inventory for Pre-
                     Development Planning and Design (Resource. Inventory).     The Resource
                     Inventory. shall consist of a composite   .inventory map of the site's
                     significant and sensitive natural and cultural resources. The decisions
                     rendered by Richmond County in consideration of applications for
                     development will be based in large part on the sensitivity of the
                     applicant's proposal as it relates to these significant and sensitive
                     features.   Richmond County will look most favorably upon development
                     proposals which preserve, protect and accommodate resources through the
                     careful positioning and placement of land development activities away
                     from these resources.

                     This map will be generated by the Richmond County Resource Information
                     System, a computer database, and provided to prospective applicants upon
                     request and in return for payment of the prescribed fee. Prospective
                     applicants are encouraged to secure this information from the Land Use
                     Administrator at the Pre-Application Conference (Section 2-2-2) so it
                     can be used as a basis for the development of sketch plats/plans
                     (Section 2-2-8) and subsequent submittals. Resource factors included
                     in the Resource  Inventory for Pre-Development Planning and Design are
                     tidal wetlands, tidal shores, connected and non-connected nontidal
                     wetlands, flood  plains, steep slopes, highly erodible and permeable
                     soils, historic  and archaeological sites, septic suitability, prime
                     agricultural lands, significant habitat areas,         and significant
                     viewsheds.   The Land Use Administrator /plan-approving authority may
                     require original fieldwork particularly as it relates to RPA delineation
                     if deemed necessary in order to ensure the highest level of accuracy.


        2-2-5 SUBMISSION OF A COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION

                     Application materials shall be submitted to the Land Use Administrator,
                     who shall indicate the date of submission on the application. Within


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                        ten (10) working days after the date of submission, the Land Use
                        Administrator shall determine whether an application is sufficiently
                        complete to be forwarded along the proper DMP.         If the Land Use
                        Administrator determines that the application is incomplete or the
                        necessary attachments have not been submitted, he shall immediately
                        notify the applicant of this negative determination by mail or otherwise
                        convey an explanation to the applicant.     An application for which a
                        negative determination has been made may be resubmitted (without charge
                        if the original fee submission was as required) after it is revised to
                        overcome the reasons for the negative determination. If a development
                        permit application is in conformance with the submission provisions of
                        this Ordinance, the Land Use Administrator shall accept it, deem it to
                        be complete, note the date of acceptance, assign an application number,
                        and initiate application processing in accordance with the appropriate
                        DMP.



          2-2-6 DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

                        a.   The documents to be submitted are intended to provide the plan-
                             approving authority with sufficient information and data to ensure
                             that the proposed development meets the zoning, and design and
                             improvement standards contained in this Ordinance. The documents
                             to be submitted will vary depending upon the nature of the
                             development request and the approvals required to be obtained. The
                             documents and details to be submitted are indicated within Exhibit
                             4.

                        b.   Submission of a Community Impact Analysis

                         The potential impact of certain development proposals on the County,
                         as  well as any development in close proximity to naturally or
                         culturally significant areas, may require a more detailed level of
                         scrutiny on the part of the plan-approving authority. If it is deemed
                         that a project may be of potential negative impact which would
                         compromise the integrity of the Comprehensive Plan, or be inconsistent
                         with the purposes of this Ordinance as stated in Section 1-3 or with
                         the overall spirit of this Ordinance,t the plan-approving authority may
                         require the submission of a Community Impact Analysis.     The precise
                         content of a Community Impact Analysis will be made specific by the
                         plan-approving authority in response to the specific concerns it has
                         with the development proposal. However, the scope of issues which the
                         plan-approving authority could request the applicant to address
                         include, but are not limited to:

                         -   Archaeological and Historic Surveys
                             Cultural and Natural Resource Impact Studies
                         -   Fiscal Impact Analysis
                         -   Governmental Services Impact Analysis
                             Groundwater Studies
                         -   Residential and Commercial Market Studies defining capacity for
                             growth and the impact of the proposal on existing markets
                         -   Traffic Impact Analysis
                             Utility Analysis


          2-2-7 WAIVER OF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

                        The Land Use Administrator may waive all or some of the submission
                        requirements for those applications within DMP-a if he has determined
                        that a complete and thorough review of the application can be
                        accomplished without submittal data which is absent.       The Land Use


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                     Administrator shall document the reasons for waiving submission
                     requirements.

                     The plan-approving authorities within DMP-b to DMP-e will make the final
                     determination if a waiver from submittal requirements is warranted. The
                     fact that the Land Use Administrator may label an application within
                     DMP-b to DMP-e as complete for processing does not preclude the
                     approving entity from requesting the submission of clarifying
                     information or additional data.



       2-2-8 SUBMISSION OF SKETCH PLATS AND SKETCH PLANS


                     A conceptual sketch of the proposed subdivision or site plan is not
                     required but is strongly recommended as an option which may help
                     expedite the review of an application. The submission of a conceptual
                     sketch affords the applicant the opportunity to discuss the proposal in
                     its formative stages and receive the advice of the Land Use
                     Administrator relative to procedural requirements and applicable
                     ordinance provisions. The applicant shall submit two (2) copies of the
                     sketch along with a completed application form. The conceptual Bketch
                     should contain sufficient information accurately depicted in order to
                     permit the Land Use Administrator to responsively and responsibly be of
                     assistance. The Land Use Administrator shall return a marked up copy
                     of the sketch plat/plan to the applicant depicting any comments and
                     recommendations. The second copy and accompanying application form will
                     be retained for filing.


       2-2-9 SIMULTANEOUS REVIEW OF PLATS AND PLANS AND OTHER   REQUESTS

                     a.   Where a proposed subdivision is a part of a development for which
                          site'plan approval is required, the subdivision plat/plan and the
                          site plan will be reviewed at the same time as nearly as Possible
                          under the requirements of these regulations.

                     b.   With the approval of the plan-approving agent, applications for
                          preliminary and final approval may be combined into a single
                          submission requesting final approval.

                     C.   Plato and plans may be approved conditionally pending receipt of
                          other approvals such as variance relief, wetlands permits, special
                          use permits, etc.


       2-2-10        SUBMISSION OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN

                     a.   Any applicant requesting approval of a proposed minor subdivision
                          (creation of two additional lots or less, no new roads) and/or
                          minor site plan (activities and uses associated with an individual
                          single family home) shall submit five (5) copies of the Plan
                          required by this ordinance along with a completed application form
                          and the prescribed fee to the Land Use Administrator.

                     b.   The application will be declared completed or incomplete within ten
                          (10) days.

                     C.   Final action will be taken by the Land Use Administrator within
                          thirty (30) days if no public hearings are required for
                          simultaneous wetlands applications, waivers, variance requests,
                          etc.




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          2-2-11         SUBMISSION OF A MAJOR SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN

                         All major subdivisions and site plans shall be processed as specified
                         below.



          2-2-11a        GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

                         Applicants of major site plans exceeding 10 acres (as measured by the
                         limits of development) or major subdivisions of 50 or more proposed lots
                         shall have the option of dividing preliminary approval into two parts:
                         Phase one - General Development Plan, and Phase Two - Preliminary
                         Approval. This will enable the applicant to present large scale plans
                         with a description, but not full engineering details as part of Phase
                         One.  With conditional Phase One approval, the applicant can proceed
                         with a higher level of confidence to Phase Two during which significant
                         engineering expenses are generally incurred.

                         Fifteen (15) Bets of all required submission materials shall be
                         submitted to the Land UBe Administrator for distribution to the Planning
                         Commission. The procedures of DMP-b will be utilized.











































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                     It may be necessary for additional Bets of original or revised materials
                     to be Bubmitted to facilitate agency reviews and for the use of the
                     Board after the Planning Commission has forwarded their recommendation
                     to the Board for final action.



        2- 2-11b     ADMINISTRATIVE MAJOR SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN APPROVAL

                     Major subdivisions resulting in the creation of less than 50 lots and/or
                     site plans on areas of less than 10 acres (as measured by the limits of
                     development) may be approved by the Land Use Administrator in accordance
                     with the procedures of DMP-a. At his option, the Land Use Administrator
                     may refer the application to the Planning Commission for review and
                     comment and/or to the Board of Supervisors for preliminary approval in
                     accordance with the procedures of DMP-c. The Board, at its option, may
                     elect to process such a request in accordance with DMP-b.

                     Five (5) complete sets of submittal materials shall be submitted for
                     processing in accordance with DMP-a.    If DMP-b or DMP-c is utilized,
                     fifteen (15) complete sets shall be submitted.

                     Final approval Bhall be contingent upon the acceptance of any required
                     performance and maintenance guarantees as per Section 2-6 of this
                     ordinance.


        2-2-11c      MAJOR SUBDIVISION/SITE PLANS APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
                     Major preliminary Bubdivisions resulting in the creation of 50 lots or
                     more, and Bite plans on areas 10 acres or greater in size (as measured
                     by the limits of development) Bhall be processed in accordance with
                     DMP-b.


                     Major  final plat/plan approval shall be processed in accordance with
                     DMP-c. Final approval shall be contingent upon the acceptance of any
                     required performance and maintenance bonds as per Section 2-6 of this
                     ordinance.



        2-2-11d      EFFECT OF GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN/PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN
                     APPROVAL


                     (1)   The applicant shall have not more than twelve (12) months after
                           receiving official notification concerning tentative approval of
                           a general development plan to submit an application for Phase Two -         I
                           preliminary approval.    Failure to do so shall make the general
                           development plan approval mull and void.            The Land Use
                           Administrator may grant an extensions of this time limit for a
                           total of no more than one (1) year if requested to do so in
                           writing, provided sufficient justification is given by the
                           applicant.

                     (2)   The applicant shall have not more than six (6) months after
                           receiving official notification concerning approval of a
                           preliminary plat/plan to submit an application for final plat/plan
                           approval. Failure to do so shall make preliminary approval null
                           and void.  The Land Use Administrator may grant an extension of
                           this time limit for a total of not more than one (1) year if
                           requested in writing, provided sufficient justification is given
                           by the applicant. Remaining sections of a phased development plan
                           shall not become null and void as long as final plats/plans are
                           submitted for approval with no lapse exceeding three (3) years in


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                             time between the submittal of final sections.



          2-2-1le       EFFECT OF FINAL APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISIONS AND SITE PLANS

                        (1)  A single black line print and a film positive of an approved major
                             final site plan shall be submitted to the Land Use Administrator
                             for filing.   An approved final site plan shall be null and void
                             if, in the opinion of the Land Use Administrator, no significant
                             work is done or development is made on the site within twelve (12)
                             months after the date of major or minor site plan approval.        A
                             single one year extension upon written request of the applicant
                             with sufficient justification may be granted by the Land Use
                             Administrator.

                        (2)  Five black line prints of an approved final subdivision plat shall
                             be submitted to the Land Use Administrator for signatures. When
                             a final subdivision plat has been approved, executed and
                             acknowledged in accordance with the provisions of this article,  it
                             shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court    of
                             Richmond County within six (6) months after final approval.      No
                             final plat of a subdivision shall be recorded unless and until   it
                             has been submitted to and approved by the County; and no Clerk or
                             Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County shall file       or
                             record a subdivision plat until the plat has been approved by the
                             County and unless the plat is submitted for recordation within six
                             (6) months of the date of final approval by the County. Unless the
                             approved plat is filed for recordation within six (6) months after
                             final approval, such approval shall be withdrawn and the plat
                             marked void and returned to the applicant.


          2-2-12        ADJUSTMENTS TO APPROVED SITE PLANS

                        After a site plan has been approved, minor adjustments to the site plan,
                        which comply with the spirit of this Ordinance and with the general
                        purpose of the Comprehensive Plan for development of the area, may be
                        approved by the Land Use Administratof with notice of the change given
                        to the original plan-approving authorities. Deviation from an approved
                        site plan without the written approval of the Land Use Administrator
                        shall void the plan and the applicant shall be required to resubmit a
                        new site plan for consideration.

                        Any major revision of an approved site plan may be made in the same
                        manner as originally approved and any requirements of this Ordinance may
                        be waived by the Land Use Administrator in specific cases where such
                        requirement is found to be unreasonable and where such waiver will not
                        be adverse to the purpose Of this Ordinance.


          2-2-13        ADJUSTMENTS TO APPROVED SUBDIVISION PLATS

                        No change, erasure or revision shall be made on any preliminary or final
                        plat, nor on accompanying data sheets after approval of the County has
                        been endorsed in writing on the plat unless authorization for such
                        changes have been granted in writing by the Land Use Administrator.




          2-2-14        WETLAND PERMITS REQUIRED BEFORE FINAL APPROVAL



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                     No final approval will be granted until evidence of approvals for all
                     wetland permits required by law are submitted to the Land Use
                     Administrator.




        2-3   PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

                     Prior to a public hearing as required by DMP-b, DMP-d and DMP-e, notice
                     as required by this section shall be given. No final decision shall be
                     rendered on an application requiring a public notice until notice is
                     given. Notice of pending applications need not be advertised in full,
                     but may be advertised by reference, provided that the place where a copy
                     of the application or proposal may be viewed shall be included in the
                     notice.

                     a.   Notice shall be published once a week for two successive weeks (at
                          least six days apart) in a newspaper having general circulation in
                          the County. Notice shall specify the time and place of the public
                          hearing, which shall be held not less than six days nor more than
                          twenty-one days after the second advertisement shall have appeared.
                          The Land Use Administrator, or his designee, will arrange for the
                          publication of the newspaper notice.

                     b.   When notice is required by this Ordinance, written notice shall be
                          sent by the Land Use Administrator, or his designee, in accordance
                          with 15.1-431 of the Code of Virginia.

                     C.   Notice shall also be provided by the Posting of at least one sign
                          on the property in question by the Land Use Administrator, or his
                          designee, at least 15 days prior to the date of the public hearing.
                          Additional signs shall be required,for properties with more than
                          one road frontage. Signs shall be posted in the following manner:

                       (1)       All signs shall be posted so as to assure the greatest public
                                 visibility practical.

                       (2)       Signs shall be posted adjacent to the street right-of-way
                                 abutting the site, no more than ten (10) feet from the edge
                                 of said right-of-way.    If more than one street abuts the
                                 site, at least one sign shall be posted along each abutting
                                 street. If no street abuts the site, at least one sign shall
                                 be posted along the closest public street, with a note added
                                 to locate the property in direction and distance from the
                                 sign.

                       (3)       Signs shall be maintained in good condition until the public
                                 hearing, and shall be replaced if damaged or removed as soon
                                 as practical. It shall be a violation of this Ordinance to
                                 damage or remove a public notice sign erected under these
                                 provisions, and each sign shall carry a warning to this
                                 effect.


                     d.   The Land Use Administrator, or his designee who has performed
                          notice as prescribed above, shall make affidavit to such and file
                          it with the papers in the case.


        2-4   APPEALS OF DECISIONS RENDERED


        2-4-1 APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS



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                        a.   Any person aggrieved, or any entity of government affected by an
                             order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Land Use
                             Administrator in the administration or enforcement of the
                             provisions of this ordinance may file an appeal.

                          If the Land Use Administrator's action was in the administration and
                          enforcement of Article 3 of this ordinance, the appeal shall be heard
                          by the Board of Zoning Appeals.      This appellant process (DMP-d)
                          requires a public hearing with notice provided in accordance with
                          Section 2-4.


                          If the Land Use Administrator's action was in the administration and
                          enforcement of any other section of this ordinance, the appeal shall
                          be heard by the Board of Supervisors. No public hearing is required.

                        b.   Appeals Must be filed within thirty (30) days of the date of the
                             decision by filing with the Land Use Administrator and the hearing
                             board, a notice of appeal specifying the grounds for appeal. The
                             Land Use Administrator shall transmit all the papers constituting
                             the record upon which the action appealed from was taken to the
                             hearing board. An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance
                             of the appealed action unless the Land Use Administrator certifies
                             to the hearing board that by reason of the f acts stated in his
                             certificate, a stay would in his opinion cause imminent peril to
                             life or property. In this case, proceedings shall not be stayed
                             otherwise than by a. restraining order granted by the hearing board
                             or by a court of record, on application and on notice to the Land
                             Use Administrator and for good cause shown.


          2-4-2 APPEALS OF DECISIONS MADE BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
                AND THE WETLANDS BOARD


                        Every action contesting a decision of the Board of Supervisors, and the
                        Board of Zoning Appeals shall be filed within thirty (30) days of such
                        decision with the Clerk of Circuit Court of Richmond County. Appeals
                        of the decisions of the Wetlands may be made as provided by Section
                        62.1-13.5 et. seq...of the Code of Virginia.


          2-5   AMENDMENTS


          2-5-1 INITIATING  AN AMENDMENT

                        a.   Whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good
                             zoning practice require, the Board of Supervisors may by ordinance
                             amend, supplement, or change the regulations, district boundaries,
                             ?r classifications of property.       Any such amendment may be
                             initiated:

                          (1)       By resolution of the Board;

                          (2)       By motion of the Planning commission; or

                          (3)       By submission of an application to the Land Use Administrator
                                    by the owner, contract purchaser with the owner's written
                                    consent, or the owner's agent for the property which is the
                                    subject of the proposed amendment.

                        b.   If an  application for an amendment has been denied by the Board,
                             substantially the same petition shall not be reconsidered within
                             three hundred sixty-five (365) days of the denial. This provision


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                           shall not impair the right of either the Planning Commission or the
                           Board to propose any amendment to this ordinance on their own
                           motion at any time.


        2-5-2 PROCESSING AN AMENDMENT REQUEST

                      Amendments shall be processed in accordance with DMP-b as described in
                      Section 2-1-2b.



        2-6   PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES REQUIRED BEFORE FINAL APPROVALS

                      1.   Prior to receipt of a final approval for any development activity
                           or as a condition thereof, all improvements required by this
                           ordinance shall be completed, or provisions made for their
                           completion, in accordance with one of the following methods:

                       a.  Installation and completion by and at the expense of the developer;

                      b.   The furnishing by the developer of the Land Use Administrator of
                           a certified check or a personal, corporate or property bond with
                           case escrow or other method of performance guarantee approved by
                           the County Attorney. This guarantee should be sufficient to cover
                           the cost of all improvements required to be installed by the
                           developer as estimated by the Land Use Administrator; or
                       c.  The furnishingIby the developer to the Land Use Administrator of
                           evidence of the existence of agreements between the developer and
                           qualified contractors for the installation and completion of the
                           improvements and the contractors' performance guarantees for the
                           benefit of the County and the developer, and satisfactory to the
                           County Attorney, in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of all
                           the improvements required to be installed by the developer as
                           estimated by the Land Use Administrator.

                      2.   In the event that the developer elects to proceed by methods b. or
                           c. as outlined in Section 2-6-1 above, the developer shall set a
                           time, subject to the approval of the Land Use Administrator, by
                           which it is estimated the improvements will be installed and the
                           work in its entirety completed. Unless an extension of that time
                           is approved by the Land Use Administrator and a new estimated date
                           of accomplishment and completion of the improvements is
                           established, the County, at its discretion, may make use of the
                           performance guarantee.

                      3.   Upon the completion of the installation of all improvements, the
                           develop shall furnish a statement prepared by a certified surveyor
                           or engineer, to the effect that all construction is in substantial
                           conformity to the regulations and requirements of this ordinance,
                           and the plans as approved by the County.      If this submittal is
                           approved by the County, the bond, escrow or other guarantee of
                           completion shall be released within thirty (30) days of receipt of
                           written notice form the developer to the Land Use Administrator,
                           unless such developer is notified in writing by the Land Use
                           Administrator of a delay in such release and the reasons therefore.
                           The County may retain up to 25 percent of the bond or other
                           obligation for use in repair of improvements as may be necessary
                           within one year of completion.

                      4.   Any bond, escrow or guarantee posted in lieu of payment may be
                           released in part as construction progresses if approved as


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                             partially completed by the Land Use Administrator when do so in
                             accordance with a predetermined release schedule.

                        5.   In the event the developer has, in the opinion of the Land Use
                             Administrator, just cause for not completing the improvements in
                             the entire development where a satisfactory performance guarantee
                             has been posted, the Land Use Administrator may release the
                             developer from hie obligation to complete all of the improvements
                             in the development provided the developer furnishes a statement by
                             a licensed surveyor or engineer to the effect that all construction
                             which has been completed, conforms to the regulations and
                             requirements of this Ordinance and the plans as approved by the
                             County.


          2-7   CERTIFICATE  OF COMPLIANCE, BUILDING PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY



          2-7-1 DEVELOPMENT  PERMITS

                        a.   Certificate of Compliance

                          The Land Use Administrator will issue a Certificate of Compliance for
                          those proposals which have obtained all necessary approvals and permits
                          and comply with this Ordinance before any building permits,
                          manufactured home placement permits, and certificates of occupancy are
                          issued by the Building official. certificates of Compliance will also
                          be issued for all land disturbing activites, as defined.

                        b.   Building Permits

                          A building permit shall be required before any building or other
                          structure may be erected, altered, converted, reconstructed, relocated,
                          extended or enlarged.   When issued by the Building Official, such
                          permit shall be valid for not more than six (6) months, unless
                          otherwise provided.

                        C.   Manufactured'Home - Placement Permit

                          No manufactured home shall be placed for occupancy without the issuance
                          of a placement permit from the Building official.

                        d.   Existing Permits

                          No building permit lawfully issued prior to the effective date of this
                          Ordinance, and in full force and effect at said date, shall be
                          invalidated by the passage of this Ordinance, or any amendment, but
                          shall remain a valid permit, subject only to its own terms and
                          provisions and Ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining thereto,
                          and in effect at the time of the issuance of such permit. However, all
                          such permits shall expire not later than six (6) months from the
                          effective date of this Ordinance, unless actual construction shall have
                          begun and continued pursuant to the terms of the permit.

                        e.   Plans to Accompany Applications for Permits

                          All applications for a development permit shall be accompanied by an
                          approved plan resulting from a positive determination associated with
                          its processing in accordance with Section 2-2 of this Ordinance. The
                          Land Use Administrator may waive this requirement for an approved plan
                          of development in whole or in part when such plan would be clearly
                          unnecessary to a decision relative to the issuance of a development


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                     permit or a certificate of occupancy.


       2-7-2 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY


                    a.   No vacant land shall be occupied or used, except for agricultural
                         uses associated with the operation of a farm, until a certificate
                        .of occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Official.

                    b.   No building or other structure shall be used, occupied, or changed
                         in use, until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the
                         Building official, stating that the building or other structure or
                         proposed use of a building or other structure complies with the
                         building code and the provisions of this ordinance.

                    C.   A certificate of occupancy shall be applied for along with the
                         application for a building permit and shall be issued within 10
                         days after the erection or structural alteration of such buildings
                         or other structures when completed in accordance with the
                         provisions of this ordinance.

                    d.   A certificate of occupancy may be issued for a part of a building
                         or other structure or development or section thereof if completed
                         in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and the
                         building code even though the entire building or other structure
                         or development or section thereof has not been completed.        The
                         Building Off@cDal must find however that such occupancy is
                         consistent with the public health, safety and welfare.


                    e.   The Building Official may issue a temporary and contingent.
                         certificate of occupancy for a period not to exceed six (6) months
                         where, because of the unusual nature of the uses, a trial period
                         of operation is, in the Land Use Administrator's opinion, the most
                         appropriate way to determine actual compliance with the provisions
                         of this Ordinance.

                    f.   The Land Use Administrator may require the applicant to post a
                         performance guarantee as provided by Section 2-6 sufficient to
                         guarantee the completion, by a specific time, of site improvements
                         related to the buildings and structures for which a certificate is
                         sought.


      2-8    APPLICATION FEES AND ESCROW SCHEDULE

                    Application fees as determined by the Board of Supervisors are to cover
                    the administrative costs incurred by the County in processing
                    applications and are non-refundable. After an application is submitted
                    to the Land Use Administrator, the applicant may be required to execute
                    an escrow agreement with the County. The escrow accounts are to pay all
                    necessary and reasonable costs incurred by the County for the
                    professional review of an application by an Engineer, Planning
                    Consultant, Attorney, and other professionals retained by the County to
                    review and make recommendations on an application for development. The
                    amounts specified for escrow are estimates which shall be paid prior to
                    certification of a complete application. If the amounts Posted are more
                    than those required, the excess funds shall be returned to the applicant
                    within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy
                    for the project. In the event that more than the amounts specified for
                    escrow are required to pay the reasonable costs incurred, the applicant
                    shall pay all additional sums required prior to being permitted to take


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                        the next step in the approval procedure, or in any event, prior to
                        obtaining certificates of occupancy for any element of the project. The
                        Land Use Administrator shall determine whether there are sufficient
                        amounts in the escrow fund to pay pending bills.          If  there are
                        insufficient funds in escrow, the Land use Administrator will notify the
                        applicant of the amounts needed. In addition to these terms,  the escrow
                        agreement may include any additional terms which are agreed to by the
                        applicant and the Land Use Administrator. The Land Use Administrator
                        shall maintain an itemized account for each application and shall, upon
                        the request of the applicant, supply a copy of said request.          All
                        charges against any escrow account shall be made by purchase order and
                        voucher and shall be approved by the County Administrator.


          2-9   VIOLATIONS,  ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

          2-9-1 VIOLATIONS

                        a.   In case any lot, building or other structure is erected,
                             constructed, altered, repaired, converted, or used in violation of
                             this Ordinance, the Land Use Administrator shall serve notice on
                             the person committing or permitting the violation.          If the
                             violation has not ceased within a reasonable time specified by the
                             Land Use Administrator, action appropriate to terminate the
                             violation shall be taken.


                        b.   Where there is reasonable cause to believe that violation of this
                             Ordinance has occurred, the Land Use Administrator or his
                             authorized representative may enter the premises for the purpose
                             of inspection. Where permission to enter Is withheld, the Land Use
                             Administrator shall seek a court order from the General District
                             Court of Richmond County. A search warrant from a magistrate of
                             the jurisdiction may be issued to facilitate inspection.

          2-9-2 ENFORCEMENT

                        The Land Use Adminis trator shall be vested with all necessary authority
                        on behalf of the County to administer qnd enforce this Ordinance and any
                        approvals including'conditions attachbd to a rezoning or amendment to
                        a zoning map such as:

                        a.   The order in writing of the remedy of any noncompliance with such
                             conditions;

                        b.   The bringing of legal action to ensure compliance with such
                             conditions including injunction, abatement or other appropriate
                             action or proceeding; and

                        C.   Requiring the submittal of performance and maintenance guarantees
                             as specified in Section 2-8.

                        d.   After having served a notice of violation on any person committing
                             or permitting an infraction of the Ordinance provisions specified
                             in Section 2-9-3b(3) and if this violation has not ceased within
                             the reasonable time specified in the notice, then upon the approval
                             of the County Attorney, the Land Use Administrator shall cause two
                             (2) copies of a summons to be served to the person, either by
                             certified mail, return receipt requested, or by posting on the
                             front door of the abode of such person.

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                          The name and address of the person charged.

                          The nature of the infraction and the ordinance provision(s) being
                          violated.

                          The location, date and time that the infraction occurred or was
                          observed.

                          The amount of the civil penalty assessed for the infraction.

                          The manner, location and time in which the civil penalty may be
                          paid to the County.

                          The right of the recipient of the summons to elect to stand trial
                          for the infraction and the date for such trial.

                      The summons shall provide that any person summoned for a violatio n may
                      elect to pay the civil penalty by making an appearance in person or in
                      writing by mail to the County Treasurer at least seventy-two (72) hours
                      prior to the time and date fixed for trial and, by such appearance, may
                      enter a waiver of trial, admit liability, and pay the civil penalty
                      established for the offense charged. Such summons shall provide that
                      a signature to an admission of liability shall have the same force and
                      effect as a judgment of court, however, an admission shall not be
                      deemed a criminal conviction for any purpose.

       2-9-3 PENALTIES                 I I

                    The owner or any    person acting for the owner who assists in the
                    violation of this ordinance, shall each, be guilty of a separate offense
                    and upon conviction, punished as provided below.

                    a.    Any'violation of the provisions of this ordinance, other than those
                          specified in Section 2-9-3b below, shall be deemed a misdemeanor
                          and shall be punishable by a f ine of not less than ten dollars
                          ($10.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Each day
                          such violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.

                    b.    Infractions and Civil Penalties

                      (1)       A violation of Ordinance provisions identified in Section 2-
                                9-3b(3) shall be deemed an infraction and shall be punishable
                                by a civil penalty consisting of a fine of $100.00. Each day
                                such violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
                                However, in no event shall violations arising from the same
                                set of facts be charged more frequently than once in any ten-
                                day period, and in no event shall a series of violations
                                arising from the same set of facts result in civil penalties
                                which exceed a total of $3,000.00.

                      (2)       Violations pursuant to Section 2-9-3b shall be in lieu of
                                criminal penalties unless the violation resulted in injury
                                to any person or persons, in which case the Land Use
                                Administrator may seek prosecution of a violation as a
                                criminal misdemeanor as provided for by Section 2-9-3a. If
                                a person charged with a violation does not elect to enter a
                                waiver of trial and admit liability, the violation shall be
                                tried in the General District Court in the same manner and
                                with the same right of appeal as provided by law. A finding
                                of liability shall not be deemed a criminal conviction for
                                any purpose. The remedies provided for in this section shall
                                be in addition to any other remedies provided by law.


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                         (3)       Violation of the following provisions of this ordinance shall
                                   be deemed an infraction punishable by civil penalties.

                             (a)   Section 3-16-3a(l) relating to satellite dish placement.

                             (b)   Sections 3-16-3a(11) and 3-16-3b(l) relating to the placement
                                   and nature of fences and walls.

                             (c)   Section 3-16-3a(7) relating to the keeping of an excessive
                                   number of commonly accepted domesticated animals.

                             (d)   Section 3-16-3a(16) relating to the keeping of farm and non-
                                   domesticated animals In certain specified areas of the ROSCO
                                   district.

                             (e)   Section 3-16-3c relating to the locational requirements for
                                   accessory uses.

                             (f)   Section 3-16-4 relating to home occupations.

                             (9)   Section 4-3-13 relating to maintenance of site triangles.

                             (h)   Section 4-9 only as it relates to the posting and maintenance
                                   of signs on private property.

                             (I)   Section 4-10 relating to the provision of adequate lighting.

                             No ordinance provision to which Section 2-9-3b(3) relates shall
                             allow the imposition of civil penalties for the enforcement of the
                             Uniform Statewide Building code, land development activities
                             relating to the construction or repair of buildings and structures,
                             erosion and sediment control as provided in Section 4-8 and the
                             provisions of the Waterfront Management (W@kTER) Overlay District
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                                                 ARTICLE 3
                                                   ZONING


        This Article of the Land Management ordinance divides the County into base and overlay
        zoning districts which facilitate the management of the use, placement, and spacing
        and size of land and buildings during the land development process while at the same
        time, balancing this development against regulations providing for the protection of
        significant and sensitive natural and cultural resources.


        3-1   ZONING DISTRICTS



        3-1-1 ESTABLISHMENT

                      The unincorporated areas of Richmond county are divided into the
                      following base and overlay districts:


        Section   Base Zoning Districts                       Base District Designations

        3-10          Rural Open Space and
                        Conservation                          11ROSCO11
        3-11,         Rural Business and
                        Commercial                            "SHOPPING"
        3-12          Rural Workplace         1               "WORK-1


        Section       Overlay Zoning Districts                overlay District Designations

        3-13          Historic and Scenic                     "HISTORIC RICHMOND"
        3-14          Waterfront Management                   "WATER"
        3-15          Affordable Housing                      "AFFORDABLE"



        3-1-2 APPLICABILITY OF ZONING DISTRICTS; EFFECT       OF OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS

                      All lands existing within the County are situated within a base zoning
                      district and are shown on the official Zoning Map and as listed above,
                      and as described within Article 3, and shall be subject to applicable
                      provisions of that district. In addition, certain lands may be situated
                      within one or more of the overlay zoning districts listed above and as
                      described within this Article, and shall also be subject to applicable
                      provisions of the overlay district(s) where a certain property may be
                      so situated that it lies within both a base zoning district and one or
                      more overlay zoning districts, the regulations and standards of both the
                      base and overlay zoning diBtrict(S) shall be applicable to the
                      development and use of such property.         Where specific regulations or
                      standards regarding a property so situated may conflict, the more
                      restrictive regulation or standard shall be applicable.


        3-2   OFFICIAL ZONING MAP



        3-2-1 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA

                      The unincorporated areas of Richmond County are divided into districts
                      depicted on a set of maps entitled "Zoning Map of Richmond County,
                      Virginia" which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby


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                        adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this.Ordinance.

                        The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature or the
                        attested signature of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, together
                        with the date of adoption of this ordinance.         Regardless of the
                        existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which may from
                        time to time be made or published, the official zoning map, which shall
                        be located in the office of the Land Use Administrator, shall be the
                        final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas,
                        buildings and other structures in Richmond County.


           3-2-2 AMENDMENTS TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

                        Whenever any amendment is made to the zoning map by action of  the Board
                        of Supervisors, such change shall be incorporated onto the zoning map
                        at a time and in the manner as the Board of Supervisors may prescribe.
                        Said changes shall be validated with reference to correct notation by
                        the Land use Administrator, who shall affix his signature thereto,
                        thereby certifying that approved amendments to the zoning map have been
                        correctly incorporated. The date of official action and nature of the
                        change shall be entered on the map.     Any such change shall have the
                        affect of law 12:01 a.m., on the day following its legal adoption or on
                        its effective date, if officially established as other than on the day
                        following its  legal adoption, whether or not it has been shown on the
                        zoning map.


           3-2-3 UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES

                        No changes of any nature shall be made to the zoning map or any matter
                        shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures and requirements
                        of this ordinance. It shall be unlawful for any person to make
                        unauthorized changes on the zoning map.


           3-3   INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
                        In construing the'official zoning mapt the following rule shall apply:


           3-3-1 CENTER LINES AS BOUNDARIES

                        Where district boundaries appear to follow mapped center lines of
                        streets, alleys, easements, waterways and the like, they shall be
                        construed as following such center lines as exist on the ground except
                        where the variation of actual location would change the zoning status
                        of a lot or parcel or portion thereof, in which case the boundary shall
                        be interpreted in such a manner as to avoid changing the zoning of any
                        lot or parcel or portion thereof. In case of closure of a street or
                        alley, or vacation of an easement, the boundary shall be construed as
                        remaining at its location unless ownership of the closure or vacation
                        area is divided other than at the center, in which case the boundary
                        shall be construed as moving to correspond with the ownership, but not
                        beyond any previous right of way or easement line.       In the case of
                        movement of any waterway, the boundary shall be construed as remaining
                        at its location.



           3-3-2 PROPERTY OR OTHER EDGE LINES AS BOUNDARIES

                        Where district boundaries appear to follow street, lot, property or


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                    other edge lines, they shall be construed as following such lines.


       3-3-3 BOUNDARIES OTHER THAN AS ABOVE

                    District boundaries which appear parallel or perpendicular to, or as
                    extensions of or connecting center lines, edge lines, or other features
                    shown on the map shall be so construed.


       3-3-4 BOUNDARIES EXTENDING INTO WATER

                    Where the full course of boundaries extending into bodies of water is
                    not shown, such boundaries shall be construed as continuing in a
                    straight line to intersect with other zoning boundaries or to
                    jurisdictional limits if no such intersection with a zoning boundary
                    occurs first.



       3-3-5 DIMENSIONS

                    Where dimensions are not otherwise indicated on the zoning map, the
                    scale of the map shall govern.


       3-3-6 UNCLASSIFIED AREAS

                    Where areas appear to be unclassified on the zoning map, and
                    classification cannot be established by rules set forth herein, such
                    areas shall be considered to be classified as within the Rural open
                    Space and Conservation Zoning District (ROSCO) until amending action is
                    taken.



       3-3-7 INTERPRETATION IN CASES OF UNCERTAINTY

                    Where application of the rules set forth above fails to establish the
                    location of boundaries with sufficient accuracy for the purposes of
                    these regulations, the Land Use Administrator shall determine the
                    location, provided that no such interpretation shall be such as to
                    divide a lot which was previously and apparently undivided by a district
                    boundary.


       3-3-8 JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARY CHANGES

                    Where territory is removed from the jurisdictional area of the County,
                    the outbound zoning boundaries of the County shall be considered to have
                    moved with jurisdictional area boundary.


       3-4   APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS

                    The regulations set by this Article within each district shall be
                    minimum or maximum limitations as appropriate to the case and shall
                    apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, except as
                    hereinafter provided:


       3-4-1 USE, OCCUPANCY AND CONSTRUCTION

                    No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and


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                         no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be constructed
                         except in conformity with all of the regulations herein as specified for
                         the district in which it is located. No variance shall be granted by
                         the Zoning Board of Appeals with regard to use and density provisions.
                         Any modification of the use and density provisions may be accomplished
                         only through a rezoning of the property in question or an amendment to
                         this Article; both of which are approved by the Board of Supervisors,
                         or by the granting of a density bonus as provided by Section
                         3-18.



           3-4-2 COMPLIANCE WITH HEIGHT, BULK AND LOT COVERAGE PROVISIONS

                         No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered to
                         exceed the height, bulk or coverage requirements of this Article.


           3-4-3 REQUIRED YARD FOR ONE STRUCTURE, OR USE, NOT TO BE USED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS
                 FOR ANOTHER

                         No part of a yard, required in connection with any building for the
                         purpose of complying with this Ordinance, shall be included as part of
                         a yard similarly required for any other building.

           3-4-4 REDUCTION OF LOTS OR LOT AREA BELOW THE MINIMUM PROHIBITED

                         No lot or lot area existing at the time this Ordinance becomes effective
                         shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set
                         forth herein. Lots created after the effective date of this Ordinance
                         shall meet at least the minimum requirements       established by this
                         Ordinance.



           3-4-5 REDUCTION OF YARDS BELOW THE MINIMUM PROHIBITED

                         No yard existing-at the time this Ordinance becomes effective shall be
                         reduced in dimension below the minimum requirements set forth herein.
                         Yards created after the effective datq of this Ordinance shall meet at
                         least the minimum requirements established by this Ordinance.


           3-5   BOARD OF ZONING,.APPEALS (BZA)


           3-5-1 MEMBERSHIP

                         a.   Composition

                          A Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) shall consist of five (5) members who
                          are residents of the County, and shall be appointed by the Circuit
                          Court of the County. The BZA shall serve without pay other than for
                          usual expenses associated with membership. Members shall be removable
                          for cause upon written charges and after a public hearing.
                          Appointments for vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of
                          term shall in all cases be for the unexpired term.

                         b.   Term of office '

                          The term of office shall be for five years; except that the first term
                          of the fourth and fifth members appointed shall be for a term of four
                          years and three years respectively. One of the five members shall be
                          an active member of the County Planning Commission.           Vacancies


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                       occurring in the BZA shall be filled for the unexpired term only.

                     C.   Disqualification

                       BZA members shall disqualify themselves from participating in any way
                       upon a matter before the Board in which their financial interests or
                       those of their immediate family are directly involved.

                     d.   officers

                       The BZA shall elect annually its own chair and vice-chair who shall act
                       in the absence of the chair. Through its chair, the BZA may administer
                       oaths and.compel the attendance of witnesses.


       3-5-2 POWERS


                     Pursuant to the authority granted by the Code of Virginia, Chapter 11,
                     Article 8, Section 15.1-494 and the processing path described in section
                     2-1-2d of this Ordinance, the BZA shall have the following powers:

                     a.   Hear and Decide Appeals

                       The BZA shall hear and decide appeals from any order, requirement,
                       decision, interpretation, or determination made by an administrative
                       officer in the-'administration or enforcement of this Article (except
                       Section 11-14-4 pjAaining to tidal wetland modification activities
                       which ar; administered by the Wetlands Board).

                     b.   Grant Variances

                       The BZA shall authorize upon appeal and application in specific cases
                       such variances from the terms of this Article as will not be contrary
                       to the public interest, when owing to special conditions, a literal
                       enforcement of the provisions of this Article will result in
                       unnecessary hardship; provided, that the spirit of this Ordinance shall
                       be observed and substantial justice done in accordance with the
                       provisions of this Article.

                     C.   Other Powers

                       The BZA shall hear and decide all other matters referred to and upon
                       which it is required to pass as provided by the provisions of this
                       Article.



        3-5-3 DUTIES


                     The BZA shall perform the following duties as are necessary to ensure
                     the proper, accurate and timely disposition of all matters brought
                     before it.
                     a.   Institute Operational Procedures

                       The BZA shall institute operational procedures in order to:

                       (1)       Make, alter and rescind rules and forms for its procedures,
                                 consistent with the ordinances of this County and the general
                                 laws of the Commonwealth.

                       (2)       Prescribe procedures for the conduct of public hearings that
                                 it is required to hold.


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                          (3)       Keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote of each
                                    member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote,
                                    indicating such fact.   The BZA shall keep records of its
                                    examinations and other official actions, all of which shall
                                    be immediately filed in the office of the Land Use
                                    Administrator and shall become public records.

                          b. other


                          The BZA shall:

                          (1)       Employ or contract for secretaries, clerks, legal counsel,
                                    consultants, and other technical and clerical support
                                    services as deemed necessary and within the limits of funds
                                    appropriated by the Board of Supervisors.

                          (2)       Perform any additional activities as set forth in this
                                    Article.



           3-6   GUIDING PRINCIPLES

                          in fulfilling the purposes and intent of this ordinance as set forth in
                          Article 1, the BZA in exercising the powers and duties granted and
                          imposed by this Article, shall be guided by the following standards
                          which shall be in addition to any other standards imposed by this
                          ordinance:

                          The use shall be in harmony with the policies embodied in the adopted
                          comprehensive plan.

                          The agricultural character of the County shall be preserved by
                          discouraging the inappropriate location of         non-farm uses in
                          agricultural areas.

                          The use shall be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
                          applicable zoning district regulations including those associated with
                          properties located within a ResourceiProtection Area (RPA).

                          The usLm shall not adversely affect the use or development of
                          neighboring properties and be in accordance with all applicable zoning
                          district regulations and any applicable provisions of the adopted
                          comprehensive plan.


           3-7   VARIANCE RELIEF



           3-7-1 APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE

                          An application for a variance shall be filed with and on forms furnished
                          by the Land Use Administrator and shall include such information as the
                          Land Use Administrator shall require as necessary to enforce the
                          provisions of this Article.    Applications for a variance shall be
                          processed as described in Section 2-1-2d.


           3-7-2 FINDINGS NECESSARY BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE


                          a.  General

                          Variances may be granted by the BZA only after making specific findings


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                       of fact based on the evidence before it. These findings of fact are
                       as follows:

                       (1)        The property was acquire in good faith.

                       (2)        On the effective date of this ordinance, the property is:

                           exceptionally narrow, or
                           exceptionally shallow, or
                           of exceptional size, or
                           exceptionally shaped, or
                           has exceptional topographic conditions or other extraordinary
                           situation or condition of the use or development of property
                           immediately adjacent to the subject property.

                       (3)        The condition or situation of the subject property or the
                                  intended Use of the property is not of so general or
                                  recurring a nature as to make reasonably practicable the
                                  formulation of a general regulation to be adopted by the
                                  Board of Supervisors as an amendment to this Article.

                       (4)        The strict application of this Article would produce undue
                                  hardship, and such undue hardship is not shared generally by
                                  other properties in the same zoning district and the same
                                  vicinity.

                       (5)        The strict application of this Article would effectively
                                  prohibi@ or unreasonably restrict all reasonable use of the
                                  property, and the granting of a variance will alleviate a
                                  clearly demonstrable hardship approaching confiscation as
                                  distinguished from a special privilege or convenience sought
                                  by the applicant.

                       (6)        Authorization of the variance will not be of substantial
                                  detriment to adjacent property; the character of the zoning
                                  district will not be changed by the granting of the variance;
                                  and the variance will be in harmony with the intended
                                  purposes of this ordinance and in keeping with the public
                                  interest.



                       b.  Floodplain

                       (1)        In passing upon applications for variances within floodplain
                                  areas as regulated by Section 3-14, the BZA shall satisfy all
                                  relevant factors and procedures specified in other sections
                                  of this ordinance and consider the following additional
                                  factors:

                           The danger to  life and property due to increase flood heights or
                           velocities caused by encroachments.

                           The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands or
                           downstream to the injury of others.

                           The proposed water supply and sanitation systems and the ability
                           of these systems to prevent disease, contamination, and unsanitary
                           conditions.

                           The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to
                           flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual
                           owners.



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                              The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility
                              to the community.

                              The requirements of the facility for a waterfront location.

                              The availability of alternative locations not subject to flooding
                              for the proposed use.

                              The compatibility of the proposed use with existing development
                              anticipated in the foreseeable future.

                              The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and
                              floodplain management program for the area.

                              The safety of access by ordinary and emergency vehicles to the
                              property in time of flooding.

                              The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and
                              sediment transport of the flood waters expected at the site.

                              Such other factors which are relevant to the purposes of this
                              ordinance.

                          (2)       The BZA may refer any application and accompanying
                                    documentation pertaining to any request for a variance to any
                                    engineer or other qualified person or agency for technical
                                    assistance in evaluating the proposed project in relation to
                                    flood heights and velocities, and the adequacy of the plans
                                    for flood protection and other related matters.

                          (3)       Variances shall be issued only after the BZA has determined
                                    that the granting of such will not result in (a) unacceptable
                                    or prohibited increases in flood heights, (b) additional
                                    threats,to public safety, (c) extraordinary public expense,
                                    and wili not (d) create nuisances, (e) cause fraud or
                                    victimization of the public, or (f) conflict with local laws
                                    or ordinances.
                          (4)       Vari.ances shall be issued only after the BZA has determined
                                    that the variance will be the minimum required to provide
                                    relief from any hardship to the applicant.

                          (5)       The BZA shall notify the applicant for a variance, in
                                    writing, that the issuance of a variance to construct a
                                    structure below the one hundred (100)-year flood elevation
                                    (a) increases the risks to life and property and (b) will
                                    result in increased premium rates for flood insurance.

                          (6)       A record shall be maintained of the above notification as
                                    well as all variance actions, including justification for the
                                    issuance of the variances. All variances which are issued
                                    for lands in the floodplain shall be noted in the annual or
                                    biennial   report   submitted   to the    Federal    Insurance
                                    Administrator.



           3-7-3 VARIANCES NOT AUTHORIZED

                         No variance shall be granted that would have the effect of:

                          a.  increasing the density permitted in a zoning district; or



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                      b.   permitting any use not specified by the provisions of this Article
                          .in the zoning district in which the property is located; or

                      C.   altering any definition set forth in this ordinance as it related
                           to this Article, or


        3-7-4 CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO VARIANCES

                      Any variance granted by the BZA shall be the minimum variance necessary
                      to afford relief, and to this end, the BZA may permit a lesser variance
                      than applied for.    The BZA may also prescribe such conditions or
                      restrictions applying to the approval of a variance as it may deem
                      necessary in the specific case, in order to minimize the adverse effects
                      of such variance upon other property in the neighborhood.           Such
                      conditions or restrictions shall be incorporated into the certificate
                      of compliance and the building permit.        The BZA may require a
                      performance guarantee to insure that the conditions imposed are being
                      and will continue to be complied with.    Failure to comply with such
                      conditions or restrictions shall constitute a violation of this
                      Ordinance, and may constitute the basis for denial or revocation of a
                      certificate of compliance, building permit or certificate of occupancy.


        3-7-5 LAPSE OF VARIANCE

                      A variance granted under the provisions of this Article shall
                      automatically lapsd if substantial construction, in accordance with the
                      plans for which such variance was granted, has not been completed within
                      one year from the date of granting such     'variance or, if judicial
                      proceedings to review the BZA'B decision shall be instituted, from the
                      date of entry of the final order in such proceedings, including all
                      appealB.@


        3-8   PLANNING COMMISSION



        3-8-1 MEMBERSHIP

                      The Planning Commission shall consist of fourteen (14) citizens of the
                      County appointed by the Board of Supervisors for four (4) year terms.


        3-8-2 POWERS  AND DUTIES

                      With the staff support of the Land Use Administrator, the Planning
                      Commission shall prepare and recommend for approval to the Board of
                      Supervisors the Comprehensive Plan, the official Map, Capital
                      Improvement Program, and ordinances related to orderly growth and
                      development.

                      In addition, the Planning Commission shall:

                      a.   Exercise general supervision of, and make regulations for, the
                           administration of its affairs;

                      b.   Prescribe rules pertaining to its investigations and hearings;

                      C.   Supervise its fiscal affairs and responsibilities, under rules and
                           regulations as prescribed by the governing body;



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                       d.   Keep a complete record of its proceedings; and be responsible for
                            the custody and preservation of its papers and documents;

                       e.   Make recommendations to the BZA on matters related to BZA
                            administration of this Article.

                       f.   Make recommendations and an annual report to the governing body
                            concerning the operation of the Commission and the status of
                            planning within its jurisdiction.

                       g.   Prepare, publish and distribute reports, ordinances, and other
                            material relating to its activities.




















































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                     h.   Prepare and submit an annual budget in the manner prescribed by the
                          governing body of the County; and

                     I.   If deemed advisable, establish an advisory committee or committees.


        3-9   CONDITIONAL ZONING



        3-9-1 PURPOSE
                     It is the general policy of the County in accordance with the laws.of'
                     the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide for the orderly development of
                     land, for all purposes through the use of zoning and other land
                     development regulations. Frequently where competing and incompatible
                     uses conflict, traditional zoning methods and procedures are inadequate.
                     In these cases more flexible and adaptable zoning methods are needed to
                     permit land uses, and at the same time to recognize the effects Of
                     change. It is the purpose of this section to provide a more flexible
                     and adaptable zoning method to cope with situations found in such zones
                     through conditional zoning, whereby a zoning reclassification may be
                     allowed subject to certain conditions proffered by the zoning applicant
                     for the protection of the community that are not applicable to land
                     similarly zoned. The provisions of this section are not to be used for
                     the purpose of'discrimination In housing.


        3-9-2 PROFFER OF CONDITIONS

                     Any owner of property making application-for a change in zoning or an
                     amendment.to the zoning map, as provided by Section 2-5, as part of the
                     application may voluntarily proffer in writing reasonable conditions
                     which shall be in addition to the regulations provided for in the zoning
                     district or zone sought in the rezoning application. Any such proffered
                     conditions must be made prior to any public hearing before the Planning
                     Commission and the Board of Supervisors and shall be subject to the
                     following limitations:

                     a.   The rezoning itself must give rise to the need of the conditions;

                     b.   The conditions shall have a reasonable relation to the rezoning;

                     C.   The conditions shall not include a cash contribution to the County;

                     d.   The conditions shall not include mandatory dedication of real or
                          personal property for open space, parks, schools, fire departments
                          or other public facilities except for the dedication of any street,
                          curb, gutter, sidewalk, bicycle trail, drainage, water or sewage
                          systems;

                     e.   The conditions shall not include payment for or construction of
                          offsite improvements except for a pro rata share of water, sewage
                          and drainage facilities;

                     f.   No condition shall be proffered that is not related to the physical
                          development or physical operation of the property; and

                     g.   All conditions shall be in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.


        3-9-3 EFFECT OF CONDITIONS



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                         Upon the approval of any such rezoning, all conditions proffered and
                         accepted by the Board of Supervisors shall be deemed part thereof and
                         nonBeverable therefrom and shall remain in force until amended or varied
                         by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with Section 15.1-491.6 of the
                         code of Virginia as amended. All such conditions shall be in addition
                         to the regulations provided for in the zoning district by this Article.


           3-9-4 ZONING  MAP NOTATION AND RECORDS

                         Each conditional rezoning shall be designated on the zoning map by an
                         appropriate symbol designed by the Land Use Administrator. In addition,
                         the Land Use Administrator shall keep and maintain a conditional zoning
                         index which shall be available for public inspection and which shall
                         provide ready access to the ordinance creating such conditions.


           3-9-5 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

                         Each application for rezoning which proposes conditions to be applied
                         shall be accompanied by the following items beyond those required by
                         conventional rezoning requests:

                         a.   A statement detailing the nature and location of any proffered
                              conditions and those proposed circumstances which prompted the
                              proffering of such conditions.

                         b.   A signed statement by both the applicant and owner in the following
                              form:

                              I hereby proffer that the development of the subject property of
                              this application shall be in strict accordance with the conditions
                              set forth in this submission.



           3-9-6 PROCEDURAL REGULATIONS AND   REQUIREMENTS

                         Proffered conditions shall include wri'kten statements, development plans
                         and materials proffered in accordahce with the provisions of this
                         Article and approved by the Board of Supervisors in conjunction with the
                         approval of a change in zoning or an amendment to the zoning map.

                         Upon approval, any site plan, subdivision plat, or development plan
                         thereafter submitted for the development of the property in question
                         shall be in substantial conformance with all proffered conditions and
                         no development shall be approved in the absence of substantial
                         conformance. For the purpose of this section, substantial conformance
                         shall mean conformance which leaves a reasonable margin for adjustment
                         due to final engineering data but conforms with the general nature of
                         the development, the specific uses and the general layout depicted by
                         the plans and other materials presented by the owner and/or applicant.
           3-10 RURAL OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION (ROSCO)


            3-10-1       PURPOSE

                         The purpose of the Rural Open Space and Conservation District (ROSCO)
                         is to encourage the preservation of open land for its scenic beauty,
                         agricultural, forestal and recreational use, and to provide protected
                         areas for significant and sensitive resources; to protect the value of
                         real property; to promote more sensitive siting of buildings and better
                         overall site planning; to perpetuate the traditional landscape of


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                     Richmond County and the Northern Neck; to allow landowners a reasonable
                     return on their holdings; to promote a better use of the land in harmony
                     with Its natural features through more flexible design; to facilitate
                     the development of primary service areas within rural villages and to
                     provide for the managed and planned expansion of the Town of Warsaw, the
                     traditional centrally located focus of industry, commerce and government
                     services within the County.


        3-10-2       PERMITTED USES

                     Agriculture
                     Cemetery
                     Government'Uses
                     Rural Estate House Option
                     Rural Farmstead option
                     Rural Hamlet option
                     Rural Village option
                     Rural Development Option

                     One of the following uses is permitted on each lot of record existing
                     on the date this ordinance was enacted:

                     ï¿½ A single family dwelling
                     ï¿½ A church and other place of worship



        3-10-3       SPECIAL USE PERMIT OUTSIDE OPTION AREAS

                     a.    Campground

                     b.    Hospital

                     C.    Rest Home

                     d.    Resort Development

                     e.    Wayside Stands

                     f.    Mining

                     g.    Bed and Breakfast

                     h.    Electric Substations, etc.

                     I.    Hunt Clubs

                     j.    Family Subdivisions, subject to the following requirements:

                       -   Lot Size                         43,560 sq. ft.
                           Setbacks   Front and Rear       35 ft.
                                       Side                15 ft.

                       -   Lots shall not be created in areas possessing RPA features,
                           nontidal wetlands, slopes in excess of twenty-five percent (25%),
                           or habitats of rare and endangered species.

                       -   Compliance with the AFFORDABLE, WATER, and HISTORIC RICHMOND
                           overlay districts.

                       -   Compliance  with the intent and purpose of the ROSCO zoning


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                             district.


                        k.   Warsaw Expansion Option

                         All land areas identified as "Area Proposed for Future Annexation"
                         within a report entitled Town of Warsaw Annexation Plan dated November,
                         1985 may develop as a mixed use "village area" as provided for and in
                         accordance with Section 3-10-8f through Section    3-10-8j, as well as
                         applicable requirements within Section 4-18.         Land Development
                         proposals which choose instead to develop only     residentially shall
                         comply with the requirements related to "village   area neighborhoods"
                         as detailed in Section 3-10-8f(S), provided however that the gross
                         density shall not exceed three lots per gross acre.


          3-10-4        DENSITY AND APPROPRIATE AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

                        a.   The permissible gross density for the development options described
                             in Section 3-10-6 through 3-10-9 is one dwelling unit per ten (10)
                             acres. Gross density calculations shall not include the acreage
                             of tidal wetland areas. The acreage of tidal wetland areas shall
                             be subtracted from the parcel before the dwelling unit potential
                             yield is calculated.

                        b.   Whenever Possible, all lands identified as RPA features, nontidal
                             wetlands, cultivated and cultivatable prime agricultural lands,
                             slopes in excess of twenty-five percent (25%), and habitats of rare
                             and endangered species shall not be included within the area of
                             lots created for land development purposes but shall instead be
                             left undeveloped and placed in 11ROSCO Conservancy".


          3-10-5        RURAL ESTATE HOUSE OPTION


                        a.   The area of each newly created rural estate house shall be in
                             excess of 50 acres.

                        b.   When rural estate houses are proposed to be or will have the
                             reBUltant effect of being lined along and visible from a vehicular
                             right of way, each shall have a building envelope which is at least
                             1,200 feet apart from another and be arranged so as to result in
                             rural estate house sites being no closer than 300 feet from a
                             vehicular right of way and off-set from adjacent homesites by a
                             distance of 200 feet as measured from the vehicular right of way.

                        C.   If traditional architecture, as provided for in Section f(l) below
                             is not proposed to be utilized, the building envelope for rural
                             estate house shall  be positioned in an area not visible from the
                             vehicular right of way whenever possible.

                        d.   Building envelopes associated with each rural estate house site
                             shall be no larger than two acres.

                        e.   Building envelopes shall be positioned so that no building is
                             within 100 feet of  a property line.

                        f.   (1)   If traditional architecture Is proposed to be utilized on the
                                   rural estate house, the plan-approving authority will grant
                                   a density bonus permitting the creation of three (3)
                                   additional and separate building lots, each complying with
                                   the area and bulk requirements of Sections 3-10-9c to 3-10-


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                                    9e, but only if these three (3) homes     ites are not visible
                                    from the right of way.      one of these three dwellings may
                                    instead be an accessory dwelling, as defined, if located
                                    within the same building envelope as the principal single
                                    family dwelling and. if also exhibiting traditional
                                    architecture.

                          (2)       The Rural Development Option as provided by Section 3-10-9
                                    may also be utilized on appropriate lands over and above the
                                    fifty acres associated with the Estate House Development
                                    Option. Any accrued development potential resulting from the
                                    density bonus associated with subsection f(l) above may be
                                    transferred to the Rural Development Option.

                        g.    All areas outside of building envelopes shall be protected in
                              perpetuity by a conservation easement and used where possible        for
                              agricultural production. These areas shall be designated on the
                              zoning map as "ROSCO Conservancy".

                        h.    Structures shall be limited in height to 35 feet unless              the
                              traditional architecture density bonus is employed in which case
                              structures may attain heights consistent with traditional
                              architectural features.



         3-10-6         RURAL FARMSTEAD OPTION

                        a.    The rural farmstead option shall only be employed on lots in excess
                              of 100 acres. Multiple rural farmstead opti6ns may be created on
                              the same large parcel so long as the site design and spatial
                              relationship of multiple farmsteads is in harmony with the intent
                              and purpose of the ROSCO district.*

                        b.    The farmstead building envelope shall not exceed two acres for
                              every 100 acres of total lot size and every fraction thereof.

                        C.    Permitted uses include:

                          (1)       single family detached

                          (2)       multi-family/townhome

                          (3)       agriculture

                        d.    The building envelope shall be no closer than 400 feet from the
                              right of way and no closer than 300 feet to any other property
                              lines.

                        e.    All areas outside the building envelope shall be protected in
                              perpetuity by a conservation easement and used where possible for
                              agricultural production. These areas shall be designated on the
                              zoning map as "ROSCO Conservancy".

                        f.    If traditional architecture is used in the design of the farmstead
                              complex, the owner/applicant may request a density bonus permitting
                              an additional six (6) dwelling units per 100 acres of total site
                              area.   Thesetll@W-0) dwelling units can either be added within the
                              farmstead com %4 or within separate lots subdivided in accordance
                              with the area and bulk requirements of Section 3-(1-1)-9c to 3-X-1,-4-9e
                              if these separate lots are not visible from the flb@mstead and-not
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                        g.   structure shall be limited in height to 35 feet unless the
                             traditional farmstead architecture density bonus is employed in
                             which case structures may attain heights in keeping with farmstead
                             buildings.


          3-10-7        RURAL HAMLET OPTION

                        a.   General Requirements

                          (1)      A rural hamlet, as proposed, shall be in accordance with the
                                   comprehensive Plan.

                          (2)      open space areas shall be placed In "ROSCO Conservancy" to
                                   ensure their perpetual protection.

                          (3)      Each hamlet shall consist of no less than 6 or more than 25
                                   hamlet dwellings.

                        b.   Land Area Requirements

                          A rural hamlet shall be located on a development parcel at least forty
                          (40) acres in size.

                        C.   Permitted Uses

                          -  Single Family Detached Dwellings
                          -  Bed and Breakfast, owner-occupied
                          -  Home Occupations
                          -  CIVIC Uses such as:
                             Community meeting hall
                             Library
                             Post office
                             Museum
                             Historic and cultural society facility
                             Child care center or preschool
                             Church or other place of worship
                             Art gallery
                          -  County Government Service, excluding utilities
                          -  Public or Private Elementary School

                          Civic uses shall not exist on greater than 15% of the lots or total
                          area of the hamlet, whichever is more restrictive.

                        d.   Special Use Permit on Hamlet Lots

                          -  Retail Sales Storefront as an accessory use within only one single
                             family detached dwelling in the hamlet from which is sold basic
                             @ecessity items within a floor area not exceeding 500 square feet
                             in size.

                          -  A single family attached duplex (side by side) may occupy a single
                             hamlet building lot provided that one unit is owner-occupied, no
                             more than twenty-percent (20%) of hamlet lots contain duplex units
                             and the duplex is architecturally consistent with the overall
                             design of the hamlet. The resultant extra dwelling unit shall not
                             be counted toward the total permitted gross density allowed within
                             the hamlet.

                        e.   Permitted Uses Within "ROSCO Conservancy" Areas

                          Common open space lots surrounding hamlet lots may be used as follows:


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                         (1)        Barns, silos, stables and other structures related to
                                    permitted agricultural uses.

                         (2)        A wayside stand with a building footprint no greater than 250
                                    square feet selling only those agricultural products grown
                                    on site.

                         (3)        Recreational uses for residents of the development which are
                                    customarily and clearly accessory, incidental and subordinate
                                    to the hamlet, and which are located so as to minimize the
                                    visual intrusion on the landscape from within and outside the
                                    hamlet and/or to reinforce the hamlet design including but
                                    not limited to swimming pools, tennis courts, equestrian
                                    facilities, and picnic areas.

                         (4)        Water  and sewer facilities including mass drainfields and
                                    septic systems.

                        f.   Minimum Lot and Building Envelope Requirements

                             Hamlet Lots:
                             Minimum  lot size                15,000 sq. ft.
                             Maximum  lot size                43,560 sq. ft.
                             Minimum  building  envelope       7,000 sq. ft'.
                             Maximum  building  envelope      12,500 sq. ft.
                             Minimum  lot width               64 feet
                             Maximum  lengtq/width            5/1
                         Minimum front and rear
                               yard setback                        ,.iO feet
                             Minimum side yard setback        10-feet


                        g.   Maximum Hamlet Building Envelope Depth

                         (1)        The rear edge of the building envelopes of hamlet lots facing
                                    one another across a street shall not be more than 400 feet
                                    apart.
                         (2)        The rear edge of the building envelopes of hamlet lots facing
                                    one another across a hamlet green shall not exceed 600 feet      *
                         (3)        The maximum distance between building envelopes of lots
                                    facing across a hamlet green shall not exceed 350 feet.

                        h.   Maximum Net Residential Density

                         The residential density of the hamlet, excluding nonresidential use
                         acreage and density exemptions provided herein, shall be no less than
                         1.5 and no more than 3.5 dwelling units per acre.

                        i.   Density Bonus Provision

                         If the Rural Hamlet Option is constructed on newly created roads, or
                         is proposed to be positioned on an existing road which the County has
                         concluded will never be characterized by average annual traffic volumes
                         exceeding 500 vehicles per day over and above the traffic volumes
                         resulting from the Rural Hamlet, a density bonus permitting the gross
                         density to be reduced from one dwelling unit per ten acres as required
                         by Section 3-10-4 to one dwelling unit per 6.25 acres will be granted
                         by the plan-approving authority.

                        J.   An Accessory Dwelling Permitted

                         An accessory dwelling as provided by    Section 3-16-3a(2) may be located


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                         on a hamlet lot provided the lot owner of record resides on the
                         property.

                         k.   Manufactured Housing Prohibited

                         Manufactured homes are not permitted in the rural hamlet.


          3-10-8         RURAL VILLAGE OPTION

                         a.   General Requirements

                          (1)        A Rural Village, as proposed, shall be in accordance with the
                                     Comprehensive Plan.

                          (2)        Sufficient land in appropriate locations shall be controlled
                                     by the applicant either by fee simple ownership or under
                                     contract.

                          (3)        Conservancy   areas   shall   be   adequately   protected     by
                                     conservation easements which allow only limited uses and put
                                     in 11ROSCO Conservancy".

                          (4)        Adequate water and wastewater systems shall be provided by
                                     the applicant, along with appropriate user-f inancing of these
                                     facilities.

                          (5)        Adequate roads shall be provided by the applicant.

                          (6)        The proposed village will include and provide for land uses,
                                     lots, buildings, roadways and amenities designed to implement
                                     the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
                                                                            7
                          (7)        Appropriate maintenance and ownership of public and community
                                     Uses will be ensured.


                         b.   Land Area Requirements

                          An applicant must designate land areas sufficient to meet the following
                          land area requirements:

                          (1)        Village Area

                              The site for the village area portion of a rural village option
                              district shall be a minimum of 80 contiguous acres and a maximum
                              of 250 contiguous acres in size, and shall contain a minimum of 150
                              and a maximum of 500 dwelling units exclusive of additional units
                              resulting from the issuance of density bonuses at no more than
                              three (3) or less than one (1) dwelling unit per acre of village
                              area.   Village area lands shall be noted an the zoning map as
                              approved on the plan of development: commercial storefront, civic,
                              townhouse, neighborhood and village workplace.

                          (2)        "ROSCO Conservancy"

                              The 11ROSCO Conservancy" area shall consist of all land required to
                              be assembled to create a village minus the land area designated as
                              the village area. Each village area shall be completely surrounded
                              by a contiguous buffer land area which shall be at least twice the
                              size of the designated village area, and shall be no less than 300
                              feet wide at any point along the perimeter of the village area
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                           specific site conditions.

                      C.   Locational Criteria for the Rural Village

                        While the County has not determined specific sites within the ROSCO
                        zoning district which are suitable for a rural village and wishes to
                        allow flexibility in such determinations, the County will consider the
                        following factors in determining whether a Rural Village option
                        proposal should be approved.

                        (1)       It shall comply with the general requirements of Section 3-
                                  10-8a.

                        (2)       It shall comply with Section 3-13 and after construction, be
                                  sited so as to best preserve historic resources, natural
                                  vistas and the existing countryside formations.

                        (3)       In the event a rural village is proposed in Close proximity
                                  to an existing incorporated town or an existing rural
                                  village, certain requirements of utilities and buffering of
                                  thiB ordinance may be modified, additional requirements may
                                  be imposed, or the location may be denied, all at the
                                  discretion of the county and in order to ensure that feature
                                  of the existing town or village and its setting ar:
                                  preserved.

                        (4)       The area of private lots for non-water-dependent uses within
                                  the viliage area shall not be located upon lands protected
                                  by the Waterfront Management (WATER) District.

                        (5)       The village area shall be designed in accordance with the
                                  design standards of section 4-18.


                      d.   Land Assembly Requirements and Development Potential

                        An applicant Must demonstrate contro   1 of suf f icient land area to
                        accommodate the number of dwelling units proposed to be built within
                        the village area. The development potential of assembled land shall
                        be determined by the Land Use Administrator and the Richmond County
                        Health Department, and shall amount to, the potential number of dwelling
                        units the assembled land can accommodate as determined by the
                        development potential of such land.    Development potential shall be
                        determined based upon the following schedule:


                                          Dwelling Units/     Dwelling Unit
                      Acreage Controlled        Acre Ratio      Yield Potential

                      First 250 acres           1/10               25
                      For each of the
                        next 150 acres          1/1               150
                      For each of the
                        next 162.5 acres              211                325

                      Total: 562.5 acres        9/1               500


                      8.   Location, Use and  Protection of the "ROSCO Conservancy" Area

                        (1)       Rural Village proposals shall provide "ROSCO Conservancy"
                                  land areas which provide visual and physical buffer thereby


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                                   creating a distinct, traditional village settlement amid open
                                   space lands.

                         (2)       All land assembled to form the rural village and not
                                   designated as "village area" shall be designated as "ROSCO
                                   Conservancy" on the zoning map.

                         (3)       No land within the "ROSCO Conservancy     n    areas may be
                                   subdivided to create lots less than 50 acres in size except
                                   for those lots associated with another development option
                                   provided for by section 3-10 and approved by the plan-
                                   approving agent.

                         (4)       Permitted uses of designated "ROSCO Conservancy" areas are
                                   as follows:

                                   other development options specified by Section 3-10 as
                                   approved;
                                   agricultural use;
                                   open space;
                                   lakes, ponds, retention and detention facilities;
                                   conservation;
                                   cemetery;
                                   utility systems including septic systems;
                                   spray irrigation fields for wastewater effluent disposal,
                                   lagoons and water impoundments;
                                   golf course, nature and equestrian trails;
                                   athletic fields;
                                   public parks.


                        f.   Land Uses Within the Village Area

                         The village area shall contain the following public, community and
                         private land uses:

                         (1)       Greens, Parks and Squares

                             (a)   Purpose

                                   Greens, parks and squares are intended to provide spatially
                                   defined and distributed open spaces within any part of the
                                   village area to serve a variety of outdoor leisure and
                                   assembly needs of village residents, and to enhance the form
                                   and appearance of the village.

                             (b)   Location

                                   The main village green shall be centrally located and shall
                                   generally be sited at natural vista/view locations. other
                                   smaller greens shall be dispersed throughout the remainder
                                   of the village area in such a way that no lot is more than
                                   a 1,320 feet walking distance from a green, square or park.

                             (d)   Size

                                   The main village green shall be no less than 30,000 square
                                   feet in size while the other, smaller greens, squares and
                                   parks shall be no less than 10,000 square feet in size.

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                            (a)    Purpose

                                   civic   uses   are   intended   to   provide     governmental,
                                   institutional, educational, recreational, cultural, and
                                   religious facilities and services which enhance the shared
                                   community life and personal development of village residents.

                            (b)    Location

                                   Civic lots shall normally be located adjacent to greens,
                                   parks, and squares, or at vista terminations. Schools may
                                   be located in any part of the village area and, if sited at
                                   the perimeter of the village area, associated athletic fields
                                   may be located within the adjacent "ROSCO Conservancy."

                            (C)    Permitted Civic Uses

                                   Civic Use Lots may be used for one or more of the following:

                                         community meeting hall (A community meeting hall shall
                                         be constructed on a civic lot, with a meeting room of
                                         no less than 10 square feet for each approved house
                                         and townhouse dwelling unit.     The community meeting
                                         hall shall be completed prior to construction of 50%
                                         of the residential dwelling units. Until such time as
                                         a community meeting hall is constructed, the developer
                                         shall provide a temporary meeting room of no less than
                                         1600 square feet.);
                                   -     library;
                                   -     post office;
                                   -     museum;
                                   -     historical and cultural society
                                         facility;
                                   -     child care center or preschool;
                                   -     church or other place,of worship;
                                   -     art gallery;
                                         music center;
                                   -     community theater;
                                   -     public (non-private membership) athletic club or
                                         recreation center;
                                   -     County government service, excluding utilities;
                                   -     public or private elementary or middle schools.

                        (3)        Storefront Area

                            (a)    Purpose

                                   The commercial storefront district is intended to provide a
                                   variety of retail shops and services to support the day-to-
                                   day needs of village residents and other local residents,
                                   complemented by other compatible business, civic and
                                   residential activities in commercial-type buildings in a
                                   manner consistent with a small downtown in the community.

                            (b)    Location

                                   The commercial storefront area shall be a designated
                                   .geographic unit located where it acts as a central place and
                                   where it can intercept traffic coming and going from the
                                   village without such traffic traversing local residential
                                   streets.



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                             (C)    Permitted Storefront Uses

                                    commercial storefront lots may be used for one or more of the
                                    following in commercial buildings:
                                    -     any use permitted in civic use areas;
                                    -     residential dwelling above the ground floor;
                                    -     retail Bales, provided however that a maximum of
                                          20,000 square feet of floor area per business will be
                                          permitted;
                                    -     personal or business services;
                                    -     banks and financial institution;
                                    -     cinema;
                                    -     office;
                                    -     private club;
                                    -     restaurant;
                                    -     artist studio;
                                    -     lodging, including hotel;
                                          recreational building or use;
                                    -     medical clinic or facility;
                                    -     elderly and social care facility.

                         (4)        Townhouse Area

                             (a)    Purpose

                                    This area provides for a variety of housing opportunities and
                                    provides for the flexible use of such buildings to
                                    accommodate compatible business and civic uses which
                                    supplement the commercial storefront area.

                             (b)    The townhouse area is located in close proximity to the
                                    commercial storefront area.

                             (c)    Permitted Townhouse Uses

                                    Townhouse lots may be used for one or more of the following
                                    uses in conjunction with the residence with attached
                                    dwellings:                 4

                                    -     home occupation as provided by
                                          3-16-4;
                                    -     personal or business service;
                                    -     office;
                                    -     private club;
                                    -     restaurant;
                                    -     artist studio;
                                    -     bed and breakfast;
                                    -     medical office;

                         (5)        Neighborhood Area

                             (a)    Purpose

                                    Neighborhood areas are intended to provide for single family
                                    homes in a residential neighborhood environment, complemented
                                    by a limited number of compatible uses, including small parks
                                    and greens.

                             (b)    Location

                                    Residential lots shall generally be located along local
                                    streets and around the perimeter of the combined commercial


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                                  storefront and townhouse areas and between those areas and
                                  the ROSCO Conservancy.

                           (c)    Permitted House Uses

                                  Neighborhood areas may be used for one or more the following:

                                        single      family      detached        residential
                                        dwelling;
                                        home occupation in accordance with the provisions of
                                        Section 3-16-4;
                                        office, as an accessory use, or for not more than 2
                                        full time employee equivalents; or
                                        one accessory building;
                                        one accessory dwelling in accordance with Section 3-
                                        16-3a(2).

                        (6)       Village Workplace Area

                           (a)    Purpose

                                  The village workplace area is intended to provide employment
                                  opportunities for village residents and to provide sites for
                                  small industrial uses which support the surrounding rural
                                  area without adverse impact on  the rural village.
                           (b)    Locatiog
                                  Village workplace areas shall be located in no more than two
                                  areas at the periphery of the village area at sites which
                                  intercept traffic from external roadways and have the least
                                  impact on neighborhood areas. Village workplace areas shall
                                  be well buffered from adjacent neighborhoods.

                           (c)    Permitted village Workplace Uses

                                  Village workplace areas shall be accessible to motor vehicles
                                  and may be used for one or more of the following:

                                  -     Warehousing;
                                  -     Light manufacturing and assembly;
                                        Automobile repair (all repairs conducted indoors);
                                  -     Utilities to serve the village;
                                  -     Fire and Rescue Service facilities.

                       g.  Special Use  Permit Throughout the Village Area

                        Uses which may  be approved by special use permit within specified
                        sections of the village area are as follows:

                        (1)       Commercial car wash, which shall only be located in a village
                                  workplace area;

                        (2)       Retail sale of petroleum-based fuel products, which shall
                                  only be located in a village workplace area and provided that
                                  only one such facility shall be permitted at any one street
                                  intersection;

                        (3)       Outdoor commercial which shall only be located in a village
                                  workplace area;

                        (4)       Outdoor storage which shall only be located in a village


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                                    workplace area;

                          (5)       Storage and sale of building material or garden supplies
                                    which shall only be located in a village workplace area.

                          (6)       Retail sales with more than 20,000 square feet of floor area
                                    per business in a commercial storefront area;

                          (7)       Middle and high schools and community colleges;

                          (8)       Structures and/or uses for federal, state or local government
                                    purposes

                         h.  Prohibited Uses Throughout the Village Area

                          The following UBes are specifically prohibited in the village area:

                          (1)       Chemical manufacturing, storage or distribution', as a primary
                                    use;

                          (2)       Any commercial use, other than a car wash, which is primarily
                                    directed to patrons who are encouraged by the site layout or
                                    buildings to remain in their automobile while receiving goods
                                    or services;

                          (3)       Enameling, plating or painting except artist studios as a
                                    primary use;

                          (4)       Foundries, receiving/distribut ion, moving or hauling terminal
                                    or yard, except delivery or pick up of goods or merchandise
                                    solely to Bervice businesses in the rural village;

                          (5)       Prisons and detention centers;

                          (6)       The manufacture or disposal of hazardous waste materials,
                                    solid waste or radioactive waste;

                          (7)       Agricultural uses, other tkan home gardens;

                          (8)       Junk yards;

                          (9)  -    Mobile homes;

                          (10)      Commercial sand, gravel or other mineral extraction;

                             (11)   Any use which, as determined by the Land Use Administrator
                                    which produces an impact that would adversely affect the
                                    intended overall characteristics of a rural village or the
                                    specific characteristics and uses of adjacent areas, as a
                                    result of undue noise; offensive odors, glare, vibration;
                                    hazardous solids, liquids or gases emitted into the
                                    environment.

                         i.  Lot Requirements

                          (1)       Lot Frontage

                             Each individual lot or, in the event that lots are consolidated,
                             each building Bite shall be in accordance with the following:


                                                VILLAGE AREA


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                        Minimum    Minimum    Maximum     Maximum
                        Lot Depth Lot Width   Lot Width Length:Width

        Greens, Parks
          and Squares NA          NA          NA              NA
        civic           NA        NA          NA              NA
        Commercial
          Storefront    96,              161       1501             NA
        Townhouse       961              16,        321             9:1
        Neighborhood 961          641         NA             5:1
        Workplace -     1281             32'       3201             5:1


        The intent of this ordinance is best served by designing villages to include a variety
        of lot sizes.




                        (2)       Lot Coverage

                            The total maximum lot coverage for buildings on individual lots
                            shall not exceed the following percent of the lot area:

                                  Greens, Parks, Squares         NA
                                  civic                          70%
                                  Storefront                     70%
                                  Townhouge                      70.%
                                  House                          30%
                                  Workplace                      30%

                       J.   Building Height and Setback Requirements

                        (1)       civic

                            Civic buildings shall have no height or setback limitations.

                        (2)       Commercial Storefront

                            Storefront buildings shall not exceed three stories or 40 feet,
                            whichever is less, in height. Storefront buildings shall have no
                            setback limitations.


                        (3)       Townhouse

                            (a)   Townhouse building facades shall be setback either 4, 8 or
                                  16 feet from the right of way.        Attached open porches
                                  projecting from the facade may lie within this setback area.

                            (b)   Townhouse building facades shall be a minimum of 12 feet from
                                  the face of curb defining the edge of vehicular cartways.

                            (C)   The principal townhouse entrance shall be from the frontage
                                  sidewalk.

                            (d)   Townhouse facades in any one block should generally have the
                                  same setback.


                        (5)       Village Workplace

                            (a)   Village workplace  buildings shall be located no closer than
                                  50 feet to any side or rear property line.



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                             (b)   Village workplace buildings shall not exceed 3 stories or 40
                                   feet in height, whichever is less.

                             (c)   Village workplace buildings shall be set back not more than
                                   16 feet from their frontage.


         3-10-9         RURAL DEVELOPMENT OPTION

                        a.   All lots within a Rural Development Option shall be located in any
                             area wooded or open BO long as the development, whenever possible
                             and to the greatest extent possible, is invisible from existing
                             roadways.  If deemed necessary by the plan-approving authority,
                             landscaping and/or earthen berms may be required to minimize the
                             visual intrusion of the Rural Development option as viewed from
                             other development options provided in Section 3-10 and existing
                             vehicular rights of way.

                        b.   Permitted uses are:

                         (1)       Single Family Detached
                         (2)       Customary Accessory Uses
                         (3)       Recreation Open Space
                         (4)       "ROSCO Conservancy"
                         (5)       Community    recreation    facilities,    including     parks,
                                   playgrounds, clubhouses, boating facilities, swimming pools,
                                   ball fields, tennis courts, golf courses, etc.

                        C.   The minimum lot size for individual lots shall be 43,560 square
                             feet. The maximum lot size shall be 130,680 square feet.

                        d.   Structures shall be limited to thirty-five feet in height.

                        e.   Setbacks shall be as follows:


                             Front Yard              35 feet
                             Side Yard                15 feet
                             Rear yard               35 feet

                        f.   Roadways built to service the forest subdivision shall be built to
                             state standards.

                        g.   Open space areas set aside should consist of those areas which are
                             environmentally fragile and/or contain important resources
                             identified   in  the   Resource   Inventory,   particularly    prime
                             agricultural lands. Set aside open space lands shall be protected
                             in perpetuity by a conservation easement which permits continuation
                             of agricultural operations. These areas will be marked on the same
                             map as 11ROSCO Conservancy"

                        h.   A density bonus enabling the gross density required by Section 3-
                             10-4 to be reduced to one dwelling unit per 6.25 acres will be
                             granted if the following cirCUMBtance is met: If all lands on the
                             parcel to be subdivided identified as tidal and nontidal wetlands,
                             prime agricultural land in cultivation, slopes in excess of twenty-
                             five percent (25%), and habitats of rare and endangered species are
                             placed in 11ROSCO Conservancy".




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         3-11-1       PURPOSE

                      The Rural Business and Commercial (RBC) District is established to
                      provide appropriate zoning for existing commercially utilized lots which
                      are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, for necessary commercial
                      uses proposed in the absence of mixed Use areas, as well as for proposed
                      uses which by their very nature, are inappropriate within mixed use
                      areas.



         3-11-2       PERMITTED USES

                      a.    All freestanding commercial ly-ut il ized lots of record, as of the
                            date this ordinance became- effective, which are utilized in a
                            manner consistent with the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive
                            Plan.

                      b.    The following uses, if established after this ordinance became
                            effective, are permitted:

                        (1)       Automobile Repair
                        (2)       Automobile Sales
                        (3)       Building Materials/NurBeries Sales with Outdoor Storage
                        (4)       Car Washes
                        (5)       Contractor's Office with Outside Storage
                        (6)       Drive-I Theatres               I
                        (7)       Equipmext Rental and Sales having Outside Storage
                        (8)       Gasoline Dispensing Stations'
                            (9)   Public Utility Installations
                           (10)   Stone or Monument Works
                           (11)   Kennels
                           (12)1  Other commercial uses which are automobile or outside storage
                                  oriented



         3-11-3       SPECIAL USE PERMIT

                      All commercial uses which are permitted with a rural village as provided
                      by Section 3-10-8 as long as no village area exists within 3 linear
                      miles of the parcel in question.


         3-11-4       MINIMUM AREA REQUIRE14ENTS

                      There are no minimum lot area requirements. However, no lot zoned for
                      or proposed to be zoned for RBC shall be approved unless and until it
                      has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the plan-approving
                      authority that the lot area is Of sufficient size to ensure compliance
                      with the zoning and design requirements of this Ordinance.


         3-11-5       MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS

                      Building setbacks at a minimum shall be as follows:

                        Front Yard                         35 feet
                        Each Side Yard               20 feet
                        Rear Yard                          35 feet
                        Side and Rear Yard Adjacent
                        to Residential Districts     50 feet



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          3-11-6        FRONTAGE AND YARD REQUIREMENTS

                        a.   Outside storage of raw materials, work in progress and finished
                             goods shall not be permitted between the building setback and any
                             public vehicular right of way.

                        b.   The minimum front yard setback area shall not be used for parking
                             or loading areas. Loading areas Bhall be restricted to the side
                             or rear yards.

                        C.   No required buffer area shall be used for outside storage, parking,
                             loading or any accessory use.


          3-12 RURAL WORKPLACE (WORK)

          3-12-1        PURPOSE

                        The Rural Workplace (WORK) District is established to provide
                        opportunities for employment generator's which are desired, are situated
                        collectively in accessible and suitable nodes of activity and blend in
                        with rather than supplant the rural environment of the County. The WORK
                        district is designed to:

                          -  provide locational opportunities for industries with high growth
                             which are likely to be attracted to the County;

                          -  provide development Bites for small, medium and large-si          zed
                             industrial firms in environments conducive for business and
                             industrial activity;

                          -  assist the County by attracting new employment opportunities;

                                                                         t
                          -  expand the fiscal capacity of the County by broadening the tax
                             base;

                          -  ensure the compatible operation of productive activities and
                             community growth;                 I

                          -  contribute positively to community appearance; and,

                          -  respect the natural rural environment.


          3-12-2        PERMITTED USES

                        The WORK Zoning District permits uses listed below which carry on
                        processes within enclosed buildings or in outside areas sheltered and
                        heavily buffered from adjacent properties and rights of way.          Any
                        structure to be erected or land to be used shall be for one (1) or more
                        of the following uses provide that there are no inherent hazards
                        associated with such uses and further provide that no nuisance may occur
                        from fire or explosion, toxic or corrosive fumes, gas.? smoke, odors,
                        obnoxious dust or vapor, offensive noise or vibrations, glare, flashes
                        or objectionable effluent and electrical interference which may
                        adversely affect or impair the normal use of any other property (see
                        Section 4-13).   The development of industrial and/or office parks is
                        encouraged.    Developers of industrial /office parks may establish
                        covenants and restrictions more restrictive than these zoning standards
                        if deemed desirable, however these covenants and restrictions will not
                        be enforced by Richmond County. For example, a developer may create an
                        industrial and/or office park which allows only a limited range of


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                      indUBtrial/office Uses. Permitted Uses are   as follows:

                      (a)  office   buildings   for   executive,   administrative,   business
                           educational or professional services, as well as industrial:
                           medical and scientific research and development laboratories.

                      (b)         Colleges, universities, vocational/technical centers.

                      (c)  Commercial printing (letterpress, screen commercial, lithographic
                           commercial and others) including the printing and publishing of
                           newspapers, periodicals and books, blueprinting and similar uses.

                      (d)  Computer and data processing services.

                      (e)  Contractors office and storage provided all materials are screened
                           from public view.

                      (f)  Direct mail advertising services.

                      (g)  Machine shops and tool and die shops.

                      (h)  Mailing, reproduction, commercial art and photography, and
                           stenographic services.

                      (i)  Parcel Delivery Stations.

                      (J)  Repair and r4ntal of light machinery and equipment, excluding
                           automobile repair facilities.

                      (k)  Warehousing and wholesale distribution centers.

                      (1)  Manufacture and/or assembly of:

                        (1)       office, computing and accounting machines.

                        (2)       Engineering, laboratory, scientific, research, measuring and
                                  controlling, surveying and drafting, optical, surgical,
                                  medical and dental instruments and supplies, and robotic
                                  devices.

                        (3)       Electrical lighting and wiring equipment.

                        (4)       Radio and television communications equipment, electronic
                                  components, equipment and accessories.

                        (5)       Transportation machinery, equipment and devices including
                                  motor vehicle parts and accessories.

                        (6)       Photographic equipment, electrical appliances, tools and
                                  hardware products, watches, clocks, toys, games, musical
                                  equipment, plastic products, sheet metal products, heating,
                                  cooling and ventilation equipment, jewelry, silverware and
                                  plateware, sporting and athletic goods, pens, pencils,
                                  buttons, and,other miscellaneous products.

                        (7)       Pharmaceutical preparations for human and/or veterinary use.

                        (8)       Apparel and other textile products and accessories by cutting
                                  and sewing purchased woven or knit textile fabrics and
                                  related materials such as leather, rubberized fabrics,
                                  plastics and furs.



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                              (9)   Finished leather and artificial leather products, excluding
                                    the tanning of leather.

                             (10)   Wood products such as boxes, furniture, skids, cabinets,
                                    baskets, caskets, and other wood products of a similar
                                    nature.

                             (11)   Particleboard, hardwood dimension, flooring, softwoodveneer,
                                    plywood, structural wood members, prefabricated wood or metal
                                    buildings or structures and members, moldings and similar
                                    products.

                          (12)      (From purchased paper or paperboard) Coated or glazed paper,
                                    envelopes, bags, die-cut paper, paperboard and cardboard,
                                    pressed and molded pulp goods, sanitary paper products,
                                    stationery and tablets, folded paperboard boxed, set-up
                                    paperboard boxes, corrugated and solid fiber boxes, sanitary
                                    food containers, fiber cans, tubes, drums, and similar
                                    products.

                             (13)   Pottery and ceramics.

                        (m)   Other uses as deemed to be consistent in use and intensity with the
                              intent and purpose of this section as determined by the Land Use
                              Administrator, including those uses which play a vital role in the
                              preservation of traditional rural lifestyles and land uses.


          3-12-3        SPECIAL USE PERMITS

                        Processing of food (animal, vegetable, fish, fowl or other food type
                        products).


          3-12-4        HINI14UM AREA REQUIREMENTS

                        There are no minimum lot area requirements. However, no lot zoned for
                        or proposed to,be zoned for WORK shal@- be approved unless and until it
                        has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the plan-approving
                        authority that the lot area is Of sufficient size to ensure compliance
                        with the zoning and design requirements of this Ordinance.


          3-12-5        MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS

                        Building setbacks at a minimum shall be as     fOllOWB:

                              Front Yard                      35 feet
                              Each Side Yard                  20 feet
                              Rear Yard -                     35 feet
                              Side and Rear Yard
                              Adjacent to Existing
                              Residential Uses                50 feet



          3-12-6        FRONTAGE AND YARD REQUIREMENTS

                        a.    Outside storage of raw materials, work in progress and finished
                              goods shall not be permitted between the building setback and any
                              public vehicular right of way.

                        b.    The minimum front yard setback area shall not be used for parking


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                           or loading areas. Loading areas shall be restricted to the side
                           or rear yardB.

                      C.   No required buffer area shall be used for outside storage, parking,
                           loading or any accessory use.



        3-13 HISTORIC AND SCENIC PRESERVATION (HISTORIC RICHMOND) OVERLAY DISTRICT


        ,3-13-1       PURPOSE

                      The purpose of the Historic and Scenic (HISTORIC RICHMOND) overlay
                      district is to provide for protection and enhancement of designated
                      scenic highways or byways and to protect against destruction of or
                      encroachment upon historic areas, archaeological sites, historic
                      buildings, historic monuments or other historic features; or buildings
                      and structures of recognized architectural significance which contribute
                      or will contribute to the cultural, social, economic, political or
                      architectural heritage of Richmond County and the Commonwealth of
                      Virginia.   It is also the purpose of HISTORIC RICHMOND to preserve
                      designated scenic areas and historic, archaeological or architectural
                      features, and their surroundings within a reasonable distance from
                      destruction, damage, defacement and obviously incongruous development
                      or uses of land.    HISTORIC RICHMOND will i.mplement the provisions of
                      Section 4-10 of this ordinance relative, to the. creation of historic
                      districts as proviaed by Section 15.1-503'.2 of the Code of Virginia.
                      HISTORIC RICHMOND is also established. for the express purpose of
                      promoting the general welfare by the preservation of areas which have
                      been officially designated as having exceptional natural, scenic         I
                      cultural, or historic value worthy of preservation and protection. This
                      zoning designation is intended to be used along roadways within the
                      County officially designated as Virginia scenic highways or byways, or
                      designated by the Board of Supervisors as scenic County highways and
                      byways in the Comprehensive Plan as well as along significant rivers,
                      creeks, and other noteworthy waterbodies.


        3-13-2,       APPLICATION

                      a.   The HISTORIC RICHMOND overlay district is created to be
                           superimposed an other districts contained in this Article.        The
                           uses, housing types, minimum lot requirements, minimum yard
                           requirements, maximum heights, and accessory uses shall be those
                           requirements applicable to the underlying zoning district except
                           as modified by application of the regulations in this section.

                      b.   HISTORIC RICHMOND districts shall be established by action of the
                           Board of Supervisors and designated on the Official Zoning Map.


        3-13-3        PERMITTED USES

                      A building or land shall be Used only for the following purposes, and
                      except as provided herein, in each case subject to review and action by
                      the plan-approving authority in accordance with the standards set forth
                      in this Section and the intent and purpose of this ordinance:

                      Any Use, or accessory use, permitted in the underlying zoning district
                      in which the premises are situated subject to review and approval. The
                      normal maintenance of an historic area or building or the charging of


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                         admission fee for visitors, or the conduct of visitor centers or
                         services within a county, state, or national park, shall not be
                         considered as commercial uses.



          3-13-4         USE LIMITATIONS

                         The following limitations shall apply within HISTORIC RICHMOND:

                         a.   No building or structure, except as provided to enhance the scenic
                              character of the area, shall be constructed within 100 feet of the
                              right of way of any designated scenic highway or byway.
                              Construction within the viewshed of a historic building should be
                              avoided whenever possible, but when unavoidable, should be
                              sympathetic and compatible.     This is not intended to preclude
                              development of accessory buildings by the owner of a historic
                              building.

                         b.   off-street parking and loading requirements shall be in accordance
                              with the provisions of Article 4-11.      No off-street parking or
                              loading space shall be located within 100 feet of the right of way
                              of any designated scenic highway or byway.

                         C.   Consideration shall be given during the review of any proposed
                              development along a scenic highway or byway to other than standard
                              development requirements relating to drainage facilitiest pavement
                              of driveways, and parking areas, approved signs and traf f ic control
                              devices and markings so as to insure that development is compatible
                              with the goals. and objectives of the scenic designation.

                         d.   Development along scenic highways and byways shall be designed to
                              minimize the number and size of curb cuts.

                         e.   Timber clear- cutting is not permitted in view of historic buildings
                              or areas.    , Additionally, timber clear cutting shall not be
                              permitted within 100 feet of the right of way of a designated
                              highway or byway. Any timber cutting activities in these areas is
                              to be based upon considerationsiwhich emphasize aesthetic values
                              or sanitation and salvage cuttings necessitated by damage caused
                              by fire, insect infestation or other destructive forces, with prior
                              approval of the Land Use Administrator. The Land Use Administrator
                              may request advice and/or reports from the State Division of
                              Forestry in this regard.     All flowering trees, shrubs and wild
                              flowers indigenous to the area which occur within 100 feet of the
                              right of way line of the scenic highway or byway should be favored
                              and protected where reasonable.

                         f.   No open pit extraction shall take place within 350 feet of a
                              designated highway or within view of a historic building or area.
                              All stock piling of minerals or wastes shall be screened by a
                              natural buffer and shall not exceed 35 feet in height or the height
                              of the trees and/or natural material found in the buffer, whichever
                              is higher.    The entrance to the extraction area must be hard
                              surfaced and designed for highway safety and, insofar as possible,
                              be in keeping with the nature of the scenic highway or byway.

                         g.   Development permits as provided by Section 2-7-1 issued in areas
                              known or suspected to contain archeological artifacts and data
                              shall include a requirement that the developer provide for a phase
                              one survey and evaluation by an archaeologist. The permit shall
                              require approval by the County before work can begin on a project
                              following inspection. Archaeological data or artifacts shall be


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                           recovered before work :@esumes or begins on a project. significant
                           archaeological and historic sites shall be permanently preserved
                           for BCientific study, education and public observation. When the
                           County determineB that a Bite has significant archaeological,
                           natural, scientific or historical value, a development permit will
                           not be issued which would pose a threat to the site. The County
                           may require that development be postponed in such areas to allow
                           investigation and/or retrieval and preservation of significant
                           artifacts.

                      h.   Areas within viewshed of historic buildings and historic and
                           archaeological sites which are Outside of the building envelope,
                           as well as areas within the preservation corridor along scenic
                           highways shall be protected in perpetuity by a conservation
                           easement and designated on the zoning maps as "ROSCO Conservancy."


        3-13-5        STANDARDS

                      The following standards shall be considered by the plan-approving
                      authority in evaluating proposal within HISTORIC RICHMOND districts:

                      a.   The public necessity Of the proposed construction or use.

                      b.   The public purpose or interest in land or buildings to be
                           protected.
                      C.   The historic, Iarchitectural, archaeological and scenic value and
                           significance of the resource considered for protection and its
                           relationship to the surrounding area.

                      d.   The-age and character of the historic structure, its condition, and
                           its@ probable life expectancy, and the appropriateness of the
                           proposed changes to the period or periods during which the
                           structure was built and/or altered.

                      e.   The general compatibility of the plan of development and the
                           exterior design, arrangement, texture, and materials proposed to
                           be used.


                      f.   The view of the structure or area from a public street, present or
                           future.

                      g.   The present character of the setting of the structure or area and
                           its surroundings.

                      h.   The probable effect of proposed construction on the natural
                           features in the vicinity of the resource/resource area including
                           trees, wooded areas, or terrain.

                      i.   Any other factors, including aesthetics, which the plan-approving
                           authority deems to be pertinent in order to ensure compliance with
                           the intent and purpose of HISTORIC RICHMOND.


        3-13-6        PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES

                      The plan-approving authority may require, when deemed appropriate, the
                      submittal of performance guarantees as provided by Section 2-6 in order
                      to ensure that the County has the ability to remedy actions taken which
                      compromised the integrity of resources intended to be protected by the
                      provisions of HISTORIC RICHMOND.


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          3-14 WATERFRONT MANAGEMENT (WATER) OVERLAY DISTRICT



          3-14-1        PURPOSE

                        The Waterfront Management (WATER) overlay district is designed to
                        protect and improve the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay, its
                        tributaries, buffer areas and other sensitive environmental lands by
                        minimizing the potential adverse effects of human activity upon these
                        areas.   The regulations are intended to encourage and promote:         (1)
                        protection of existing high quality state waters and restoration of all
                        other state waters to a condition or quality that will permit all
                        reasonable public uses and will support the propagation and growth to
                        inhabit them; (2) safeguarding the clean water of the Commonwealth from
                        pollution; (3) prevention of any increase in pollution; (4) reduction
                        of existing pollution; (5) promotion of water resource conservation in
                        order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the present and
                        future citizens of the Commonwealth and the County; (6) provide for the
                        proper design and placement of water dependent Uses; (7) protection of
                        aquatic life, bird and other wildlife habitat; (8) conservation of
                        natural beauty and open space; and (9) to anticipate and respond to the
                        impacts of development in the WATER overlay district.

                        Additionally, this district is designed to prevent the loss of life and
                        property or the creation of health and safety hazards, the disruption
                        of commerce and governmental services, the extraordinary and unnecessary
                        expenditure of public funds for flood protection and relief.           This
                        district is also intended to prevent the impairment of the tax base as
                        a result of uses, activities, and development which, alone or in
                        combination with other existing or future uses, activities, and
                        development, will cause unacceptable increases in flood heights,
                        velocities, and frequencies by restricting or prohibiting certain uses,
                        activities, and development from locating within areas subject to
                        flooding and requiring all those Uses, activities, and developments that
                        do occur in' flood-prone areas to be protected and/or floodproofed
                        against flooding and flood damage.     This district is also designed to
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                      which are unsuited for intended purposes because of flood hazards; and
                      to ensure Richmond County residents to qualify for the insurance and
                      subsidies provided by the National Flood Insurance Program.


         3-14-2       APPLICATION

                      Areas of applicability include the following areas:

                      a.   Tidal wetlands.

                      b.   Nontidal wetlands connected by BUrface flow and contiguous to tidal
                           wetlands or tributary streams.

                      C.   Tidal Bhores.

                      d.   A 100-foot vegetated buffer area located adjacent to and landward
                           of the areas mentioned above.

                      e.   Slopes in excess of 25% which are contiguous to tidal wetlands,
                           tidal shores and connected nontidal wetlands.

                      f.   Areas subject to inundation by waters of the one hundred-year (100)
                           flood. The basis for the delineation of the district Bhall be the
                           one hundred-year (100) flood elevations or profiles contained in
                           the Flood Insurance Study for Richmond County, Virginia, prepared
                           by the Feder,*l Emergency Management, Agency, Federal Insurance
                           Administration, dated March 16, 1989, as amended.       T    h     e
                           Approximated Floodplain Area shall   'be that floodplain areas for
                           which no detailed flood profiles or elevations are provided, but
                           where a one hundred year (100)' flood elevations from federal,
                           state, and other acceptable sources Bhall be used, when available.
                           Where the specific one hundred-year (100) flood elevation cannot
                           be determined for this area UBing.other Sources of data, such as
                           the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Floodplain Information Reportst
                           U.S. Geological Survey Flood-Prone Quadrangles, the Richmond County
                           Soil Survey, etc., then the applicant for the proposed use,
                           development, and/or - activity shall determine this elevation in
                           accordance with hydrologic and hydraulic engineering techniques.
                           Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses shall be undertaken only by
                           professional engineers or others of demonstrated qualifications,
                           who shall certify that the technical methods used correctly reflect
                           currently-accepted technical concepts.         Studies, analyses   I
                           computations, etc., Bhall be submitted in sufficient detail to
                           allow a thorough review by Richmond County. The delineation of the
                           floodplain area may be revised by the plan-approving authority
                           where natural or man-made changes have occurred and/or where more
                           detailed studies have been conducted or undertaken by the U.S. Army
                           Corps of Engineers or other qualified agency or an individual
                           documents the need for such change.     However, prior to any such
                           change, approval must be obtained from the Federal Insurance
                           Administration.

                      g.   The following areas, which have been recommended for protection in
                           the Comprehensive Plan, if they are within any of the areas listed
                           above shall also be protected:       important wildlife habitats;
                           natural Bites of significant Bcenic or aesthetic value; and areas
                           designated by federal, state or municipal governments as natural
                           areas of significance to be protected from development.


         3-14-3       Lot Size and Building Setbacks


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                        The minimum requirements of the underlying base district shall prevail
                        for land development activities affected by the WATER District.
                        Proposed water dependent.facilities shall be provided with sufficient
                        areas landward of the Resource Protection Area (RPA) as described and
                        provided for in Section 3-14-5, floodplain and areas possessing slopes
                        in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) to accommodate related, auxiliary
                        and necessary non-water dependent activities which are not permitted
                        within the RPA.



          3-14-4        TIDAL WETLAND MODIFICATION ACTIVITIES

                        a.   Any person who desires to use or develop any tidal wetland other
                             than for those activities specified below shall first submit an
                             application to the Land use Administrator for a permit from the
                             Wetlands Board and shall send copies to the Virginia Marine
                             Resources Commission and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
                             The following activities, if permitted by this Ordinance, do not
                             require Wetlands Board review:

                          (1)       The construction and maintenance of noncommercial catwalks,
                                    piers, boat houses, boat shelters, fences, duckblinds,
                                    wildlife management shelters, footbridges, observation decks
                                    and shelters and other similar structures provided that such
                                    structures are so constructed on pilings as to permit the
                                    reasonably unobstructed flow of the tide and preserve the
                                    natural contour of the marsh;

                          (2)       The cultivation and harvesting of shellfish, and worms for
                                    bait;

                          (3)       Noncommercial outdoor recreational , activities, including
                                    hiking, boating, trapping, hunting, fishing, shellfishing,
                             horseback riding, swimming, skeet and trapshooting, and shooting
                             preserves, provided that no structure shall be constructed except
                             as permitted by Section
                             3-14-4a;   ..

                          (4)       The  cultivation    and  harvesting    of   agricultural    or
                                    horticultural products, grazing and haying;

                          (5)       Conservation, repletion and research activities of the
                                    Virginia Marine Resources Commission, the Virginia Institute
                                    of Marine science, Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
                                    other related conservation agencies;

                          (6)       The construction or maintenance of aids to navigation which
                                    are authorized by governmental authority;

                          (7)       Emergency decrees of any duly appointed health officer acting
                                    to protect the public health;

                          (8)       The norma '1 maintenance, repair or addition to presently
                                    existing roads, highways, or the facilities of any person,
                                    firm, corporation, utility, federal, state, county, city or
                                    town abutting on or crossing wetlands, provided that no
                                    waterway is altered and not additional wetlands are covered;

                          (9)       Governmental activity on wetlands owned or leased by the
                                    Commonwealth of Virginia, or a political subdivision thereof.




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         3-14-5        RESOURCE PROTECTION AREA (RPA)

                       The Resource Protection Area (RPA), as delineated on the Richmond
                       County Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Map, includes:

                       a.   Tidal wetlands;

                       b.         Nontidal wetlands connected by surface flow and
                                  contiguous to tidal wetlands or tributary streams;

                       C.   Tidal shores;

                       d.         A 100-foot vegetated buffer area located adjacent to and
                                  landward of the component listed in subsections a.-c. above,
                                  and along both sides of any tributary stream.

                       Applicants are required to delineate on their plans of development the
                       features in a-d above if they exist on the site. when feasible and to
                       the greatest possible extent, a conservation easement shall be applied
                       to protect all RPA areas as part of any action requiring plan of
                       development approval. These areas shall be indicated on the zoning map
                       as 11ROSCO Conservancy." Additionally, RPA areas shall be left in common
                       open space whenever practicable as part of any major plan of development
                       approval.


         3-14-6        SPECIAL USE PERMIT4

                       These uses will not only be evaluated as to how they af f ect land use and
                       the integrity of the base zoning district but also how they impact water
                       quality.

                       a.   Redevelopment;

                       b.   Watercraft construction, repair, maintenance, service, and
                            dismantling;

                       C.   Marinas and mooring areas including yacht and boat club moorages;

                       d.   Ecological and scientific reserves and on-site aquatic research
                            facilities;

                       e.   Public waterfront parks;

                       f.   Public use beaches and fishing piers;

                       g.   Silvicultural activities provided that silvicultural operations
                            adhere to water quality protection procedures prescribed by the
                            Department of Forestry in its "Best Management Practices Handbook
                            for Forestry Operations".


         3-14-7        EXEMPTIONS IN THE RESOURCE PROTECTION AREAS

                       The following land disturbances in Resource Protection Areas may be
                       exempted from this ordinance: (1) water wells; (2) passive recreation
                       facilities such as boardwalks, trails, and pathways; and (3) historic
                       preservation and archaeological activities, provided that it is
                       demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Land Use Administrator that:

                       a.   Any required permits, except those to which this exemption
                            specifically applies, shall have been issued;


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                        b.    sufficient and reasonable proof is submitted that the intended use
                              will not deteriorate water quality;

                        C.    The intended use does not conflict with nearby planned or approved
                              uses; and

                        d.    Any land disturbance exceeding an area of 2,500 square feet shall
                              comply with the erosion and sediment control requirements of
                              Section 4-8.



          3-14-8        LOCAL UTILITY EXEMPTIONS IN THE RPA

                        Construction, installation, and maintenance of water, sewer, and local
                        gas lines shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance provided
                        that:

                        a.    To the degree possible, the location of such utilities and
                              facilities shall be outside the RPA's;

                        b.    No more land shall be disturbed than is necessary to provide for
                              the desired utility installation;

                        C.    All construction, installation, and maintenance of such utilities
                              and facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable state and
                              federal requirements and permits and designed and conducted in a
                              manner that protects water quality; and

                        d.    Any land disturbance exceeding an area of 2,500 square feet
                              complies with the erosion and sediment control requirements of
                              Section 4-8.



          3-14-9        CONTINUATION OF LAWFUL USES IN THE RPA

                        The lawful Use of a building or structure which existed on the date of
                        adoption of th 'is ordinance or which exists at the time of any amendment
                        to this Ordinance, and which is not ip conformity with the provisions
                        of this Ordinance may be continued but is recognized and considered a
                        nonconforming use as provided for in Section 3-19-5. Development waiver
                        provisions for structures on legal nonconforming lots or parcels is
                        provided in Section 3-19-7.


          3-14-10       RPA BUFFER AREA REQUIREMENTS

                        a.    To minimize the adverse effects of human activities on the other
                              components of Resource Protection Areas, state waters, and aquatic
                              life, a 100-foot buffer area of vegetation that is effective in
                              retarding runoff, preventing erosion, and filtering nonpoint source
                              pollution from runoff shall be retained if present and established
                              where it does not exist.

                        b.    The buffer area shall be located adjacent to and landward of other
                              RPA components and along both sides of any tributary stream. The
                              full buffer area shall be designated as the landward component of
                              the RPA.

                        C.    The 100-foot buffer area shall be deemed to achieve a 75 percent
                              reduction of sediments and a 40 percent reduction of nutrients.
                              A combination of a buffer area not less than 50 feet in width and
                              appropriate best management practices located landward of the


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                            buffer area which collectively achieve water quality protection,
                            pollutant removal, and water resource conservation at least the
                            equivalent of the full 100-foot buffer area may be employed in lieu
                            of the 100-foot buffer if approved by the Land Use Administrator
                            after consideration of the Water Quality Impact Assessment (See
                            Section 3-14-13).

                        d.  The buffer area shall be maintained to meet the following
                            additional performance standards:

                        (1)       In order to maintain the functional value of the buffer area,
                                  indigenous vegetation may be removed only to provide for
                                  reasonable eight lines, access paths, general woodlot
                                  management, and best management practices, as follows:

                        (2)       Trees may be pruned or removed as necessary to provide for
                                  sight lines and vistas, provided that where removed, they
                                  shall be replaced with other vegetation that is equally
                                  effective in retarding runoff, preventing erosion, and
                                  filtering nonpoint source pollution from runoff;

                        (3)       Any path shall be constructed and surfaced so as to
                                  effectively control erosion;

                        (4)       Dead, diseased, or dying trees or shrubbery may be removed
                                  at the discretion of the landowner, and silvicultural
                                  thinnin may be conducted )igsed upon the best available
                                  technich information;

                        (5)       For shoreline erosion control projects, trees and woody
                                  vegetation may be removed, necessary control techniques
                                  employed, and appropriatevegetation established to protect
                                  or stabilize the shoreline in accordance with the beat
                                  available technical advice and applicable permit conditions
                                  or requirements.
                            When shoreline stabilization is-necessary, the design should rely
                            on non-structural rather than structural methods in order to
                            preserve natural shoreline vegetation.         Bulkheading, riprap,
                            retaining walls, and similar shoreline hardening methods should be
                            avoided. Required shoreline stabilization shall be placed behind
                            vegetated wetlands.     Where structural shoreline stabilization
                            methods are used, the plan of development shall be accompanied by
                            a maintenance plan which describes responsibility, procedures and
                            anticipated frequency of maintenance.        In general structural
                            stabilization methods should be designed and constructed to be
                            maintenance free for a least 10 years with   an expected life of 30
                            years.

                        (6)       Designs shall not include filling on subaqueous land or in
                                  wetlands for the purpose of creating    highland property.

                        e.  When the application of the buffer areas would result in the loss
                            of a buildable area on a lot recorded prior to October 1, 1989, the
                            Land Use Administrator may modify the width of the buffer area in
                            accordance with the following criteria:

                        (1)       Modifications to the buffer areas shall be the minimum
                                  necessary to achieve a reasonable buildable area for a
                                  principal structure and necessary utilities;

                        (2)       Where possible, an area equal to the area encroaching the
                                  buffer area shall be established elsewhere on the lot or


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                                  parcel in a way to maximize water quality protection; and

                         (3)       In no case shall the reduced portion of the buffer area be
                                   less than 50 feet in width.



          3-14-11       AGRICULTURAL AREAS POSSESSING RPAs

                        on agricultural lands the agricultural buffer area shall be managed to
                        prevent concentrated flows of surface water from breaching the buffer
                        area and noxious weeds from invading the buffer area. The agricultural
                        buffer area may be reduced as follows:
                        a.   To a minimum width of 50 feet when the adjacent land is
                             implementing a federal, state, or locally funded agricultural best
                             management practices program, provided that the combination of the
                             reduced buffer area and the best management practices achieve water
                             quality protection, pollutant removal, and water resource
                             conservation at least the equivalent of the 100 foot buffer area;

                        b.   To a minimum of 25 feet when a soil and water quality conservation
                             plan, as approved by the local Soil and Water Conservation
                             District, has been implemented on the adjacent land.     Such plan
                             shall be based upon the Field office Technical Guide of the U.S.
                             Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service and accomplish
                             water quality protection consistent with this ordinance;

                        C.   The buffer area is not required for agricultural drainage ditches
                             if the adjacent agricultural land has in place best management
                             practices in accordance with a conservation plan approved by the
                             local Soil and Water Conservation District.



          3-14-12       WATER QUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT REQUIRED FOR DISTURBANCES PROPOSED
                        WITHIN AN RPA

                        A water quality@ impact assessment shall be required and submitted in
                        conjunction with a plan of development application for any proposed
                        development or"'redevelopment within RPps and for any development within
                        RMAs when required by the Land Use Administrator because of the unique
                        characteristics of the site or intensity of development.

                        a.   The purpose of the water quality impact assessment is to identify
                             the impacts of proposed development on water quality and lands
                             within RPAs and other environmentally sensitive lands, to ensure
                             that, where development does take place within RPAs and other
                             sensitive lands, it will be located on those portions of a site and
                             in a manner that will be least disruptive to the natural functions
                             of RPAs and other sensitive lands, to protect individuals from
                             investing funds for improvements proposed for location on lands
                             unsuited for such development because of high ground water,
                             erosion, or vulnerability to flood and storm damage; and specify
                             mitigation which will address water quality protection.

                        b.   Water Quality Performance Standard

                         A water quality impact assessment Must demonstrate through acceptable
                         calculations that the remaining buffer area and necessary best
                         management practices will result in removal of no less than 75 percent
                         of sediments and 40 percent of nutrients from post-development
                         stormwater run-off.   The assessment shall include a site drawing to
                         scale which shows the following:



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                        (1)       Location of the components of the RPA, including the 100-foot
                                  buffer area;

                        (2)       Location and nature of the proposed encroachment into the
                                  buffer area, including: type of paving material; areas of
                                  clearing or grading; location of any structures, drives, or
                                  other impervious cover; and sewage disposal systems or
                                  reserve drainfield sites;

                        (3)       Type and location of proposed best management practices to
                                  mitigate the proposed encroachment.

                        (4)       Any other information deemed necessary by the Land Use
                                  Administrator which may include:

                            (a)   A hydrogeological element that:

                                  Describes the existing topography, soils, hydrology and
                                  geology of the site and adjacent lands;

                                  Describes the impacts of the proposed development on
                                  topography, soils, hydrology and geology on the site and
                                  adjacent lands; indicates the following:

                                        Disturbance   or    destruction    of   wetlands     and
                                        justification for such action;
                                        Disruptions or reductions in the supply of water to
                                        wetlands, streams, lakes, rivers or other water
                                        bodies;

                                  -     Disruptions to existing hydrology including wetland
                                        and stream circulation patterns;

                                  -     Source location and description Of Proposed fill
                                              material;

                                  -     Location of 'dredge material and location of dumping
                                        area for such materials;

                                  -     Location of and impacts on shellfish beds, submerged
                                        aquatic vegetation, and fish spawning areas;

                                  -     Estimation of pre- and post-development pollutant
                                        loads in run-off;

                                  -     Estimation of percent increase in impervious surface
                                        on site and type(s) of surfacing materials used;

                                  -     Percent Of Bite to be cleared for project;

                                  -     Anticipated   duration   and   phasing    schedule    of
                                        construction project;

                                  -     Listing of all requisite permits from all applicable
                                        agencies necessary to develop project.


                                  Describes the proposed mitigation measures for the potential
                                  hydrogeological impacts.     Potential mitigation measures
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                                           Proposed erosion and sediment control concepts;
                                           concepts may include minimizing the extent of the
                                           cleared area, perimeter controls, reduction of
                                           run-off velocities, measures to stabilize disturbed
                                           areas, schedule and personnel for site inspection;

                                           Proposed stormwater management system;

                                           Creation of wetlands to replace those lost;

                                           Minimize cut and fill.

                              (b)    Alandscape element that:

                                     Identifies and delineates the location of all significant
                                     plant material, including all trees on site ten (10) inches
                                     or greater DBH. Where there are groups of trees, stands may
                                     be outlined.

                                     Describes the impacts the development or use will have on the
                                     existing vegetation. Information should include:

                                           General limits of clearing, based on all anticipated
                                           improvements,    including   buildings,    drives,     and
                                           utilities;

                                           Clear delineation of all trees which will be removed;

                                                 Description of plant species to be disturbed or
                                                 removed.

                                     Describes the potential measures for mitigation. Possible
                                     mitigation measures include:

                                           Replanting schedule for trees    and other significant
                                           vegetation removed for construction,         including a
                                           list of possible plants and trees to be used;
                                           Demonstration that ithe design of the plan will
                                           preserve to the greatest extent possible any
                                           significant trees and vegetation on the Bite and will
                                           provide maximum erosion control and overland flow
                                           benefits from such vegetation;

                                           Demonstration that indigenous plants are to be used to
                                           the greatest extent possible.

                              (C)    Awastewater study for:

                                     (1)   On-site disposal SySteMB not requiring a VPDES permit
                                           shall:

                                           Include calculations and locations of anticipated
                                           drainfield or wastewater irrigation areas;

                                           Provide justification for sewer line locations on
                                           environmentally sensitive areas, where applicable, and
                                           describes construction techniques and standards;

                                     (2)   on-site collection systems requiring a VPDES permit
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                                        Discuss any proposed on-site collection and treatment
                                        systems, their treatment leveis, and impacts on
                                        receiving watercourses;

                                        Describe the potential impacts of the proposed
                                        wastewater systems, including the proposed mitigative
                                        measures for these impacts.

                            (d)   Identification of the existing characteristics and conditions
                                  of sensitive lands included as components of the Chesapeake
                                  Bay Preservation Areas, as defined in this ordinance.

                            (e)   Identification of the natural processes and ecological
                                  relationships inherent in the site, and an assessment of the
                                  impact of the proposed Use and development of land on these
                                  processes and relationships.

                      C.    Evaluation Procedure

                        (1)       Upon the complete review of a water quality impact assessment
                                  associated with a proposed encroachment into the 100-foot
                                  buffer area, the Land Use Administrator will determine if any
                                  proposed modification or reduction to the buffer area is
                                  consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance and make a
                                  finding based upon the following criteria:

                            (a)   The nec?ssity of the proposed encroachment and the ability
                                  to place improvements elsewhere on the site to avoid
                                  disturbance of the buffer area;

                            (b)   Impervious surface is minimized;

                            (c)'  Proposed best management practices, where required, achieve
                                  the requisite reductions in pollutant loadings;

                            (d)   The development, as proposed, meets the purpose and intent
                                  of this Ordinance;

                            (e)   The cumulative impact of the proposed development, when
                                  considered in relation to other development in the vicinity,
                                  both existing and proposed, will not result in a significant
                                  degradation of water quality.

                        (2)       Upon the completed review of a water quality impact
                                  assessment affecting RPA components other than the 100-foot
                                  buffer area, the Land Use Administrator will determine if the
                                  proposed development is consistent with the purpose and
                                  intent of this ordinance and make a finding based upon the
                                  following criteria in conjunction with the plan of
                                  development submittal:

                            (a)   Within any RPA, the proposed development is water-dependent;

                            (b)   The disturbance of wetlands will be minimized;

                            (c)   The development will not result in significant disruption of
                                  the hydrology of the site;

                            (d)   The development will not result in significant degradation
                                  to aquatic vegetation or life;

                            (e)   The development will not result in unnecessary destruction


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                                    of plant materials on sitel

                             M      Proposed erosion and sediment control concepts are adequate
                                    to achieve the reductions in run-off and prevent off-site
                                    sedimentation;

                             (g)    Proposed Btormwater management concepts are adequate to
                                    control the stormwater run-off to achieve the required
                                    standard for pollutant control;

                             (h)    Proposed revegetation of disturbed areas will provide optimum
                                    erosion and sediment control benefits;

                             (i)    The design and location of any proposed drainfield will be
                                    in accordance with the requirements with this Ordinance;

                             (J)    The development, as proposed, is consistent with the purpose
                                    and intent of this Ordinance;

                             (k)    The cumulative impact of the proposed development, when
                                    considered in relation to other development in the vicinity,
                                    both existing and proposed, will not result in a significant
                                    degradation of water quality.

                          (3)       Upon receipt of a water quality impact assessment, the Land
                                    Use Administrator may request the Chesapeake Bay Local
                                    Assistance Dpartment (CBLAD) to review the assessment and
                                    respond with written comments. Any comments by CBLAD will
                                    be incorporated into the final review by the Land Use
                                    Administrator, provided that such comments are provided by
                                    CBLAD within 90 days of the request.    The necessity for a
                                    review by CBLAD may necessitate the automatic extension of
                                    the time periods in which a decision is made as provided in
                                    Article 2 of this Ordinance.


                          (4)       The' Land Use Administrator shall require additional
                                    mitigation where potential,impacts have not been adequately
                                    addressed. Evaluation of mitigation measures will be made
                                    by the Land Use Administrator on the criteria listed above
                                    in sections 3-14-12c(l) and 3-14-12c(2).

                          (5)       The Land Use Administrator shall find the proposal to be
                                    inconsistent with the purpose and intent of this Ordinance
                                    when the impacts created by the proposal cannot be mitigated.
                                    Evaluation of the impacts will be made by the Land Use
                                    Administrator based on the criteria listed above in sections
                                    3-14-12c(l) and 3-14-12c(2).


          3-14-13       EXCEPTION REQUESTS WITHIN THE RPA

                         a.  Request for Exception

                          A request for an exception to the requirements of this Section shall
                          be made in writing to the Land Use Administrator. It shall identify
                          the impacts of the proposed exception on water quality and on lands
                          within the RPA through the performance of a water quality impact
                          assessment which complies with the provisions of 3-14-12.

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                        The Land Use Administrator shall review the request for an exception
                        and the water quality impact assessment and may grant the exception
                        with such conditions and safeguards as deemed necessary to further the
                        purpose and intent of this ordinance if the Land Use Administrator
                        finds:

                        (1)       Granting the exception will not confer upon the applicant any
                                  special privileges that are denied by this ordinance to other
                                  property owners of Richmond County;

                        (2)       The exception request is not based upon conditions or
                                  circumstances that are self-created or self-imposed, nor does
                                  the request arise from conditions or circumstances either
                                  permitted or non-conforming that are related to adjacent
                                  parcels;

                        (3)       The exception request is the minimum necessary to afford
                                  relief;
                        (4)       The exception request will be consistent with the purpose and
                                  intent of this ordinance, and not injurious to the
                                  neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare;
                                  and

                        (5)       Reasonable and appropriate conditions are imposed which will
                                  prevent the exception request from causing a degradation of
                                  water quality.


         3-14-14       VARIANCE REQUESTS WITHIN THE RPA

                       If the Land Use Administrator cannot make the required findings or
                       refuses to grant the exception, the Land Use Administrator shall return
                       the request for an exception together with the water quality impact
                       assessment and the written findings and rationale for the decision to
                       the applicant, with a copy to the Board of Zoning Appeals.            The
                       applicant may then apply to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance
                       in accordance with DMP-d (Section 2-1-2d).


         3-14-15       BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RESPONSIBILITY FOR VARIANCE REQUESTS WITHIN THE
                       RPA

           -           The Board of Supervisors shall consider the water quality impact
                       assessment and the findings and rationale of the Land Use Administrator
                       in determining consistency with the intended spirit and purpose of this
                       Ordinance.



         3-14-16       PERMITTED USES WITHIN FLOODPLAIN AREAS  POSITIONED LANDWARD OF THE RPA

                       Uses allowed in the underlying district shall be prohibited to the
                       extent not permitted by right or by special use permit in the WATER
                       District. Where any uses, structures or improvements will result in an
                       alternation to the floodplain, the plan of development application
                       alteration as per Section 3-14-20.    The following uses, having a low
                       flood damage potential and causing no obstruction of flood flows, shall
                       be permitted within the WATER District.

                       a.   Agricultural uses such as general farming, pasture, grazing
                            outdoor plant nurseries, aquaculture, horticulture, wild cro;
                            harvesting, vegetable gardens, truck farming, sod farming, and farm


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                             ponds designed by the soil conservation service.      In addition,
                             timber harvesting is permitted upon submission of a Timber
                             Management Plan that has been approved by the Virginia Division of
                             Forestry.

                        b.   Public or private recreational uses such as golf courses, driving
                             ranges, archery ranges, picnic grounds, swimming areas except for
                             swimming pools, wildlife and nature preserves, target ranges, trap
                             and skeet ranges, hunting and fishing areas, hiking and horseback
                             riding trails, play areas of natural, permeable nature, including
                             ball fields, and other similar park and open space uses.

                        C.   Stormwater management.

                        d.   Utility lines, public road crossings approved by the Virginia
                             Department of Transportation, and private drives serving one lot.

                        e.   Repair, reconstruction or improvement of existing residences.

                        f.   unpaved parking areas.

                        g.   Incidental structures, not exceeding 840 square feet of floor area
                             such as structures including storage sheds, maintenance sheds,
                             backBtOPS, bath houses and locker rooms. Bulk storage of gasoline,
                             chemicals, fuels or similar substances are prohibited in the WATER
                             District.

                        h.   Temporary storage of material or equipment necessary in the
                             construction of uses or structure permitted by right or special use
                             permit in the WATER District.

                      i. Restoration and rehabilitation of historic structures included on a
                         federal, state or local historic register.


          3-14-17       SPECIAL USE PERMITS WITHIN FLOODPLAIN AREAS  POSITIONED LANDWARD OF THE
                        RPA

                        a.   Special Use Permits

                         These uses will not only be evaluated as to show they impact the
                         floodplain but also how they affect land use and the integrity of the
                         base zoning district.


                         (1)       Incidental structures, greater than 840 square feet of floor
                                   area, associated with uses permitted by right or special use
                                   permit exception in the WATER District.

                         (2)       Marinas, boat rentals, docks, piers, wharves, and incidental
                                   structures associated with such uses, such as bath houses and
                                   locker rooms.

                         (3)       Riding stables.

                         (4)       Circuses and similar transient amusement enterprises.

                         (5)       Basketball and tennis courts.

                         (6)       swimming pools.

                         (7)       Fishery uses such as fish hatcheries, fish harvesting.


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                      b.   Standards for the Issuance of Special Use Permits

                        In considering applications for special use permits, the plan-approving
                        authority must be satisfied that the following standards have been met:

                        (1)       The proposed use will not increase the danger to life and
                                  property due to increased flood heights or velocities caused
                                  by encroachments.

                        (2)       The proposed use will not increase the danger that materials
                                  may be swept on to other lands or downstreams to the injury
                                  of others.

                        (3)       The proposed water supply and sanitation systems are designed
                                  to prevent disease, contamination, and unsanitary conditions.

                        (4)       The proposed use or structure must be located and designed
                                  to limit its susceptibility to flood damage, and available
                                  alternative  locations, not subject to flooding, for the
                                  proposed use MUBt be considered.

                        (5)       The proposed use is compatible with existing and planned
                                  development.

                        (6)       The proposed use is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan.

                        (7)       The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and
                                  sediment transport of the flood waters expected at the site
                                  should not cause significant 'damage to the structure.

                        (8)       Such other standards as applied to special use permits in
                                  general.


         3-14-18      WHEN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES ARE PERMITTED IN FLOODPLAIN AREAS POSITIONED
                      LANDWARD OF THE RPA

                      A residential structure may be constructed within the floodplain area
                      landward of the RPA if the following conditions are met:

                      a.   The lot was a lot of record as of the date this ordinance was
                           adopted.

                      b.   There are no areas outside of the floodplain on the lot upon which
                           the residence can be constructed.

                      C.   The lowest horizontal structural member of the dwelling shall be
                           at least one foot above the elevation of the floodplain.

                      d.   The residential structure shall not be a manufactured home unless
                           elevated one foot above the floodplain, anchored in accordance with
                           the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and in compliance with
                           the requirements of Sectin 3-15.


         3-14-19      DESIGN CRITERIA FOR UTILITIES AND FACILITIES WITHIN FLOODPLAIN AREAS
                      POSITIONED LANDWARD OF THE RPA

                      a.   Sanitary Sewer Facilities

                        All new or replacement sanitary sewer facilities and private package
                        sewage treatment plants (including all pumping stations and collector


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                           systems) shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of
                           flood waters into the systems and discharges from the systems into the
                           floodwaters. In addition, they should be located and constructed to
                           minimize or eliminate flood damage and impairment.

                           b. Water Facilities

                           All new or replacement water facilities shall be designed to minimize
                           or eliminate infiltration or flood waters into the system and be
                           located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damages.

                           C. Drainage Facilities

                           All storm drainage facilities shall be designed to convey the flow of
                           surface waters without damage to persons or property.       The systems
                           shall ensure drainage away from buildings and on-site waste disposal
                           siteB.   The plan-approving authority may require a primarily
                           underground System to accommodate frequent floods and a secondary
                           surface system to accommodate larger, less frequent floods. Drainage
                           plans shall be consistent with local and regional drainage plans. The
                           facilities shall be designed to prevent the discharge of excess runoff
                           onto adjacent properties.

                           d. Utilities

                           All utilities, such as gas lines, electrical and telephone systems
                           being placed in flood-prone areas should be located, elevated and
                           constructed to minimize the chance of impairment during a flooding
                           occurrence.


                           e. Streets  and Sidewalks

                           Streets and sidewalks should be designed to minimize their potential
                           for increasing  and aggravating the levels of flood flow.        Drainage
                           openings shall,be required to sufficiently discharge flood flows
                           without unduly increasing flood heights.


           3-14-20         ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA FOR PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO
                           FLOODPLAIN AREAS POSITIONED LANDWARD OF THE RPA

                           All proposed alterations to the floodplain shall be reviewed by the
                           plan-approving authority to determine whether the following criteria
                           have been met:

                           a. Alterations to the floodplain shall result in no off-site increase
                              in the water surface elevation of the base flood. Alterations in
                              the f loodway shall result in no rise in the water surface elevation
                              of the base flood. The floodway is the unobstructed portion of the
                              floodplain consiBting of the water channel and overbank areas
                              capable of conveying the deep and fast moving water discharge of
                              the base flood as defined in the Federal Emergency Management
                              Agency study.

                           b. Alterations to the floodplain shall not create erosive water
                              velocity on or off site (where erosive water velocity is based on
                              analysis of the surface material and permissible velocities for
                              specific CrOSB sections affected by the proposed alteration, using
                              standard engineering tables as a general guide), and the mean
                              velocity of stream flow at the downstream end of the site after
                              alteration shall be no greater than the mean velocity of the stream
                              flow under existing conditions.


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                       C.   Relocation or alteration of the natural channel shall not be
                            permitted without a complete stream rehabilitation program depicted
                            on a floodplain alteration plan.

                       d.   The maximum allowable slope of any filled area on the floodplain
                            alteration plan shall be 3:1.

                       e.   The floodplain alteration plan shall further include plans for
                            erosion control of cut and fill slopes and restoration of excavated
                            areas.    The site plan should incorporate the use of natural
                            materials (earth, stone, wood) on cut and fill slopes and provide
                            for tree protection wherever possible.

                       f.   Alterations to the floodplain shall be in conformance with the
                            provisions of Section 4-8 and the Erosion and Sediment Control Law,
                            VA Code Section 21-89.1 et sea.

                       g.   The flood carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion
                            of any watercourse shall be maintained.


         3-14-21       EXISTING STRUCTURES WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN

                       A structure or use of a structure or premises which lawfully existed
                       before the enactment of these provisions, but which is not in conformity
                       with these provisions, may be continued subject to the following
                       conditions:         I

                       a.   Any   modification,    alteration,    repair,    reconstruction,     or
                            improvement of any kind to a structure and/or use located in any
                            floodplain district to an extent or amount of less than fifty (50)
                            percent of its market value, shall be elevated and/or floodproofed
                            to the greatest extent possible.

                       b.   The   modification,    alteration,    repair,    reconstruction,     or
                            improvement of any kind to a structure and/or use, regardless of
                            its location in a flood plain district, to an extent or amount of
                            fifty (50) percent or more of its market value shall be undertaken
                            only in full compliance with the provisions of the Virginia Uniform
                            Statewide Building Code. .                                                    I
                       C.   Uses or adjuncts thereof which are, or become, nuisances shall not
                            be permitted to continue.



         3-14-22       RESTRICTIONS ON DISTURBANCES OF SLOPES IN EXCESS OF TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT
                       (25%) WHICH ARE CONTIGUOUS TO TIDAL WETLANDS, TIDAL SHORES OR CONNECTED
                       NONTIDAL WETLANDS


                       a.   Roads and drives shall not be allowed on slopes of greater than
                            25%, except where no other options exist to access a property.

                       b.   Land disturbing activities such as clearing and grading shall not
                            be permitted on slopes in excess of 25%, except for minimal
                            clearing as needed, for roads and drives.

                       C.   No dwelling shall be constructed on slopes greater than 25%.
                            Additionally, slopes of 25% or greater shall not be used for
                            drainfields.

                       d.   Clear cutting of trees shall not be permitted. Selected thinning


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                             based upon best management practices and in accordance wtih a plan
                             approved by the plan-approving authority is permitted.


          3-15 AFFORDABLE HOUSING (AFFORDABLE) OVERLAY DISTRICT


          3-15-1        PURPOSE

                        It is the intent of this overlay zoning district to provide the
                        opportunity for the use of low and moderate income housing throughout
                        the County where appropriate and to the extent that it is needed for the
                        residents of Richmond County.       The opportunities provided by this
                        section of the Ordinance for the Use of manufactured housing are in
                        addition to affordable housing opportunities provided within the ROSCO
                        zoning district.


          3-15-2        ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS


                        a.   Permits Required

                          No manufactured home shall be located or relocated within Richmond
                          County until a certificate of compliance and a manufactured home
                          placement permit as provided for in Section 2-8-1 of this Ordinance are
                          issued.   No permit shall be granted for residential use of a
                          manufactured home in Richmond County until an approved water well and
                          septic tank disposal system has been installed and certified
                          operational by the Health Officer.

                          Once all requirements have been met regarding the placement of a
                          manufactured home within Richmond County except for the installation
                          of water and septic disposal systems, the Building Official shall
                          provide to the applicant a "Conditional Certificate" which shall
                          guarantee the issuance of a permit when the approved water well and
                          septic tank disposal system has been installed and certified
                          operational by the County Sanitarian, Virginia Department of Health.

                        b.   Right  to Refuse a Building Permit

                          (1)       In,order to exercise the intent of this Ordinance and provide
                                    control over the number and location of manufactured homes
                                    inRichmond County, the County reserves the right to refuse
                                    to issue a building permit when, in its judgment, an
                                    individual    manufactured    home   or   manufactured     home
                                    park/ subdivision is not in keeping with the intent and
                                    purpose of this Ordinance.

                          (2)       Any person or persons whose application for a permit has been
                                    denied may request and shall be granted a hearing on the
                                    matter by the Board of Zoning Appeals

                        C.   Entry  into the County/Relocation Within the County

                          (1)       No person, persons, firm, corporation, manufactured home
                                    dealer or seller, installer, or transporter shall move or
                                    transport a manufactured home into Richmond County for the
                                    purpose of said manufactured home being eventually located
                                    in the County without first having obtained a Certificate of
                                    Compliance/manufactured home placement permit.

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                                          dealer or seller, installer, or transporter shall move,
                                          transport, store, or maintain a manufactured home within the
                                          boundaries of Richmond County for the purpose of relocating
                                          said manufactured home onto another site within the County
                                          without      first     having     obtained       a    Certificate        of
                                          Compliance/manufactured home placement permit.

                             d.    Notification of Delivery

                              The County building official must be present and on the site at the
                              time that a manufactured home is delivered to any such site within the
                              boundaries of Richmond County for the purpose of being set up on such
                              site.    It shall be the responsibility of the homeowner, landowner,
                              seller, manufactured home dealer, installer, and hauler to ensure that
                              the building official has been notified at least 24 hours in advance
                              of the delivery and that a time suitable to the building official has
                              been arranged for such delivery. No manufactured home shall be set on
                              a site until the Building official is present and has inspected the
                              site.

                              The building official shall be notified that a manufactured home will
                              be moved or transported within the County to a location within the
                              County and shall be provided with the following information:

                                   (1)    Destination
                                   (2)    Date
                                   (3)    Time
                                   (4)    Owner
                                   (5)    Landowner
                                   (6)    Title Number
                                   (7)    Serial Number
                                   (8):   Make
                                   (9)'   Model
                                  (10)    Year
                                  (11)    Dimensions (length and       width)
                                  (12)    HUD Number

                             e.    Certificate of occupancy

                              No individual manufactured home shall be occupied until a Certificate
                              of Occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Official.

                              (1)         The Certificate occupancy shall not be issued until the
                                          following have been completed, inspected and approved by the
                                          Building official:

                                   Footing/foundation inspection;

                                   Mounting/support pillar inspection;

                                   Anchoring/tie-down inspection;

                                   Drainage line inspection;

                                   Water line inspection;

                                   Step, BtOOP, and handrail inspection;

                                   Electrical power supply approval inspection;


                              (2)         After these have been approved by the Building Official and


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                                    occupancy is imminent, a certificate of occupancy shall be
                                    issued.

                          (3)       Within thirty (30) days after receipt of the certificate of
                                    occupancy, the owner or occupant shall verify to the Building
                                    official that a successful bacteriological examination of the
                                    water to be used within the manufactured home has been
                                    completed.


                        f.   Compliance

                          (1)       The owner, landowner, permit holder, or their authorized
                                    agent shall bring the manufactured home into compliance with
                                    the Provisions of the Virginia Industrialized Building Safety
                                    Law, and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, as
                                    amended, within sixty (60) days after the issuance of the
                                    manufactured home placement permit.

                          (2)       Should the manufactured home not be in compliance as stated
                                    above within the initial sixty (60) days, the Building
                                    official shall give written notice to the owner, landowner,
                                    or permit holder, that unless the necessary conditions or
                                    practices to bring the structure into compliance are
                                    completed within an additional thirty (30) days, to the
                                    satisfaction of the building official the Building Official
                                    shall immediately initiate the appropriate legal proceedings.

                        g.   Notification of Removal

                          The Building Official and the Land Use Administrator shall be notified
                          within ten (10) days of the removal of a manufactured home from
                          Richmond County.

                        h.   Removal of a  Replaced Manufactured Home Within Sixty (60) Days

                          A manufactured homeowner who has replaced a manufactured home with
                          another dwelling structure on his laqd to which he has occupied shall
                          have sixty (@O) days in which to remove the manufactured home from his
                          property, either by sale or other means.

                        i.   Removal of a Unit Located or Relocated in the County Without a
                             Permit

                          (1)       If a manufactured home is illegally located or relocated in
                                    Richmond County in violation of this Ordinance, the Land Use
                                    Administrator, after giving ten (10) days notice to the owner
                                    of the manufactured home or the owner of the real property
                                    on which the manufactured home is located if the owner of the
                                    manufactured home cannot be determined or located, shall have
                                    the right to cause the removal of the manufactured home from
                                    its location and store the manufactured home in a location
                                    approved by the County for that specific enforcement purpose
                                    until such time as it is reclaimed by the owner.           The
                                    expenses of removing the manufactured home and storing it
                                    shall be a lien against the manufactured home and must be
                                    paid before the manufactured home is released to the owner,
                                    provided that the County shall not be required to release the
                                    manufactured home until such time as the owner can present
                                    evidence that the manufactured home will be removed from the
                                    County or located in the County in conformance with this
                                    Ordinance. Richmond County, its Board of Supervisors, or any


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                                  Of its agents shall not be responsible for any damage
                                  occurring to the unit in the process of moving or storing it
                                  as required under this section.

                        (2)       It is further provided that after thirty (30) days, the Board
                                  shall have   the right to enforce the lien against any
                                  manufactured home removed or stored under the provisions of
                                  this section by following the provisions of Section 43-34 of
                                  the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended, or by following the
                                  provision of any Code section replacing Section 43-34.

                       j.   Enforcement

                        (1)       The Health Officer, Land Use Administrator, and Building
                                  Official are authorized, empowered, and directed to make
                                  periodic and frequent inspections throughout the county to
                                  ascertain   whether   there   are   manufactured    homes    or
                                  manufactured home subdivisions /parks within the county in
                                  violation of county and state laws. The Health Officer shall
                                  notify the Building Official of any such violations BO that
                                  action may be taken to correct the situation.

                        (2)       The Land Use Administrator and the Building official shall
                                  have the right, at all reasonable hours, to enter onto any
                                  landowner's property for examination as to compliance with
                                  all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
                       k.   Violation and IPenalty

                        (1)       Whenever, upon inspection of any manufactured home, the
                                  Health Officer, Land Use Administrator, or Building official
                                  finds that conditions exist which are in violation of any of
                                  the provisions of the Virginia Industrialized Building and
                                  Manufactured Home Safety Regulations, the Virginia Uniform
                                  Statewide Building Code, or this Ordinance, the Land Use
                                  Administrator/ Building official shall give written notice to
                                  the owner, landowner, and/or permit holder that unless such
                                  conditions or practices are corrected within thirty (30)
                                  days, such owner, landowner, or permit holder shall be deemed
                                  in violation of the appropriately referenced regulation, law
                                  or code.

                        (2)       Any person, persons, firm, or corporation which fails to
                                  comply with any or all or the requirements of the
                                  aforementioned codes or laws or directions Of the Building
                                  Official shall be liable to the penalties as provided in
                                  Section 2-9-3. The imposition of a fine or penalty for any
                                  violation or noncompliance shall not excuse the violation or
                                  noncompliance or permit it to continue; all such persons
                                  shall be required to correct, abate, or remedy such
                                  violations or noncompliance within a reasonable time.         A
                                  reasonable compliance time should normally not exceed thirty
                                  (30) days.

         3-15-3        GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

                       a.   No mobile home shall be positioned so as to be visible from the
                            following roadways, rivers and waterbodies:

                       b.   No mobile home park or subdivision shall exceed twenty-five (25)
                            units in size.   Mobile home parks and subdivisions shall have a
                            gross density of one unit per ten acres.


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                        C.   No mobile home park or subdivision shall be located within 1,000
                             feet of a single family dwelling.

                        d.   Mobile Homes Prohibited in Hurricane Zone
                         No  mobile homes shall be located in any area in Richmond County
                         designated as a "hurricane zone" unless such mobile home is brought up
                         to current HUD standards for manufactured homes.

                        e.   Individual Sewage Disposal System
                         No individual manufactured home shall be connected to the sewer system
                         of any other manufactured home or to the sewer system of any other main
                         structure.


                        f.   Perimeter Enclosure

                         (1)       Every manufactured home to be located or relocated in
                                   Richmond County shall be skirted on all four sides; skirting
                                   shall be securely fastened in place. The skirting shall be
                                   installed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit and
                                   the authorization for electrical service.

                         (2)       Skirting shall be of rigid weatherproof material approved by
                                   the Building official. Any such skirting shall be properly
                                   vented and supplied with an approved means of access to meet
                                   the requirements Of the Building Code.

                        g.   Main Structure

                         All manufactured homes to be occupied as a dwelling shall be considered
                         a main structure and regulated as such.

                        h.   Existence of An Approved Water Well and Septic Tank System Before
                             Placement of the Manufactured Home on the Site

                         No person, persons, firm, corporation, manufactured home dealer or
                         seller, installer or transporter shall locate or relocate a
                         manufactured home within the boundaries of Richmond County for the
                         purpose of being eventually used as aldwelling without first verifying
                         that an approved water well and septic tank system has been installed
                         before placing the manufactured home on the site.

                        i.   Replacement

                         Existing mobile or manufactured homes may be replaced with manufactured
                         home units meeting the requirements of this ordinance.

                        J.   Recreational Vehicles

                         Recreational vehicles are not intended as single family dwellings and
                         shall not be used as such in Richmond County. Any such use shall be
                         considered a violation of this ordinance.


                        k.   Additions to the Manufactured Home

                         (1)       Any addition (such as a room, deck, or screened porch) to a
                                   manufactured home shall require a permit issued by the
                                   building official. Any such addition shall comply with this
                                   ordinance and the applicable requirements for the Virginia
                                   Uniform Statewide Building Code, including amendments
                                   thereto.

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                                 immediate removal of any appurtenance or detached structure
                                 for which no certificate of compliance or certificate of
                                 occupancy was obtained.

                      1.   Manufactured Homes May Not Be Used for Storage Purposes

                        No manufactured home shall be located or relocated in Richmond County
                        exclusively for the purpose of being used for storage purposes. The
                        Land Use Administrator shall immediately initiate legal proceedings for
                        the removal of such manufactured home.

                      M.   Manufactured Home May Not Be Used as a Rental Unit Except as
                           Provided


                        No manufactured home shall be located or relocated on an individual lot
                        within Richmond County for the sole purpose of providing rental housing
                        unless the occupant is an employee on the farm upon which the
                        manufactured home is located in which case only one manufactured home
                        may be used as such per each farming operation. All other manufactured
                        homes to be used for rental hOUBing shall be located only within
                        approved manufactured home parks.

                      n.   compliance with this Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan

                        The proposed placement of a manufactured home in Richmond County shall
                        comply with this Ordinance as applicable including the plan of
                        development process and the Comprehensive Plan.
                                         t
                      0.   A Community Impact Assessment as provided by Section 2-2-6 may be
                           required to be submitted in conjunction with applications for
                           manufactured home subdivisions and manufactured home parks.

                      p.   Home Occupations

                        Manufactured homes may be used for home occupations, as defined.



        3-15-4        MANUFACTURED HOMES LOCATED OUTSIDE OF MOBILE HOME PARKS AND MOBILE HOME
                      SUBDIVISIONS


                      a.   Minimum Lot Size

                        Individual manufactured home lots shall comply with the lot size
                        requirements of Section 3-10-9c.

                      b.   Minimum Setback

                        The minimum setback requirements shall comply with the requirements of
                        Section 3-10-9e.

                      C.   owner occupied

                        Any individual manufactured home located in Richmond County shall be
                        placed on its own recorded parcel of land, and shall be owner/occupied.

                      d.   Separate lots created in accordance with Sections 3-10-5f and 3-10-
                           6f may be used for owner occupied manufactured homes.

                      e.   Conditions Under Which a Manufactured Home May Share a Lot with
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                       (1)       the occupant of a manufactured home placed upon 'a parcel with
                                 an existing dwelling shall be a family member of the parcel
                                 owner, meaning child, spouse, parent, sibling, grandparents
                                 and grandchildren; and

                       (2)       no more than two units shall be placed upon a parcel with an
                                 existing dwelling; and

                       (3)       the area to be occupied by the manufactured home shall meet
                                 all requirements of lot size and setbacks, exclusive of a
                                 reasonable area occupied by the existing dwelling, such area
                                 to be determined by the Land Use Administrator and which
                                 shall include, at a minimum, the existing dwelling, driveway,
                                 septic System and drainfield, and well; and

                       (4)       there shall be at least fifty (50) feet distance between the
                                 manufactured home and the existing dwelling; and

                       (5)       such manufactured home shall have a sewage disposal system
                                 which is separate from the existing structure and other
                                 manufactured home on the parcel.










































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                         f.   Manufactured Home Used for a Temporary Dwelling

                          (1)       A manufactured home may be used for temporary dwelling for
                                    up to two (2) years during construction of a primary dwelling
                                    unit. The manufactured home must meet all requirements of
                                    this Ordinance, however, a relaxation of the dimensional
                                    requirements (setbacks, lot size and width, etc.) may be
                                    allowed so that the primary dwelling structure may receive
                                    optimal placement.

                          (2)       Building permits for the manufactured home and the primary
                                    dwelling unit must be obtained concurrently.

                          (3)       A performance bond in the amount of $1,000 must be posted
                                    before a permit is issued. The bond will be released with
                                    interest upon the removal of the manufactured home from the
                                    premises.

                          (4)       If more than two (2) years is needed to complete construction
                                    on the primary dwelling the applicant Must request an
                                    extension of time from the Land Use Administrator.         . An
                                    extension no longer than one (1) year may be granted but only
                                    if significant progress towards permanent construction has
                                    been visually evidenced.

                         g.   Surveyor's Certificate
                          When it is diffIcult for the Land Use Administrator to determine that
                          the location of a manufactured home is in accordance with the setback
                          requirements, he may request that the placement be certified by a
                          registered land  surveyor and a verifying survey be completed and
                          submitted. The,owner shall pay the cost for any such survey.


           3-15-5        MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS

                         a.   Density
                          The total dens,ity of any manufacturLd home park shall not exceed one
                          (1) unit per four (4) gross acres, and the net density on any
                          particular acre within such park shall not exceed five (5) units per
                          acre.- Land outside of the immediate bounds of the manufactured home
                          park shall be protected by a conservation easement and be identified
                          as 11ROSCO Conservancy" on the zoning map.

                         b.   Minimum Park Size - Number of Spaces

                          The minimum area for any manufactured home park exclusive of lands
                          proposed as "ROSCO Conservancy" shall be two (2) acres, and the minimum
                          number of spaces completed and ready for occupancy before first
                          occupancy is permitted shall be six (6), unless otherwise permitted by
                          the plan-approving authority.

                         C.   Minimum Lot Size

                          The minimum area for any individual manufactured home lot including the
                          area required for the mobile home stand within the park shall be eight
                          thousand (8,000) square feet.     The minimum average width for each
                          manufactured home lot shall be sixty-five (65) feet, except that for
                          any stands designed for manufactured homes greater than fifteen (15)
                          feet in width, the minimum average lot shall be one (1) additional foot
                          over for every additional foot of width of*the   manufactured home.


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                      d.   Yard and Setback Requirements

                        The minimum distance from the line or corner of any manufactured home
                        stand to a private access drive, a common parking area, a common walk,
                        a buffer strip, or other common area shall be fifteen (15) feet.
                        Patios, carportB, and individual storage facilities maybe disregarded
                        in determining yard widths.

                      e.   Buffer Area

                        Each manufactured home park shall utilize the 11ROSCO Conservancy" areas
                        as a buffer area around its perimeter (Section 4-12-6).

                      f.   The Manufactured Home Lot

                        No manufactured home park lots shall be offered for sale or sold. The
                        limits of each manufactured home lot shall be marked on the ground by
                        suitable means. Location of lot limits on the ground shall be the same
                        as shown on approved plan of development. Each lot shall be landscaped
                        to the extent required by Section 4-12-5f.

                      g.   Manufactured Home Stand

                        (1)       The. manufactured home stand shall be an improved area to
                                  provide adequate support for the placement and tie-down of
                                  the manufactured home. Each stand shall be constructed of
                                  an appropriate     material properly placed, graded and
                                  compacteA, so as to be durable and adequate for the support
                                  of the maximum anticipated loads" during all seasons, and
                                  shall not heavej shift, or settle unevenly under the weight
                                  of the manufactured home due to frost action, inadequate
                                  drainage, or other forces.

                        (2)       The manufactured home stand shall be of sufficient size as
                                  to be suitable for the adequate support of manufactured homes
                                  of the dimensions anticipated.
                        (3)       The locat'ion of each manufactdred home stand shall be at such
                                  elevation, distance, and,angle in relation to the access
                                  street that placement and removal of the manufactured home
                                  is practical.

                      h.   Accessary Structures

                        Accessory structures shall depend upon the manufactured home and shall
                        not provide complete independent living facilities with permanent
                        provisions for sleeping, cooking, or sanitation. Such structures shall
                        be erected or constructed on a manufactured home lot as directed by the
                        management of the manufactured home park, as required by applicable
                        national, state, or local standards, and as specified herein:

                        (1)       Accessory structures shall not obstruct required openings for
                                  light and ventilation of the manufactured home, and shall not
                                  prevent inspection of manufactured home equipment and utility
                                  connections.

                        (2)       Construction and electrical installations, unless otherwise
                                  specified, shall comply with applicable ANSI Standard A119.1.

                        (3)       Electrical circuits supplying the accessory structure shall
                                  be independent of the circuit supplying the manufactured
                                  home.


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                        i.   Recreation Area

                         (1)        Not less than ten (10) percent of the gross site area shall
                                    be devoted to active recreational facilities, generally
                                    provided in a central location.

                         (2)        Recreation facilities shall include playground equipment
                                    (swings, slide and sandbox), one basketball backboard with
                                    a paved play surface, and an area 30,000 square feet in size
                                    suitably shaped for a ball field.

                         (3)        Recreation areas shall be located so as to be free of traffic
                                    hazards.

                        J.   Driveways

                         (1)        Improved driveways should be provided on lots where necessary
                                    for convenient access to manufactured homes.    The minimum
                                    width in such case shall be ten (10) feet.

                         (2)        The design criteria for automobile parking shall be based on
                                    two parking spaces for each manufactured home lot. Parking
                                    may be in tandem.

                        k.   Streets

                         Streets shall comply with the requirements of Section 4-3.           The
                         standards for pqLved tertiary subdivision streets shall serve as a
                         minimum standard.


                        1.   Utilities -

                         (1)        Utilities shall comply with Section 4-5 and 4-6.

                         (2)        The water system of all manufactured home parks shall have
                                    at least one fire hydrant available for hook-up by the Fire
                                    Department.  The minimum size connection shall be one and
                                    one-half inches (1-1/211).

                        M.   Refuse Handling

                         Refuse handling shall comply with  Section 4-15.

                        n.   Registration of Occupants

                         Every manufactured home park owner or operator shall maintain a
                         register containing a record of all manufactured homes and occupants
                         using the manufactured home park. This register shall be available to
                         any authorized person inspecting the park, to the Commissioner of
                         Revenue of Richmond county, and any law enforcement officer in the
                         performance of his official duties. It shall be preserved for a period
                         of not less than three (3) years.      The register shall contain the
                         following  information:

                         (1)        Name and address of each occupant, with ages of all occupants
                                    under the age of eighteen (18) years old;

                         (2)        Manufactured home license number, if any, serial number, and
                                    manufacturer's name;

                         (3)        Automobile licanse.number of occupant;



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                       (4)      Manufactured home space to which assigned;

                       (5)      Last place of location;

                       (6)      Date of Arrival;

                       (7)      Date of Departure.


        3-15-6         MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISIONS                                              V

                       a  Permitted Uses
                       ;ingle family detached dwellings
                       Manufactured homes
                       Community recreation facilities, including parks, playgrounds,
                          clubhouses, boating facilities, swimming pools, ball fields, tennis
                          courts, and other similar recreation facilities
                       Accessory buildings or structures

                       b. The requirements of Sections 3-10-4a and b and 3-10-9a,c,dpe,f,g
                          and h apply in its entirety. 3-10-9a, c-h shall apply equally to
                          manufactured home subdiViBions.




        3-16 SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGU@ATIONS


        3-16-1         USES NOT SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED

                       Uses not specifically permitted in any district established by this
                       chapter shall not be allowed. Persons desiring inclusion in the Zoning
                       ordinance of a use not specifically permitted shall apply for an
                       amendment to the text of the Zoning Ordinance following the provisions
                       of Section 2-5-l..'



        3-16-2         RIGHT TO FARM

                       The right to farm all land is hereby recognized to exist as a natural
                       right and is also hereby ordained to exist as a permitted use everywhere
                       in the County, regardless of zoning designation and regardless of
                       :
                       pecified uses and prohibited uses set forth elsewhere in this chapter,
                       ubject only to State and County restrictions and regulations for
                       intensive fowl or livestock farms. The right to farm as it is used in
                       this section includes the use of large irrigation pumps and equipment,
                       aerial and ground seeding and spraying, large tractors, numerous farm
                       laborers and the application of chemical fertilizers, insecticides, and
                       herbicides; ail for the purpose of producing from the land agricultural
                       products such as vegetables, grains, hay, fruits, fibers, wood, trees,
                       plants, shrubs, f lowers and seeds.    This right to farm shall also
                       include the right to use land for grazing by animals, subject to
                       restrictions for intensive fowl or livestock farms. The foregoing uses
                       and activities included in the right to farm, when reasonable and
                       necessary for the particular farming, livestock or fowl production, and
                       when conducted in accordance with generally accepted agricultural
                       practices, may occur on holidays, Sundays and weekdays, at night and in
                       the day, and the noise, odors, dust and fumes that are caused by them
                       are also specifically permitted as part of the exercise of this right.

                       It is expressly found that whatever nuisance may be caused to others by


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                        such uses and activities so conducted is more than        of f set by the
                        benefits from farming to the neighborhood and community,  and to society
                        in general, by the preservation of open space, the        beauty of the
                        countryside, clean air and by the preservation and       continuance of
                        farming operations in Richmond County and in Virginia    as a source of
                        agricultural products for this and future generations.


          3-16-3        ACCESSORY USES

                        Accessory uses and structures shall be permitted in any zoning district,
                        unless qualified herein, but only in connection with, incidental to, and
                        on the same lot with a principal use or structure which is permitted
                        within such district.

                        a.   Accessory Uses Permitted in Conjunction with Residential Uses
                          The following accessory uses shall be permitted in conjunction with
                          residential uses:

                          (1)       Antenna structures for radio, television, and other
                                    noncommercial communication purposes subject to the following
                                    provisions:

                             All locational standards and setbacks applicable to accessory
                             structures shall be observed;

                             Antennas up to 50 feet in height shall be permitted only on lots
                             in excess oftfifty (50) acres in size.

                             The above provisions notwithstanding, dish antennas shall be
                             subject to the following standards:

                             Dish antennas shall   not exceed twelve (12) feet in diameter and
                             fifteen (15) feetin height.

                             Dish antennas shall be permitted in rear yards only. No part of
                             a 'dish antenna shall be closer than fifteen (15) feet to any lot
                             line.                             I'                                       I

                             All dish antennas and the construction and installation thereof
                             shall conform with applicable requirements of the Uniform Statewide
                             Building Code. No dish antenna may be installed on a portable or
                             moveable device. ;

                             Dish antennas are not permitted within Rural Village option areas.

                             The above provisions shall not apply to any dish antenna used by
                             a cable company POBSeSsing a valid franchise issued by the Richmond
                             County Board of Supervisors.

                          (2)       An accessory detached dwelling is permitted In the Rural
                                    Village and Rural Hamlet option areas subject to:

                                    it being positioned within a rear yard;

                                    it being at least ten (10) feet from a property line;

                                    it being clearly accessory in size to existing principal
           dwelling;

                                    it not being permitted on one lot already containing a duplex
                                    structure;


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                                 it being architecturally compatible with the principal use;

                                 the principal dwelling on the lot being owner-occupied; if
                                 the principal dwelling is not occupied by the owner, the
                                 accessory detached dwelling may not be occupied, or vice-
                                 versa.

                          Accessory dwelling units shall not count toward the total permitted
                           lot yield.

                       (3)       Barns or other structures that are customarily incidental to
                                 an agricultural use.

                       (4)       Carports, garages, utility sheds, and similar storage
                                 facilities customarily associated with residential living.

                       (5)       Child's playhouse, without plumbing.

                       (6)       Private kennels on lots in excess of five (5) acres.












































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                          (7)       DoghOUBes, pens, or similar structures for the housing of not
                                    more than four (4) commonly accepted domestic animals over
                                    the age of six (6) months. The keeping of more than four (4)
                                    such animals over the age of six (6) months shall be deemed
                                    a private kennel (see 3-16-2a(6) above).

                          (8)       Home occupations as permitted and regulated in Section 3-16-
                                    3.

                          (9)       Parking or storage of small cargo or utility trailerst
                                    recreational vehicles and similar equipment, including, but
                                    not limited to, boats, boat trailers, motor homes, tent
                                    trailers and horse vans, provided that the following
                                    requirements are observed:

                              such equipment shall not be used for living, housekeeping           or
                              business purposes when parked or stored on the lot;

                              wheels or other transporting devices shall not be removed except
                              for necessary  repairs and/or seasonal storage;

                              storage shall  not be permitted in side yards or within the front
                              yard setback.

                             (10)   Outdoor  recreation facilities such as swimming pools, tennis
                                    courts,  basketball courts, private boat docks, piers or boat
                                    houses,  provided that the use of such facilities shall be
                                    limitep  to the occupants of the premises and guests for whom
                                    no admission or membership fees are charged and are permitted
                                    within the base or overlay district in which the lot or
                                    parcel is located.

                             (1l)   Fences or walls provided that:
                              fences or walls located in rear yards  shall not exceed six (6) feet
                              in height;.,

                              fences or walls located in fronp or     side yards shall not exceed
                              four (4) feet in height, provided       however, that a fence not
                              exceeding BiX (6 ') feet in height may be extended from the rear yard
                              into any side yard only if a side entrance exists and then only to
                              a point not more than f ive (5) feet beyond any side entrance to the
                              main residential building;

                              chain link fences are not permitted in Rural Village or Hamlet
                              option areas;

                              electrical fences and fences using barbed wire shall be prohibited
                              in residential areas as determined by the Land Use Administrator;

                              the above standards shall not be deemed to prohibit any fences or
                              walls which may be required for screening, security or safety
                              purposes by other sections Of this Ordinance; and the above
                              provisions notwithstanding, the Land Use Administrator may
                              authorize the erection of a fence not exceeding eight (8) feet in
                              height in a rear yard or in a Bide yard area, but not closer to the
                              front of the lot than the front of the principal building, when
                              such fence is determined to be necessary, in the opinion of the
                              Land Use Administrator, for purposes of screening views from or
                              into windows located on the   Bide of the subject residence or for
                              rear yard privacy purposes.   In addition to the above, such privacy
                              fences not exceeding eight (8) feet in height may be extended


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                           further into a side or front yard area when considered necessary
                           in the opinion of the Land Use Administrator to provide screening
                           for existing residential development.

                           (12)  Roadside sales of produce provided that such operations shall
                                 be limited to the sale of produce grown or raised on the
                                 premises and shall provide off-street parking for not less
                                 than three (3) vehicles.

                           (13)  Yard/garage sales subject to the following provisions:

                           Items offered for sale shall be limited to those which are owned
                           by an occupant of the premises or authorized participants and which
                           are normally and customarily      used or kept on a residential
                           premises. Such items shall not have been specifically purchased
                           or crafted for resale;

                           Participation in such sale shall  be limited to the occupant of the
                           premises and not more than four (4) non-occupants. For the purpose
                           of this section, participation shall be construed to mean the
                           offering for sale of items owned by an occupant or participating
                           non-occupant, whether or not that individual is physically present
                           on the premises during the conduct of such sale;

                           such sales shall be limited to two (2) in any given calendar year.
                           The duration of any single sale shall not exceed three (3)
                           consecutive da TB.
                           (14)  Craft sales/shows subject to the following provisions:

                           Items offered for sale shall be limited to those which have been
                           made or crafted by' the participants as a hobby or a vocation as
                           distinguished from items which are made in the conduct of a home
                           occupation;

                           Participation-in such sales/shows shall be limited to an occupant
                           of the premises and not more than four (4) non-occupants. For the
                           purposes of this section, participation shall be construed to mean
                           the offering for sale of items made or crafted by an occupant or
                           participating non-occupant, whether or not that individual is
                           physically present on the premises during the conduct of such sale
                           or show;

                           Not more than one (1) such sale/show event shall be conducted on
                           a premises in any given calendar year. For the purposes of this
                           section, the duration of any sale/show event shall be limited to
                           five (5) days within a period of ten (10) consecutive days;

                           Such sales and shows may be conducted only upon authorization by
                           the Land Use Administrator of a Temporary Special Permit. The Land
                           Use Administrator shall make his determination with respect to
                           approval or denial of said application within ten (10) working days
                           of its submission and shall consider the following in making said
                           determination:

                           The proposed location of the sale and the probable impact on
                           adjacent land uses;

                           The ability of the structure in which such sale will be conducted
                           to accommodate safely the numbers of persons likely to patronize
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                              The ability of the streets in the immediate vicinity of such
                              residential property to accommodate adequately and safely the
                              traffic and parking demand anticipated to be associated with such
                              an event without disruption of normal traffic circulation and
                              emergency access needs.

                              In the event the Land Use Administrator determines that the conduct
                              of such craft sale or show at the proposed location would adversely
                              affect the surrounding land uses, the normal and essential traffic
                              circulation needs of the immediate vicinity, or the safety and
                              welfare of participants, patrons or the general public, the
                              application for the temporary special permit shall be denied.

                              (15)  Horses may be permitted provided that residential lots shall
                                    be at least three (3) acres for the first horse and for each
                                    additional horse, one additional acre must be provided.

                              (16)  Farm animals (such as cows, pigs, hogs, goats, sheep, mules,
                                    horses and other livestock, chickens and other fowl, bees,
                                    and similar utilitarian animals) shall not be permitted in
                                    the following ROSCO option areas:      Rural, Hamlet, Rural
                                    Village, and Rural Development.

                              (17)  Accessory buildings on residential lots:

                              Shall not exceed twenty-four (24) feet in height, and shall not
                              contain more than one and one-half (1-1/2) stories, but in no case
                              shall it ex9eed the height of the main building.

                              Shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the rear yard
                              area in residential areas.

                              Shall be located at least three (3) feet from side lot lines, and
                              at least five (5) feet from rear lot lines.

                              Shall not be erected on a lot more than one (1) year in advance of
                              the principal building.

                              Structures attached to  a principal building by any wall or roof
                              construction, or located within ten (10) feet of any principal
                              building, shall be considered a part of the principal building and
                              shall observe all yard regulations applicable thereto.

                         b.   Accessory Uses Permitted in Conjunction with Commercial and
                              Industrial Uses
                              The following accessory uses shall be permitted in conjunction with
                              commercial and industrial uses:-

                              (1)   Fences or walls provided that:

                              fences or walls located in side or rear yards shall not exceed
                              eight (8) feet in height;

                              fences or walls located in front yards shall not be permitted; and

                              the above standards shall not be deemed to prohibit any fences or
                              walls which may be required for screening, security or safety
                              purposes by other sections of this ordinance.

                              (2)   Uses intended specifically for the use and benefit of the
                                    employees or patrons of the principal use such as snack bars ,
                                    cafeterias, recreation facilities or similar uses.


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                        (3)       Living quarters for a proprietor or manager' and his/her
                                  family located in the same building as his/her place of
                                  occupation, or living quarters for a watchman or custodian
                                  of an industrial establishment.

                        (4)       Incidental repair, installation or assembly facilities for
                                  products or equipment used or sold in the operation of the
                                  principal use, unless specifically prohibited under the
                                  applicable district regulations.

                        (5)       Incidental storage facilities for goods and materials offered
                                  for retail sale on the premises.

                        (6)       Motor vehicle fuel dispensing pumps, pump islands, or service
                                  kiosks installed for and utilized exclusively by vehicles
                                  owned  and/or    operated   by   commercial   or    industrial
                                  establishments to which they are accessory.

                        (7)       Factory outlets and retailing provided the use is clearly
                                  incidental to the permitted Use and products sold originated
                                  at the site.

                        (8)       Day care or nursery facilities.

                        (9)       Antenna structures for radio communication purposes or other
                                  information or data transfer purposes associated with a
                                  businessIor industrial operation.      Antenna structures in
                                  excess of 100 feet in height shall be permitted only by
                                  special use permit issued by the Land Use Administrator.
                                  Dish antennas shall be subject to the following provisions:
                            Dish  antennas shall not exceed twelve   (12) feet in diameter and
                            fifteen (15) feet in height.

                            Dish antennas shall be permitted in rear yards and on roofs. No
                            part of a dish antenna shall be closer than five (5) feet to any
                            lot line. When located on a roof, such antenna shall be set back
                            from all edges of the roof a distance of at least two (2) times its
                            height.

                            All dish antennas and the construction and installation thereof
                            shall conform with applicable requirements of the Uniform Statewide
                            Building code. No dish antenna may be installed on a portable or
                            moveable device.

                            The above provisions shall not apply to any dish antenna used by
                            a cable company POSBessing a valid franchise issued by the Richmond
                            County Board of Supervisors.

                            Other uses and structures of a similar nature which are customarily
                            associated with and incidental to commercial or industrial uses.

                       C.   Location Requirements

                        Except where other provisions of this ordinance require a greater
                        setback, the following requirements shall apply to the location of all
                        accessory uses or structure in residential, commercial and industrial
                        areas.

                        (1)       With the exception of status, arbors, trellises, flagpoles,
                                  fences, walls or roadside stands, accessory buildings or
                                  structures shall not be located closer to the front lot line


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                                    than the principal building in residential, commercial and
                                    industrial areas.

                              (2)   There shall be no Bide and rear yard requirements for fences
                                    or walls; and

                              (3)   There shall be no rear yard requirement for docks, piers or
                                    boathouses, however, a setback of ten (10) feet from side lot
                                    lines, or extensionB thereof into bodies of water, shall be
                                    observed.

                              (4)   Roadside stands shall be set back at least twenty (20) feet
                                    from any right-of-way.


           3-16-4        HOME OCCUPATIONS

                         a.   A home occupation is an accessory use of any dwelling unit for
                              gainful employment by the home occupant involving the manufacture,
                              provision or sale of goods and/or services; and conducted in
                              dwelling unit or in an accessory building on the same lot as th:
                              dwelling unit by members of the family residing on the premises.
                              All home occupations Bhall be subject to the following provisions,
                              unless this ordinance provides otherwise elsewhere:

                              (1)   No person other than members of the family residing on the
                                    premises shall be engaged on the premises in such operation.

                              (2)   The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and
                                    subordinate to the residential use of the property.

                              (3)   There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the
                                    building or premises or other evidence of the conduct of such
                                    home occupation visible from the street or adjacent
                                    properties.

                              (4)   There shall be no on-premiBee sales of goods or materials to
                                    the general  public. ,    I

                              (5)   Such home occupation shall not generate traffic, parking
                                    sewerage or water use in excess of that which is normal in
                                    the residential neighborhood.

                              (6)   No mechanical or electrical equipment or flammable or toxic
                                    substances shall be utilized other than that which would
                                    customarily be utilized in the home in association with a
                                    hobby or avocation not conducted for   gain or profit.

                              (7)   Any demand for parking generated by    the conduct of a home
                                    occupation shall not adversely affect  the quality of life of
                                    adjacent landowners.

                              (8)   The occupation or activity shall       not require extended
                                    alterations, or the outdoor storage   or use of machinery or
                                    equipment that creates noise, odor,   smoke, dust or glare or
                                    is dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing in
                                    the home or on adjacent property.

                         b.   Home occupations Permitted as a Matter of Right
                              Permitted home occupations shall include the following and similar
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                        (1)       Artists, sculptors, and photographers

                        (2)       Authors and composers

                        (3)       Dressmakers, seamstresses, tailors

                        (4)       Day care or babysitting for not more than four (4) children

                        (5)       Home crafts such as model making, rug weaving, cabinet
                                  making, furniture refinishing, or ceramics

                        (6)       office facility of a clergyman

                        (7)       office facility of a resident salesma n, sales representative
                                  or manufacturer's representative                        I

                        (8)       office facility for resident accountants, architects,
                                  artists,   brokers,   computer   programmerst     consultants,
                                  counselors,   dentists,   physicians,   engineers,    lawyers,
                                  insurance agents, real estate agents or similar professionals

                        (9)       Tutoring, music or voice lessons or similar services for not
                                  more than four (4) persons at any single time

                        (10)      Food-preparation for catering purposes
                        (11)      Telephonp answering service
                        (12)      Other activities and uses which the Land Use Administrator
                                  determines can be operated in complete accordance with the
                                  intent and purpose of this ordinance

                       C.   Home  Occupations Permitted by Special Use Permit
                        The Land  Use Administrator may authorize, by special use permit, the
                        following and materially similar types of home occupations subject to
                        the specified conditions.

                        (1)       Home% *Occupations with Limited On-Premises Retail Sales or
                                  Personal Services

                            Uses  which may be authorized under this section shall include
                            barber and beauty shops, hobbyists, and other materially similar
                            activities and land uses involving on-premises retail sales and
                            personal services.

                            All public contact related to such use shall be limited to the
                            period between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday,
                            unless otherwise specified by the Land Use Administrator.

                            Parking as required shall be provided in addition to those
                            otherwise required for the residential use of the property.

                            The type and extent of items to be displayed, stored or sold, or
LE                          personal services to be offered on the premises shall be
                            specifically stipulated by the Land Use Administrator in
                            authorizing any such use permit. In no case shall the area devoted
                            to sales, storage, display or conduct of such home occupation
                            exceed 25% of the floor area of the residence.

                            Such Use shall comply with all applicable requirements for home
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                              (2)    Small Contracting Businesses Operated as Home Occupations
                                     Except in the following ROSCO Option Areas: Hamlet, Village,
                                     and Rural Development.    For the purpose of this section,
                                     small contracting businesses shall be deemed to include
                                     businesses engaged in construction and/or repair
                                     buildings; installation and servicing of heating, cooling alid
                                     electrical equipment, flooring, painting, plumbing, roofing
                                     and tiling; landscaping; and other such Uses deemed to b
                                     sufficiently similar in terms of type,     scale and impact!
                                     This section shall not be construed to     necessitate a use
                                     permit for offices of such businesses      as authorized and
                                     conducted in accordance with the provisions established in
                                     Section 3-17-3a, nor shall this section be construed to
                                     provide opportunities for business operations which involve
                                     on-site manufacturing of products or materials utilized in
                                     the conduct of such business.

                                     Not more than two (2) vehicles and/or pieces of equipment
                                     associated with the operation of a business shall be operated
                                     from the site or stored there overnight. small transportable
                                     equipment including lawn mowers; chain saws; power hand
                                     tools; table, band or radial arm saws; and similar items
                                     shall not be included in such a determination.

                                     The areas covered by all structures used primarily in
                                     connection with such uses shall not exceed a total of 1,500
                                     square feet.

                                     The area covered by any outdoor storage associated with such
                                     use shall not exceed a total of 1,000 square feet.

                                     All parking, loading and storage associated with such use
                                     shall be effectively screened from view from adjacent
                                     properties by landscaping and appropriate wooden or masonry
                                     fencing materials.

                                     The Land Use Administrator shall find and determine that the
                                     proposed small contracting business is not likely to generate
                                     traffic, including commercial delivery vehicles, in greater
                                     volume that would normally be expected in the zoning
                                     district.


                                     The Land use Administrator shall find and determine that the
                                     proposed small contracting business is not likely to create
                                     noise, dust, vibration, odor, smoke, glare, electrical
                                     interference, fire hazard or nay other hazard or nuisance to
                                     any greater or more frequent extent than would normally be
                                     expected in the zoning districts.

                              (3)    Docking Workboats and Off-Loading Seafood Except in ROSCO
                                     Option Area (Village, Hamlet, Rural Development)

                                     The docking of workboats and the conduct of a waterman's
                                     operation shall be limited to occupants of the premises.

                                     No admission, dockage, or wharfage fees shall be charged.'

                                     On-premises wholesale or retail sale of seafood shall be
                                     prohibited.

                                     outdoor storage of goods, equipment, or materials  (other than
                                     the workboat itself) shall be limited to a total of 1,000'

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                           and adjacent properties by a landscaped buffer area supplemented,
                           if determined necessary by the Land Use Administrator at the time
                           of permit approval, by masonry and/or wooden fencing material. In
                           the approval of a use permit, the Land Use Administrator may limit
                           outdoor storage to less than 1,000 square feet or may require a
                           setback greater than 20 feet if deemed necessary based on the
                           characteristics of the subject site or its surroundings.

                           Repair of workboats shall be limited to routine maintenance, which
                           may include:

                           minor tune-ups;
                           change of oil and filters;
                           washdown and drainage of workboats;
                           winterizing (draining lines, etc.);
                           other customary routine repairs or maintenance.

                           All federal, state and local requirements for docking facilities
                           shall be met and the necessary permits obtained prior to the
                           issuance of a building permit for docks, piers, or boat houses.

                           The workboats and seafood unloading operations shall be conducted
                           in such a manner as to prevent potentially offensive odors from
                           being produced. In this regard, no overnight storage of seafood
                           waste shall be permitted on the property.
                           Any outdoor/seVurity lighting shall be shielded so as to prevent
                           glare from being directed onto adjacent property.

                           The number of workboats docked at the,property shall not exceed the
                           capacity of the pier or boat house.. The "rafting" of boats shall
                           not be permitted.

                           No trucks larger than one (1) ton in gross weight shall be
                           permitted to operate from the property.
                           Any demand for parking generated bytthe conduct of such use shall
                           be accommodated off the street.

                           No bulk fuel storage in excess of twenty-five (25) gallons for
                           dispensing into a workboat shall be permitted.     The storage and
                           utilization of toxic substances shall be limited to types and
                           quantities that would customarily be utilized or stored for
                           residential use. Any storage or utilization of combustible, toxic,
                           or flammable substances shall be in accordance with the National
                           Fire Prevention Code.

                           The Land Use Administrator shall, on a case-by-case basis, review
                           and impose such other conditions as he deems necessary and
                           appropriate to assure that the use will be compatible with, and
                           will not adversely impact, adjoining properties and the environment
                           of the area. Such conditions and restrictions may include:

                           hours of operation;

                           number of workboats permitted to use the private residential pier
                           or dock;

                           preparation of a water quality impact assessment;

                           additional screening and/or landscaping requirements for outdoor
                           storage areas and equipment.


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                                     number of workboats permitted to use the private residential
                                     pier or dock;

                                     preparation of a water quality impact assessment;

                                     additional screening and/or landscaping requirements for
                                     outdoor storage areas and equipment.

                         d.    Prohibited Home Occupations
                               The following uses shall     not be. permitted as accessary home
                               occupations:

                               (1)   Automobile repair, servicing, salvage and storage
                               (2)   Funeral chapel or funeral homes
                               (3)   Gift shops
                               (4)   Medical or dental clinic or hospital
                               (5)   Restaurant or other eating establishments
                               (6)   Commercial stable, commercial kennel
                               (7)   Veterinary clinic
                               (8)   Other activities and land uses which the Land Us:
                                     Administrator determines to be materially similar to th
                                     activities listed above.



           3-16-5        SPECIAL YARD REGULATIONS

                         a.    Except as specified in this section, and except for permitted
                               acce:soryib4ildings, a required yard shall be open and free from
                               any uild ng.

                         b.    A bay window which is not more than ten (10) feet wide may extend
                               no more than three (3) feet into @ a required front, side or rear
                               yard.

                         C.    The ordinary projections of chimneys and     flues may extend into a
                               required yard.

                         d.    Mechanical or HVAC equipment may be located in a required side or
                               rear yard, but on corner lots shail not project beyond the required
                               side yard on the street side of the corner lot.

                         8.    The front, side and rear yard requirements of this chapter shall
                               not apply to any necessary retaining wall or required screening
                               fence.




           3-17 SPECIAL USE PERMITS



           3-17-1        PURPOSE AND INTENT

                         Special use permit uses are those which, if not specially regulated, can
                         have an undue impact or be incompatible with other uses of land within
                         or adjacent to a given zoning district. Upon the granting of a special
                         use permit, these uses may be allowed to locate within designated
                         districts under the standards, controls, limitations, performance
                         criteria, restrictions and other regulations of this ordinance. special
                         Uses are listed within the zoning districts in which they have the
                         potential to be permitted upon satisfaction of the review standards of
                         Section 3717-2.



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                        (1)       Adopted Comprehensive Plan;

                        (2)       Intent and purpose of the base and overlay(s) zoning
                                  district(s) in which the use is proposed to be located;

                        (3)       Character of adjacent properties and the surrounding
                                  neighborhoods, and with existing and proposed development;

                        (4)       Design standards of this Ordinance.

                      b.   The proposed use shall be adequately served by essential services
                           such as streets, drainage facilities, fire protection, and approved
                           water and sewerage disposal facilities.

                      C.   The proposed use shall not result in the destruction, loss or
                           damage of any feature determined to be of significant ecological,
                           scenic or historic importance as determined by the Resources
                           Inventory.

                      d.   The proposed use shall be designed, sited, and landscaped so that
                           the use will not hinder or discourage the appropriate development
                           or use of adjacent properties and surrounding areas.


        3-17-3        SPECIAL CONDITIONS

                      a.   In granting any special use permit, conditions necessary to assure
                           that the proposed use will conform with the requirements of this
                           section and will continue to do so may be imposed. A surety bond
                           or other guarantee of performance acceptable to the County may be
                           required in order, to ensure compliance with the conditions imposed.

                      b.   Reasonable standards may be iMPOBed as deemed @necessary to protect
                           the public interest and welfare. Such standards may include, but
                           need not be limited to:

                        (1)       More restrictive sign standaids.
                        (2)       Additional open apace, landscaping or screening requirements.

                        (3)       Additional yard requirements.

                        (4)       Special lighting requirements.

                        (5)       Limitation on hours of operation.

                        (6)       Additional off-street parking and loading requirements.

                      C.   Time limits or expiration dates for a special use permit, including
                           provisions for periodic review and renewal may also become a
                           condition of the special use permit.


        3-17-4        SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

                      a.   An application for a special use permit shall be made by the owner,
                           contract purchaser with the owner's written consent, or the owner's
                           agent, of the property on which the proposed use is to be located.
                           The application shall be submitted to the Land Use Administrator,
                           and shall be accompanied by the filing fee. Application forms are
                           available from the Land Use Administrator.



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                          a.   An application for a special Use permi  t shall be made by the ownerl,
                               contract purchaser with the owner's written consent, or the owner's
                               agent, of the property on which the proposed use is to be located.
                               The application shall be submitted to the Land Use Administrator       I
                               and shall be accompanied by the filing fee. Application forms are
                               available from the Land Use Administrator.

                          b.   If the request for a special use permit has been denied by the
                               County, substantially the same request shall not be reconsidered
                               within three hundred sixty-five (365) days of the denial.

                          C.   The application shall include the following information:

                               (1)   A plan of development in accordance with Article 2.

                               (2)   A description of the proposed use and, where applicable, the
                                     hours Of operation and the proposed number of employees.

                               (3)   When deemed necessary, the Land Use Administrator or the
                                     plan-approving authority may require a community impact
                                     analyses.


           3-17-5         SPECIAL USE PERMIT GENERAL PROVISIONS

                          a.   After approval of a special use permit by the County, the applicant
                               shall have one year to begin the use approved, provided that the
                               County may allow, at the time of approval, a longer period than one
                               year.   If the use has not begun within one year (or other time
                               period as set by the County), the special use permit shall be void,
                               and the use may not thereafter be begun except upon approval of
                               another special use permit.

                          b.   After approval of a special use permit by the County, the use
                               approved may intensify and/or expand, provided that any conditions
                               attached to the approval shall not be violated. If intensification
                               and/or, expansion will violate any attached conditions, a new
                               special use permit shall be obtained before such intensification
                               and/or expansion may be approved.

                          C.   All uses permitted by a special use permit shall require plan of
                               development approval in accordance with the provisions of Section
                               2-2. The plan-approving authority of the plan of development is
                               empowered to decide on the special use permit.

                          d.   If an approved special use ceases operation for a period of twelve
                               consecutive months, for any reason, the special use permit shall
                               become void, and thereafter the use may only be conducted after
                               another special use permit has been approved.



           3-17-6         SPECIAL USE PERMIT STANDARDS - VILLAGE AREAS

                          An application for a s   pecial Use permit within a       village area as
                          provided by Section 3-10-8 shall be approved upon a finding that the
                          following standards have been met;

                          (1) The specific site is an appropriate one for the proposed use;

                          (2) The proposed use would not create any undue nuisance or hazard,
                               either to the community or to pedestrian and vehicular flow;


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       3-17-7        REVOCATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMITS

                     The County may by resolution initiate a revocation of a special use
                     permit. After review by the Land Use Administrator and consideration
                     and recommendation by the Planning Commission, the governing body shall
                     act on the proposal to revoke the special use permit.        Grounds for
                     revocation shall include (but not be limited to) the following:

                     a.    A change in conditions affecting the public health, safety and
                           welfare since adoption of the special use permit; or

                     b.    Repeated violations of this ordinance, including any conditions
                           attached to the special use permit, by the owner/operator of the
                           use; or

                     C.    Fraudulent, false or misleading information supplied by the
                           applicant (or his agent) for the special use permit; or

                     d.    Improper public notice of the special use permit public hearing(s)
                           when the permit was considered in accordance with DMP-b.

                     e.    An error or mistake in f act that led to an arbitrary and
                           unreasonable decision made by the plan-approving authority when
                           approving the special use permit.


        3-18 DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS -  tROSCO AND AFFORDABLE

                     a.    In order to encourage site designs which are harmonious with
                           adjoining property., to encourage the preservation of open space
                           within and around higher density development, to encourage
                           preservation and restoration of historic sites, and to provide land
                           developers with the opportunity to positively'influence community
                           growth and quality of life, the plan-approving authority may award
                           a density bonus hot to exceed a total of thirty percent (30%) over
                           and above the'.'accrued density level obtained.

                       1.  Participation in agricultural and rdsource conservation efforts by
                           acquiring and donating either in fee or by conservation easement,
                           lands which are located off-site and deemed to be environmentally
                           significant or of historic value.

                       2.  Construction of bike/hike paths within or outside the development.

                       3.  Development of an educationally-oriented facility such as a nature
                           trail available to the public.

                       4.  Dedication of land accepted by the County for use as a school site,
                           fire station site, park site, or other public facility site.

                       5.  Development of a recycling plan/program for any major plan of
                           development.

                       6.  Construction of public access facilities to waterways for fishing,
                           nature observation, and/or boat launching purposes.

                       7.  Preparation of a development design of superior quality resulting
                           from the highest possible level of resource identification and
                           protection, the most sensitive placement of structures, the highest
                           quality landscape and architectural design, and a most desirable
                           living environment for future residents.



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                          7.  Preparation of a development design of superior quality resulting
                              from the highest Possible level of resource identification and
                              protection, the most sensitive placement of structures, the highest
                              quality landscape and architectural design, and a most desirable
                              living environment for future residents.

                         b.   For all improvements upon which a density bonus has been based, the
                              County, when it deems it to be necessary and appropriate, may
                              require the submission of a performance guarantee as provided for
                              in Section 2-6.




           3-19          NON-CONFORHING LOTS, NON-CONFORMING USES OF LAND, NON-CONFORMING
                         STRUCTURES, NON-CONFORMING USES OF STRUCTURES AND PREMISES, AND NON-
                         CONFORMING CHARACTERISTICS OF USE



           3-19-1        INTENT AND FILING REQUIREMENT

                         a.   Within the districts established by this ordinance or amendments
                              that may later be adopted there exist lots, structures, and uses
                              of land and/or structures which were lawful before this ordinance
                              was passed or do not conform to the regulations and restrictions
                              of this ordinance or future amendments thereto. It is the intent
                              of this ordinance to abide by the letter and spirit of the
                              provisions of Title 15.1, Chapter 11, Article 8, 15.1-492 of the
                              Code of Vir4nia.

                         b.   A certificate of occupancy shall berequired of all nonconforming
                              uses.   Application for such certificate shall be filed with the
                              Land Use Administrator within twelve (12) months from the effective
                              date of this ordinance.



           3-19-2        NON-CONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD

                         In any district, permitted structures   may be erected or enlarged on any
                         single lot of record, provided that yard dimensions and requirements
                         other than those applying to area or width, or both, of the lot, shall
                         conform to the regulations for the district in which such lot is
                         located. Variance of yard requirements shall be obtained only through
                         action of the Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with DMP-d. Such
                         lot of record must be in separate ownership and not of continuous
                         frontage with other lots in the same ownership.


           3-19-3        PROHIBITION AGAINST CREATION OF LOTS BELOW WIDTH
                         AND AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRICT

                         No lot or parcel or portion thereof shall be used or sold in a manner
                         diminishing compliance with lot width and area requirements established
                         by this ordinance, nor shall any division be made which creates a lot
                         below the minimum requirements stated in this Ordinance.


           3-19-4        HIGHWAY REALIGNMENT OR CONDEMNATION

                         Any lot, which by reason of realignment of a State highway or by reason
                         of condemnation proceedings, has been reduced in size to an area less
                         than that required by law, shall be considered a non-conforming lot of
                         record subject to the provisions set forth in Section 3-19-2; and any


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       3-19-5         NON-CONFORMING USES OF LAND AND/OR STRUCTURES

                      Where at the time of passage of this Ordinance or any amendments
                      thereto, the lawful Use of land and/or structures exists which would not
                      be permitted thereafter by this Ordinance, the use may be continued so
                      long as it remains otherwise lawful, provided:

                      a.   No non-conforming use and/or structure shall be enlarged or
                           increased, nor extended to occupy a greater area of land than was
                           occupied at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this
                           Ordinance.

                      b.   No non-conforming use and/or structure shall be moved in whole or
                           in part to any portion of the lot or parcel other than that
                           occupied by   the use and/or structure at the effective date of
                           adoption or amendment of this Ordinance, unless the move results
                           in decreasing the degree of non-conformity or results in conformity
                           with the requirements for the district.

                      C.   No additional structure not conforming to the requirements of this
                           Ordinance shall be erected in connection with a non-conforming use
                           of land. No additional uses of a nature which would be prohibited
                           generally in the district involved shall be permitted.

                      d.   Any non-conforming use may be extended throughout any parts of a
                           building which were arranged or designed for the use at the time
                           of adoption orIamendment of this Ordinance, but the Use shall not
                           be extended to occupy any land outside such building.

                      e.   When any non-conforming use, or structure and use in combination,
                           is replaced by a permitted use and/or structure, the use shall
                           conform to the regulations for the district, and no non-conforming
                           use and/or structure shall be permitted to resume.

                      f.   Where non-conforming status applies to a use and/or structure,
                           removal or destruction of the structure shall eliminate the non-
                           conforming status of the land. Destfuction for the purpose of this
                           section is defined as damage to an extent of more than 50 per cent
                           of the replacement cost immediately prior to the time of
                           destruction.   No non-conforming use shall be established after
                           destruction; as defined, has occurred.

                      g.   If any non-conforming use and/or structure of land ceases for any
                           reason for a period of more than two years, any subsequent use of
                           such land and/or structure shall conform to the regulations
                           specified by this Ordinance for the district in which the site is
                           located.

                      h.   Nothing in this Ordinance shall be deemed to prevent the
                           strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any building or
                           part thereof declared to be unsafe by any official charged with
                           protecting the public safety, upon order of such official.

                      I.   To avoid undue hardship, nothing in this Ordinance shall be deemed
                           to require a change in the plans, construction, or designated use
                           of any building on which actual construction was lawfully begun
                           prior to the effective date of adoption or amendment of this
                           Ordinance and upon which actual building construction has been
                           carried on diligently. Actual construction is defined to Include
                           the placing of construction materials in permanent position and
                           fastened in a permanent manner. Where excavation or demolition or
                           removal of an existing building has been substantially begun prior


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                              prior to the effective date of adoption or amendment of this
                              ordinance and upon which actual building construction has been
                              carried on diligently. Actual construction is defined to include
                              the placing of construction materials in permanent position and
                              fastened in a permanent manner. Where excavation or demolition or
                              removal of an existing building has been substantially begun prior
                              to rebuilding, such excavation or demolition or removal shall be
                              deemed to be actual construction, provided that work shall be
                              carried on diligently.


          3-19-6        USES UNDER SPECIAL USE PERMIT PROVISIONS ARE NOT NON-CONFORMING USES

                        Any Use which is permissible as a special use permit in a district under
                        the terms of this Ordinance shall not be deemed a non-conforming use,
                        but shall w1thout further action be considered a conforming use.


          3-19-7        DEVELOPMENT WAIVER IN THE RESOURCE PROTECTION   AREA (RPA)

                        No change or expansion of a nonconforming Use shall be allowed with the
                        exception that:

                        a.    The Land Use Administrator may grant a nonconforming use and
                              development waiver for structures on legal nonconforming lots or
                              parcels to provide for remodeling and alterations or additions to
                              such nonconforming structures              provided that:

                          (1)       There will be no increase in honpoint source pollution load;

                          (2)       Any development or land disturbance exceeding an area of 2500
                                    square feet complies with the erosion and sediment control
                                    requirements of Section 4-8.

                        b.    An application for a nonconforming use and development waiver shall
                              be made to and upon forms furnished by the Land Use Administrator
                              and shall include for the purpose of proper enforcement of this
                              ordinance, the following informa@ion:

                          (1)       Name and address of applicant and property owner;

                          (2)       Legal description of the property (Tax Map and Parcel Number)
                                    and type of proposed Use and development;

                          (3)       A sketch of the dimensions of the lot or parcel, location of
                                    buildings and proposed additions relative to the lot lines,
                                    and boundary of the Resource Protection Area;

                          (4)       Location and description of any existing private water supply
                                    or sewage system.

                        C.    A nonconfo rming use and development waiver shall become null and
                              void twelve months from the date issued if no substantial work has
                              commenced.












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                                       ARTICLE 4


                           DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS



          Sgction No.                   section                            PsIge

          4-1            General Layout and Design

          4-1-1            Purpose and Intent

          4-1-2            Plan of Development Submittal
                              Requirements

          4-1-3            General Requirements
          4-1-3a              Suitability of Land for Development
          4-1-3b              Building Design
          4-1-3c              Relationship of Buildings to Site
          4-1-3d              Relationship of Project to Adjoining
                               Areas
          4-1-3e              Landscape and Site Treatment
          4-1-3f              Signs
          4-1-3g              Lighting
          4-1-3h              Maintenance Consideration
          4-1-3i              Preservation of Natural Features



          4-2            Land Division Design Standards

          4-2-1            Purpose and Intent

          4-2-2            Plan of Development Submittal
                               Requirements

          4-2-3            General Requirements
          4-2-3a              Preservation of Resources
          4-2-3b              Provision of Open Space
          4-2-3c              Compliance with Zoning Provisions
                               of Article 3
          4-2-3d              Compliance with the Comprehensive
                               Plan


          4-2-4            Layout of Streets As It Relates to Lot
                               and Block Configuration
          4-2-4a              Compliance with Section 4-3 and other
                               Provisions of this Ordinance
          4-2-4b              Street Layout Shall Promote the Economic
                               Use of the Site
          4-2-4c              Access




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           section No.                     Section                          Page

           4-2-4d              Facilitation of Proper Block
                                Configurations
           4-2-4e              Separation of Lots from Collector
                                and Arterial Roads
           4-2-4f              Dual Frontage by Means of Rear Alleys
           4-2-4g              Resubdivision of Lots on Private
                                Streets


           4-2-5             Blocks
           4-2-5a              Size
           4-2-5b              Shape
           4-2-5c              Non-Residential Blocks


           4-2-6             Lots
           4-2-6a              General Design
           4-2-6b              Dimension and Size
           4-2-6c              Depth to Width Ratio
           4-2-6d              Access
           4-2-6e              Flag Lots
           4-2-6f              Double Frontage and Reverse Frontage
                                Lots
           4-2-6g              Corner Lots
           4-2-6h              Side Lot Lines
           4-2-61              Remnants
           4-2-6j              Adjacent  Lands in Separate Ownership
                                Being Subdivided

           4-2-7             Monuments
           4-2-7a              Concrete or Stone
           4-2-7b              Metal
           4-2-7c              Rough Staking for  Utility Installation
           4-2-7d              Inspection
           4-2-7e              Replacement

           4-2-8             Cemetery

           4-3            Vehicular Rights-of-Way

           4-3-1             Purpose and Intent

           4-3-2             Plan of Development Submittal
                                Requirements

           4-3-3             General Requirements
           4-3-3a              Comprehensive Plan Requirements
           4-3-3b              Designed for Present and Future Needs
           4-3-3c              Hierarchical Road System



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         Section No.                     Section                           Page

         4-3-4              Street and Road Classifications
         4-3-4a               Traffic Volume Classification and
                               Descriptl 'on
         4-3-4b               Design Categories
         4-3-4c               Existing Streets

         4-3-5              Alignment and Layout
         4-3-5a               Coordination of Proposed Roads
                               with Existing Roads
         4-3-5b               Stub Streets
         4-3-5c               Conditions whereby Stub Streets
                               are Permanently Terminated
         4-3-5d               Jogged Streets
         4-3-5e               Intersection Geometrics
         4-3-5f               Residential Development Access

         4-3-6              Rights-of-Way
         4-3-6a               Dedication
         4-3-6b               Construction in Accordance with
                               Community Plans
         4-3-6c               Minimum Right of Way Widths

         1-3-1              Geometric Standards
         4-3-7a               Continuity of Design
         4-3-7b               Pavement Widths


         4-3-8              Construction Standards
         4-3-8a               Compliance with Department of
                               Transportation Standards
         4-3-8b               Cross-Sections
         4-3-8c               Plans Require Department of
                               Transportation Approval
         4-3-8d               Construction Guarantees


         4-3-9              Curb and Gutter Streets


         4-3-10             Cul-de-Sac Streets
         4-3-10a              Length of cul-de-Sac
         4-3-10b              Dead End Street Signs
         4-3-10c              Cul-de-Sac Turnaround Design

         4-3-11             Service Alleys
         4-3-11a              Frontage
         4-3-11b              Maintenance of Alleys
         4-3-11c              Alley Design
         4-3-11d              Alleys Not Designed to Handle
                               Through Traffic
         4-3-11e              Dead End Alleys


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           section No.                    Section                           Page

           4-3-12            Regulatory and Traffic Signs
           4-3-12a             Developer Responsible for
                                Providing Signs
           4-3-12b             Signs Erected Prior to Issuance
                                of Building Permits
           4-3-12c             Signs Erected Prior to
                                Building Occupancy

           4-3-13            Sight Triangles
           4-3-13a             Site Triangle Area Defined
           4-3-13b             Site Triangle  Clearance
           4-3-13c             Depict on Plan of Development

           4-3-14            Private Roads
           4-3-14a             Type I
           4-3-14b             Type II

           4-3-15            Acceleration/Deceleration Lanes

           4-3-16            Right-of-Way Widening

           4-3-17            Street Names


           4-3-18            Street Signs
           4-3-18a             Street Signs to be Installed at
                                Intersections
           4-3-18b             Street Signs for Private and
                                Public Streets
           4-3-18c             Installed Before Issuance of
                                Certificate of Occupancy


           4-4            Open Space and Recreation

           4-4-1             Purpose and Intent

           4-4-2             Plan of Development Submittal
                                Requirements

           4-4-3             General Requirements
           4-4-3a              Common Open Space Required
           4-4-3b              Location
           4-4-3c              Nature of Common Open Space

           4-4-4             Preservation Open Space and
                                Recreational Open- Space
           4-4-4a              Preservation Open Space
           4-4-4b              Recreational Open Space


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         Section No.                    Section                            Page


         4-4-5             Amenities/Resources
         4-4-5a              Historic and Natural Resources
         4-4-5b              Using Resources as Amenities
         4-4-6             Pedestrian S'paces
         4-4-6a              Intent
         4-4-6b              Standards for Pedestrian Spaces

         4-4-7             Recreational Facilities
         4-4-7a              Bike/Hike Paths
         4-4-7b              Playlots
         4-4-7c              Playgrounds
         4-4-7d              Tennis Courts
         4-4-7e              Swimming Pools
         4-4-7f              Community Buildings
         4-4-7g              Other Amenities

         4-4-8             Completion of Improvements Prior to
                               the Issuance of a Certificate
                               of Occupancy

         4-4-9             ownership and Maintenance of
                               Common Open Space
         4-4-9a              ownership Methods
         4-4-9b              May Not Be Dissolved
         4-4-9c              Property Owners' Association
         4-4-9d              maintenance of Common Open Space
         4-4-9e              Failure to Maintain Common
                               Open Space
         4-4-9f              County Acceptance or Acquisition
                               of Common Open Space
         4-4-9g              Conditions on Lands Dedicated
                               for open Space


         4-5             Water and Sewer Facilities

         4-5-1             Purpose and Intent

         4-5-2             Plan of Development Submittal
                               Requirements

         4-5-3             General Requirements
         4-5-3a              Water
         4-5-3b              Sewer
         4-5-3c              Provisions Related to Both Water
                               and Sewer Facilities




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           section No.                    Section

           4-6             Underground Wired Utilities

           4-6-1             Purpose and Intent

           4-6-2             Plan of Development Submittal
                                 Requirements

           4-6-3             General Requirements
           4-6-3a,             Major Plan of Development
                                 Utilities Underground
           4-6-3b              Exemptions
           4-6-3c              Existing Above-Ground Utilities
                                 Grandfathered



           4-7             Drainage

           4-7-1             Purpose and intent

           4-7-2             Plan of Development Submittal
                                 Requirements
           4-7-2a              Compliance with the Requirements
                                 of this Section
           4-7-2b              Stormwater Management Plan
           4-7-2c              Continuing Maintenance Plan

           4-7-3             General Requirements
           4-7-3a              Provision of Drainage and
                                 Stormwater Management Facilities
           4-7-3b              Drainage and Conservation
                                 Easements
           4-7-3c              Drainage of Rights-of-Way
           4-7-3d              Appropriate Grading Considerations
           4-7-3e              Maintenance of Existing Drainage
                                 Patterns
           4-7-3f              Minimize impervious surface Area

           4-7-4             Stormwater Management Area Design
           4-7-4a                Considerations
                               Stormwater Detention Areas
           4-7-4b              Stormwater Retention Areas
                                 Open Space/Recreation Features

           4-7-5             Stream and Lake Sampling
           4-7-5a              Pre-Development Sampling
           4-7-5b              Post-Development Sampling





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         Section No.-                    Section                           Page

         4-7-6             Off-Site Drainage Costs
         4-7-6a               Applicability
         4-7-6b               Cost Determination
         4-7-6c               Payment Provisions


         4-8             Erosion and Sediment Control


         4-8-1             Purpose

         4-8-2             Plan of Development Submittal
                               Requirements
         4-8-2a               Preliminary Plans
         4-8-2b               Final Plans


         4-8-3             General Requirements
         4-8-3a               Applicability
         4-8-3b               Exemptions
         4-8-3c               Criteria, Standards and
                               Specifications for the
                               Preparation of an Erosion and
                               Sediment Control Plan
         4-8-3d               Plan Review
         4-8-3e               Issuance of Grading, Building
                               or Other Permits
         4-8-3f               Erosion and Sediment Control
                               Agreement


         4-9              Signs

         4-9-1             Purpose and intent

         4-9-2             Plan of Development Submittal
                               Requirements

         4-9-3             General Requirements
         4-9-3a               Permit Required
         4-9-3b               Interpretation
         4-9-3c               Sign Permits Require a Valid
                               Business License
         4-9-3d               Maintenance
         4-9-3e               Freedom of Expression
         4-9-3f               Consistent Design Theme







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           Section No.                   agrl@                              Pag_Q

           4-9-4             Measurement
           4-9-4a              Measurement of Sign Area
           4-9-4b              Individual Letters or Symbols
           4-9-4c              Measurement of Height

           4-9-5             Illumination Standards
           4-9-5a              Controlled Illumination
           4-9-5b              Exposed Lights Not Permitted
           479-5c              Flashing and Moving Signs
                                Not Permitted
           4-9-5d              Exposed Wires Not Permitted
           4-9-5e              Strings of Bulbs Restricted
           4-9-5f              Signs May Be Illuminated only
                                During Business Hours

           4-9-6             Placement Standard
           4-9-6a              No Signs on Natural objects, Etc.
           4-9-6b              Roof Mounted Signs Not Permitted
           4-9-6c              Signs in Right of Way Restricted
           4-9-6d              Official Traffic Signs Only In
                                Right of Way
           4-9-6e              Free Standing Sign Setback
                                Requirement
           4-9-6f              No Sign In Prescribed Site Triangle
           4-9-6g              Height Restriction
           4-9-6h              Building Architectural Integrity
                                Maintained

           4-9-7             General Standards for Specific Types
                                of Permitted Signs
           4-9-7a              Awning Signs
           4-9-7b              Free Standing Signs
           4-9-7c              Landmark Signs
           4-9-7d              Marquee Signs
           4-9-7e              Multiple Signs
           4-9-7f              Neon Window Signs
           4-9-7g              Painted Wall Signs
           4-9-7h              Projecting Signs
           4-9-71              Time-Temperature Signs
           4-9-7J              Wall Signs

           4-9-8             sign Districts and Special Regulations
           4-9-8a              Types of Districts
           4-9-8b              District Requirements







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         Section No.                    Section                           Page

         4-9-9             Exempt Signs
         4-9-9a              Address and Name of Resident
         4-9-9b              Artwork
         4-9-9c              Community Entrance Signs
         4-9-9d              Decals
         4-9-9e              Directional Signs
         4-9-9f              Flags, Emblems, and Insignia
         4-9-9g              Handicapped Parking Space Sign
         4-9-9h              Home Occupation Signs
         4-9-91              Interior Sporting Event Signs
         4-9-9j              Interior Window, Temporary
         4-9-9k              Machinery and Equipment
         4-9-91              Moveable Sign, Temporary
         4-9-9m              Memorial
         4-9-9n              Political, Temporary
         4-9-9o              Private Drive Signs
         4-9-9p              Public Signs
         4-9-9q              Religious Bulletin Boards
         4-9-9r              Special Notice Placards
         4-9-9s              Security and Warning Signs
         4-9-9t              Temporary Real Estate Signs
         4-9-9u              Vehicular Inspection
         4-9-9v              Yard Sale/Car Wash

         4-9-10            Temporary Signs Requiring a Sign
                              Permit
         4-9-10a             Special Event Signs
         4-9-10b             Temporary Farm Products Signs
         4-9-10c             Construction Signs

         4-9-11            Prohibited Signs
         4-9-11a             Animated and Moving Signs
         4-9-11b             Billboards
         4-9-11c             Flashing Signs
         4-9-11d             Glaring Signs
         4-9-11e             Inflatable Signs and objects
         4-9-11f             Portable Signs
         4-9-llg             Poster and Handbills
         4-9-11h             Roof Signs
         4-9-111             Simulated Traffic Signs and
                              obstructions
         4-9-11J             Strings of Lights
         4-9-11k             Vehicular Signs

         4-9-12            Nonconforming Signs

         4-9-13            Expiration of Permits for Signs



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           Section No.                    Section                            Page

           4-9-14            Removal of Illegal or Dangerous
                                Signs
           4-9-14a             Illegal Signs
           4-9-14b             Immediate Peril


           4-10            Lighting

           4,-10-1           Purpose and Intent

           4-10-2            Plan of Development Submittal
                                Requirements

           4-10-3            General Requirements
           4-10-3a             Maximum Height
           4-10-3b             Lights Shall be Shielded

           4-10-4            Lighting Within Public
                                Rights-of-Way
           4-10-4a             When Required
           4-10-4b             Installation Standards

           4-10-5            Lighting Within Parking Areas and
                                Adjacent Walkways                                         %
           4-10-5a             Cone of Illumination Standard
           4-10-5b             Shielding of Lights Near
                                Residences
           4-10-5c             Lights Out Provision
           4-10-5d             Spotlights Not Recommended in
                                certain circumstances
           4-10-5e             Lighting at Points of Vehicular
                                Conflict
           4-10-5f             Lights in Pedestrian Areas


           4-11            Off Street Parking and Loading

           4-11-1            Purpose and Intent

           4-11-2            Plan of Development Submittal
                                Requirements










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         Section No.                    Section                           Page

         4-11-3            General Requirements
         4-11-3a             Minimum Parking Space Requirements
                              to be Maintained
         4-11-3b             Parking in'the Front Yard
                              Restricted
         4-11-3c             Arrangement of Parking Spaces
                              into Parking Lots
         4-11-3d             Required Parking Spaces to be
                              On Site
         4-11-3e             Fractional Space
         4-11-3f             Loading Areas Not For Use as
                              Parking Areas/Vice-Versa
         4-11-3g             Constructed Parking Space Shall
                              Be No More than the Minimum
                              Required
         4-11-3h             Parking Space and Loading Area
                              Requirement Adjustment

         4-11-4            Off-Street Parking Requirements
         4-11-4a             Minimum Number of Spaces
         4-11-4b             Size of Spaces
         4-11-4c             Design of Parking Spaces for the
                              Physically Handicapped
         4-11-4d             Arrangement and Marking of
                              Parking Spaces
         4-11-4e             Aisles


         4-11-5            Driveways
         4-11-5a             Design

         4-11-6            Sidewalks
         4-11-6a             Location and Design
         4-11-6b             Separation of Sidewalk Areas

         4-11-7            Off-Street Loading
         4-11-7a             Applicability
         4-11-7b             Location and Access
         4-11-7c             Dimensions and Amount of
                              Loading Areas

         4-11-8            Bicycle Parking

         4-11-9            Surfacing Requirements for Off-Street
                              Parking and Loading Facilities
         4-11-9a             Paving Standards
         4-11-9b             Exceptions to the Paving
                              Requirements




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          Section No.                    Section                           Page

          4-11-10           Maintenance of off-Street Parking
          4-11-10a              and Loading Areas
                               Maintenance Requirements
          4-11-10b             Repairs by the County Authorized


          4-12            Landscaping and Buffering

          46712-1            Purpose and Intent

          4-12-2            Plan of Development Submittal
                                Requirements
          4-12-2a              Existing Vegetation
          4-12-2b              Buffering Details
          4-12-2c              Landscaping Details
          4-12-2d              Vegetation Protection
          4-12-2e              Maintenance Notations
          4-12-2f              Waiver of Submittal Requirements

          4-12-3            General Requirements
          4-12-3a              Maximize Value of Vegetated
                                Material
          4-12-3b              Existing Trees to Be Preserved
          4-12-3c              Landscape to Suit the Site
          4-12-3d              Landscape to Buffer Discordant
                                Impacts
          4-12-3e              Preserve Existing Natural Buffers
          4-12-3f              Design of Buffers
          4-12-3g              Buffers Adjacent to Vacant Sites
          4-12-3h              Landscaping Areas Devoid of Trees
          4-12-3i              Activities Permitted Within
                                Landscaped Buffer Areas
          4-12-3i              Buffering Objectionable Site
                                Features


          4-12-4            Landscape Preservation
          4-12-4a              Construction Footprint
          4-12-4b              Which Trees Shall Be Preserved
          4-12-4c              Protecting Trees During
                                Construction
          4-12-4d              Protecting Woodland Groups
          4-12-4e              Tree Protection Details
          4-12-4f              Tree Clearing Limits Marked
                                and Approved
          4-12-4g              Notification of Construction
                                Personnel of Tree.Protection
                                Measures
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         4-12-4i             Restricted Activities Near
                              Protected Trees
         4-12-4j             Repairing Trees Damaged During
                              Construction
         4-12-4k             Tree Clearing Procedures
         4-12-41             Tree Clearing and Protection
                              Plans
         4-12-4m             Areas of Development Sites to
                              Remain Undisturbed
         4-12-4n             Clear Cutting Prohibitions and
                              Restrictions
         4-12-4o             Heritage Trees Protected

         4-12-5            Site Landscaping Standards
         4-12-5a             Landscape Areas Adjacent   to
                              Buildings
         4-12-5b             Landscape Areas Along Rights-
                              of-Way
         4-12-5c             Landscape Areas Within Parking Lots
         4-12-5d             Landscape Areas Peripheral to
                              Parking Lots
         4-12-5e             Exemption from Section c and d
                              Above
         4-12-5f             All other Landscape Areas

         4-12-6            Buffer Areas
         4-12-6a             Function
         4-12-6b             Buffer Design

         4-12-7            Standards Relating to Plant Materials
                              Selected for Installation
         4-12-7a             Plant Selection
         4-12-7b             Size Standards
         4-12-7c             Source Standards


         4-12-8            standard for Structural Elements
                              Fences, Walls and Berms
         4-12-8a             Fence and Wall Details
         4-12-8b             Berms and Earthform Details

         4-12-9            Maintenance of Landscaping and
                              Buffering
         4-12-9a             Vegetation Maintenance
         4-12-9b             Buffer Maintenance
         4-12-9c             Replacement Vegetation to conform
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           4-13            Performance Standards

           4-13-1            Purpose and Intent

           4-13-2            Plan of Development Submittal
                                 Requirements

           4-13-3            General Requirements
           4-13-3a             Noise
           4-13-3b             Vibration
           4-13-3c             Air Pollution
           4-13-3d             Steam
           4-13-3e             Heat
           4-13-3f             Glare
           4-13-3g             Radioactivity
           4-13-3h             Solid Waste and Liquid Pollution
           4-13-31             Toxic Matter
           4-13-3i             odor



           4-14             Easements


           4-14-1            Purpose and Intent

           4-14-2            Plan of Development Submission
                                 Requirements

           4-14-3            General Requirements
           4-14-3a             Location and Use
           4-14-3b             Sufficient Width



           4-15            Storage and Waste Disposal

           4-15-1            Purpose and Intent

           4-15-2            Plan of Development Submission
                                 Requirements

           4-15-3            General Requirements
           4-15-3a             Recycling
           4-15-3b             Storage and Waste Disposal
           4-15-3c             Refuse Collection








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           4-16               Emergency Services

           4-16-1               Purpose and Intent

           4-16-2               Plan of Development Submittal
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           4-16-3               General Requirements
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          4-17                Waterfront Facility Design                                     275

          4-17-1                 Purpose and Intent                                          275
          4-17-2                 Plan of Development Submittal
                                    Requirements                                             275
          4-17-3                 Public Access                                               279
          4-17-4                 General Standards for Public
                                    Access Facilities                                        282
          4-17-5                 Marinas and Public Boat Ramps                               285
          4-17-6                 Private Boat Ramps                                          293
          4-17-7                 Covered Moorages/Boathouses                                 294
          4-17-8                 Piers and Docks                                             294
          4-17-9                 Community and Public Recreational
                                    Piers and Docks                                          301
          4-17-10                Mooring Buoys                                               30q3


          4-18                ROSCO Design Standards                                         305

          4-18-1                 Purpose and Intent                                          305
          4-18-2                 Plan of Development Submittal
                                    Requirements                                             305
          4-18-3                 Rural Village and Hamlet Objectives                         308
          4-18-4                 General Requirements--Village                               310
          4-18-5                 Transportation Requirement--Village                         312
          4-18-6                 Parking Requirements                                        316
          4-18-7                 Landscaping Requirements--Village                           319
          4-18-8                 Utilities--Village                                          320
          4-18-9                 Lot Layout--Village                                         320
          4-18-10                General Requirements--Hamlet                                322
          4-18-11                Farmstead and Single Family,          Large
                                    Lot (SF,LF) Options                                      325


          4-19                Designation of Historic Site Districts
                              and Historic and Cultural Conservation
                              Districts                                                      327


          4-19-1                 Designation                                                 327
          4-19-2                 Intent                                                      328
          4-19-3                 Criteria for Designation Historic Site
                  8-                 Districts and Historic and cultural
                                    Conservation Districts                                   329
          4-19-4                 Boundaries of Historic Site Districts
                                    and Historic and Cultural
                                    Conservation Districts                                   332





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                  section No.                                        Section                                                   Page

                  4-19-5                       Application for Designation as Historic
                                                   Site District or Historic and
                                                   Cultural Conservation District                                               332
                  4-19-6                       Action by the Planning Commission                                                334
                  4-19-7                       Action by the Board of Supervisors                                               335
                  4-19-8                       Maintenance of Inventory of
                                                   Buildings and Structures                                                 -   336
                  4-19-9                       Recordation of Resolutions Creating
                                                   Historic District                                                            336
                  4-19-10                      Certificate of Appropriateness                                                   337
                  4-19-11                      Permit for Razing or Demolition                                                  338
                  4-19-12                      Applications and Procedures--Certificate
                                                   of Appropriateness, Permit for Razing
                                                   or Demolition                                                                339
                  4-19-13                      Certificate of.Appropriatenes--0 criteria                                         340
                  4-19-14                      Right to Raze or Demolish--Conditions
                                                   and Procedures                                                               343
                  4-19-15                      Bona Fide Offer to Sell; Procedures
                                                   for Filing Notice of offer and
                                                   Questioning Price                                                            345
                  4-19-16                      Right to Raze or Demolish                                                        347
                  4-19-17                      Hazardous Buildings or Structures                                                348
                  4-19-18                      Historic District Review Committee                                               348
                  4-19-19                      Right of Appeal                                                                  349

























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         4-1       GENERAL LAYOUT AND DESIGN







         4-1-1     PURPOSE AND INTENT




                   It is the purpose and intent of Article 4 to ensure

                   that new development is designed in accordance with the

                   purpose, intent and direction of the Comprehensive Plan

                   and county ordinances, is in concert with existing,

                   desirable development patterns and designs within the

                   County, is responsive to the existence of significant

                   and sensitive natural       and cultural resources, is

                   proposed so as to enable the County to provide adequate

                   levels of public service, and is designed to provide

                   for the health, safety, and welfare of Individuals

                   residing, working, shopping, traveling and recreating

                   within the County.






         4-1-2     PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                   The requirements of Article 4 shall be complied within

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                     implementation. waivers from the standards of Article

                     4 may be granted by the plan-approving authority upon

                     submission of a waiver request.






          4-1-3      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                     The following requirements, are intended to establish

                     the general direction and tone of land development as

                     envisioned by this Ordinance.



                     a.   Suitability of Land for Development



                          (1) Any land described as unsuitable for building

                               sites shall be clearly indicated on the plan

                               of development and shall not be used to

                               satisfy the minimum lot size requirements as

                               prescribed by Article 3 of this Ordinance or

                               by the County Health Official for necessary

                               septic and well installations.


                          (2)  Land Is topographically unsuitable if It

                               possesses steep slopes which will require

                               extensive grading or unusual construction

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                             place or which would provide less than 10,000

                             useable square feet of contiguous building

                             area with-slopes of less than 15 percent.



                        (3)  Land is unsuitable If It consists of soils

                             which by health department regulations or the
                             provisions of thi's ordinance are unsuitable

                             for septic system drainfields and where no

                             other means of sewage treatment is provided.



                        (4)  Land is unsuitable for development if it is

                             characterized    by    potentially     inJurious

                             conditions resulting from special soil and

                             water conditions such      as shrinking      and

                             swelling clays and/or marine clays, unless

                             such conditions can be rendered harmless by

                             standard     development   and      construction

                             practices.



                        (5)  Land is unsuitable for development if it

                             contains areas as identified by the Resource

                             Inventory    which   warrant   protection     or

                             mitigation such as, but not limited to, the

                             habitat of rare and endangered species,





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                                                    wetlands, and sites of historic, scenic or

                                                    archaeological importance.



                                           (6)      Wetlands as defined in the Virginia Wetlands

                                                    Zoning Act or any land subject to periodic

                                                    flooding shall not be developed in such a way

                                                    as to provide sites for residential occupancy

                                                    nor for any other use which might involve

                                                    danger to health, life, or property, or

                                                    aggravate the flood hazard.                           Any such land

                                                    within the proposed development shall be

                                                    restricted against buildings or otherwise

                                                    reserved           for        uses which              will         not be


                                                    endangered             by        periodic            or       occasional

                                                    inundation. To insure sufficient buildable

                                                    land which is flood free, the plan-approving

                                                    authority          may require                the developer                 to

                                                    provide          elevation              and        flood          profiles

                                                    sufficient to demonstrate the land to be free

                                                    of the danger of flood waters.




                                           (7) Lots shall not be created which do not have

                                                    access provided over suitable terrain as to

                                                    provide reasonable means of                               ingress and


                                                    egress.




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                    b.    Building Design



                          (1) Architectural      style    is not      restricted,

                               however, extremes of style not indigenous to

                               the County are not encouraged if visible from

                               public    rights of     way.      Evaluation of

                               appearance of a project shall be based on

                               quality of its design and relationship to its

                               surroundings.



                          (2) Buildings shall be in scale and be harmonious

                               with permanent      neighboring buildings and


                               areas.
  

                          (3) Materials shall be in harmony with adjoining

                               structures.




                          (4)  A minimum of different types of exterior wall

                               materials should be used. Materials shall be


                               selected for suitability to the type of

                               building and design in which they are used.



                          (5) Materials shall be of durable quality.





  
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                           (6) There should be definite transitions between

                                changes of material and in plane while

                                maintaining an overall simple geometry for

                                the building mass.



                           (7) Exterior building components such as windows,

                                doors,    eaves,   and parapets     shall have

                                balanced proportions.




                           (8)  All sides of a structure should receive

                                design consideration. A facade unrelated to

                                the rest of the building is not in keeping

                                with acceptable design.





                           (9) colors shall be harmonious, and accents, if

                                used, shall be compatible.



                         (10    All projections and mechanical details such

                                as louvers, exposed flashing, flues, vents,

                                gutters and downspouts are to be recognized

                                as architectural features and are to be

                                treated to match the color of the adjacent

                                surface or be an       approved complementary

                                color.




           










                           (11) Mechanical       equipment     or    other      utility

                                  hardware on the roof, ground, or elevations

                                  shall, wherever possible, be located so as

                                  not to be visible from any public ways or

                                  adjacent residential areas.             Where such

                                  limitation on location is not possible, the

                                  facilities shall be screened from public view

                                  with materials harmonious with the buildinq.




                           (12)   Refuse and waste removal           areas, service

                                  yards, storaqe yards, and exterior work areas

                                  shall be screened from the view of public

                                  rights of way with materials harmonious with

                                  the building.



                           (13)   Monotony of design in single or multiple

                                  building      projects     shall      be     avoided.

                                  Variation of detail, form and siting        shall be

                                  used to provide visual interest. In          multiple

                                  building     projects,     variable     siting      of

                                  individual buildings may be used to prevent a.

                                  monotonous appearance.










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                     C.    Relationship Of Buildings to Site



                           (1) Projects shall reflect the character of the

                                site    upon   which     they   are      located.

                                Compatibility to grade conditions, degree of

                                exposure from passers-by, the context of

                                adjacent structures, exceptional views, tree

                                masses, and size of the lot are some of the

                                factors to be considered.




                           (2)  The site shall be planned to accomplish a

                                desirable transition with the streetscape,

                                and to provide for adequate planting, safe

                                pedestrian movement, and parking areas.       All

                                plans shall demonstrate a concern for the

                                conservation of energy by their sensitivity

                                to factors such as- the orientation of a


                                building, the use and location of glass, and

                                the use of landscape materials on the site.



                           (3)  Miscellaneous structures and street hardware

                                shall be     designed to     be part     of the

                                architectuial and landscape design concept.

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                              shall be appropriate, and the colors shall be

                              in harmony with buildings and surroundings.



                         (4)  Parking    areas   shall    be   treated     with

                              decorative      elements,     building       wall

                              extensions, plantings, berms or other means

                              so as to minimize the impact of parked

                              vehicles on the view from public rights of

                              way and adjacent residential areas.



                         (5) Fencing when proposed, should be included in

                              a   plan of     development    and should      be

                              consistent with the general plan for the

                              site.




                         (6)  The design of fences and screening walls

                              shall give specific consideration to the

                              relief of monotony, such as breaking up major

                              fence lengths by complementary landscaping.



                         (7) Newly Installed utility services, and service

                              revisions      necessitated      by      exterior

                              alterations, shall be underground.




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                         (8) Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces,

                              and other paved areas shall       provide an

                              inviting and stable appearance for walking

                              and, if seating is provided, for sitting.



                    d.   Relationship of Project to Adjoining Areas



                         (1) Designers shall demonstrate a harmony in

                              texture, lines, and     masses between     all

                              adjacent buildings.      Monotony shall     be

                              avoided.




                         (2) The height and scale of each building shall

                              be compatible with its site and existing and

                              anticipated adjoining buildings.



                         (3) Adjacent buildings of-different architectural

                              styles shall be made compatible by such means

                              as screens, sight breaks and materials.



                         (4)  Attractive landscape transition to adjoining

                              properties or compatible use characteristics

                              shall be provided.








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                       (5) Project features which may have negative

                            impacts upon adjacent properties, such as

                            parking lots,    service entrances, loading

                            zones, mechanical equipment, etc., shall be

                            buffered from adjacent properties.



                       (6)  Development or project     names shall     not

                            duplicate or nearly duplicate the name or

                            sound of any existing or approved development

                            or subdivision within the County and also

                            within surrounding jurisdictions in which

                            automatic emergency response areas exist.

                            All   proposed names shall be subject to

                            approval by the plan-approving authority.



                  e.   Landscape and Site Treatment



                       (1) Natural or     existing topographic patterns

                            shall be preserved and enhanced when it

                            contributes to the beauty and utility of a

                            development. Modification to topography will

                            be permitted where It contributes to good

                            appearance and utility.








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                           (2) Each     landscape    plan shall     address the

                                functional aspects of landscaping such as

                                drainage, erosion prevention, wind barriers,

                                provisions for shade, energy conservation,

                                sound    absorption,     dust   abatement -- and

                                reduction of glare.



                           (3) Landscape treatment shall be provided to

                                enhance architectural features, strengthen

                                vistas, provide shade and nuisance buffers.




                           (4)  Unity    of design     shall be     achieved by

                                repetition of certain plant varieties and

                                other materials, and by correlation with

                                adjacent developments.




                           (5)  Plant material shall be selected for interest

                                in its structure, texture, and color and for

                                its ultimate growth.         Plants that      are

                                indigenous to the area and others that will

                                be hardy, harmonious to the design, and of

                                attractive appearance shall be used.










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                             (6) Parking areas and related trafficways shall

                                   be enhanced with landscaped areas, Including

                                   trees or tree groupings.



                             (7) In locations where plants will be susceptible

                                   to injury by pedestrian or motor traffic,

                                   they shall be protected by appropriate curbs,

                                   tree guards, or other devices.



                             (8) Where landscaping is used as screening, it

                                   shall be equally effective in winter and


                                   summer.




                             (9)   In areas where general planting will not

                                   prosper, other materials shall be used, such

                                   as indigenous species and fences.



                            (10)   Landscape screening shall be of a height and

                                   density so that it provides the full desired

                                   effect within three years growing time.















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                                f        signs



                                         (1) Every sign shall have appropriate scale in

                                                 its design and in its visual relationship to

                                                 buildings and surroundings.



                                         (2)     Every sign shall be designed as an integral

                                                 architectural element of the building and

                                                 site to which it principally relates.



                                         (3) The          colors, materials and lighting of every

                                                 sign     shall be restrained an                 d harmonious with

                                                 the building and site to which it principally

                                                 relates.




                                         (4) The number of colors and graphic elements on

                                                 a sign shall be held to the minimum needed to

                                                 convey the sign's major message, and shall be

                                                 composed in proportion to the area of the

                                                 ;Agn        face.          The        listing of individual

                                                 services rendered or items offered for sale,,

                                                 and the use of telephone numbers, street

                                                 addresses, arrows, and multiple logos on a

                                                 sign are generally unacceptable.






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                         (5) Identification signs of a prototype design

                             and logos shall conform to the criteria for

                             all other signs.



                         (6) Each sign shall be compatible with signs on

                             adJoining premises, and shall not compete for

                             attention.




                   9.    Lighting



                         (1) All exterior lighting should balance the need

                             for energy conservation      with needs     for

                             safety, security and decoration.



                         (2) where decorative exterior floodlighting is

                             used, it shall consist of an appropriate

                             composition    of brightness     relationships,

                             textures, and restrained colors to dramatize

                             a setting and extend the hours of           the

                             setting's usefulness. Floodlighting fixtures

                             shall be located or shielded so that their

                             presence Is minimized.



                         (3) All exterior lighting shall be part of the

                             architectural/security and landscape design



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                                                  concept. Light fixtures, standards and all

                                                  exposed accessories shall be concealed or be

                                                  harmonious             with          other         project           design

                                                  materials.






                                          (4) Exterior lighting shall not be designed to

                                                  permit an adverse effect upon neighboring

                                                  properties.



                                          (5)     All free standing parking lot and internal

                                                  access          route         lighting           shall be              color

                                                  corrected,             high        pressure           sodium           vapor

                                                  luminaries.




                                 h.       maintenance considerations




                                          Continued quality of appearance depends upon the

                                          extent and quality of maintenance. The choice of

                                          materials and their use, together with the types

                                          of finishes and other protective measures, must be

                                          conducive to easy maintenance and upkeep.








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                            (1) Buildings and appurtenances, including signs,

                                  shall be cleaned and painted or repaired as

                                  required to present a neat appearance.



                            (2)   Deteriorated, worn, or damaged features shall

                                  be rebuilt or replaced. illuminated elements

                                  of buildings and signs shall be replaced as

                                  required to maintain the effect for which

                                  designed.





                            (3)   Landscape materials, other than plantings,

                                  which have deteriorated or have been damaged

                                  or defaced, shall be properly repaired or

                                  replaced.



                            (4)   Plantings should be- kept watered,              fed,

                                  cultivated, and pruned as required to give a

                                  healthy and well groomed appearance during

                                  all seasons.       Plant materials which have


                                  deteriorated or died shall be replaced with

                                  healthy plantings.










          
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                        (5) Parking areas should be kept in good repair,

                             properly marked, and clear. of litter and

                             debris.




                        (6)  Vacant property shall be kept free of refuse

                             and debris, and shall have the vegetation cut

                             periodically during the growing season if

                             located in developing areas.      No landscape

                             design, plant materials   , or other exterior

                             design feature of the site approved by the

                             County shall be significantly modified as a

                             result of    maintenance procedures, unless

                             approved by the Land Use Administrator.




                        (7) materials and finishes shall be selected for

                             their durability and wear as well as for

                             their beauty.    Proper measures and devices

                             shall be incorporated for protection against

                             the elements, neglect, damage and abuse.



                        (8) Provisions for washing      and cleaning      of,

                             buildings and structures, and control of dirt

                             and refuse, shall be included in the design.







        
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                    i.   Preservation of Natural Features




                         (1) Natural features such as trees, hilltops and

                              views, natural terrain, open       waters and

                              natural drainage lines shall be preserved

                              whenever    possible     in   designing     any

                              development.



                         (2)  Topsoil shall not be removed from areas

                              intended for lawn or open space.        Topsoil

                              removed during the course of construction

                              shall be redistributed on to these areas and


                              shall be stabilized by       approved seeding

                              and/or planting.



                         (3)  A conscious effort shall be made to preserve

                              all worthwhile trees-and shrubs which exist


                              on the site.    Stripping trees from a lot or

                              filling around trees on a lot shall not be

                              permitted unless it can be shown that grading

                              or   construction requirements      necessitate

                              removal of trees, in which case these lots

                              shall be replanted with trees to reestablish

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                                         (4)      The, removal of trees or the clearing and

                                                  grading of land by the developer shall be

                                                  generally permitted only to accommodate the

                                                  construction             and        installation of                  those

                                                  improvements.



                                         (5) Any            proposed           grade        changes           shall         be

                                                  compatible with the grade established by the

                                                  surrounding area.



                                         (6)      The developer shall preserve significant and

                                                  sensitive natural                  and cultural resources

                                                  including unique or irreplaceable land types

                                                  such as prime agricultural lands.



                                         (7) The indiscriminate and excessive                               cutting of

                                                  trees, which may                   potentially            result          in

                                                  increased surface drainage or run-off and

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          4-2         LAND DIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS







          4-2-1       PURPOSE AND INTENT



                      The purpose of managing lotting layout is to promote

                      efficiency and economy in the process of land division,

                      the proper arrangement of lots in relationship to each

                      other and to existing and planned streets and other

                      features of the Comprehensive Plan, the protection of

                      water quality, wetlands, wildlife habitats, historic,

                      scenic   and    archaeological     sites, steep       slopes,

                      shorelines,    and    other significant      and sensitive

                      resources, protection against flooding, erosion and

                      sedimentation, the provision of adequate open spaces

                      for   recreation, light,      and- air,     the convenient

                      distribution    of population and        traffic, and the

                      adequacy of streets, public utilities and other public

                      facilities. Toward this end, this Section:



                           establishes design and improvement standards for

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                         ensures    that purchasers of lots, tracts and

                         parcels purchase a commodity that is accessible

                         and generally suitable for the Intended use;



                         insures orderly and safe spacing, size, shape,

                         design, and distribution of lots for residential,

                         commercial, industrial and other uses.






         4-2-2      PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS



                    Plans prepared for subdivision approval shall comply

                    with the submittal requirements of Exhibit 4 in Section

                    2-2-6 and the development design shall comply with the

                    design provisions of this ordinance.






         4-2-3      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                    a.   Preservation of Resources


                         Layout of the development shall be based upon a

                         Resource Inventory as described in Section 2-2-4.

                         Streets and lots shall be designed and situated to

                         preserve the favorable characteristics of the site

                         and to minimize alteration of the natural and




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                         culturally   significant    site features    to be

                         preserved. Unique and fragile elements, including

                         but not limited to, prime agricultural lands,

                         scenic   viewsheds   and corridors,      significant

                         habitat areas, floodplains, wetlands and steep

                         slopes shall be preserved where practical, with

                         development targeted for environmentally stable


                         areas.




                    b.   Provision of open Space

                         The subdivision layout shall be        designed in

                         accordance with the principles       and standards

                         contained in this Ordinance with the obJective of

                         achieving the most advantageous development of the

                         subdivision and adJoining areas. The utilization

                         of purposeful open 5pace-providing layouts and

                         design techniques is required.



                    C.   Compliance with Zoning Provisions of Article 3

                         The subdivision layout shall be in full compliance

                         with all applicable zoning provisions of Article

                         3,including any limitations on area, dimensions,

                         number or location of lots.








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                    d     Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan

                          The subdivision layout shall conform          in all

                          essential respects with the Comprehensive Plan.






         4-2-4      LAYOUT OF STREETS AS IT RELATE TO LOT AND BLOCK


                    CONFIGURATION




                    a.    Compliance with Section 4-3 and other Provisions

                          of this ordinance


                          The location, alignment, grade, width and drainage

                          of all streets and roads sha     11 comply with the

                          design standards and specifications for roads,

                          streets, drainage, water and sewer construction

                          and improvements as specified in this ordinance

                          and applicable specifications of the Virginia

                          Department of Transportation.



                    b.    Street Layout Shall Promote the Economic Use of

                          the Site


                          The street layout shall be designed to create

                          desirable building lots and building sites while

                          respecting existing topography and shorelines,

                          avoiding impact on wetlands, minimizing street

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                         preserving    trees, all to the maximum extent

                         feasible for a reasonable economic use of the


                         land.





                    C.   Access


                         Every lot     shall be    served    from a     street

                         constructed    to   standards    of   the    Virginia

                         Department of Transportation or as prescribed In

                         Section 4-3 of this Ordinance.




                    d.   Facilitation of Proper Block Configurations

                         Streets shall be spaced to allow for blocks

                         meeting the dimensional requirements contained

                         herein and to minimize the number of intersections

                         with existing or proposed arterial thoroughfares.



                    e.   Separation of Lots from Collector and Arterial

                         Roads


                         Where the division of land adJoIns a collector or

                         arterial road as specified in Section 4-3, the

                         plan-approving authority may require that measures

                         to be taken to reduce the impact of heavy traffic

                         on the proposed lots abutting or fronting upon

                         such thoroughfare, to minimize the number of

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                          separation of through and local traffic, by means

                          of one of the following methods:



                          (1) By provid   Ing vehicular access to such lots by

                                means of a marginal access street or service

                                drive separated     from the highway        by a

                                planting strip at least 30 feet in width and

                                connecting therewith at infrequent intervals.



                          (2) By designing reverse frontaqe lots having

                                access   only from a       parallel access or

                                subcollector street with vehicular access to


                                such   lots    from the     major thoroughfare

                                prohibited by deed restrictions or other


                                means.




                          (3)   The combination of driveways into shared

                                driveways between lots.      The choice of the

                                most appropriate method of accomplishing the

                                desired purpose in a specific instance shall

                                be made by the       plan-approving authority

                                giving consideration to topography and other

                                physical -conditions,      the    character     of

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                                           development and its                     surroundings, and                     other

                                           pertinent factors.



                                  f.       Dual Frontage by Means of Rear Alleys

                                           Alleys may be provided in residential, commercial

                                           and industrial areas to provide rear access to

                                           lots where required by design, utility or service

                                           needs. In the absence of alleys, easements may be

                                           provided          for        utility lines                and/or drainage

                                           facilities along rear lot lines if it affords a

                                           most appropriate and                      efficient and                  resource

                                           protection design.




                                  9-       Resubdivision of Lots on Private Streets

                                           The resubdivision of lots which were created for

                                           residential purposes but are located on private

                                           streets shall not be permitted if the resultant

                                           effect is the addition of buildable lots.







                 4-2-5            BLOCKS




                                  a.       Size

                                           Residential blocks sha               11 normally not exceed 1,200

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                                         length, between street lines.                          in any residential

                                         block more than 800 feet in length, a crosswalkway

                                         of not less than 10 feet in width may be required

                                         where necessary to provide convenient access to

                                         schools, recreation areas, and other community

                                         facilities            within          the       open        space          network

                                         envisioned by the requirements of Section 4-4 of

                                         this ordinance.




                                b.       Shape

                                         Irregularity-shaped blocks indented by cul-de-sacs

                                         or looped streets, and containing interior parks

                                         or playgrounds, are anticipated acceptable given

                                         the need to protect resources, provide common open

                                         space and afford as many lots with adjacency to


                                         open space.




                                C.       Non-Residential Blocks


                                         Blocks for business or industrial use shall be of


                                         such length and width as may be necessary to serve

                                         their         prospective              use,         including            adequate

                                         provision for off-street parking and for the

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          4-2-6      LOTS




                     a.   General Design

                          The lot arrangement, design, and orientation,

                          shall be     such that all       lots will      provide

                          satisfactory building sites, properly related to

                          topography and the       character of      surrounding

                          development and result in quality neighborhoods

                          and working environments.




                     b.   Dimension and size


                          The dimensions and areas of all lots shall comply

                          with the requirements of the zoning district in

                          which they are located. In any case where public

                          water supply and/or       public sewerage are not

                          available or     are not -to be        provided, all

                          residential lots shall comply with the minimum lot

                          dimensions and areas established by the Health

                          officer    after    appropriate    tests have      been

                          performed, which dimensions may be greater than

                          required under the zoning regulations.



                     C.   Depth to Width Ratio

                          Excessive lot depth in relation to lot width shall

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                         conditions, a ratio of depth to width of two to

                         one shall be considered a desirable maximum.




                    d.   Access


                         Every lot shall abut upon, and have access to, a

                         street or road as herein defined.




                   e.    Flag Lots



                         (1) Flags  shall not be created solely to increase

                              lot yield, but to respond to topographic

                              conditions and to protect resources on the

                              site.




                         (2)  The number of adjacent and parallel narrow

                              lot sections or accessways shall be limited,

                              generally to no more than two, so as not to

                              create   an    unreasonable    potential     for

                              confusion.




                         (3)  Provision of a single common use driveway

                              shall be encouraged.      The length of such

                              accessways shall be related to proposed lot

                              size but generally shall be limited to no

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                               shall not at any point be less than 25 feet

                               and   shall be     located and     aligned for

                               reasonable    access    by    motor    vehicles,

                               including emergency services vehicles. Where

                               the lot served is sufficiently large to

                               permit further subdivision, the minimum width

                               of the accessway shall be 50 feet so that a

                               street may be      constructed when      further

                               subdivision takes place.



                    f.    Double Frontage and Reverse Frontage Lots

                          Double frontage and reverse frontage lots shall be

                          avoided, except where their use is essential to

                          overcoming special topographic problems or to

                          separate development from collector and arterial

                          roads as specified in Section 4-2-4e. These lots

                          may require greater lot depths than normally

                          required or permitted by this ordinance.



                     g.   Corner Lots

                          Corner lots shall provide sufficient width for

                          minimum required setbacks from both streets. The

                          plan-approving authorl ty may determine which side

                          is to be considered the front yard.





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                                11,      Side Lot Lines


                                         Generally, side lot lines shall be approximately

                                         at right angles or radial to the street line,

                                         except where a variation to this requirement will

                                         provide an improved street or lot layout or is

                                         responsive to the topographic or resource features

                                         of the site.




                                I.       Remnants


                                         Remnants or parcels of land below minimum area,
                                         includi     ng parcels which fail health depart'ment

                                         tests, which may be left over after subdivision of

                                         a tract shall be added to adjacent lots, or

                                         otherwise disposed of rather than allowed to

                                         remain as unusable parcels.



                                J.       Adjacent           Lands         in Separate               ownership being

                                         Subdivided

                                         Where     ,,the land covered by a subdivision includes

                                         two or more parcels in separate ownership, and

                                         where the lot arrangement Is such that a property

                                         ownership line divides one or more lots, the land

                                         In each lot so divided shall be transferred by

                                         deed to single ownership simultaneously with the

                                         recording of the fina                I plat. Said deed shall be



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                         deposited with the clerk of the court and held

                         with the final plat until the subdivider is ready

                         to record same, and both shall then be recorded

                         together.






         4-2-7      MONUMENTS




                   a.    Concrete or Stone


                         Permanent   reference   monuments, of     stone or

                         reinforced concrete and at least 24 inches in


                         length and 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches square with

                         suitable center point, shall be set flush with the

                         finished grade. Such monuments shall be located

                         at all street corners, at all points where street

                         lines intersect exterior boundaries and at single

                         points and points of curvature and tangency in

                         each street.




                    b.   Metal

                         Monuments of metal pipe at least 3/4 inches in

                         outside diameter or solid metal rod one-half inch


                         or more in diameter    and at least 18 inches in

                         length, shall be set in place flush with the

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                           streets, at all point on alleys, and boundary

                           lines where there is a change in direction or

                           curvature, and at all lot corners.



                     C.    Rough staking for Utility Installation

                           Prior to setting monuments, rough stakinq is

                           permitted for purposes of installing utilities.



                     d.    Inspection

                           Upon completion of subdivision streets, sewers and

                           other improvements, the developer          shall make

                           certain that all       monuments required by this

                           Ordinance are clearly visible for inspection and

                           use.     Such monuments shall be inspected and

                           approved by the Land Use Administrator before any

                           Improvements are accepted by the County.



                     e.    Replacement

                           Any   person,    developer,     builder,      firm    or

                           corporation shall take the necessary precautions.

                           to protect all monuments and metal markers during

                           construction.    Any monument which is moved or

                           destroyed shall be immediately reported to the.

                           Land Use Administrator and shall be replaced by

                           the developer.



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                4-2-8             CEMETERY




                                  A cemetery shall be considered a division of land for

                                  the purposes of this ordinance and shall be subject to

                                  the same general standards and review procedures as any

                                  other division but need not comply with the specific

                                  design standards for streets, blocks and lots as

                                  required for other divisions of land.                                       Any cemetery

                                  hereafter established, whether intended for public or

                                  private use, shall make provision for public access by

                                  a right-of-way at least 50 feet in width.






























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          4-3       VEHICULAR RIGHTS-OF-WAY






         4-3-1      PURPOSE AND INTENT




                    It is the purpose   and Intent of these regulations to

                    facilitate the development of circulation systems which

                    permit the safe, efficient, and orderly movement of

                    vehicular traffic.







         4-3-2      PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                    All plans of development proposing the construction of

                    new roads     or private roads and        driveways which

                    Intersect roads within the system.of roads maintained

                    by the Virginia Department of Transportation must

                    submit sufficient data and plans to comply with the

                    submission requirements of the Resident Engineer as

                    well as to demonstrate compliance with the     requirements

                    of this ordinance.













        
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          4-3-3      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                     a.   Comprehensive Plan Requirements

                          Transportation systems shall        be designed      in

                          accordance with future densities and intensities


                          as envisl oned by the Comprehensive Plan.



                     b.   Designed for Present and Future Needs

                          Road systems shall be designed to meet but not

                          exceed the needs of present and future populations

                          served, to have a simple and logical pattern which

                          respects resources and the natural terrain, and

                          presents an attractive streetscape.



                     C.   Hierarchical Road System

                          Roads shall be laid out in accordance with a

                          hierarchical design whereby roads are defined by

                          function and traffic levels.







          4-3-4      STREET AND ROAD CLASSIFICATIONS




                     All new streets and roads shall be classified according

                     to their function and the projected Average Daily

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                               traffic          projected          to result              from      the complete

                               development of land served by the subject street,

                               including both internal and external trips.                                  The trip

                               generation rates contained In the most recent edition

                               of the           Trip Generation manual                      published by the

                               Institute of Transportation Engineers, shall be used to

                               determine the projected ADT. The classification based

                               on ADT shall take precedence over the functional

                               description            for       purposes          of determining                 street

                               geometrics.




                               a.      Traffic Volume Classification and Description



                                       New streets shall be classified according to the

                                       total traffic projected for the street at full

                                       development,             Including           full       development             of

                                       adjoining properties which reas                         onably         may be

                                       expected to produce or attract traffic which will

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                                        EXHIBIT
             Street   TRAFFIC VOLUME-BASED STREET CLASSIFICATIONS
          Classification                       Minimum ADT          Maximum APT

          Access                                      -                      250
          Subcollector                                251                    400
          Minor Collector                             401                 1,000
          MaJor Collector                           1,001                 4,000
          Minor Arterial                            4,001                 8,000
          MaJor Arterial                                       over       8,000





                     b.    Design Categories




                           (1) Access Street: Carries only the volume of

                                 traffic generated on the street itself.



                           (2)   Subcollector Street: May carry the volume of

                                 at least one access street in addition to its


                                 own volume.




                           (3) Collector Street:      Unsuitable for providing

                                 direct   residential lot      access, however,

                                 occasionally no suitable alternative exists.



                           (4)   Arterial Street:       Direct residential lot

                                 access is prohibited       and commercial       or

                                 industrial lot access is        controlled and

                                 limited to high trip volume generators.



          
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                                C.       Existing Streets



                                         Where existing streets which are not otherwise

                                         classified by the Comprehensive Plan abut or

                                         affect the design of a proposed development, such

                                         existing streets shall be classified in accordance

                                         with       the        functional              and       traffic             volume

                                         descriptions contained in this Section.






               4-3-5            ALIGNMENT AND LAYOUT

                                a.       Coordination of            Proposed Road with Existing Roads

                                         In accordance with section 15.1-466(c) of the Code

                                         of      Virginia, all proposed                        streets shall be

                                         designed to coordinate with other existing or

                                         planned         streets contiguous to or within the

                                         general area of the proposed development or within

                                         existing or future adjacent developments as to

                                         location,             width,           grades,            and          drainage.

                                         Connections, when required, with                                 existing or

                                         platted streets, shall be                            continuous without-

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                    b.    Stub Streets


                          The plan-approving authority shall require that

                          adequate rights-of-way are platted to the boundary

                          line(s) of any development In order to afford

                          desirable street access to adjoining properties

                          and facilitate the development of effective and

                          efficient circulation system.



                    C.    Conditions Whereby Stub Streets are Permanently

                          Terminated


                          Where   a street right-of-way      in an existing

                          development has been platted to the boundary line

                          of a proposed development, it shall be extended

                          and continued into said       proposed development

                          unless excepted by the plan-approving authority

                          upon the recommendation of the Department of

                          Transportation   and    upon   the    plan-approving

                          authority making one of the following findings:




                          (1) such an extension would cause or contribute

                               to a demonstrable safety deficiency which

                               could not be. corrected in a practical or

                               economically efficient manner.         In such

                               cases, the developer shall be responsible for

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                              constructing   within said     right-of-way a

                              permanent circular or 'IT" turn-around shall

                              be provided per Department of Transportation

                              standards.




                         (2)  The street right-of-way In       the existing

                              development, although platted,   has not had a

                              street   constructed    within   it, is      not

                              contained in the Comprehensive   Plan, and it

                              is unlikely that, in the foreseeable future,

                              such a street will be constructed.      In such

                              case, the developer shall not be responsible

                              for providing a turn-around.



                   d.    Jogged Streets

                         Street Intersections shall be at least 150 feet


                         apart when measured from centerline to centerline.

                         Nonalignment of cross-street intersections shall

                         be   prohibited,    including   street Jogs      with

                         centerline offsets of less than 150 feet.




                   e.    Intersection Geometrics

                         Streets shall intersect at a ninety degree (90*)

                         angle plus or minus five degrees (5*) for a

                         minimum of fifty feet (50') from the intersection.




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                         No intersection shall have more than four (4)


                         street approaches.



                    f.   Residential Development Access

                         All developments of one hundred (100) or-more

                         dwelling units shall have two (2) means of ingress

                         and egress.    A boulevard type of street design

                         providing a minimum ten-foot (101) wide median

                         between lanes or other design generally achieving

                         the same purpose may be accepted by the plan-

                         approving authority as satisfying this requirement

                         when the provision of two (2) separate means of

                         ingress and egress is determined to be difficult

                         or undesirable.    Alternative access by means of

                         bike/hike paths are encouraged.






          4-3-6     RIGHTS-OF-WAY





                    a.   Dedication


                         Where a development abuts an existing public

                         right-of-way which has a width deficiency created

                         either because it is less than fifty feet (501) in

                         width or because adopted plans show that a greater

                         width will be necessary to accommodate those



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                         plans, the developer shall be required to dedicate

                         additional rights-of-way as follows:



                         (1) Where the development abuts one side of the

                               right-of-way, the developer shall dedicate

                               one-half of the right-of-way deficiency along

                               the frontage of the development.



                         (2) Where the development abuts both sides of the

                               right-of-way, the developer shall dedicate

                               all of the right-of-way deficiency alonq the

                               frontages of the development.



                    b.   Construction in Accordance with Community Plans

                         Where the development embraces any part of an

                         arterial or collector street or thoroughfare shown

                         on an approved Comprehensive Plan, Official Map or

                         Transportation Plan, such street or thoroughfare

                         shall be platted for dedication in the location

                         and width indicated on such plan or map and,

                         except in the case of a limited or controlled

                         access    facility,   shall    be constructed      and

                         integrated as a part of the development.








        
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                     C.   miniMUM Right of Way widths

                          The   minimum right-of-way width        shall be in

                          accordance with the       provisions contained       in

                          Section 4-3-7 of this Chapter based           on the

                          function and classification of the street. in no

                          case, however, shall the right-of-way width be

                          less than fifty feet (501).






          4-3-7      GEOMETRIC STANDARDS




                     a.   Continuity of Design

                          All streets shall have a continuity of desiqn

                          throughout their entire length. Multiple or step-

                          down designs shall not be permitted except that a

                          transition    may be     permitted at     a four-way

                          intersection or other major traffic generator

                          which would constitute a clear demarcation of said

                          change.




                     b.   Pavement Width


                          Pavement width for streets without curb and gutter

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                                                          MINT
                                              GEOMETRIC STANDARDS FOR LOCAL ROADS



                                               Minimum Minimum    Residential    Minimum
                                               Design     R-O-W   Lot Access     Pavement
                             Classification    Speed      Width    Permitted       Width
                                                                                 (no curb
                                                                                  gutter)

                             Access              30       501          Yes          221
                             Subcollector        30       501          Yes          241
                             Minor Collector     40       501          3            211
                             Major Collector     50       601          No           261
                             Minor Arterial      60       60,          No           281
                             Major Arterial      60                    No







                                                GEOMETRIC STANDARDS FOR TERTIARY
                                                      SUBDIVISION STREETS



                             Access              30         401        Yes          18,
                             Subcollector        30         501        Yes          201
                             Minor Collector     30         501          1          221






                             'Generally not permitted, but Agent may allow on a case-by-case basis in
                              accordance with section 4-3-4.


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                4-3-8            CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS




                                 a.       Compliance            with Department                  of Transportation

                                          Standards


                                          Unless otherwise specifically provided in this

                                          ordinance, all streets shall be in conformance

                                          with Department of Transportation requirements.




                                 b.       Cross-Sections


                                          Street cross-sections shall be based on the load


                                          bearing          capacities            of soils             located within

                                          proposed street rights-of-way as detailed in a

                                          subsurface            soils         report,          certified             by        a

                                          geotechnical             engineer.                 The         plan-approving

                                          authority may, however, upon the recormnendation of

                                          the Department of Transportation, waive or modify

                                          this requirement when there is sufficient cause to

                                          believe that such a report is unnecessary.



                                 C.       Plans        Require           Department            of       Transportation

                                          Approval

                                          Street construction plans shall be submitted to

                                          and       approved           by       both        the       Department             of

                                          Transportation and the County as a part of the

                                          review process required by this ordinance.



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                                 d.       Construction Guarantees

                                          Street construction guarantees shall not be fully

                                          released until said street(s) have been accepted

                                          Into the State Secondary System.





                4-3-9            CURB AND GUTTER STREETS




                                 Curb and gutter streets shall be when required by the

                                 Virginia Department of Transportation.






                4-3-10           CUL-DE-SAC STREETS




                                 a.       Length of Cul-de-Sac

                                          Cul-de-sac streets shall not exceed 1,500 feet in

                                          length, or serve more than 35 dwellings.                                         The

                                          length shall be measured from the end of the cul-

                                          de-sac to the closest intersection which provides

                                          a means of egress from the development, either

                                          directly or indirectly.                     Where the plan-approving

                                          authority determines that the topography, property

                                          configuration or other physical constraints are

                                          such that a cul-de-sac of greater length is

                                          required          or desirable for the effective and
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                          efficient development of the property, the plan-

                          approving authority     may authorize cul-de-sacs

                          which exceed 1,500 feet in length provided that a

                          landscaped median is provided which divides the

                          cul-de-sac street into two distinct and separate

                          lanes. Median breaks shall be provided at street

                          intersections and at other locations along the

                          street such that there is a median break at least


                          at 300-foot intervals. Median islands can only be

                          installed,    however,    if   a property      owners'

                          association with the capacity to maintain the

                          landscaped median is to be created and notations

                          to this effect shall be clearly indicated on the

                          approved plan and documents recorded          in the
                          Courthouse.



                     b.   Dead End Street Signs

                          A sign shall be posted at   the entrance to any cul-

                          de-sac indicating It is a   dead end street, If the

                          end of the cul-de-sac is    not clearly visible from

                          the entrance.




                     C.   Cul-de-Sac Turnaround Design

                          Cul-de-sac streets shall be terminated by a turn-

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                                         five (45) feet.                Center islands positioned within

                                         the center of the turn-around, which possess an

                                         eighteen (18) foot radius or less, are encouraged

                                         to be installed if a property owners' association

                                         with the capacity to maintain the landscaped

                                         center islands is to be created and notations to

                                         this effect shall be clearly indicated on the

                                         approved plan and documents recorded                                      in the

                                         Courthouse.







               4-3-11           SERVICE ALLEYS
                                                                                                                                         0q01
                                In certain situations, the use of service alleys may be

                                a desirable alternative to the more traditional type of

                                development.              Since alleys may be permitted, however,

                                the following conditions shall apply:



                                a.       Frontage

                                         Fronta,ï¿½e on an alley shall not be construed to

                                         satisfy any lot frontage requirements oF Article.

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                   b    Maintenance of Alleys

                        Service alleys shall only be created if to be

                        maintained and perpetuated by a property owners'

                        association with the capacity to maintain the

                        service alleys to be created and notations to this

                        effect shall be clearly indicated on the approved

                        plan and documents recorded in the courthouse.



                   C.   Alley Design

                        Service alleys shall have a minimum right-of-way

                        width of fourteen (14) feet, a minimum pavement

                        width of ten (10) feet, and a maximum length of
lie                     500 feet

                   d.   Alleys Not Designed to Handle Through Traffic

                        Transportation system design shall be such that

                        alleys are not used by vehicular through traffic

                        desiring to bypass roads more suitable for their


                        passage.




                   e.   Dead End Alleys

                        Where alleys are proposed to terminate In a cul-

                        de-sac, either a circular or a 'IT" turnaround

                        shall be provided.





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               4-3-12           REGULATORY AND TRAFFIC SIGNS



                                a.       Developer Responsible for Providing Signs

                                         The developer shall                      be responsible for                       the

                                         provision of all regulatory and traffic signs

                                         required to maintain and ensure traffic safety

                                         during and after construction of improvements.

                                         This shall include the provision, if required by

                                         the plan-approving authority after consultation

                                         with        the       Department            of Transportation,                     of

                                         temporary or permanent regulatory and traffic

                                         signs during construction.



                                b.       Signs Erected Prior to Issuance                                  of Building

                                         Permits


                                         All intersections of development                               streets with

                                         existing public roadways shall be                              provided with

                                         appropriate STOP or YIELD signs, as                            determined by

                                         the Department of Transportation,                              prior to the

                                         issuance of any building permits for                           any structure

                                         on a         lot contained within                       said development

                                         accessed directly or indirectly                                through such

                                         intersection.









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                    C.    signs Erected Prior to Building ordinance

                          All required regulatory and traffic signs within

                          any development shall      be installed prior to

                          occupancy of any structure within the development.








          4-3-13    SIGHT TRIANGLES




                    a.    Site Triangle Area Defined

                          Sight triangles     shall    be required     at   all

                          intersections. Sight triangles shall include      the

                          area on each corner that is bounded by            the

                          pavement edge lines from the sight points to      the

                          point of Intersection and the connectinq line

                          (hypotenuse) between the sight point location

                          along a street shall be determined as shown in

                          Exhibit



















         
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                                      EXHIBIT
                              SITE TRIANGLE REQUIREMENTS


                                                         Distance from Point
                  Street                                   of Intersection
              Classification                             ---(Feet)--

              Access Street                                        20
              Subcollector                                         20
              Minor Collector                                      3U
              Major Collector                                      40
              Minor Arterial                                       50





                   b.    Site Triangle Clearance

                         Signs, plantings, structures or other obstructions

                         which obscure or impede sight lines between three

                         feet (31) and six feet (61) in height above qrade

                         shall be prohibited within the sight triang1e.





                   C.    Depcit on Plan of Development

                         The sight triangle shall be clearly shown and its

                         purposes noted on the Final Plat.






         4-3-14    PRIVATE ROADS




                   Developments which contain private roads as allowed

                   must, as a minimum, meet each of the requirements set

                   for the under either Type I or Type II below:



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                        a      Type

                               Type I private roads must meet or exceed each of

                               the following requirements:



                               (1) The private roads must connect directly              -to a

                                      state-maintained hard-surfaced road at one


                                      location and not connect to any other road.

                                      All roads in the proposed development shall

                                      be designed and constructed in accordance

                                      with the most current edition of Yj_r_g_j.n.1a

                                      Dep_qrtaerLt    of Tran-S-D-orta-tio.n---Su.bdi-vi-si-o.n

                                      Street     Reguirements,       as well        as other

                                      applicable regulations of the Department or
                                      In' accordance with the design standards as

                                      set forth in Exhibit                 except that the

                                      road need not be hard surfaced.




                               (2)    No lot of such development to be served by a

                                      private road shall be less than five (5)

                                      acr    in land area. No more than twenty-four

                                      (24) lots shall be within such development.



                                (3) The developer shall erect, within twenty-five

                                      (25) feet of the point where the primary

                                      access road to the development Joins a State
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                                                    maintained road, a permanent sign, clearly

                                                    visible from the State                           maintained road,

                                                    containing the following statement in block

                                                    letters no less than three (3) inches high:



                                                         THE UNPAVED ROADS IN THIS DEVELOPMENT


                                                                WILL NOT BE PAVED OR MAINTAINED


                                                                          AT PUBLIC EXPENSE.




                                                    Such        siqn shall               be maintained                 by the

                                                    developer and the orqanization established

                                                    pursuant to Subsection (8) below, in clearly

                                                    visible condition, so long as the subdivider

                                                    owns any lot in the development.



                                           (4)      Each private road shall be clearly marked as

                                                    such on the final plat of any development,

                                                    and the subdivider shall have boldly printed

                                                    upon the final plat, which must also be

                                                    i,hcluded in the, real estate                                 sales/land

                                                    contract and as a covenant in each deed for a


                                                    lot       in       the       subdivision the                    following

                                                    statements:









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                               THE PRIVATE ROADS IN THIS SUBDIVISION WILL


                               NOT BE PAVED OR MAINTAINED WITH FUNDS OF


                               RICHMOND COUNTY OR FUNDS ADMINISTERED BY THE


                               VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.       IN


                               ADDITION,     RICHMOND      COUNTY       SCHOOL

                               TRANSPORTATION POLICIES WILL NOT ALLOW SCHOOL


                               BUSES TO TRAVEL AND PICK UP CHILDREN ON


                               PRIVATE ROADS.   IN THE EVENT THAT OWNERS OF


                               LOTS IN THE SUBDIVISION SUBSEQUENTLY DESIRE


                               THE ADDITION OF SUCH PRIVATE ROADS TO THE


                               SECONDARY SYSTEM OF     STATE HIGHWAYS      FOR


                               MAINTENANCE, THE COST TO UPGRADE IT TO THE


                               PRESCRIBED STANDARDS MUST BE PROVIDED FROM


                               FUNDS OTHER THAN THOSE ADMINISTERED BY THE


                               VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT    OF TRANSPORTATION OR


                               RICHMOND COUNTY.     PRIVATE ROADS IN THIS


                               SUBDIVISION ARE NOT DEDICATED AND ARE OWNED


                               BY (trust, corDoratio         iation).



                         (5)   Except where required by the plan-approving

                               authority   to   serve a     specified public

                               purpose, such private road shall not be

                               designed to serve through traffic nor to

                               intersect the St.ate highway system in more

                               than one location.




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                                          (6) Any such private road shall be adequate to

                                                  carry        the traffic volume                      which may be

                                                  reasonably expected to be generated by such

                                                  subdivision.




                                         (7)      The fee simple ownership of such private road

                                                  Is to be owned by a private membership

                                                  corporation,                 association,                or           trust

                                                  established pursuant                     to Subparagraph (8)

                                                  below.




                                         (8)      The subdivider shall create and establish by

                                                  properly          executed             documents            a       trust,

                                                  membership corporation, or property owners'

                                                  association for the purpose of maintaininq

                                                  and Improving the roads in the development.

                                                  The         trust            agreement,              articles              of

                                                  incorporation, or bylaws of                             such trust,

                                                  corporation or association                           shall be              in

                                                  substantial compliance with the form of trust

                                                  agreement, articles                    of incorporation, or

                                                  bylaws, which the agent may from time to time

                                                  prescribe.








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                          (9)   The initial funding of the road maintenance

                                fund   of   the    trust,     corporation,     or

                                association to be established as aforesaid,

                                shall be provided by the developer depositing

                                to the credit of such trust, corporation, or

                                association five (5) percent of the gross

                                sales price     for each lot sold in said

                                development or a minimum of $500.00 per lot,

                                whichever is greater. Such percentage of the

                                gross sales price shall be paid upon closing

                                of each and every lot in said subdivision.

                                Gross sales price as used herein shall mean

                                the selling price to a bona fide third party

                                purchase, and in the event of a sale which is
                                not A arm-s length, the gross sellinq price

                                shall be deemed to be the qreater of (a) the

                                actual market value of such lot as determined

                                by the trustees, corporation, or association

                                to be established as aforesaid, or (b) the

                                assessed value of such lot for real estate


                                tax purposes, whichever is less.




                     b.   Type 11:


                          Type Il private roads must meet or exceed each of

                          the following requirements:



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                         (1) The private road must connect directly to a

                              State-maintained hard-surfaced road at one

                              location and not connect to any other road.



                         (2)  The   applicable   design  and    construction

                              standards of Exhibit      shall apply.



                         (3)  The private road must be no more than 500

                              feet long.




                         (4) No more than five (5) lots abut the road.




                         (5)  Each private road shall be clearly marked as

                              such on the final plat of any development,

                              and the developer shall have boldly printed

                              upon the final plat, which must also be

                              included in the     real estate     sales/land


                              contract and as a covenant in each deed for a


                              lot In the     subdivision, the     statements

                              identified in 4-3-14a(4) above.















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                                                               DISIGN FOR PRIVATI GRAVEL ROADS





                                                                 minimum
         to. of Lots                  minimum     stopping       Gravel       minimum                           Depth of                       minimum
          Served by      Kaximue      Design       sight         Surface      Shoulder                         VDOT Iggre-                     Riqht-of-
         Road Segmentt   Gradett       Speed      Distance        Width        Width           Subbase         gate Basettt      Surface      Vay Vidth
               1.0          M          (mpg)       (Feet)        (Feet)        (Feet)
         L`ethan 5          12           25         160            20             5        41 select           P VDOT 125         Gravel           50
                                                                                           material VDOT       or 126
                                                                                           Type 1, 11, or



         6 or more          12           35         240            20             5        61 select           61 VDOT 125        Gravel           50
                                                                                           material VDOT       or 126
                                                                                           Type I or 11



                 Number of lots served shall mean the aggregate of all lots served by such road segment and all lots having access over
                 such segment to a public road. Road segment shall mean each portion of a private road between its intersection with
                 other private or public roads.

                 Maximum grade may exceed 12 percent up to a maximum of 18 percent for a maximum length of 300 feet, provided 61 of 125
                   r 126 aggregate base is placed with prime and double seal surface treatment in accordance with VOOT specifications.
         fit     :epth of aggregate base is compacted depth. Loose aggregate of P+ will compact to 61 depth. Loose aggregate of 5-
                 1/21-f will compact to 41 depth.




















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               4-3-15            ACCELERATION/DECELERATION LANES




                                 Acceleration/deceleration lanes shall be provided as

                                 required by the Virginia Department of Transportation

                                 in accordance with the traffic volumes in the vicinity

                                 and the projected effect of the proposed development on

                                 such traffic volumes.







               4-3-16            RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDENING




                                 In the event the property being developed abuts a road

                                 having a right-of-way width which is less than that

                                 required for its particular functional classification

                                 as      determined            by       the       Virginia           Department             of

                                 Transportation, the developer shall be responsible for

                                 providing a reserve strip, equal in width to one-half

                                 (1/2) of the total right-of-way deficiency, for future

                                 highway and drainage improvements.






               4-3-17-.          STREET NAMES




                                 a.      Names of proposed streets shall not duplicate or

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                         any existing or approved street name within the

                         County or within any portion of an abutting

                         Jurisdiction which is in an automatic and mutual

                         emergency response area and/or where such a mutual

                         emergency response agreement has a reasonable

                         potential to be established.




                    b.   Proposed   streets    which align    with planned,

                         recorded or existing streets shall bear the name

                         of the planned, recorded or existing streets. 'rhe

                         plan-approving authority, however, may require the

                         use of a different       street name when it is


                         determined    that such action is in the best


                         interest of public safety.



                    C.   Street.names shall be indicated on every Plan of

                         Development and the record plat and shall be

                         approved by the plan-approving authority.



                    d.   Names of recorded or existing streets shall not be

                         changed except by resolution of the Board of

                         Supervisors.










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                4-3-18           STREET SIGNS




                                 a.       Street Signs to be Installed at Intersections

                                 a.       Permanent street identification signs of a design

                                          approved by the plan-approving authority shall be

                                          installed at all intersections by the developer.

                                          Permanent street signs shall                              have reflective

                                          backgrounds and lettering and shall conform with

                                          the following size standards based on the existinq

                                          or anticipated posted speed limit of the roadway

                                          to which the sign faces:


                                                                    Minimum                      Letter i.n.g__fttqht                    01
                                 Speed Limit                    sign Size                           Q Der Case

                      less than 35 mph                             5x24-3611                                 411
                                   36-50 mph                      8x36-45                                    611
                                      50+ mph                    12x45-5511                                  811



                                 b.       Street Signs for Private and Public streets

                                          Streets within the state system shall have signs

                                          with green reflective backgrounds. Private roads

                                          shall        have        signs           with        white           reflective

                                          backgrounds.












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                   C.    Installed Before Issuance      of Certificate       of


                         Occupancy

                         Prior   to the     Issuance   of Certificates       of

                         Occupancy, street identification signs shall be

                         Installed,    by the developer,      at all street

                         intersections through which access to the lot(s)

                         upon which construction will occur passes.










































          
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          4-4       OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION







          4-4-1     PURPOSE AND INTENT




                    The purpose and intent of these regulations is to

                    maintain a sense of openness associated with rural

                    areas within newly constructed developments and the

                    County in general, preserve and protect significant and

                    sensitive natural and cultural resources, and provide

                    active    and    passive     recreational     opportunities

                    approximate to the citizens of the County.






          4-4-2     PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                    Plans of development shall identify the location and

                    type of common open space and the type of proposed

                    recreational uses and facilities. Justification of the

                    recreational uses proposed should be provided and

                    compliance     with    these    regulations     shall    be.

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         4-4-3      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                    a.    Common Open Space Required

                          All development shall include open space areas as

                          part of the plan of development. Open space-shall

                          generally   mean all    areas not     utilized for

                          buildings, roads and parking, loading areas or

                          accessory structures.    Areas qualifying as open

                          space include, but are not limited to natural

                          undisturbed areas, landscaped areas, ponds and

                          lakes, wetlands, dedicated wildlife preserves,

                          buffer areas and ancillary recreational amenities

                          such as playlots, playgrounds, swimminq pools,

                          tennis courts and golf courses.




                    b.    Location




                          (1) An effective open space system should tie

                               together a number of diverse recreational

                               activity   areas with     adequate pedestrian

                               pathways   and    auto/bicycle    access    for

                               residents it Is intended to serve.     AS many

                               homes as possible should have direct access

                               to the open space of a development.        Open

                               space shall be distributed throughout the



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                                                  development so             that there is a              hierarchy of

                                                  activities from preservation areas to passive

                                                  open space adjacent and between development

                                                  areas        to      appropriately buffered                        active

                                                  recreational areas.                     Designating all open

                                                  space in one portion of a development is to

                                                  be discouraged.




                                         (2)      Usable recreation space should be provided

                                                  for -active            recreation within one-quarter

                                                  (1/4) mile of all dwelling units.                               Part of

                                                  this may be a lake or a pond having a

                                                  substantially constant water level.




                                         (3) Active recreation should be visibly close but

                                                  shall not Interfere with the privacy of

                                                  adjacent residents.                    These areas should be

                                                  designed to              accommodate the recreational

                                                  needs of the project's intended age groups.




                                C.       Nature of Common open Space



                                         (1) In residential developments requiring major

                                                  plan of development approval, a percentage of

                                                  the required general open space shall be




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                               specifically restricted for use as common

                               open   space    through    deed    restrictions,

                               covenants, public dedication or other methods

                               acceptable to the plan-approving authority.

                               The percentage of required general open space

                               needed to     satisfy this standard       is in

                               accordance with the area regulations for the

                               base zoning district(s) the site lies within

                               (see Article 3). Open space shall be ieqaliy

                               described and depicted on the subdivision

                               plat to be recorded.       in rental apartment

                               developments      or      other       residential

                               developments not requiring subdivision of

                               land and subsequent recording of a plat,

                               common open space shall be required, but

                               shall    be   identified    on   the     approved

                               development plan. The restricted area shall

                               be referred to in this section as "common

                               open space."



                          (2)  Lands included as common open space may

                               include historic sites or lands planned for

                               active recreational uses, such as:           golf

                               courses, tennis courts, areas for other court

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                             trails, plaza areas for crowd congreqatinq,

                             playfields, playgrounds, picnic areas, horse

                             stables, or passive recreation areas. Common

                             open space may also include areas subject to

                             restrictions, such as wetlands, beaches, and

                             habitat areas which shall be planned for

                             limited use and      access and     appropriate

                             protection.



                        (3)  Not more than fifty (50) percent of the total

                             required common open space area for all

                             residential developments shall be unusable

                             areas, unless such additional usable areas


                             are made accessible to residents of the


                             development.



                        (4)  Wherever feasible, the common open space

                             shall connect into existing County parks,

                             recreation or conservation lands, historic

                             sites, or lands proposed for park, recreation

                             or conservation in the Comprehensive Plan, or.

                             lands in adJacent developments that are set

                             aside, or proposed to be set aside, for


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          4-4-4      PRESERVATION OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE




                     As a landscape feature and asset, open space is

                     encouraged in all developments, even when not required.

                     The objectives of the landscape treatment of open 'space

                     is to provide the opportunity and space for active and

                     passive recreation In all areas of human activity and

                     residence, to protect and enhance the County, natural

                     amenities such as wooded areas, water bodies, streams,

                     greenbelts, and to reinforce the          rural image of

                     Richmond County. All common open space areas shall be

                     designated as one (1) of two (2) types, Preservation or

                     Recreation open Space, as follows:




                     a.   Preservation open Space.

                          This treatment is appropriate in areas adjacent to

                          and inclusive      of   natural amenities      to    be


                          preserved, such as wooded areas, water bodies,

                          streams,    wetlands,    greenbelts,    as well      as

                          undevelopable areas.       The following standards

                          shall apply:






                          (1) use open space to preserve existing natural

                               amenities during site planning.



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                         (2) Provide pedestrian walkways, bikeways, and

                              bridges as necessary to connect to open space

                              on adJacent tracts of land.




                         (3) Cleared areas shall be renaturalized where

                              appropriate.



                         (4)  Any    maJor   plan   of    development    along

                              waterbodies shall provide common open space

                              along the entirety of the waterbody at least

                              to the limits of the Resource Protection Area


                              (RPA).

                    b.   Recreational Open Space.

                         Recreational open space includes lands provided

                         for active recreation and passive recreation and

                         as additions to park lands. it can take on many

                         forms, from a tot lot or tennis and swimming

                         complex in a residential development to an Engiish

                         landscape garden in an office development.         The

                         landscape treatment of these areas shall address

                         safety, visual interest, microclimate, and use.

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                          (1) The proposed use of ail open space areas

                               shall be indicated and comply with County

                               ordinances.




                          (2)  Open   space    in   commercial, office,- or

                               manufacturing    developments shall      include

                               sitting and outdoor eating areas. Provisions

                               for other active and       passive recreation

                               facilities is encouraged.



                          (3)  Grading and plantings of the recreation area

                               shall remain consistent with the overall


                               landscape desiqn. The landscape desiqn shall

                               consist of massed deciduous and evergreen

                               trees and berms to create spaces and views

                               and ornamental trees and shrub masses for


                               visual variety, interest, and        detail as

                               provided in Section 4-12.



                          (4)  Suggested    improvements     for    residential

                               recreation open space areas include a tot lot

                               (play structure with slide and a separate

                               swing set), and open air shelter, an open

                               lawn area for open field play, pedestrian and

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                               shall be provided as required based upon

                               population.



                         (5)' The adjacent residences shall be partially

                               screened   from    play areas     using berms,

                               planting and fencing.



                         (6)   If a recreation facility       fronts   onto a

                               roadway, a post and rail       fence or other

                               protective measures combined   with landscaping

                               may be integrated to prov@ide    protection and

                               separation.



                         (7)   All open space should optimally be located

                               centrally within a development.       In larqe

                               developments, several smaller facilities may

                               be   appropriate.      Adequate    access from

                               buildings, roadways, and other open space

                               areas   shall    be   provided.       Pedestrian

                               @--@sements between lots, connecting to open

                               space areas In another development or a.

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         4-4-5      AMENITIES/RESOURCES




                    a.    Historic and Natural Resources


                          Sites inclusive of historic resources and natural


                          amenities shall be preserved so as to prott-ct such

                          amenities for present and future Richmond County

                          residents.      Historic resources     and natural


                          amenities are areas of unique landscape character.

                          This may include, but is not limited to, bodies of

                          water, streams, wetlands, windbreaks, groves of

                          trees, hedge rows,      orchards, unique      vistas,

                          farmsteads, villages, historic structures, and

                          landmarks.




                    b.    Using Resources as Amenities

                          Land developments in Richmond County shall be

                          designed to preserve and utilize these features as

                          amenities. The plan of development shall utilize

                          these amenities for design themes, preserving

                          their heritage and enhancing their significance.

                          The following standards shall apply:



                          (1) Utilize the uniqueness of the existing bodies

                               of water, groves.of trees, hedge rows,






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                              historic   structures   and landmarks,      and

                              farmsteads within the plan as amenities.



                        (2)   Respect the historic value and character of

                              the village areas which exist in the County.

                              Development within these areas shall preserve

                              their individual character.




                        (3) Provide landscaping as required, inteqrated

                              with, existinq     vegetation   or     historic

                              landscaping themes.


                        (4) When    appropriate,     the   development     ot     lei
                              historical markers or displays is encouraged.






         4-4-6     PEDESTRIAN SPACES




                   a.   Intent


                        Pedestrian spaces shall be designed to promote

                        free and safe movement of pedestrians and bicycles'

                        into, In between,      and through proposed       and

                        existing facilities and      to provide      pleasant

                        pedestrian spaces at      building entrances      and

                        development centers.




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                     b.    standards for Pedestrian Spaces

                           The following standard shall apply:



                           (1) Pedestrian and bicycle        access shall       be

                                provided from public roadways, parking"lots,

                                and adjacent land uses where appropriate.



                           (2)  The layout of pedestrian walkways shall be

                                consistent with the overall design.             In

                                natural landscapes, walkways shall meander

                                through    plantings    and    berms.       Formal

                                landscapes    may     require    long    straight

                                walkways.    The views of the pedestrian shall

                                be visually interesting.



                           (3)  Plantings along pathways shall provide shade,

                                orientation, and views.



                           (4)  Benches and sitting areas shall be provided

                                along    pathways     where    appropriate     and

                                particularly where they can incorporate or

                                provide views of      a significant landscape

                                feature,      recreational      facility,       or

                                interesting site.design of the project.






          
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                                          (5) Within common open space areas, all walkways

                                                  shall have an unobstructed width of four (4)

                                                  feet for pedestrians and eight (8) feet for

                                                  pedestrians             and       bicycles and               be paved

                                                  appropriately.



                                          (6)     connections             to      open        space         areas          and

                                                  facilities on adjacent properties shall be

                                                  provided. Pedestrian easements between lots

                                                  with a paved                 bike/hike          pathway may                be

                                                  required.




                                          (7) Pedestrian bridges over streams, ravines, or

                                                  drainage swales are encouraged and shall be

                                                  required when necessary to make connections

                                                  in pedestrian systems. They are sub)ect to

                                                  all regulatory agency permit requirements.



                                          (8) other pedestrian amenities such as kiosks,

                                                  water fountains, pedestrian scale lighting,

                                                  and       gazebos          shall         be       provided            where

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                                         (9) Bicycle              parking           for each            buildinq and

                                                  adequate space for bicycle movements shall be

                                                  provided.



                                       (10)       Building entrances, plazas, exterior malls,

                                                  and      development              centers          shall          receive

                                                  detailed            pedestrian              scale             landscape

                                                  architectural treatments.                        Plantinqs shall

                                                  include shade trees, evergreen and ornamental

                                                  trees, and shrubs. The planting design shall

                                                  provide visual variety and interest, spatial

                                                  enclosure and separation from parking areas,

                                                  and protection from sun and wind.                                 Sitting

                                                  areas with benches or seat walls shall be


                                                  provided.






               4-4-7            RECREATIONAL FACILITIES




                                a.       Bike/hike paths

                                         Bike/hike paths shall be used to connect open

                                         spaces between recreational facilities and between

                                         residential buildings and other uses. Vehicular

                                         conflicts           with        open          space         pathways             are

                                         discouraged.               Depending          on use and location,



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                         bike/hike paths shall      be asphalt,      concrete,
                                                      gravle, soil cement, stabliized earth or wood

                         planking and be of a width as depicted in Exhibit









                                     EXHIBIT
                           BIKE/HIKE PATH DESIGN IN COMMON
                                   OPEN SPACE AREAS



                    Type of Path                        Pathway_ Width
                                                             (Feet)

                    one-way bikeway shared                      6+
                    with pedestrians

                    Two-way bikeway shared                      8+
                    with pedestrians

                    one-way independent                         4
                    bqikeway path

                    Two-way independent                         8
                    bikeway path




                         Bike/hike paths within Resource Protection Areas
                         shall be pervious.


                    b.   Playlots

                         Playlots shall be a minimum of two thousand

                         (2,000) square -feet for toddlers and up to five

                         thousand (5,000) square feet for older children.

                         They   are primarily     used by     pre-school age

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                          sculptures,   and benches      for parents.        The

                          effective service radius of a playlot is one-

                          eighth (1/8) of a mile.       Approximately one (1)

                          playlot for each four hundred (400) persons or one

                          hundred (100) children.




                    C.    Playgrounds

                          Playgrounds are designed for a variety of uses and

                          the equipment selected should reflect anticipated

                          patronage. Sandboxes and play sculptures should

                          be provided for young children and basketbaii

                          courts/backboards and tennis courts for active

                          participants of all ages. The size of playgrounds

                          shall be in accordance with Exhibit








                                      EXHIBIT
                                  PLAYGROUND STANDARDS


                          Area                      Playground
                      Population                  Size(acres)

                          2,000                         3.50
                          3,000                         4.75
                          4,000                         7.00





                    d.    Tennis Courts


                          One tennis court shall be provided for each one

                          hundred (100) dwelling units.

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                                 e.      Swimming Pools

                                         Swimming pools shall be provided in accordance

                                         with Exhibit







                                                             EXHIBIT
                                                   SWIMMING POOL STANDARDS



                         Number of Dwelling Units                                   Pool-Size in So. Ft.

                                 Under 50                                                     800-1,000
                                  50-100                                                 1,000-1,300
                                 101-150                                                 1,200-1,500
                                 151-200                                                 1,400-1,800
                                 Over 200                                                1,800 up





                                         In larger developments, a series of smaller pools

                                         relating to individual housing groups should be

                                         considered instead of a centrally located, large

                                         pool.         Wading pools should be provided where the

                                         anticipated child population indicates that they

                                         will be used.




                                 f.      Community Buildings

                                         In developments of over one hundred fifty (150)

                                         dwelling units, consideration, shall                                   be given

                                         toward a recreation center/community multi-purpose

                                         building. Such facilities should be within





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                         walking or easy biking distance of the majority of

                         residents it is intended to serve.




                    9.   Other Amenities

                         Jogging trails and exercise stations, benches and

                         sitting areas, and community garden plots are

                         other amenities which may warrant consideration.






         4-4-8      COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A


                    CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY




                    Recreational and open space facilities and improvements

                    shall be completed and available for use prior to the

                    issuance of any certificates of occupancy for dwelling

                    units in the development. The plan-approving autnority

                    may, however, approve a phased development schedule for

                    recreational facilities which generally corresponds to

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         4-4-9     OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMON OPEN SPACE




                   a.    Ownership Methods

                         The type of ownership of land dedicated for open

                         space purposes shall be selected by the owner or

                         developer, subject to the approval of the plan-

                         approving authority.    Common open space areas

                         shall be    maintained so that their       uses and


                         enjoyment as open space is not diminished or

                         destroyed.* common open space areas s hall be owned

                         permanently, preserved and maintained by any of

                         the following mechanisms or combinations thereot:




                         (1) Dedication    of common open      space to an

                              appropriate public agency, if there is a

                              public   agency   willinq    to   accept    the

                              dedication.




                         (2) Common ownership of the open space by a

                              Property Owner's or Homeowner's Association

                              or a similar entity approved by the authority

                              which assumes full responsibility for its

                              maintenance.









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                          (3) Deed-restricted private ownership which shall

                              prevent     development   and/or      subsequent

                              subdivision of the common open space land and

                              provide for the maintenance responsibility.



                    b.    May Not Be Dissolved

                          such organization shall not be dissolved and shall

                          not dispose of any      open space, by sale or

                          otherwise, except to an organization conceived and

                          established to own and  maintain the common open

                          space for the benefit of such development.



                    C.    Property Owners' Association



                          If the :open space is owned and maintained by a

                          homeowner   or    condominium    association,     the

                          developer shall submit a declaration of covenants

                          and restrictions that will govern the association,

                          with the application for the preliminary approval.

                          The   provisions shall     include, but    are not

                          necessarily limited to, the following:




                          (1) The      homeowners'   association    must     be


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                           (2)   membership must be     mandatory for     each home

                                 buyer and any successive buyer.



                           (3) The     open    space     restrictions     must     be

                                 permanent, not just for a period of years.




                           (4)   The association must be          responsible for

                                 liability insurance, local taxes, and the

                                 maintenance    of    recreational     and     other


                                 facilities.




                           (5)   Homeowners must pay their pro rata share at

                                 the   cost; the assessment levied by the

                                 association may become a lien on the property

                                 if allowed in the master deed establishing


                                 the homeowners' association.




                           (6) The association must be able to adjust the

                                 assessment to meet changed needs.
                                 




                     d.    maintenance of Common Open Space



                           (1) Pruning shall include the removal of dead or

                                 diseased wood, wood infested with insects,




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                               weak or structural defects in the wood,

                               excessive   suckers    and shoots,     and any

                               irregular or damaqed growth.



                               Plants shall be checked during the periodic

                               inspection   to    determine if     pruning is

                               necessary.    Care shall be taken to prune

                               flowering trees and shrubs properly during

                               the dormant season      or after      flowering.

                               Evergreen shrubs shall      be pruned      after

                               flowering.




                               Shrub   material shall not be sheared as


                               individual plants.      The plants that are

                               intended for screening or bufferinq shall be

                               pruned in natural massed forms so as to

                               enhance the plants' natural growth.



                               Root pruning of all trees adjacent to curbs

                               or sidewalks shall be undertaken as necessary

                               to prevent heaving of the sidewalk/curb by

                               excessive roots.    The need for such pruning

                               shall be determined during        the periodic

                               Inspection and with knowledge of the most

                               recent pruning.



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prune a root system in excess of one-third
(1/3) diameter of the tree per year.



                                         (2) The control of insects and disease associated

                                                  with       all        planting           areas         shall         be a

                                                  maintenance priority. All plantings shall be

                                                  periodically inspected for insect or disease

                                                  infestation.               Methods utilized to control


                                                  insects and disease may ranqe from spraying

                                                  and *pruning to plant removal.                                   Whatever

                                                  method is utilized, safety and control shall

                                                  always be of prime concern.                          Certified and

                                                  trained personnel shall always Dertorm this


                                                  task.




                                         (3)      All plantings which are damaged or destroyed

                                                  shall be replaced during the next planting

                                                  season.          A failing, damaged, or destroyed

                                                  landscape           screen          with buffer               shall be

                                                  renovated or replaced within a reasonable

                                                  amount of             time, but not to exceed the

                                                  subsequent growing season.



                                         (4) Site amenities include, but are not limited

                                                  to, tot lots, play                       structures, benches,




               
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                              tables, bridges, paths, fences, walls, banks,

                              bicycle racks, and signs.      All of these

                              amenities shall be periodically inspected.

                              Any damaged, worn, or unsafe conditions shall

                              be rectified immediately.



                         (5)  All lighting essential to pedestrian and

                              vehicular circulation shall be periodically

                              inspected. Damaged or malfunctioning lights

                              shall be replaced or repaired immediately.




                         (6)  All paved surfaces shall be periodically

                              inspected and maintained.    items of normal

                              maintenance not listed below but found to be


                              necessary shall be performed as soon as

                              possible to keep these surfaces safe and in

                              satisfactory condition.



                         (7)  All roadways, parking areas, loading areas,

                              and pedestrian walkways shall be maintained

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                          (8) Damaged pavements shall be         rep-aired and

                               properly   resurfaced    or   replenished     as

                               necessary to assure a neat appearance and

                               safe usage.






                    e.   Failure to Maintain Common Open Space



                          (1) In the event that a non-public organization

                               with- the responsibility for the open space

                               fails to maintain it in reasonable order and


                               condition, the Land Use Administrator may

                               serve written notice upon such orqanization

                               or upon the owners of the development settinq

                               with the manner In which the organization has

                               failed   to maintain     the open     space in

                               reasonable condition, and said notice shall

                               include a demand that such deficiencies of


                               maintenance be remedied within thirty-five

                               (35) days thereof and-shall state the date

                               and place of a hearing thereon which shall be.

                               held within 15 days of the notice.



                          (2)  At such hearing, the Board of Supervisors may

                               modify the terms of the original notice as to



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                                deficiencies and may       give a       reasonable

                                extension of time not to exceed 65 days

                                within which they shall be remedied. if the

                                deficiencies set forth in the original notice

                                or In the modification thereof shall not be


                                remedied within said 35 days or any permitted

                                extension thereof, the County, in order to

                                preserve the open space and maintain the

                                same, may enter and maintain such land for a

                                period of one       year.      Said entry      and

                                maintenance shall not vest in the public any

                                rights to use the open space except when the

                                same is voluntarily dedicated to the puDlic

                                by the owners. Before the expiration date of

                                said    year, the     Board shall,      upon its

                                initiative or upon       the request of         the

                                organization theretofore responsible for the

                                maintenance of the open space, call a public

                                hearing upon 15 days written notice to such

                                organization     and to the      owners of the

                                development, to be held by the Board, at

                                which hearing such organization          and the

                                owners of the development shall show cause

                                why maintenance by the County shall not, at

                                the election of the County, continue for a



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                               succeeding year. If the Board of Supervisors

                               shall determine that such organization is

                               ready and able to maintain the open space in

                               reasonable condition, the County shall cease

                               to maintain the open space at the end of the

                               year.     If the Board shall determine such

                               organization is not       ready and able        to

                               maintain the open space in a reasonable

                               condition, the County may, at its discretion,

                               continue to maintain the open space during

                               the next succeeding year, subject          to a

                               similar hearing and determination, in each

                               year thereafter.    The decision of the Board

                               of Supervisors or officer in any such case

                               shall   constitute a      final administrative


                               decision subject to Judicial review.



                          (3)  The cost of such maintenance by the County

                               shall    be assessed pro rata aqainst the

                               ptoperties within the development that have a

                               right of enjoyment of the open space in

                               accordance with the homeowner's agreement, or

                               if   maintenance is not       assessed by the

                               homeowner's agreement then by the assessed

                               value at the time of imposition of the lien




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                               and shall become a lien and tax on said


                               properties and be added to and be a part of

                               the taxes to be levied and assessed thereon,

                               and shall be enforced and collected with


                               interest by the same officers and In the same

                               manner as other taxes.




                    f.    County Acceptance or Acquisition of Common Open

                           Space




                          (1) Any lands offered to Richmond County or

                               proposed as open space as required above

                               shall be located and of a size that will best


                               suit the purposes for which the        lands are

                               intended, and be conveyed by deed at the time

                               final approval is granted subJect to approval

                               by the plan-approving authority (and the

                               Board of Supervisors where lands are offered

                               to the County). The Board shall be guided by

                               the Comprehensive Plan,       the ability      to

                               assemble and relate such lands to an overall


                               plan, the accessibility and potential utility

                               of such lands and such existing features as

                               topography, soils, wetlands, and tree cover

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                               the intended use of the lands.         The plan-


                               approving authority may request an opinion

                               from other public agencies or individuals as

                               to the advisability of accepting any lands to

                               be offered.




                          (2)  Where a proposed park, public waterway and/or

                               waterfront access site, playground, school,

                               refuse container site, public safety facility

                               or other public facility., or public use as

                               shown on the Comprehensive  'Plan is located in

                               whole    or in    part    on land     within    a

                               development, the land shall be dedicated or

                               reserved for purchase by the County or other

                               appropriate agency.        where large      scale

                               development occurs necessitating additional

                               community    facilities    not shown     on the

                               Comprehensive Plan, the County may require

                               the dedication or reservation of new sites.




                          (3)  Land reserved for public purchase shall be.

                               shown on recorded plats as lots by means of

                               dashed lines and numbers on the preliminary

                               and final plats and may be sold as such

                               without filing an amended plat.        if public




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Uv
                               action to acquire the land has not been

                               initiated within 18 months of recording the

                               final plat, the owners of said lots may

                               obtain permits for the development qiven the

                               County's   relinquishment     of   rights-- to

                               purchase.




                    9.   Conditions on Lands Dedicated for Open Space



                          (1) Where improved open space and recreation area

                               are   provided    in   a   development,     such

                               improvements shall be installed in accoydance

                               with the approved open space and recreation

                               plan.



                          (2)  Any lands dedicated for open space purposes

                               shall contain appropriate covenants and deed

                               restrictions approved by the plan-approving

                               authority to ensure that:



                                    The open space area will not be further

                                    subdivided in the future.




                                    The use of the open space will continue

                                    in perpetuity for the purpose specified.



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                                 Appropriate provisions are made for the

                                 maintenance of the open space.




                                 Common undeveloped open space shall not

                                 be turned into a commercial enterprise

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          4-5        WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES







          4-5-1      PURPOSE AND INTENT




                     The provisions of this section are Intended to ensure

                     that water and sewer facilities serve any permitted use

                     of land associated with habitation or occupancy.






          4-5-2      PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                     In  addition to submitting data evidencing compliance

                     with the requirements of        this Section, plan       of

                     development submittal requirements must satisfy the

                     requirements of state regulatory agencies reviewing

                     water and sewer system proposals including the Health

                     Department and the State Water Control Board.






          4-5-3      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                     a.   Water




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                        are as follows:




                        (1) Public water

                            Where public water is available as per the

                            requirements of Section 4-5-3c(l), it shall

                            be extended to all existing and foreseeable

                            users within the plan of development site.



                        (2) Central water System

                            For major plan of development proposals where

                            public water is not available, the developer

                            shall construct a     central water      system

                            including distribution lines, storage tanks

                            and facilities, and supply facilities within

                            the development.     Upon completion of the

                            improvements and after receiving acceptable

                            test results, the water system together with

                            all necessary easements and rights-of-way

                            shall be dedicated to an entity acceptable to

                            the County or the County should the County

                            elect to accept the system. No development.

                            will be approved unless it can be fully

                            established to the satisfaction of the County

                            that the central water system can be properly

                            maintained In perpetuity.



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                                The plan-approving authority may waive or

                                modify the requirement to construct a central

                                water system upon      making the       following

                                findings, where applicable:




                                     The   minimum size      of the     lots Is


                                     sufficiently large as       to make      the

                                     installation of a central water system


                                     unnecessary;




                                     the Health Department has approved an

                                     individual    well    location   on     each


                                     proposed lot;




                                     Groundwater resources will be at least


                                     equally protected by individual wells as

                                     they would be by a central water system;



                                     alternative sources of water, acceptable

                                     to the Fire Department, are available or

                                     will be provided for fire suppression

                                     purposes; and



                                     the public health is not more adequately

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                                    individual wells.




                          (3)  individual Wells

                               Where development proposals are to be served

                               by individual wells, the proposed location of

                               individual wells shall have been approved by

                               the Health Department.    The developer shall

                               provide to the County a general quantitative

                               and qualitative analysis of the water to be

                               available from the proposed well locations.




                    b.    Sewer




                          Requirements and standards for sewage disposal in

                          developments are as follows:




                          (1) Public Sewer


                               If public sewer is available as per the

                               requirements of Section 4-5-3c(l), it shail

                               be extended to all existing and foreseeable

                               users within the development site.




                          (2)  Individual Sewer

                               if   public    sewer    is    not     available,

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                              systems may be approved by the plan-approving

                              authority provided:



                                    Both   a primary location and a one

                                    hundred percent (100%) reserve location

                                    for the septic system will be provided,

                                    neither of which shall be located, in

                                    whole or in part, in        the Resource

                                    Protection Area.    A reserve drainfield


                                    shall not be required on any lot or

                                    parcel recorded prior to October 1, 1989

                                    if, in    the opinion of      the Health

                                    Department, the lot or parcel is not

                                    sufficient in size and no acceptable

                                    off-5ite septic tank and drainfield site

                                    is available.




                                    The location and   design for each septic

                                    system (both primary and reserve) has

                                    been accomplished in accordance with the

                                    most current edition of the "Sewage

                                    Handling and Disposal Regulations" of

                                    the Virginia Department of Health and

                                    has been specifically and individually

                                    approved by the Health Department.



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                                     Contamination or pollution of wells,

                                     groundwater,    state   waters, or       any

                                     Chesapeake Bay     Resource Preservation

                                     Area or Resource Management Area Is

                                     unlikely to occur from any proposed

                                     individual septic system.



                               Any development submitted for review shall

                               Include the specific locations proposed for

                               both. primary and reserve        on-site septic

                               system installations and the results of soil

                               evaluations and percolation tests for each

                               proposed location. Any proposed development

                               lot not suitable for the installation of


                               private sewage disposal systems shall either

                               be combined with lots that are suitable or


                               dedicated to common open space or recreation

                               use, so that only buildable lots are created.



                          (3) Septic Tank Maintenance

                               Any person who owns a building, residence or.

                               other structure which is served by an on-site

                               sewage system not requiring an VPDES permit

                               shall have the system pumped out at least

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                                                   systems in existence within the County as of

                                                   October 1, 1989 shall submit a Septic Tank

                                                   Maintenance Certificate to the                                Land Use


                                                   Administrator by October 1, 1994.                                 A blank

                                                   copy of this certificate is available-from

                                                   the Land Use Administrator.




                                 C.        Provisions            Related to Both                   Water and Sewer


                                           Facilities




                                           (1) Extension to Utility Systems

                                                   Where public sewage or water is available

                                                   within two thousand (2,000) feet of any

                                                   proposed plan of development exceeding 50

                                                   dwelling units or 10 acres of diturbance,

                                                   then        lines shall               be Installed                by the

                                                   developer at his cost to connect to the

                                                   system. The distance specified herein shall

                                                   be measured in a straight line from the

                                                   nearest boundary of the development to the

                                                   nearest available line.                      Actual construction


                                                   may, however, be required to be along a more

                                                   Indirect route.




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                              The developer shall be required to pay a pro

                              rata share    of    the cost    of    providing

                              reasonable and necessary sewer and water

                              improvements located outside of the property

                              limits of the land owned or controlled by him

                              whenever the following conditions exist:




                                   The Land Use Administrator determines


                                   that such off-site Improvements to sewer

                                   -or water are necessitated at least in

                                   part by the construction or improvement

                                   of the development.



                                   The County or other appropriate public

                                   authority has    established a general

                                   sewer or water improvement program for

                                   an area having related and common water

                                   and sewer conditions and the developer's

                                   property is located within this area.




                                   The estimated cost of the total water or


                                sewer   Improvement program     has been

                                   determined.




                                   The estimated water or sewerage flow has




         
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                                    been established for the designated area

                                    served by such program.

                               The developer's share of the above-estimated

                               cost of improvements shall be limited to the

                               proportion of such estimated cost which the

                               increased water and sewage flow actually t     o

                               be caused by his development bears to the

                               total estimated volume of such water or


                               sewage from such area in its fully developed

                               state.




                               Such payment received by the County shall be

                               expended only for construction        of those

                               facilities    for   which   the payment      was

                               .required, and until so expended shall be held

                               in an interest-bearing      account for      the

                               benefit of the developer, provided, however,

                               that in lieu of such payment the County may

                               permit the developer to post a bond with

                               surety satisfactory to the County conditioned

                               on   payment    at   commencement     of    such

                               construction.




                          (3)  Construction Standards

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                                                   systems shall be constructed in accordance

                                                   with all applicable construction standard

                                                   promulgated by the Health Department or as

                                                   contained in the Richmond County Code and

                                                   related policies adopted by                                the County.

                                                   Certificates of Compliance shall be issued by

                                                   the Land Use Administrator prior to the

                                                   commencement of construction.




                                                   To the degree possible, the location of water

                                                   system lines and sewage disposal systems and

                                                   related facilities and equipment should be

                                                   outside of the Resource Protection Area.




                                                   No more land shall be disturbed than is


                                                   necessary to provide for the desired utility

                                                   installation.




                                                   All       such construction,                      installation and

                                                   maintenance of water and sewer utilities and


                                                   facilities shall be In compliance with all.

                                                   applicable local, state and federal permits

                                                   and designed and operated in a manner that

                                                   protects water quality.




              
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                              Any land disturbance resulting       from the

                              construction, installation, and maintenance

                              of water and sewer systems which exceeds an

                              area of 2,500 square feet shall be undertaken

                              only   after approval of      an erosion- and

                              sediment control plan prepared, submitted,

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         4-6        UNDERGROUND WIRED UTILITIES







         4-6-1      PURPOSE AND INTENT




                    It is the purpose and intent of this Section Is to

                    reduce the adverse impacts of overhead utility lines by

                    requiring all utility facilities proposed within major

                    plans of development to be located underground.






         4-6-2      PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                    Each plan of development should show the location and

                    type of wired utilities on the plan uf development.






         4-6-3      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                    a.   Major Plan of Development Utilities Underground

                         All utility facilities proposed within major plans,

                         of development, including but not limited to

                         wires, cables, pipes, conduits and appurtenant

                         equipment, carrying or used in connection with the

                         furnishing     of   electric,     telephone,     cable




         
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                          television or similar service shall be placed

                          underground.     The plan-approving authority may

                          waive    this   requirement      in   the   case     of

                          exceptionally    large lots or unusual topographic

                          conditions.




                     b.   Exemptions

                          The following shall be permitted above ground:




                          (1) Electric transmission lines and facilities in

                                excess of fifty (50) kilovolts;



                          (2) Equipment     such as     electric distribution

                                transformers, switch gear, meter pedestals,

                                telephone pedestals, outdoor lighting poles

                                or standards, radio antennas, traffic control

                                devices, and associated equipment, which is,

                                under accepted utility practices, normally

                                installed above ground;



                          (3)   Meters,   service connections      and similar

                                equipment normally attached to the outside

                                wall of the customer's premises;








         
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                                         (4) Temporary above-ground facilities required in

                                                 conjunction with an authorized construction
                                                 project; '                                                                                   6q1


                                         (5)     Facilities            necessary            to extend              utility

                                                 service to            the property line of the site

                                                 under development.



                                C.       Existing Above-Ground Utilities Grandfathered

                                         Existing above-ground facilities may be maintained

                                         or repaired provided that such repair does not

                                         involve relocation. Whenever any existing on-site

                                         above-ground utilities require relocation for any

                                         reason, they               shall         be removed              and        placed

                                         underground.




                                d.       Utilities to be Located Within Easements


                                         All utilities shall be placed within easements or

                                         public street rights-of-way or as may be otherwise

                                         approved by the plan-approving authority.                                        All

                                         utilities should be ganged together so as to.

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          4-7       DRAINAGE







          4-7-1     PURPOSE AND INTENT




                    It is the purpose and i    ntent of these regulations to

                    ensure that developments shall be provided with such

                    storm drains, culverts, drainageways, or other works as

                    are necessary to collect and dispose of surface and

                    storm water originating on or flowing across the

                    development, in order to prevent inundation and damage

                    to streets, lots, and building, and to improve the

                    water    quality    of the    Chesapeake    Bay and      its

                    tributaries.







          4-7-2     PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                    a.    Compliance with Requirements of this Section

                          Plan of development proposals shall include the

                          submission of sufficient evidence in the form of

                          plans and attachments which establish that the

                          plan complies with the requirements          of this

                          section.






         
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                    b.   Stormwater Management Plan

                         The   preliminary    submission    of   a    plan of

                         development shall be accompanied by a storm water

                         management plan, if and as required by the Land

                         Use   Administrator,    showing    Information    for

                         determination    of    Improvements necessary     for

                         controlling storm water runoff, including drainage

                         plans and flood control devices. This plan shall

                         show natural drainage patterns and a complete

                         drainage layout, Including pipe sizes and types,

                         stormwater detention and retention facilities,

                         drainage easements and means        of transporting

                         drainage to a well-defined open stream.         Areas

                         subject to periodic flooding (100-year flood)

                         shall be delineated on preliminary and final plans

                         of development.



                   C.    Continuing Management Plan

                         A continuing maintenance       plan, including      an

                         owners'    association    if necessary,     shall be

                         submitted for all elements of the drainage and.

                         flood control system which        will not be     the

                         maintenance responsibility of the County or       the

                         Virginia Department of       Transportation.      The

                         developer    shall   provide assurance       that all



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                          facilities are in      good repair and       properly

                          functioning   when    the   development has       been

                          completed.






          4-7-3     GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                    a.    Provision of Drainage and Stormwater Management

                          Facilities


                          (1) Drainage and stormwater management facilities

                               shall be provided, either on-site or off-

                               site, to reduce drainage flows, pollutants,

                               and sediment loading from the development to

                               a level not exceeding the conditions prior to

                               development, or to a lesser level, if deemed

                               necessary to comply with        the provisions

                               governing pollutant and sediment discharges

                               associated     with    the    Chesapeake      Bay

                               Preservation Act.




                          (2)  The plan-approving authority shall approve,

                               or approve with modifications, only those

                               stormwater management facilities which comply

                               with adopted overall drainage        plans and

                               policies, If any.    In this regard, the plan-



          
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                              approving    authority shall     not generally

                              approve, except as,a temporary measure, on-

                              site stormwater management facilities as an

                              alternative    to   contributing to      planned

                              regional stormwater management systems, if

                              and when such management system is in effect.



                         (3)  All management facilities shall be designed

                              and constructed in accordance with Section 4-

                              8 as-supplemented by the latest editions of

                              the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control-

                              Handbook and the Department of Transportation

                              Drainage Manual as well as regulations, or

                              policies adopted by the Commonwealth or the

                              County   pursuant    to the    Chesapeake Bay

                              Preservation Act.




                   b.    Drainage and Conservation Easements

                         Where a development is traversed by a water

                         course, drainage way, channel or stream, or where

                         It is desirable to preserve other areas within a.

                         development because of the soil conditions, tree

                         masses,   wildlife    habitat,   vistas or      other

                         significant   horticultural,     environmental     or

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                          drainage    and/or    conservation     easement    of

                          sufficient area and width to protect and preserve

                          the aforementioned feature, if required by the

                          plan-approving authority.       Drainage easements

                          shall   be   designed    and drainage      structures

                          constructed in such a manner as to reduce the


                          burden of maintenance, yet provide adequate access

                          for necessary maintenance.



                    C.    Drainage of Riqhts-of-Way

                          All public rights-of-way shall be drained in

                          accordance with the requirements of the Virginia

                          Department of Transportation.



                    d.    Appropriate Grading Considerations



                          (1) No storm water runoff or drainage water shall

                               be so diverted      as to overload existing

                               drainage systems or create flooding or the

                               need for additional drainage structures on

                               other private properties or public lands

                               without proper and approved provisions being

                               made for taking care of these conditions.







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                                          (2) Lots shall be                       graded to secure                      proper

                                                   drainage away from buildings and prevent the

                                                   ponding of stormwater                        unless within                  an

                                                   approved retention or detention basin.



                                          (3)      No grading shall occur within 100 feet                              of any

                                                   perennial watercourse or wetland except as

                                                   provided for specific waterfront or water-

                                                   dependent            facilities             or      for         necessary

                                                   utilities and street construction.




                                 e.       Maintenance of Existing Drainage Patterns

                                          In general, the design of a development shall be

                                          such as to minimize grading and disturbance of

                                          natural vegetation.                     Natural contours and storm

                                          water channels shall be respected and retained

                                          where possible.



                                 f.       Minimize Impervious Surface Areas



                                          (1)      A stormwater management plan shall preserve

                                                   natural drainageways and wetlands, maximize

                                                   infiltration of stormwater and minimize off-

                                                   site discharge of storm water.






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                          (2) In    general,     impervious    surfaces     near

                               waterfronts and wetlands shall be avoided;

                               grass 5wales shall be utilized and curb and

                               gutter and paved ditches shall be avoided

                               except where necessary to prevent erosion In

                               accordance with the standards of the Virginia

                               Department of Transportation.






         4-7-4      STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AREA DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS




                    Stormwater management areas include         retention and

                    detention basins, drainage ditches and swales, and

                    wetlands areas. Sensitively designed basins and swales

                    can benefit the health, safety and welfare of county

                    residents. The integration of these areas as desirable

                    landscape features, naturalized wetland         areas, or

                    active and passive recreation areas, in addition to

                    their stormwater management        function is     strongly

                    encouraged whenever possible.




                    a.    Stormwater Detention Areas

                          One of the following landscape         concepts for

                          stormwater detention areas, or an alternative






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                         concept complying with the standards set forth

                         above, shall be used.




                         (1) Reforestation

                              This landscaped treatment is appropriate for

                              detention basins and drainage areas that are

                              not highly visible or are adJacent to areas

                              of mature woodlands or wetlands. It reverts

                              the disturbed area to a revegetated, stable,

                              low-maintenance, natural landscape asset over

                              time.




                              The area shall be graded creatively to blend

                              into the surrounding landscape and Imitate a

                              natural depression with an irregular edqe.

                              This shall Include gentle berming.       Linear,

                              geometric basins are unacceptable.






                              The quantity of trees to be planted on the

                              Interior of the basins shall be equal to the

                              number of trees that would be necessary to

                              private canopy cover of the entire area to

                              the high water line or outflow elevation.

                              Ten percent (10%) of the trees shall be two



         
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                                and one-half (2-1/2) inches to three (3)

                                inches caliper, twenty percent (20%) shall be

                                one (1) Inch to two (2) Inches caliper, and

                                seventy percent (70%) shall be six (6) feet

                                to eight (8) feet height whips.



                                Planting shall not be located within twenty

                                (20) feet of low flow channels to allow for


                                channel maintenance.




                                The trees shall be planted in groves and

                                spaced five (5) feet to fifteen (15) feet on

                                center.




                                The ground plane of the basin shall be seeded

                                with a naturalization, wildflower, and/or

                                meadow grass mix.



                                All woody and herbaceous plants shall be

                                species     indigenous    to the     area and/or

                                tolerant     to   typical wet/dry       floodplain

                                conditions.




                                The perimeter ar   ea (slopes above the high

                                water    line)    shall include      shade trees




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                                                  evergreen trees, ornamental trees, and shrubs

                                                  screening drainage structures and creating

                                                  visual interests in accordance                                with the


                                                  landscaping requirements of Section 4-12-5e.



                                                  Provisions for emergency access as well as

                                                  general maintenance of the basins shall be

                                                  provided.           Plantings shall be designed to

                                                  disguise yet not hinder vehicular access.



                                                  Plantings are not permitted upon any dikes

                                                  associated with a detention basin.




                                         (2)      Recreation/Open Space Feature

                                                  This landscape concept is appropriate In

                                                  situations where a basin is the largest or

                                                  only portion of open space in an area or is

                                                  adJacent          to       existing           open        space          and

                                                  recreational open space Is desired.                                it Is

                                                  also appropriate for smaller, highly visible

                                                  basins where a visually pleasing open area is.

                                                  desired.




                                                  The obJective in these situations Is to

                                                  integrate the area into the landscape using



              
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                              topography   and    plantings   in order      to

                              complement the function of the area and to

                              provide a    visually interesting landscape

                              feature and/or recreation space.



                              The area shall be graded creatively to blend

                              Into the surrounding landscape and Imitate a

                              natural depression with an irregular edge.

                              This shall include gentler berminq.



                              Perimeter plantings shall be provided in

                              accordance with the landscape requirements of

                              Section 4-12-5e supplemented by vegetation to

                              screen the view of drainage structures.



                              In order to provide recreational open space,

                              concentrate frequently flooded detention in a

                              basin area (five (5) to ten (10) year storm

                              volume) and provide a gently sloping, less

                              often flooded area (ten (10) to one hundred

                              (100) year storm volume) as a recreational

                              open field space. Provide ballfields and/or

                              open play areas integrated with plantings in

                              a park-like manne r.





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                    b.   Stormwater Retention Areas - Open Space/Recreation

                         Features




                         This landscape treatment can take on a variety of

                         landscape forms, from formal reflecting pools and

                         canals or entry fountain features to natural park-

                         like lakes and ravines.




                         (1) Water fountains/features are encouraged In

                              the design of developments.



                         (2)  The waters edge shall be easily maintained

                              and stable.       Possible treatments       might

                              include    rip-rap,    stone   walls,     natural

                              plantings, decking, and bulkheads.



                         (3) The planting of the perimeter of the feature

                              shall    accentuate     views   and     integrate

                              pedestrian paths, sitting areas, and other

                              L@ses.



                         (4)  Plantings shall include formal or Informally-

                              massed deciduous and evergreen trees and

                              shrubs to     screen and frame      views with


                              ornamental trees, shrubs, and grasses used




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                               for visual interest or special effects.         A

                               continuous landscape area shall be provided.



                          (5)  if    used as a recreational feature, the

                               connection to the water must be addresse-d and

                               controlled.    The types of uses shall be

                               specified,     and      the    plantings      and

                               pedestrian/vehicular parking spaces shall be

                               Integrated with these uses.



                          (6)  Plants with pervasive root systems shall not

                               be located where they may cause damage to

                               drainage     pipes    or    other     underground

                               utilities.




                          (7)  All engineered basin structures shall be

                               designed to blend into the landscape in terms

                               of construction materials, color, grading,

                               and planting.






          4-7-5      STREAM AND LAKE SAMPLING




                     a.   Pre-Development Sampling

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                        lakes and streams shall submit at the time of

                        submission, lake and stream samples including but

                        not limited to':




                        Temperature               Nitrogen, total kjeldahl

                        Dissolved oxygen          Chloride

                        pH                        Phosphorous

                        Alkalinity                Fecal Coliform



                        (1) These tests shall     be at the time of maJor

                             preliminary plan of development submission

                             and the date of the test shall be so noted.




                        (2) Tests shall be prepared by         a qualified

                             testing laboratory.



                        (3)  Tests shall be taken at the intersection of

                             any tract boundary and the inflowing streams,

                             and at the outfall points where the water

                             course leaves the tract.




                   b.   Post-Development Sampling

                        If the development is approved and constructed, a

                        second set of tests       shall be taken by the

                        developer at the discretion of and at a time




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                               decided by the Land Use Administrator, but not

                               more than two (2) years beyond the acceptance of

                               the improvements.         All results and comparisons

                               shall be given to the Land Use Administrator for

                               review and analysis.






           4-7-6        OFF-SITE DRAINAGE COSTS




                        a.     Applicability

                               The developer shall be required to pay a pro rata

                               share of the cost of providing reasonable and

                               necessary drainage improvements located outside of

                               the property limits of land owned or controlled by

                               him whenever all of the followinq conditions


                               ex tst:



                               (1)   The plan-approving authority determines that

                                     such off-site improvements are necessitated

                                     at least In part by the construction or

                                     improvement of the development.



                               (2)   The county has established a general drainage

                                     improvement program for            an area        having

                                     related and common drainage conditions. The



          
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                             developer's property Is located within the

                             designated area covered by this program.



                        (3) The estimated cost of the total drainage

                             Improvement program has been determined.






                        (4) The estimated storm water runoff has been


                             established for the designated area served by

                             such.program.




                  b.    Cost Determination


                        The developer's share of the estimated cost of

                        improvements shall be limited to the proportion of

                        such estimated cost which the volume and velocity

                        of storm water runoff      to be caused by his

                        development bears to the total estimated volume

                        and velocity of runoff from such area in its fully

                        developed state.



                  C.    Payment Provisions

                        Any cash payment received,by the County shall be

                        expended only for construction of those facilities

                        Identified in the established drainage facilities

                        improvement program and until so expended, shall



        
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                                 be held in a separate account for the individual

                                 improvement program.























































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         4-8        EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL







         4-8-1      PURPOSE




                    The purpose of this Section is to conserve the land,

                    water, air and other natural resources of Richmond

                    County and promote the public health and welfare of the

                    people of Richmond County by establishing requirements

                    for the control of erosion and sedimentation, and by

                    establishing procedures      whereby these requirements

                    shall be administered and enforced.




                    This Section is authorized by the Code of Virqinia,

                    1950, as amended, Title 10, Chapter 5, Article 4,

                    (section 10.1 560-571), known as the "Erosion and

                    Sediment Control Law".






         4-8-2      PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
                               I



               -    a.   Preliminary plans



                         As part of the plan of development process, the

                         applicant may submit a preliminary erosion and

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                         sediment   control   plan for    the    purpose of

                         discussion and advice.      The preliminary plan

                         should not be cluttered with detailed control


                         measures but might contain only the following

                         information:




                         (1) all maJor soil types;



                         (2) approximate limits of clearing and qrading;




                         (3) tentative means of erosion        and sediment


                              control;




                         (4)  phasing of development to minimize area and

                              duration of exposure;




                         (5) contour lines.




                    b.   Final Plans




                         The applicant shall submit five (5) copies of

                         black or blue-line plans along with an application

                         available from the Land Use Administrator.       The

                         final plan shall consist of the narrative and plan





        
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                          map as described in chapter 6 of The Virginia
                          Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook.




                          (1) The plan map shall be prepared at a scale of

                               not less than 111 = 1001 or as accepted by the

                               Land Use Administrator and shall incorporate

                               good engineering practices designed according

                               to The Virginia Erosion and Sediment Contrul

                               Handbook guidelines as well as the Department

                               of Transportation's Drai       e            where

                               appropriate.




                          (2) The plan map shall contain all information

                               necessary for carrying out the conservation

                               measures and shall also include a scale,

                               north   arrow,    date,    owners of      record,

                               engineers certificate (if required), approval

                               signature block, key map at a scale of no

                               less than 1" = 20001, and contour lines.



                          (3) The map will       show other information as

                               required by the Land Use Administrator.



                          (4) The plan preparer will be responsible for

                               guiding    the   contractor toward       properly



        
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                             implementing the plan on all land-disturbing

                             activities where the cost of implementation

                             is expected to exceed $25,000.






         4-8-3     GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                   a.    Applicability



                         Any land disturbance In excess of 2,500 square

                         feet may result in soil erosion from water or wind

                         and the movement of sediments into State waters.


                         These activities Include, but are not limited to,

                         clearing, grading, excavating, t  ransporting and

                         filling of land.



                   b.    Exemptions

                         The following land disturbing      activities are

                         exempt from the provisions of this Section.



                         (1) Minor land disturbing activities such as home

                             gardens and individual landscaping, repairs

                             and maintenance work.




                         (2) Individual service connections.




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                                         (3) Installation, maintenance or repair of any

                                                  underground public utility lines when such

                                                  activity       occurs on an existinq hard-surfaced

                                                  road, street or sidewalk provided the land-

                                                  disturbing activity is confined to the area

                                                  of the road, street or sidewalk which is

                                                  hard-surfaced.


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                                         (4) Surface o mining activities.



                                         (5) Exploration or drilling for oil and/or gas,

                                                  Including the well site, roads, feeder lines

                                                  and off-site disposal areas.



                                         (6) Tilling,                 planting,            or        harvesting             of

                                                  agricultural, horticultural, or forest crops

                                                  or livestock feedlot operations.



                                         (7) Agricultural                       engineering                  operations,

                                                  including but not limited to the construction

                                                  of terraces, terrace outlets, check dams,

                                                  desilting basins, dikes, ponds not required

                                                  to comply with the Dam Safety Act, Chapter








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                                   8.1 (Section 62.1-115.1 et. seq.), ditches,

                                   strip    cropping,     lister furrowing,         land

                                   drainage and land irrigation;



                             (8)   Disturbed land areas of less than 2,500

                                   square feet in size;




                             (9) Installation of fence and sign posts or

                                   telephone and electric poles and other kinds
                                   of posts or poles;



                            (10)   shore erosion control projects            on tidal

                                   waters when the projects are approved by the

                                   Richmond County Wetlands Board, the Virginia

                                   Marine Resources Commission and the U.S. Army

                                   Corps of Engineers;



                            (11)   Emergency work and repairs to protect life,

                                   limb or property, however, if the land-

                                   disturbing activity would have required an

                                   approved erosion and sediment control plan,

                                   or the activity were not an emergency, then

                                   the land area disturbed shall be shaped and

                                   stabilized      In-    accordance       with       the

                                   requirements of the Land Use Administrator.



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                    C.   Criteria, Standards and Specifications for the

                         Preparation of an Erosion and Sediment Control

                         Plan




                         (1) Persons submitting plans in accordance with

                              this Section     shall be governed      by the

                              criteria,    standards   and      specifications

                              established in Chapter 6 of The Virginia

                              Erosion and Sediment Co t-r                   In
                                                           _QL-Mnabook.

                              the -case of   a land-disturbing activity for

                              the construction of a single family dwelling,

                              the Land Use Administrator may waive the

                              requirement for a full erosion and sediment

                              control plan as set forth in this ordinance.

                              In the case of granting of,such a waiver by

                              the Land Use Administrator, an Agreement In

                              Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan,

                              which Is signed by the applicant and approved

                              by   the   Land    Use Administrator,      shall

                              aunstitute authorization under this ordinance


                              to conduct land-disturbing activity allowed-

                              by that Agreement.    Such agreement shall set

                              forth all conservation measures to be carried


                              out and maintained, shall grant right-of-

                              entry to the Land Use Administrator and his




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                                designees, and shall make the project subject

                                to all review, inspection, and enforcement

                                provisions of this Ordinance which apply to

                                approved erosion and sedimentation control

                                plans.




                     d.   Plan  Review




                           (1)  The    Land   Use    Administrator     has    been

                                designated as the plan-approving authority

                                for the County. The Northern Neck Soil and

                                Water Conservation District may be called on

                                by the to conduct a non-binding review of any

                                plan.    In reviewing plans, the Land Use

                                Administrator may also        seek or      receive

                                recommendations or comments from the Virginia

                                Department of      Transportation, the Health

                                Department and such other agencies that are

                                deemed to have some responsibility in this


                                area.




                           (2)  The Land Use Administrator shall, within 45

                                days, approve any       erosion and       sediment

                                control    plan s  ubmitted    to    him If      he

                                determines      that  the    plan     meets     the




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                              conservation standards of the local control

                              program and if the person responsible for

                              carrying out the plan certifies that he will

                              properly perform the erosion and sediment

                              control measures included in the plan and

                              will comply with the provisions of this

                              ordinance.




                         (3)  When a plan is determined to be inadequate,

                              the Land Use Administrator, within 45 days of

                              receipt,    shall    give written     notice of

                              disapproval stating the specific reasons for

                              his disapproval. The Land Use Administrator

                              shall specify such modifications, terms and

                              conditions as will permit approval of the

                              plan and shall communicate these requirements

                              to the applicant.     If no action is taken by

                              the Land Use Administrator within the time


                              specified above, the plan shall be deemed

                              approved and the person shall be authorized

                              to proceed with the proposed activity.



                         (4)  An approved plan may be changed by the Land

                              Use Administrator in the following cases:






         
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                                                            Where        inspection             has revealed                the

                                                            inadequacy of the plan to accomplish the

                                                            erosion and sediment control obJectives

                                                            of the Ordinance, plan changes can be

                                                            required without approval of the person

                                                            responsible for carrying out the plan in

                                                            order to comply                   with The             Virginia

                                                            Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook.

                                                            which Is assumed to be an integral part

                                                            of every plan; or



                                                            Where        the        person         responsible              for

                                                            carrying out the approved plan finds

                                                            that because of changed circumstances or

                                                            for other reasons, the approved plan

                                                            cannot be effectively carried out, and

                                                            the proposed amendments to the plan,

                                                            consistent with the requirements of this

                                                            Ordinance, are agreed to by the Land Use

                                                            Administrator and the person responsible

                                                            for carrying out the plan.



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                         (1) The Building official or any other aqency

                              authorized under any other law to issue

                              building or other permits for land-disturbing

                              activities shall not issue       such permits

                              unless:




                                   The applicant submits with his permit

                                   application the approved erosion and

                                   sediment control plan; or



                                   There is a Certificate     of Compliance

                                   from the Land Use       Administrator or


                                   sufficient evidence that a plan was

                                   submitted and no action was taken within


                                   forty-five days; or



                                   There Is certification from the Virginia

                                   Division of Soil and Water Conservation


                                   that the plan has been approved.         (A

                                   plan    for      which     land-disturbing

                                   activities    involve lands    under the.

                                   jurisdiction of Richmond County and one

                                   or more other localities may, at the

                                   option of the applicant, be submitted to

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                                                                conser     vation         f or     review and              approval,


                                                                rather             than         submission                to        each


                                                                jurisdiction concerned. However, if the

                                                                applicant chooses to submit his plans to

                                                                the Virginia Division of Soil and--water

                                                                Conservation                rather than                 the local


                                                                Jurisdiction,                 he       shall notify,                    by

                                                                certified               mail,            the          Land            Use

                                                                Administrator of his intention at the


                                                                same time of submittal.);




                                                                A performance bond has been submitted to

                                                                and accepted by the                           County (single

                                                                family dwellings constructed with an

                                                                approved plan are exempt                                from this

                                                                requirement).




                                              (2) When the Land Use Administrator does not have

                                                       documentation                 in       hand that               the person

                                                       responsible for carrying out the plan has

                                                       certified that he will properly perform the

                                                       control measures included in the plan, the

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                              issuance of a Certificate of compliance until

                              he   has   obtained    the certification      of


                              performance.



                   f.    Erosion and Sediment Control Agreement




                         A legal Instrument shall be executed by each

                         applicant for an approved erosion and sediment

                         control plan to provide right-of-entry (after

                         notice in writing) by the appropriate persons for

                         the   purpose   of inspection,     monitoring, and

                         installation, or maintenance      of erosion      and

                         sediment control measures      in the event       the


                         applicant fails to comply with the approved plan.



























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          4-9        SIGNS







          4-9-1      PURPOSE AND INTENT




                     It is the purpose and Intent of this Section to

                     preserve the natural       landscape and regulate       and

                     restrict unsightly and detrimental signs which would

                     tend to depreciate the value of property and hinder

                     progressive improvements In       Richmond County,      and

                     lessen, eliminate, and regulate signs constituting an

                     actual or potential hazard to safe motor vehicle

                     operation.    The regulation of the location, size,

                     placement and     certain features of signs is also

                     necessary to enable the        public to locate goods,

                     services    and   facilities    without difficulty      and

                     confusion, and to prevent wasteful use of natural

                     resources    in   competition    among     businesses   for

                     attention.




          4-9-2      PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                     Each plan of development application or request for a

                     certificate of Compliance/Building Permit to erect or

                     alter a sign shall Include a sign plan showing the



         
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                                specific design, location, size,                                 area dimensions,

                                height, construction, and the method of illumination of

                                proposed signs                 in accordance with                     the following

                                regulations.






               4-9-3            GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                                a.       Permit Required

                                         No sign, unless herein exempted, shall be erected,

                                         constructed or altered until a Certificate of


                                         Compliance has been Issued by the Land                                           Use

                                         Administrator and a Building Permit has been

                                         issued by the Building Official.                             Signs shall be

                                         In accordance with all the requirements of the

                                         Virginia          Uniform            Statewide            Building            code.

                                         Applications are available from the Land Use

                                         Administrator.                This        provision shall not be

                                         construed to require a permit for the normal

                                         maintenance            of existing signs,                      nor for the

                                         replacement of any interchangeable copy.



                                b.       Interpretation

                                         Any sign for which the purpose, location or type

                                         is not clearly permitted or prohibited by this



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                            Article shall be considered as being a sign of the

                            most closely resembling purpose, function or type

                            as established by this Ordinance.



                      C.       n Permi s Require a Valid-Business License

                            No signs           be-permitted in conJunction with

                            any business activity n          ossessing a valid

                            business license issued by Richmond County.



                      d.    Maintenance


                            All signs and supports shall be maintained in good

                            repair and in a safe, clean, and attractive

                            condition. No person may erect or maintain a sign


                            which;




                            (1) Is structurally unsafe;

                            (2)   constitutes a hazard to public safety and

                                  health by reasons of inadequate maintenance,

                                  dilapidation or abandonment;

                            (3)   obstructs free entrance or exit           from a

                                  required door, window, or fire escape;

                            (4)   obstructs light or air or interferes with

                                  proper functioning of the building; or

                            (5)   is capable of causing electrical shock.
                              

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                   e.    Freedom of Expression

                         Any sign, display, or device allowed under this

                         ordinance may contain, in lieu of any other copy,

                         any otherwise lawful noncommercial message that

                         does not direct attention to a business operated

                         for profit or to a commodity or service for sale,

                         and that complies with all other requirements of

                         this ordinance.




                   f.    Consistent Design Theme

                         There should be a consistent sign design theme

                         throughout a particular project. The design theme

                         would include style of lettering, construction,

                         material, type of pole or standard, (wood or

                         metal, for example), size, and lighting. Color of

                         letters   and   background should     be carefully

                         considered in relation to the        color of the


                         material of buildings or where the signs are

                         proposed to be located.        Signs should be a

                         subordinate rather than a predominant feature of a

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                4-9-4            MEASUREMENT




                                 a.       Measurement of Sign Area



                                          (1) Sign mea:surement shall be based upon the

                                                   entire area of the sign, with a single

                                                   continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme

                                                   limits of the actual sign surface.



                                          (2)      For a sign painted on or applied to a

                                                   building, the area shall be considered to

                                                   include            all         lettering,            wording             and

                                                   accompanying designs or symbols, together

                                                   with any background of a different color than

                                                   the natural color, or finish material of the

                                                   building.



                                          (3)      For a sign consisting of individual letters

                                                   or symbols attached to or painted on a

                                                   surface, building, wall, or window, the area

                                                   shall be            considered to be that of the

                                                   smallest rectangle or other                             shape which

                                                   encompasses all of the letters and symbols.







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                         (4) The area  of supporting framework (for example

                              brackets, posts, etc.) shall not be included

                              in the ar ea If such framework is incidental

                              and not an extension of the sign display.



                         (5)  When a sign has two (2) or more faces, the

                              area of all faces shall       be included In

                              determining the area, except  where two faces

                              are placed back to back and   are at no point

                              more-than two (2) feet from   each other. In

                              this case, the sign area shall be taken as

                              the area of either face, and if the faces are

                              unequal, the larger shall-determine the area.




                   b.    Individual Letters or Symbols



                         Individual letters or symbols may be attached to

                         an awning, marquee, building surface, wall, or

                         signboard. However,




                         (1) Letters or symbols shall not project more

                              than twelve (12) inches from the building

                              surface.









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                                           (2) Such letters and symbols shall not obscure

                                                   the architectural features of the building to

                                                   which they are attached.



                                           (3)     Such letters and symbols shall not extend

                                                   above the lowest part of the roof, nor beyond

                                                   the ends of the wall to which they are

                                                   attached.




                                           (4)     Letters or symbols shall have an aggregate

                                                   area not exceeding 1.5 square feet for each

                                                   foot of building face parallel to a street

                                                   lot line, or ten percent (10%) of the wall

                                                   area to which they are affixed, whichever is

                                                   less.         when a lot fronts on more than one

                                                   street, the aggregate sign area facing each

                                                   street           frontage           shall          be        calculated

                                                   separately.



                                  C.       Measurement of Height



                                           The height of any sign shall be measured from the

                                           surface of the road up to the highest point of the

                                           sign. In situations -where a sign is intended to

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                                        measurement shall be from the surface of the lower

                                        roadway.






               4-9-5            ILLUMINATION STANDARDS




                                a.      Controlled Illumination

                                        The light from any illuminated                              sign shall be

                                        shaded, shielded and directed so that the light

                                        intensity-or brightness shall not adversely affect

                                        surrounding or facing premises                                nor adversely

                                        affect safe vision of operators of vehicles moving

                                        on public or private roads, highways, and parking

                                        areas.         Light shall not shine or reflect in an

                                        offensive manner on or into residential structures


                                        or motels.




                               b.       Exposed Lights Not Permitted

                                        No exposed reflective type bulbs or incandescent

                                        lamps shall be used on the exterior surface of any

                                        sign in such a manner that they will result in.

                                        offensive glare on adjacent property or create a

                                        traffic hazard.









               
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                    C.   Flashing and Moving Signs Not Permitted

                         No person may erect a sign which flashes, rotates,

                         or has motorized moving parts.



                    6d.   Exposed Wires Not Permitted

                         No person may erect a sign with exposed electrical

                         wires.




                    e.   Strings of Bulbs Restricted

                         Strings of bulbs are not permitted, except as part

                         of a holiday celebration. In addition, strings of

                         bulbs may however be permitted to decorate trees

                         as part of a holiday celebration, provided that

                         such display does not interfere with neighboring

                         land uses or vehicular safety.



                     f.  Signs May be Illuminated Only During Business


                         Hours


                         No sign shall be illuminated between the hours of

                         11 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless the premises on which it

                         is located is open for business.












      
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               4-9-6           PLACEMENT STANDARD




                               a.       No Signs on Natural objects, etc.

                                        No person may erect a sign which                           is affixed to a

                                        fence, utility pole, or structure, or tree, shrub,

                                        rock, or other natural object.



                               b.       Roof Mounted Signs Not Permitted

                                        Signs shall not be mounted on roofs or extend

                                        above the lowest part of the roof.



                               C.       Signs in Right of Way Restricted

                                        No projecting sign shall extend into a vehicular

                                        portion of a right of way, or                        be less than eight

                                        (8) feet above a pede5trian way when attached to a

                                        building facade.



                               d.       official Traffic             Signs only         in Right of way

                                        No sign, other than an                          official traffic sign

                                        approved          and/or          installed            by the            Virginia

                                        Department of Transportation, shall be located so

                                        as to be within any public right of way.










              
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                   e.    Free Standing Sign setback Requirement

                         Free-standinq signs shall be located no closer

                         than ten (10) feet to a public riqht of way.



                    f.   No Sign in Prescribed Site Triangle

                         No   sign shall    be erected within      the area

                         encompassed by a triangle composed of two (2)

                         twenty (20) foot legs measured from the point of

                         Intersection of the street right of way line and

                         the intersecting right of way line, as well as the

                         intersecting line formed by the curb line or

                         pavement line of driveways or entrances to an

                         intersecting right of way line, unless such sign

                         is less than three (3) feet in height; or, the

                         aggregate width of the faces of any       supportinq

                         structures for such sign Is less than twelve (12)

                         inches.




                    9.   Height Restricti on

                         No sign together with any supporting framework

                         shall extend to a height above the height of the

                         building.



                    h.   Building Architectural Integrity Maintained

                         Signs shall not cover architectural details such



         
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                         as, but not limited to arches, sills, moldings,

                         cornices, and transom windows.







         4-9-7      GENERAL STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF    PERMITTED SIGNS



                    a.   Awning Signs

                         A sign painted on or attached to      the cover of a

                         movable metallic frame, of the h     hinged, roll, or

                         folding type of awning is cons      Idered an awning

                         sign.



                         (1) Such sign must be painted     on or attached flat

                               against the surface of the awning, but not

                               extend beyond the valance or be attached to

                               the underside.




                         (2)   Letters shall not exceed ten (10) inches In

                               height.



                         (3) A minimum of eight (8) feet above sidewalk

                               level must be maintained        for pedestrian

                               clearance.







     
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                                 b.       Free Standing Signs

                                          A self-supporting sign in a fixed location not

                                          attached to any building, wall, or fence is

                                          considered a free standing sign.



                                          (1) This does not include portable or trailer

                                                   type signs which are not permitted.



                                          (2)      Dimensional standards for free-standinq signs

                                                   in different sign districts are specified in

                                                   Exhibit _, which relates sign requirements

                                                   to the character and road speed of each area.




                                          (3)      A landscaped planting area shall be provided

                                                   around the base of any free-standinq sign in

                                                   commercial roadside and scenic roadside sign

                                                   districts. Said planting area shall contain

                                                   four (4) square feet for each one (1) square

                                                   foot of sign area, be a minimum of six feet

                                                   (61) in width, be protected from vehicular

                                                   encroachment, and be                       landscaped with                  a

                                                   combination of low-growing shrubs and ground

                                                   cover (other than grass), including at least

                                                   six        (6)       shrubs.                 The       planting            of

                                                   annuals/perennials                  for       accent color                 is



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                               encouraged. The landscape treatment shall be

                               designed    and maintained      so as    not to

                               interfere with the visibility of vehicular

                               traffic.




                          (4)  Free stnading signs shall be Illuminated with

                               only    steady, stationary,      shielded light

                               sources directed solely onto the sign without

                               causing glare.



                          (5) Internal       illumination      is      generally

                               discouraged, and is only permitted within

                               commercial roadside signing districts.



                          (6) Free standing signs        can either be pole

                               mounted or be a prestige ground sign.



                          (7)  Menu boards not exceeding twelve (12) square

                               feet    commonly    used   by    drive    through

                               establishments are permitted and such area

                               shall    not   count    toward the      business'


                               permitted sign area so long as the menu board

                               is not visible from a public right of way.








          
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                                           (8) Entrance signs for residential developments

                                                   are permitted so long as they comply with the

                                                   dimensional requirements of the sign district

                                                   in which they are located.



                                           (9)     The display of internally-illuminated plastic

                                                   signs with              dark-colored moveable letters

                                                   shall be strictly prohibited in all districts

                                                   except on menu boards described in subsection

                                                   (7) above.              Moveable rented signs of this

                                                   nature are not permitted.




                                  C.       Landmark Signs

                                           An older sign of artistic or historic merit,

                                           uniqueness or extraordinary significance to the

                                           County as determined by the Land Use Administrator

                                           is considered a landmark sign.                            The character of

                                           such signs warrants their preservation in original

                                           condition, or their restoration. The maintenance

                                           and/or repainting of a landmark sign is permitted

                                           even If the sign pertains to a business no longer

                                           located within the building or if it exceeds the

                                           maximum permissible sign area.








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                    d     Marquee Signs

                          A sign painted on, attached to, or consisting of

                          an interchangeable copy reader, on a permanent

                          overhanging shelter which projects from the face

                          of a building is a marquee sign.



                          (1)  Such signs may be painted on or attached flat

                               against the surface of, but not extending

                               beyond or attached to the underside of the

                               overhang.



                          (2) Letters or symbols shall not exceed twelve

                               (12) inches in  height.




                          (3) A minimum clearance of ten (10) feet above


                               the    sidewalk level must be allowed for


                               pedestrian clearance.



                    e.    Multiple Signs

                          A group of signs clustered together into a single

                          sign structure or compositional unit is a multiple

                          sign.    Multiple signs are used to advertise

                          several occupants of the same building or building

                          complex.






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                          (1) The display board shall be an integrated and

                               uniform design.



                          (2)  The maximum sign area permitted is sixteen

                               (16) square feet for the sign bearing the

                               name of the building or office park, and two

                               (2) square feet for the name of each business

                               or office located there.




                    f.    Neon window signs

                          Neon window signs may be permitted in cases where

                          they are.custom designed to be compatible with the

                          building's    historic     and/or       architectural

                          character   and/or where their color has been

                          selected to harmonize with the building's exterior

                          colors or design theme.



                    89-    Painted Wall Signs

                          A permanent mural or message painted directly onto

                          a building surface is a painted wall sign. These

                          signs   shall    comply   with    the     dimensional

                          requirements of a wall sign.









        
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                                  h.       Projecting Signs

                                           A wall-mounted sign perpendicular to the building

                                           surface Is a projecting sign.



                                           (1) If flat, each face shall not exceed ten (10)

                                                   square feet.



                                           (2)     The total area of a three                           dimensional sign

                                                   shall be determined by enclosing the largest

                                                   cross-section                of the sign in an easily

                                                   recognizable geometric shape and computing

                                                   its area which shall not exceed nine (9)

                                                   square feet.




                                           (3) Such sign shall be hung at right angles to

                                                   the building and shall not project closer

                                                   than two (2) feet to the curb line.




                                           (4)     The        supporting             framework             shall be              in

                                                   proportion to the size of such sign.




                                           (5)     Signs which overhang a public walkway shall

                                                   be covered by a public liability insurance

                                                   policy which name              s the County as an                     insured

                                                   party.




          
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                           (6) The top of the sign may be suspended in line

                                 with one of the following, whichever is the

                                 most successful application of scale, linear

                                 continuity, and visibility as determined by

                                 the Land Use Administrator:




                                  1. between the bottom sills of the second


                                      story windows and the top of the doors

                                      and windows of the ground floor; or,

                                 Ii.  the lowest point of the roof of a one

                                      story building.




                           (7) Projecting      signs    shall have     a minimum

                                 clearance of eight (8) feet above grade when

                                 located adjacent to or projecting over a

                                 pedestrian way.        If projectinq over        a

                                 driveway, the clearance must be at least

                                 thirteen (13) feet.




                      i.   Time-Temperature Sign

                           A sign which conveys information about time and/or

                           temperature by words, letters, or pictures and

                           which are not in motion is a time-temperature

                           sign.





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                         (1) Such signs shall       not change the       time-

                              temperature message more often than once

                              every six  (6) seconds.



                         (2)  Such signs shall not be calculated as part of

                              the area of a sign.



                         (3)  No more than one such sign shall be located

                              within one linear mile of another like sign

                              along the same roadway.



                    J.   Wall Signs

                         A sign which Is attached parallel to the exterior

                         surface of a building or structure is considered a

                         wall sign.




                         (1) such sign shall not obscure architectural

                              features of the building, such as arches,

                              sills, moldings, cornices, and transoms.



                         (2)  Such sign shall not extend above the lowest

                              point of the roof, nor beyond the ends of the

                              wall to which It is attached.









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                          (3) Such signs shall have an aggregate area not

                               exceeding 1.5 square feet for each linear

                               foot of building face parallel to a street

                               lot line, or ten percent (10%) of the       wall

                               area to which it is attached, whichever is

                               less.   Where a lot fronts on more than one


                               street, the aggregate sign area facing each

                               street     frontage   shall     be    calculated

                               separately.




                          (4)  Where two (2) or more wall signs are affixed

                               to one wall, the total display area shall be

                               the su m total area of all signs.




                          (5)  Wall signs shall not extend higher than the

                               eave line or top of the parapet wall of the

                               principal building.



                          (6) No part of a wall sign, including the display

                               surface, shall extend more than six (6)

                               inches from the building surface.












         
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         4-9-8     SIGN DISTRICTS AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS



                   A sign district map is made a part of this ordinance

                   and Is available for review in the Office of the Land

                   Use Administrator.




                   a.   Types of Districts



                        (1) Village Center: The village center generally

                             contains a mix of residential and commercial


                             building uses.     Sharps and     Farnham are

                             representative of districts of this nature.




                        (2) Commercial Roadside: Concentrated commercial


                             development along roads leading to and from

                             village centers.




                        (3)  Scenic Roadside:    A combination of limited

                             commercial    development     and     scattered

                             residential areas but characterized largely

                             by open space, fields, and long scenic views.-



                   b.   District Requirements








      
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                            (1)   Village Center:       Within this district the

                                  intent of the sign regulations is to ensure

                                  visual compatibility with the           scale and

                                  character of the area.           The signage is

                                  designed to be readable by pedestrians and

                                  people In slow-moving vehicles.




                                  Number:    There shall be no more than three


                                  (3) types of signs employed per building,

                                  regardless of number of occupancies,            (e.g.

                                  free-5tanding,      awning, window;       or wall,

                                  window and awning).           Each ground tloor

                                  occupant of a building may display up to two

                                  (2) types of signs.         Each occupant in an

                                  qpper level of a building may display only

                                  one sign.



                                  Materials:     All signs shall be made of wood

                                  or metal. If plywood is to be used, it must

                                  have    exceptionally      smooth    and     weather

                                  resistant surfaces, such as those obtained

                                  with medium-density overlay ("MD011) board.









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                                Location:


                                0     Signs should be concentrated near the

                                      pedestrian level.

                                0     The upper facades of buildings should

                                      not be cluttered with signs.

                                0     Signs    shall    not obscure      important

                                      architectural details or features such

                                      as   windows, transom       panels, sills,

                                      moldings, and cornices.

                                9    -Wall   signs    identifying       commercial

                                      establishments shall generally be placed

                                      within an information band immediately

                                      above the storefront.     The information


                                      band should be confined to the vertical


                                      distance    separating windows       on the

                                      ground and the second floors, or should

                                      be no more than two (2) feet in height,

                                      whichever is lesser.


                                0     Signs on adjacent storefronts within the

                                      same building shall be coordinated in

                                      height and proportion, and should be

                                      encouraged to use the         same signing

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                                Size:   The size of signs is restricted to

                                ensure that signs do not         overpower the

                                facades to which they are affixed. Not more

                                than one and a half square feet (1.5 sq. ft.)

                                of total signage area will be permitted per

                                linear foot of storefront.




                                Preferred Sign Types:



                                 Multiple sign            Time-Temperature

                                 Wall                      Neon


                                 Window                    Landmark


                                 Projecting               Marquee
                              Awning


                          (2)   Commercial   Roadside      The goal in this

                                district is to provide legible signage for

                                auto-oriented commercial facilities, while

                                moderating visual competition.




                                Number:   There shall be no more than three


                                (3) types of signs employed per building

                                (e.g. free-standing, wall, window).         There

                                shall be no more than three (3) separate

                                signs per occupancy.



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                                                 Materials:            The use of wood and metal signs

                                                 is strongly encouraged.



                                                 Location: Signs should be located where they

                                                 can be most easily read, thus reducing the

                                                 size needed for legibility.



                                                 Size:         Due to the traffic speed, and the

                                                 larger setbacks common                         in this type of

                                                 district, larqer free standinq signs than in

                                                 Village Centers are                      permissible.                   (see

                                                 Exhibit




                                                 Preferred Sign Types:

                                                  Wall


                                                  Free-standing, prestige ground sign



                                         (3)     Scenic Roadside - The most important goal in

                                                 this sign district is to maintain the rural

                                                 character and scenic open spaces of Richmond

                                                 County.          The significant historic and rural.

                                                 landscape            pattern          found        within           scenic

                                                 roadside districts form the essence of the

                                                 existing           visual         quality of              the scenic

                                                 roadside.            Special care shall be taken with



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                                the style, quality, location, design, and use

                                of materials for signs.




                                Number:    Each business may display not more
                                than two (2)    signs.    Only display one ( 1

                                free-standing sign per business parcel is

                                permitted.



                                Materials:    Signs in this district shall be

                                of wood or metal.       interior lit signs are

                                strictly prohibited.




                                Location:       As    in Commercial       Roadside


                                Districts, signs should be placed in clear

                                view of traffic to minimize their required

                                size.




                                Size:    Free standing signs in this district

                                are smaller than in         Commercial Roadside


                                Districts (see Exhibit       ) given the natural

                                charcter of the district and the scarcity of

                                sign users.










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                                            EXHIBIT
                                       FREE STANDING SIGNS




                                           Commercial I          Village           Scenic
                                             Roadside            Center           Roadside

           Typical Speed Limit                  35-55          less than 35        35-55


           Free Standing Signs

             Height (feet)                       10                  6                10

             Area (sq. ft.)                      24                 12                16



          Ground Clearance                        0                  0                 0
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                                Preferred Sign Types:

                                 Free-standing


                                 Wall


                                 Awning






          4-9-9      EXEMPT SIGNS




                     Building permits     shall not be required         for the

                     following signs although the Land Use Administrator

                     will, at no charge, provide a Certificate of Compliance

                     review.




                     a.   Address and Name of Resident


                          Signs    indicating    address    and/or     name     of

                          residential     occupants    of the     premises, not

                          exceeding two square feet in          area, and not

                          including     any     commercial    advertising       or

                          identification.




                     b.   Artwork


                          Works of art that do not include any commercial

                          messages or references.








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                                 C.       Community Entrance Signs

                                          Including a sign sponsored by the Chamber of

                                          Commerce           or      civic associations                     provided it

                                          complies with the free standing sign dimensional

                                          requirements of the sign district in which it is

                                          located.




                                 d.       Decals


                                          Certain decals affixed to windows or door glass

                                          panes, such as those indicating membership in a

                                          business group or credit cards accepted within the

                                          business establishment.




                                 e.       Directional Signs

                                          Signs giving on-site directional assistance for

                                          the convenience of the public, not exceeding two

                                          square feet in area or located closer than five

                                          feet to any property line or within a site

                                          triangle           area.            Directional              signs         may be
                                          internally lit or Illuminated by white light only.



                                 f.       Flags, Emblems, and Insignia

                                          Flags, emblems or insignia of any governmental

                                          agency or religious, charitable, public or non-

                                          profit organization, subject to the following.



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                          (1) No single flag that is flown shall exceed 40

                               square feet in area and no more than three

                               such flags shall fly on any single lot. if

                               the total area of such flags exceeds 72

                               square   feet, the excess       area shall be

                               included in the sign area calculations for

                               the business parcel.



                          (2)  Flagpoles shall not exceed 25 feet in height.

                               Wall-mounted flags,     emblems, or insignia

                               shall be limited to one per business parcel

                               and shall not exceed 40 square feet in area.


                     g.    Handicapped Parking Space Sign
                          Signs not exceeding two square feet in area
                         reserving    parking    spaces     for    handicapped
                          motorists.

                   h.    Home Occupation Sign
                          On-premise     identification    signs    for     home
                         occupations shall not exceed two square feet in
                          area and shall contain only the name of the
                         business and/or business owner. Such signs shall



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                           be located on an exterior wall, window, or door of

                           the premises.



                     i.    Interior Sporting Event Sign

                           Signs and scoreboards located within a ball park

                           or other similar public or private recreational

                           area and which are not legible from a public

                           street or adjacent properties.



                     J.    Interior window, Temporary

                           Signs displayed temporarily in the windows of

                           commercial and industrial establishments, however,

                           such signs shall not occupy more than twenty-five

                           (25) percent of the total area of the window in

                           which they are displayed.



                     k.    Machinery and Equipment

                           Signs attached to machinery or equipment which is

                           necessary or customary to a business including,

                           but not limited to, devices such as gasoline

                           pumps, vending machines,        ice machines,       etc.

                           provided that such signs refer exclusively to

                           products or services offered on the premises and

                           are less than two (2) square feet per device.






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                    1.    Moveable Sign, Temporary

                          Menu boards which are either free-standing or wall

                          signs designed as an outdoor means to provide

                          information on food and beverages, etc. offered on

                          the premises, provided:



                          (1) such signs are not legible from any vehicular

                               public right-of-way but instead are oriented

                               to pedestrians;
                                                                         
                          (2)  do not exceed four (4) square feet in height;



                          (3)  only one such sign shall be permitted per

                               business.




                    M.    Memorial


                          Memorial signs or tablets, cornerstones or names

                          of buildings when cut into masonry            or when

                          constructed of bronze or other non-combustible


                          material, but not to exceed six (6) square feet in


                          area.




                     n.   Political, Temporary








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                         (1) Political campaign signs must not exceed

                              twenty (20) square feet in area and shall not

                              be illuminated.




                         (2) Political campaign signs shall be confined to

                              private property and shall not be affixed to

                              any public structure.



                         (3)  These signs may be displayed no sooner than

                              forty-five (45) days prior to an election and

                              must be removed within fifteen (15) days

                              after the election.




                    0.   Private Drive Signs

                         on-premise private drive signs limited to     one per

                         drive entrance, not exceeding two square      feet in

                         area, with language limited to the words "Private

                         Drive" and the address of any residences utilizing

                         the private roadway.




                    P.   Public signs

                         Signs erected by government agencies or utilities

                         including     traffic,     utility,   safety,      and

                         identification signs for public facilities (public

                         buildings, rest rooms, telephone), and any signs



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                           erected by the Board of Supervisors or under the

                           direction of the Board or as required by this

                           ordinance.




                     q.    Religious Bulletin Boards

                           Bulletin boards for churches and other permanent

                           places of worship, when located on the same

                           premises as the building to which they refer, and

                           provided that such sign(s) is wall mounted and

                           does not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area

                           and six (6) feet in height.      If such sign is a

                           free-standing or illuminated sign, a Building

                           Permit shall be required.




                     r.    Special Notice Placards
                           Spcic"'lal notice placards, not to exceed four (4)

                           square   feet in     area *(accumulative     for the

                           establishment), attached to a building or to a

                           free-standing sign indicating credit cards which

                           are accepted on the premises, group affiliations

                           of which the business is a member, or clubs or

                           groups which utilize,       recommend, inspect      or

                           approve the business for use by its members. A

                           permit   shall    be secured however        for    any

                           Illuminated signs.



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                  S.    Security and Warning Signs

                        On-premise   signs regulating the      use of the

                        premises, such, as "no trespassing", "no hunting"

                        and "no soliciting", provided these signs do not

                        exceed two square feet.




                  t.    Temporary Real Estate Signs

                        Temporary signs which indicate the availabiiity of

                        real property for lease or sale, located on the

                        premises being leased or sold.



                        (1) Display of such signs shall be limited to one

                            per property not exceeding six feet in height

                            and not exceeding four square feet in area in

                            residential areas and eight square feet in

                            other areas.




                        (2) such signs shall be removed within seven days

                            of settlement or lease of the property.



                  U.    Vehicular Inspection

                        Non-illuminated signs identifying official State

                        automobile inspection stations and the inspection

                        number which is due.






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                          (1) Such signs shall not exceed sixteen (16)

                               square feet in area and shall be limited to

                               one sign for each street frontage.



                          (2)  "A-frame" designs shall be considered as a

                               single sign for the purposes of this section.




                     V.   Yard Sale/Car Wash


                          Non-illuminated signs and posters of less than

                          four (4) square feet In area advertising or

                          providing    directions    to   a   residential     or

                          civic/community-sponsored yard sale, garage sale

                          or car wash.










          4-9-10     TEMPORARY SIGNS REQUIRING A  SIGN PERMIT




                     The following signs may be erected only after obtaining

                     a temporary permit from the Land Use Administrator.

                     The permit shall cite the length of time the sign may

                     be displayed. If any temporary sign is not removed by

                     the expiration of the appropriate time limit noted in

                     this section, the Administrator may remove it and






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                               charge the costs of removal to the individual or

                               enterprise responsible.




                              a.        Special Event Signs

                                        Signs announcing special events Including, but not

                                        limited         to,        auctions,           grand openings,                   new

                                        management, going out of business, and events

                                        sponsored by religious, charitable, or public

                                        service groups.




                                        (1) Any business, individual, or organization may

                                                display a maximum of two signs for up to 14

                                                days prior to a special event once in any 12-

                                                month period.



                                        (2) Such signs shall be attached to buildings or

                                                existing private sign structures or sign

                                                posts with the permission of the owner.



                                        (3)     These signs shall not exceed 16 square feet

                                                In area each and shall be removed immediately

                                                following the event.










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                     b.    Temporary Farm Products Signs

                           Temporary   on-premise    signs    announcing     the

                           availability of seasonal farm products.           The

                           number of signs shall not exceed two and the total

                           area of all such signs shall not exceed 20 square

                           feet, nor shall any sign exceed six feet in

                           height.



                     C.    Construction Signs

                           Temporary signs announcing      new buildings      or

                           projects, permitted to be erected only after the

                           commencement of building construction or site

                           development.




                           (1) Each construction site shall be limited to

                                one construction sign not exceeding 12 square

                                feet in area and 8 feet in height.




                           (2)  These signs shall be removed by the time a

                                permanent sign is erected or a certificate of

                                occupancy   for    the building     is issued,

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        4-9-11     PROHIBITED SIGNS




                   The   following    are   expressly    prohibited    unless

                   specifically stated otherwise in this ordinance:



                   a.   Animated and Moving Signs

                        Including, but not limited to, pennants, flags

                        with commercial     messages, banners, streamers,

                        propellers  discs, and searchlights.




                   b.   Billboards


                        Any sign which is not located on the premises that
                        it identifies or advertises.                                


                   C.   Flashing signs

                        Any signs that  Include lights which flash, blink,

                        or turn on and off intermittently, not including

                        time and temperature signs.






                   d.   Glaring signs

                        Signs with light sources or reflectivity of such

                        brightness that constitute a hazard or nuisance as

                        determined by the Land Use Administrator.






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                     e.    Inflatable Signs and Objects

                           Including, but not limited to, balloons.



                     f.    Portable Signs

                           Any sign that is not permanently affixed to a

                           building,    structure,    or   the ground      unless

                           otherwise specifically provided        for in     this

                           Ordinance.




                     g    Posters and Handbills

                           Any signs affixed to trees or other natural

                           vegetation, rocks or utility poles.




                     h.    Roof Signs

                           Any signs which are erected on a roof or which

                           extends above the lowest point of the roof of the

                           building on which the sign Is erected.



                     I.    Simulated Traffic Signs and obstructions

                           Any sign which may be confused with or obstruct

                           the view of any authorized traffic sign or signal,

                           obstruct    the sight distance triangle at any

                           intersection, or extends into the public right-of-


                           way.






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                        Strings of Lights

                        Including lights that outline property lines,

                        sales area, or any portion of a structure, and are

                        intended to advertise or draw attention to a


                        business or commercial activity, except lights

                        which are a part of a holiday celebration.



                  k.    Vehicular Signs

                        Any sign displayed on a parked vehicle, where the

                        primary purpose of the positioning of the vehicle

                        is to advertise a product or business or to direct

                        people to a business or activity.           For the

                        purposes of this ordinance, vehicular signs shall

                        not Include business logos, identification, or

                        advertising on vehicles primarily   used for other

                        business purposes.






        4-9-12    NONCONFORMING SIGNS




                  Any sign which does not conform to these provisions on

                  the date this Ordinance is enacted or any date on which

                  this ordinance     is amended,     and any     sign which

                  advertises a nonconforming use, shall be deemed a

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                     enlarged,    extended, structurally     reconstructed or

                     altered in any manner, except that a sign face may be

                     changed so long as the new face is equal to or reduced

                     in height, sign area, and/or projection and a building

                     permit Is issued for the sign face change.






          4-9-13     EXPIRATION OF  PERMITS FOR SIGNS




                     If an approved sign is not erected within a period of

                     12 months from the date the permit was oriqinally

                     issued, the permit shall expire and become null and

                     void.







           4-9-14    REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL OR DANGEROUS SIGNS




                     a.    Illegal Signs:    The Land Use Administrator may

                           remove or order the removal of any sign not in

                           conformance with the provisions of this Ordinance,

                           at the expense of the sign owner.












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                  b.    immediate Peril:       A sign shall      be removed

                        immediately if the Land Use Administrator finds

                        the sign to be  an immediate peril to persons or

                        property.   If the Land Use Administrator cannot

                        locate the sign owner or lessor of the sign for

                        immediate removal of the sign, he shall remove or

                        order the removal of the sign at the expense of

                        the sign owner or lessor.










































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          4-10        LIGHTING




          4-10-1      PURPOSE AND INTENT




                      The purpose and intent of this Section is to ensure

                      that lighting is provided in order to facilitate the

                      safe and secure movement of motor vehicles, bicycles

                      and pedestrians, as well as to provide for the security

                      of buildings and personal property.






           4-10-2     PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

                    In connection with every major subdivision or major

                      site plan, the applicant shall submit plans for all

                      proposed exterior lighting.      These plans shall include

                      the location, type       of light,     radius of       light,

                      manufacturer's specification sheet and intensity In

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         4-10-3       GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                      A.    Maximum Height

                            The maximum height of light standards shall not

                            exceed the maximum building height permitted, or

                            25 feet, whichever is less.






                      b.    Lights Shall be Shielded

                            The height and shielding of lighting standards

                            shall provide proper lighting without hazard to

                            drivers or nuisance to adJacent residents, and the

                            design of lighting standards shall be of a type

                            appropriate to the development in which they are

                            proposed.





         4-10-4      LIGHTING WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY



                      a.    When Required

                            Lighting shall be provided in accordance with a

                            plan designed by Virginia Power or using the

                            guidelines shown on Exhibit                     The use of

                            lighting within public rights-of-way is at the

                            discretion of the applicant, unless required by




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                          the Virginia Department of Transportation or the

                          plan-approving authority when deemed necessary to

                          ensure the safety of the travelling public.




                    b.    Installation standards


                          Unless otherwise approved by the plan-approving

                          authority, street lights shall conform with the

                          following standards:




                          (1) All fixtures and mounting devices shall be

                               architecturally     compatible      with     the

                               subdivision. In this regard, "cobra-head" or

                               other fixtures with a horizontal extension


                               between the mounting pole and the luminaire

                               of more than eighteen Inches (1811) shall not

                               be approved in residential areas.



                          (2) on access, subcollector, and minor collector

                               streets, mounting poles shall be installed

                               not less than nine and one-half feet (9.51)

                               nor more than twelve feet (121) from the edge

                               of pavement and      property lines or       the

                               intersection of property lines on corner

                               lots.






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                                       (3) The            lighting plan shall be designed to

                                                illuminate              roads,             intersections                 and

                                                pedestrian         facilities constructed within and

                                                along the boundaries of the development.




                                       (4) Luminaires shall be installed so as to reduce

                                                or prevent direct glare into dwellings.






             4-10-5           LIGHTING WITHIN-PARKING AREAS AND ADJACENT WALKWAYS




                              All parking areas and appurtenant walkways, bikeways

                              and driveways serving commercial,                                   public, office,

                              industrial, multi-family, mobile home park, or other

                              similar uses, having common off-street parking and/or

                              loading           areas, and/or                common pathways                  shall be

                              adequately             illuminated             for       security and                 safety

                              purposes.                 The lighting plan shall provide for

                              nonglare, color-corrected lights focused downward, and

                              be consistarht with the guidelines shown on Exhibit

                              as well as the standards listed below.




                              a.       Cone of Illumination Standard

                                       All lights shall be shielded to restrict the






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                                            maximum apex angle of the cone of illumination to

                                            one hundred fifty (150) degrees.



                                   b.       Shielding of Lights Near Residences

                                            Where lights along property lines would be visible

                                            to adJacent               residents, the lights                        shall be

                                            appropriately shielded.                           Such shielding                   may

                                            include            berming,           landscape              material,             and

                                            decorative fencing.




                                   C.       Lights Out Provision

                                            Site lighting, other than that needed for security

                                            purposes, shall be set on a timer system that

                                            shuts off all but security lighting of the site by

                                            11:00 P.M.



                                   d.       spotlights              Not           Recommended               In          Certain

                                            Circumstances


                                            spotlight-type fixtures attached to buildings and

                                            visible to the public shall be avoided.



                                   e.       Lighting at Points of Vehicular Conflict

                                            Lighting shall be located along driveways, where

                                            driveways intersect public rights-of-way, parking

                                            areas, and where various types of circulation



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                        systems merge, intersect, or split. Free-standing

                        lights shall be so located and protected to avoid

                        being damaged by vehicles.



                  f.    Lights in Pedestrian Areas

                        Pathways, sidewalks and trails shall be lighted

                        with low pedestrian level or mushroom type light

                        standards.   Stairways, sloping or rising paths,

                        and   building entrances     and exits     shall be

                        illuminated.










































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                                       EXHIBIT
                      ILLUMINATION GUIDELINES FOR STREET, PARKING,
                                   AND PEDESTRIAN AREAS



                                      Rights of way

                                                  Area Classification
           Street Hierarchy                  Commercial          Residenti-al
                                           (Footcandle)           (Footcandle)


           Collector                           1.2                   0.6
           Minor-Residential
           Subcollector                        0.9                   0.4
           Local                               0.6                   0.4
           Intersections                       3.0                   3.0




                                       Parking Lots

                                         Vehicular    Pedestrian    Pedestrian
           Level of Activity               Traffic       Safety      Security
                                        (Footcandle) (Footcandle) (Footcandle)
           Low Activity (parking
           areas, schools, small
           businesses)                        0.5           0.2          0.8
           Medium Activity (Multi-
           family, fast food, area
           shopping centers)                  1.0           0.6          2.0
           High Activity (Major
           shopping center)                   2.0           0.9          4.0




                                    Walks and Bikeways

                                         Minimum          Average Levels
           Walkways & Bikeway            Average      for Special Pedestrian
            Classification               Level                Security
                                      (Footcandle)    Mounting       Mounting
                                                      Heights        Heights
                                                      9-15 ft.       15-25 ft.
                                                    (Footcandle) (Footcandle)
           Roadside Sidewalks
           and Bikeways
           -Commercial areas               0.9            2.0            4.0
           -Residential areas              0.2            0.4            0.8
           Walkways and Bikepaths
           Distant from Roadways           0.5            0.6            1.0


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         4-11      OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING






        4-11-1     PURPOSE AND INTENT



                   The purpose and intent of the regulations established

                   herein is to ensure that access to a development site

                   from adjacent vehicular rights-of-way are designed so

                   as to Interfere as little as possible with traffic flow

                   on these rights-of-way and permit vehicles a rapid and

                   safe ingress and egress to the site.         Pedestrian and

                   vehicular traffic movement within the development site,

                   with particular emphasis on the provision and layout of

                   parking    areas, off street       loading and unloading

                   facilities and on site driveway patterns shall be

                   reviewed to ensure that all parking spaces are usable,

                   safe and conveniently arranged, and that the site is

                   efficiently designed.






        4-11-2     PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                   Every plan of development shall include a parking and

                   loading design plan.      The design plan shall include

                   the-:




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                           location   and width of existing and proposed

                           streets, entrances and exits servicing the site,

                           including the type of pavement;



                           location of all off-street parking areas and  off-

                           street loading facilities, showing the number,

                           location and dimensions of parking spaces, loading

                           areas, curb stops,       bumpers, traffic      aisles,

                           traffic patterns, curb radii and type of pavement

                           with construction details;



                           location    of   existing    and   proposed     curbs,

                           sidewalks, bike paths, bike storage areas, etc.






           4-11-3    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                     a.    Minimum    Parking   Space    Requirements    to     be

                           Maintained

                           (1) All required off-street parking or loading

                                 space shall be maintained for parking or

                                 loading use for as long as the principal use

                                 for which such spaces were established shall

                                 remain.






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                        (2) No enlargement of a building, structure or

                             use shall be made in such a way as to reduce

                             the number of existing parking or loading

                             spaces below the minimum number required

                             unless provisions are made elsewhere on the

                             premises to replace any required spaces which

                             may have been removed. Additional parking or

                             loading    spaces   shall    be   provided    to

                             accommodate any additional demand created by

                             such enlargement.



                   b.   Parking in the Front Yard Residential

                        off-street parking areas shall be located within

                        the rear and side yards only unless the applicant

                        can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the plan-

                        approving authority that off-street parking is

                        necessary between the building and public right-

                        of-way, or that front yard off-street parking is

                        substantially buffered from the view of public
                        rights@-of-way.



                   C.   Arrangement of Parking Spaces into Parking Lots

                        Parking facilities containing 100 or more parking

                        spaces shall be divided into several smaller

                        parking areas and shall be separated from each



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                         other by landscaping, change of grades, buildings,

                         or other means.




                   d.    Required Parking Spaces to be On Site

                         Parking spaces shall be on the same lot or tract

                         of land as the building or use to be served unless

                         the plan-approving authority approves collective

                         off-street parking facilities for two (2) or more

                         buildings or uses on adjacent or contiguous lots.



                    e.   Fractional Space

                         Where fractional spaces result when calculating

                         the minimum required number of parking and loading

                         spaces, the parking or loading spaces required

                         shall be construed to be the next highest whole

                         number.




                    f.   Loading Areas Not For Use as Parking Areas/Vice-


                         Versa


                         No   area allocated to     loading and unloading

                         facilities may    be used to satisfy the area

                         requirements for off-street parking, nor shall any

                         portion of any off-street parking area be used to

                         satisfy the area requirements for loading and

                         unloading facilities.



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                               9.       Constructed Parking Spaces Shall be No More Than

                                        the Minimum Required

                                        Minimum            off-street              parking            and          loading

                                        requirements as required                   by this Section may only

                                        be exceeded where it can                   be demonstrated that such

                                        additional parking facilities are necessary for

                                        the operation of a proposed use.



                               h.       Parking          Space         and Loading               Area Requirement

                                        AdJustment-

                                        where it can be demonstrated that the parking

                                        and/or loading and unloading requirements of this

                                        Section will result In more parking spaces than

                                        actual needs require, the plan-approving authority

                                        may permit a portion of the proposed parking

                                        and/or loading areas to remain unimproved.                                      Such

                                        unpaved area shall remain reserved for future

                                        parking/loading needs. If conditions in use or

                                        actual operation of the proposed use vary and

                                        additional parking/loading areas are needed, the

                                        Land Use Administrator is empowered to require

                                        such unpaved area to be improved as such.










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          4-11-4     OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS




                     a.   Minimum Number of Spaces




                          (1) Factors Used in Determining the Minimum

                                The minimum number of off-street parking

                                spaces with proper access from a public

                                right-of-way or driveway shall be as depicted

                                on Exhibit            In determining minimum

                                parking space requirements for        uses not

                                covered in this Article, the plan-approving

                                authority shall be guided by the number of

                                persons to be employed in said building or by

                                the use; the numbers of persons expected to

                                reside in, visit, or patronize the building

                                or use, and the need for safe and convenient

                                loading space for visitors or patrons and

                                goods.



                           (2)  Shared Parking

                                The required parking space for any number of

                                separate   uses may     be combined     in one

                                facility.    Generally, the required space

                                assigned to one.use may not be assigned to

                                another use; thus, the total available spaces



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                                    EXHIBIT
                         OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS


               Development Type                 Required Parking Spaces


        Residential Uses:


          Single family detached
          dwelling                          2 for each dwelling unit

          Duplex dwellings                  2 for each dwelling unit

          Townhouses                        2 for each dwelling unit, plus

                                            0.25 for each dwelling unit
                                            for visitor parkinq

          Multi-family dwellings            1.5 for each dwelling unit,
                                            plus 0.25 for each dwelling
                                            unit for visitor parking

          Housing for the elderly           1 for each 2 dwelling units
          and physically handicapped


        Group quarters:

          Lodging and rooming houses        1 for each room rented

          Nursing homes                     1 for each 2 beds


        Transient lodgings:

          Hotels/motels:
            1-100 bedrooms                  1 for each bedroom
            101-200 bedrooms                100 spaces   plus .9 for each
                                            bedroom over 100
            201-300 bedrooms                190 spaces   plus .8 for each
                                           bedroom over 200
            301 and over                    270 spaces   plus .7 for each
                                            bedroom over 300


          Meeting rooms, banquet            1 for each 350 square feet of
          rooms and restaurants             non-room floor area
          within a hotel/motel

          Bed and Breakfast                 I for each guest room plus 2
                                            additional spaces


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                 Develogment Tyge                  Required Parking--apace:5-



          Business:


             Low Parking Generation Group       3.33 per 1000 sq. ft. gross
                                                leasable area


                This group consists of furniture stores, carpeting and
                floor covering stores,       retail upholstery      stores,
                printing, publishing, and business machine sales, and
                similar uses which, because of their large areas of
                display space, generate relatively small demands for
                parking space.

             Normal Parking Generation
             Group                              5 per 1000 sq. ft.

                This group consists of retail         sales and service
                establishments that generate an average parking demand,
                and includes any such uses which are not classified in
                low or high parking generation groups, and are not
                specifically listed elsewhere in this Section.

             High Parking Generation Group      7 per 1000 sq. ft. gross
                                                leasable area


                This group includes food stores, convenience stores,
                drug stores, variety stores, and similar uses which,
                because of the type of activity, require unusually
                large amounts of parking space.

             Automobile sales and rental        1 for each 500 square feet
             establishments                     of enclosed sales/rental
                                                floor area, plus 2 for each
                                                service bay

             Service Station                    4 for each bay and work area

             Car Wash                           10 for each washing lane

             Banks/Savings and Loan             I for each 300 square feet, 8
                                                stacking spaces for the first
                                                drive-in window and 2 stacking
                                                spaces for     each additional
                                                drive-through lane

             Shopping centers, but              1 for each 250 square feet of
             excluding theaters                 floor area



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              Development Type                 Required Parking spaces

          Restaurant                        1 for each 3 seats


          Fast Food Restaurant              1 for each 25 square feet plus
                                            8 stacking     spaces for the
                                            drive-through

          outdoor sales and display         1 for each 500 square feet of
                                            open sales and display area

          Wholesale, Inventory and          1 for each 1000 sq. ft. of
          storage uses not otherwise        floor area devoted to enclosed
          classified                        storage



        office uses:

          Offices, but not including        I for each 300 sq. ft. of
          medical offices                   floor area



        Medical uses:


          Doctor's or dentist's office,     1 for each 200 sq. ft. of
          clinic, and out-patient           floor area
          clinic


          Hospital                          2 for each bed, plus 1 for
                                            each 200 sq. ft. of floor area
                                            devoted to patient services

          Veterinary hospital               1 for each 400 sq. ft. of
                                            floor area



        service uses:


          Personal Service Business         1 for each 200 sq. ft. of
                                            floor area


          Laundry
            Self-service                    1 for each 200 sq. ft. of
                                            floor area
            Dry-cleaning establishment      1 for each 400 sq. ft. of
                                            floor area








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                  Development Type                        ReQuired Parkinq SDace-s


               Funeral home                            1 for each 4 seats in chapels
                                                       or parlors with fixed seats; I
                                                       for each 100 sq. ft. of floor
                                                       area      for   assembly       .-rooms
                                                       without fixed seats that are
                                                       used for services


            Educational Uses:


               Day care center, nursery                1 for each 200 sq. ft. of
               school                                  floor   area


               Elementary, middle and                  2 per   classroom plus 1 per
               high schools                            staff   member

               Junior colleges, colleges,              1 for   each 5 classroom seats
               universities                            plus    20 spaces for visitors,
                                                       plus 1 per every 3 seats in an
                                                       auditorium      or muiti-purpose
                                                       room


            Institutional uses:


               Churches and other places               I for every 3 seats of maximum
               of worship; and civic,                  seating capacity in the main
               fraternal, political,                   place of assembly
               private, religious, and
               social nonprofit organizations


            cultural. entertainment. and
            recreational u5es:

               Auditoriums, assembly halls,
               community centers, dance
               halls, and theaters
                 Fixed seats                           I for each 4 seats based on
                                                       maximum seating capacity
                 Without fixed seats                   1 for each 100 sq. ft. of
                                                       floor area

               Amphitheaters, sports                   1 for each 100 sq. ft. of
               arenas, stadiums or                     floor area
               gymnasiums

               Art galleries, libraries,               1 for each 400 sq. ft. of
               museums                                 floor area



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             Development Type                  Required parking Spaces

          Bowling                            4 for each alley

          Golf course or miniature           2 for each hole
          golf course




        Industrial uses:


          Manufacturing,  assembly,          1 for each 800 sq. ft. of
          finishing and other uses           floor area

          Warehouse/storage,                 1 for each 5000 sq. ft.
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                                should be the sum of required spaces for each

                                of the individual uses.         Shared parking

                                facilities where parking available is below

                                the minimum requirements for each separate

                                use, as depicted on Exhibit -_      F shall be

                                allowable when the functional nature of the


                                uses allow for differing peak hour demands.

                                The number of spaces required in such a

                                shared facility other than those specifically

                                noted   in   Section    4-11-4a(l) shall       be

                                determined by the plan-approving authority

                                after review of a parking study submitted by

                                the applicant. This study should follow the

                                guidelines of the Urban Land Institute's

                                Shared Parki       Any such combined use will

                                require   the    recording    of a     perpetual

                                easement, in form and substance acceptable to

                                the plan-approving authority.



                     b.   Size of Spaces



                          Parking spaces shall be sized in accordance with

                          the dimensions provided in Exhibit               Small

                          car spaces may be provided for up to 30 percent of

                          all required spaces for nonresidential uses.



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                                                                 EXHIBIT
                                                          PARKING SPACE  DIMENSIONS



               Parking Angle     Standard Space      Small Car Space      Handicapped Space
                                 Stall      Stall    Stall       Stall    Stall         Stall
                                 Width    Depth      Width     Depth    Width         Depth

                       45          9'      17.5'   7.5'        17'       12'           17.5'
                       60          9'       19'      7.5'        17.5'     12'           19'
                       75          9'       19.5'    7.5'        17.5'     12'           19.5'

               (perpendicular)
                       90          9'       18'      7.5'        16'       12'          18'


               Parallel parking spaces shall be as follows:
                       Standard                  7.5 X 21 feet
                       Small Car                 6 X 19.5 feet
                       Handicapped              11 X 22 feet




                               C.       Design          of Parking Spaces for the Physically

                                         Handicapped



                                        (1) Parking spaces for the physically handicapped

                                                 shall be located as close as possible to

                                                 ramps,          walkways          and entrances.                      Where

                                                 feasible, these parking spaces                                shall be

                                                 located so that the physically handicapped

                                                 are not forced to wheel or walk across main

                                                 traffic lanes or behind parked cars to reach

                                                 the ramps, and other facilities. The spaces

                                                 shall be situated in those areas of the


                                                 parking lots located nearest to each primary




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                                 building   entrance.    Parking spaces     for the

                                 physically handicapped shall be provided in

                                 accordance with Exhibit







                                         EXHIBIT
                               PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR
                                 THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED


              Total Parking Spaces in Lot             Required Minimum Number

                             Up to 25                   1
                             26 to 50                   2
                             51 to 75                   3
                             76 to 100                  4
                            101 to 150                  5
                            151 to 200                  6
                            201 to 300                  7
                            301 to 400                  8
                            401 to 500                  9
                            501 to 1,000                2% of Total
                            Over 1,000                  20, Plus 1 for each
                                                        100 over 1,000



                            (2) Parking spaces for the physically handicapped

                                 shall be identified       by   signs, generally

                                 located eight (8) feet above grade.             The

                                 signs shall state that the space Is reserved

                                 by law for the physically handicapped. where

                                 these    signs    are    placed flush       against

                                 buildings or structure, or in other       locations

                                 not accessible to vehicular or pedestrian

                                 traffic, the height may be reduced to six (6)

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                          (3) where a curb exists between a parkinq lot and

                               a sidewalk, a horizontally scored ramp or

                               curb cut   shall be provided for wheelchair

                               access. The curb cut shall not be less than


                               four (4) feet wide and shall have a grade of

                               not more than one (1) foot in twelve (12)

                               feet.    Curb cuts shall be provided within

                               thirty (30) feet of each accessible entrance

                               sidewalk to the structure, at all pedestrian

                               sidewalk intersections,       and elsewhere to

                               provide reasonably direct circulation within

                               each development.       Curb cuts shall not be

                               more than one hundred fifty (150) feet apart.




                          (4)  sidewalks shall be scored or textured to


                               indicate the location of doors to blind

                               persons.    Exterior sidewalks shall not be

                               obstructed. They shall have a side slope not

                               greater than one (1) inch in four (4) feet
                               %I'nd a grade of not more than one (1) foot in

                               twenty (20) feet. wherever sidewalks cross

                               driveways, parking lots, or other sidewalks,

                               they shall blend to a common level.








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                           (5) Storm drain grates and similar devices shall

                                not be located within the required access for

                                the physically handicapped.



                           (6)  The grade     of   parking spaces      for- the

                                physically handicapped shall not be more than

                                one (1) foot in twenty (20) feet.



                     d.    Arrangement and Marking of Parking Spaces



                           (1) All    off-street    parking areas      shall be

                                arranged and marked to provide for orderly

                                and safe loading, unloading, parkinq, and

                                storage of vehicles. Directional arrows and

                                traffic signs shall be provided for traffic

                                control.    Individual parking spaces shall be

                                clearly defined with durable, contrastinq

                                lines 4 to 6 Inches wide, forming a band

                                between 12 and 24 inches wide around each

                                side of the stall; except that small car

                                spaces shall be marked with a single line, 4

                                to 6 Inches wide, along each side of the

                                stall.    Each space or area for small car

                                parking must be clearly marked with a siqn to

                                indicate the intended use.




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                                        (2) All off-street parking shall be desiqned so

                                                that vehicles can turn around on site and

                                                enter the public right-of-way or vehicular

                                                travelways outside of parking bays in such a

                                                manner         as       to completely                eliminate the

                                                necessity of backing into the street.



                                        (3)     Parking areas or lots providing for more than

                                                sixty (60) motor vehicle spaces shall, where

                                                possible, be subdivided into modular parking

                                                bays or lots of not greater than sixty (60)

                                                spaces each.              Single row or line of spaces

                                                within a bay should be separated from access

                                                or circulation drives by ten (10) foot wide

                                                islands for the full width of a bay at the

                                                ends of rows.




                                        (4)     A major loop driveway should be developed

                                                around the parking areas. All parking should

                                                be located in bays generally perpendicular to

                                                driveways or roads.                     A one-way directional

                                                movement, If employed, shall be to the left

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                        (5) Off-street parking areas shall be oriented to

                             and within a reasonable walking distance of

                             the buildings they are designed to serve (as

                             a guideline, a maximum of 1,000 feet for

                             employee parking; 700 feet for shoppers-, 300

                             feet for non-elderly residents; 150 feet for

                             elderly residents; and 500 feet for guests of

                             a hotel or residential development).






                   e.   Aisles




                        Interior aisles are vehicular travelways with

                        parking spaces along the side(s). 7'he width of

                        all aisles providing direct access to individual

                        parking spaces 5hall be in accordance with the

                        requirements set forth In Exhibit





















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                                                               IXHIBIT
                                                        PARKING LOT AISLE WIDTHS





                                                   Aisle Width                Aisle Width
                        Parking Angle            One-Way Traffic            Two-way Traffic
                         (Degrees)                   (Feet)                      (Feet)

                        0 parallel parking            12                           24
                        30                            12                           24
                        45                            14                           24
                        60                            18                           24
                        90 perpendicular              24                           24
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               4-11-5          DRIVEWAYS




                               a        De s i qn




                                        (1) All entrance and exit driveways shall conform

                                                 to      the       requirements               of      the         Virginia

                                                 Department of Transportation in order to

                                                 afford maximum safety to traffic, provide for

                                                 safe and convenient ingress and egress to and

                                                 from the site, and to minimize conflict with

                                                 the flow of traffic.






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                                          (2) Entrance and exit driveways to aisles with

                                                   parking spaces are vehicular travelways and

                                                   shall not have parking spaces along its

                                                   sides.




                                           (3)     Any proposed driveway                        on any street or

                                                   highway in the Federal Aid System - primary,

                                                   secondary or urban - as designated on the

                                                   Virginia Department of Transportation general

                                                   highway          maps, shall                   comply          with the

                                                   following design standards and                                 with all

                                                   applicable standards as prescribed, or as may

                                                   be       hereafter           amended, by                the Virginia

                                                   Department of Transportation. in the case of

                                                   conflicts, the more restrictive standards

                                                   shall govern.



                                                   Each parcel with frontage on a public street

                                                   or highway shall be permitted one driveway,

                                                   either on the parcel or as part of a joint

                                                   access arrangement with an adjoining parcel.

                                                   In all cases of access to Federal Aid System

                                                   roads, Joint access arrangements shall be

                                                   considered to be the preferred alternative

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                                    Under    the     same     ownership,       shall       be

                                    incorporated into proposed plans except where

                                    existing       development         patterns,         site

                                    characteristics, or the characteristics of

                                    the proposed use would, as determined by the

                                    plan-approving authority in consultation with

                                    the    Resident      Engineer of         the Virginia

                                    Department of Transportation, render such an

                                    arrangement impractical. Where joint access

                                    arrangements are provided, a ten (10) foot

                                    wide restricted access easement shall be

                                    required along all portions of the highway

                                    frontage except where the permitted highway

                                    access is located.          Such restricted access


                                    easement, and the following statement to be

                                    signed and acknowledged by both the County

                                    and the applicant, shall be affixed to the

                                    approved plan and shall also be recorded, at

                                    the cost of the property owner, in the
                                    courthouse:



                                          "Pursuant to the terms of the Richmond

                                          county Land        Management Ordinance, a

                                          Joint     access      arrangement to          serve

                                          Assessor's Parcel Nos.                 and




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                                            as identified on the Richmond County tax

                                            maps is hereby          established.           Such

                                            arrangement shall be maintained and kept

                                            available to serve the subject parcels

                                            regardless of changes in ownership.-"



                                      Where     the    adjoining parcels           are under

                                      different         ownership,         joint         access

                                      arrangements      are stronqly encouraqed.              If

                                      provided,      such      arrangements        sliall     be

                                      acknowledged          through       execution          and

                                      recordation of the above statement.




                                      Additional      driveways       may     be     permitted

                                      provided that the need for such additional

                                      driveways is substantiated.



                                (4)   Driveways and entrances: The minimum spacing

                                      between the tangent point of an Intersection

                                      and     permitted       driveways       or     entrances

                                      themselves, shall be in accordance with the

                                      requirements depicted on Exhibit                    based

                                      on    the street        classification, provided,

                                      however, that a, greater or lesser distance

                                      may be stipulated by             the plan-approving



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                             authority upon the recommendation of the

                             Department of Transportation.      Reduction of

                             these spacing requirements shall be permitted

                             when the property configuration or       location

                             would preclude strict application of these

                             standards, provided however that       where an

                             alternate access arrangement or an internal

                             access system is practical and          feasible,

                             multiple driveways or       entrances not       in

                             conformance with      these spacinq standards

                             shall not be permitted. Except for detached.

                             residential development,     the use of shared

                             access arrangements shall be the preferred


                             alternative.







                                     EXHIBIT
                       DRIVEWAY SPACINGS ALONG RIGHTS OF WAY



                        classification           Min, Sp-acing

                        Access                       40
                        Subcollector                 50
                        Minor Collector              75
                        Major Collector            100
                        Minor Arterial             250
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                         (5)  The minimum distance between the property

                              line of a parcel and the nearest edge of the

                              nearest driveway to that property line shall

                              be twenty-five (25) feet, except however,

                              driveways which provide joint access t6-more

                              than one parcel, or which may reasonably be

                              expected to do so in the future, may be

                              located on the property line        or within

                              twenty-five (25) feet of the property line.




                         (6)  The dimensions of driveways shall be designed

                              to adequately accommodate the volume and

                              character of vehicles anticipated       to be

                              attracted daily.    The required maximum and

                              minimum   dimensions     for   driveways    are

                              Indicated below in Exhibit - _.       Driveways

                              serving large volumes of daily traffic or

                              traffic of over fifteen (15%) percent truck

                              traffic shall be required to utilize high to

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                                                           EXHIBIT
                                                        DRIVEWAY WIDTHS



                                                            One-Way Operation                   Two-Way operation
                                                               Driveway Width                      Driveway Width
                                                                      (Feet)                              (Feet)

                      1-2 Family                                       9-20                               NA
                      3-10 Family
                         Residential Area                            10-16                               16-24
                      over 10 Family                                 15-24                               20-36
                      Commercial &
                         Industrial                                  15-30                                4-6








             4-11-6           SIDEWALKS




                              a.       Location and Design

                                       In addition to all required parkinq spaces and

                                       driveways, pedestrian sidewalks shall be provided

                                       in off-street parking areas for pedestrian safety.

                                       Sidewalks shall be                      protected from                  vehicular

                                       encroachment by wheel stops, curbs, or other

                                       methods approved by the plan-approving authority.

                                       Sidewalks shall be a minimum width of four (4)

                                       feet.         Parked vehicles shall not overhang or

                                       extend over sidewalk areas, unless an additional

                                       sidewalk width of two and one-half (2-1/2) feet is

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                    b.   separation of Sidewalk Areas

                         All   parking spaces shall       be separated from

                         sidewalks, roads, and landscaped areas by wheel

                         stops, curbs, or other method approved by the

                         plan-approving authority.






         4-11-7     OFF-STREET LOADING




                    a.   Applicability



                         Whenever the normal operation ot any development

                         requires that goods, merchandise, or equipment be

                         routinely delivered to or shipped          from that

                         development, a sufficient off-street loading and

                         unloading area must be provided in accordance with

                         this section to accommodate the         delivery or

                         shipment operations in a safe and convenient

                         manner.     Determination of the applicability of

                         this section shall be made by the plan-approving

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                  b.    Location and Access




                        (1) All areas for the loading and unloading of

                             vehicles   and   for     the   servicing     of

                             establishments or shops shall have adequate

                             and unobstructed access      from a     street,

                             service driveway or alley and shall be so

                             arranged that they may be        used without

                             blocking or otherwise interfering with the

                             use -of     vehicular    travelways,    parking

                             facilities, fire lanes o r sidewalks.



                        (2)  Unobstructed access, at least ten (10) feet

                             wide, to and from a street shall be provided

                             to the loading area.     Such access may be a

                             driveway within the      parking lot.       All

                             permitted or required loading areas shall be

                             on the same lot as the use to which they are


                             attached.
                             1.11                                                     1

                        (4)  No entrance or exit for any loading area or

                             berth shall be located within fifty-(50) feet

                             of any street intersection.








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                          (5) No off-street loading berth or area shall be

                                located in any front yard.




                     C.   Dimensions and Amount of Loading Areas




                           (1) A loading area need not be necessarily a full

                                berth,    but shall     have a     minimum plan

                                dimension of at least ten (10) feet in width.


                                Each required loading       berth within       the

                                loading area shall be at least twelve (12)

                                feet wide and forty (40) feet long, with

                                fourteen (14) feet of overhead clearance.




                           (2)  The loading and unloading area must be of

                                sufficient size to accommodate the numbers


                                and types of vehicles that are lixely to use

                                this    area,   given    the    nature   of the

                                development.     Exhibit ---      indicated the

                                number and size of spaces that normally shall

                                satisfy the intent of this standard, subject

                                to evaluation of adequate data submitted by

                                the applicant.     In no case, however, shall

                                the required space be less than one (1)








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                                      EXHIBIT
                           OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIREMENTS



         For   retail   stores,     financial     institutions,     educational
         facilities, restaurants, wholesale, warehouse, general service,
         manufacturing or industrial establishments; the number of berths
         on building floor area shall be as follows:

              1.   Up to 4,000 square feet          I loading area (I berth
                                                    if served by tractor
                                                    trailers)

              2.   4,001 to 20,000 square
                   feet                             1 berth

              3.   20,000 to 40,000 square
                   feet                             2 berths


              4.   40,000 to 100,000 square
                   feet                             3 berths'

              5.   Each 80,000 square feet
                   over 100,000 square feet         1 additional berth





         For motels, hotels, offices, dormitories, schools, places of
         public assembly or similar uses; the number of berths based on
         the building floor area devoted to such uses shall be as follows:

              1.   Up to 10,000 square feet         i loading area

              2.   10,001 to 100,000 square         1 berth
                   feet


              3.   Each 100,001 square feet
                   or fraction thereof over
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                               loading   area    of   sufficient     size     to

                               accommodate    the   number    and    size     of


                               anticipated delivery vehicles.




                          (3)  Whenever there exists a lot with one or more


                               structures on it constructed        before the


                               effective date of this Ordinance, and a

                               change in use that does not involve any

                               enlargement of a structure is proposed for

                               such lot, and the loading area requirements

                               of this section cannot be satisfied necause


                               there is not sufficient area available on the

                               lot that can practically be used for loading

                               and unloading, then the developer need only

                               comply with this      section to the extent

                               reasonably possible,



                          (4)  Loading/unloading areas shall be screened

                               from public view.



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        4-11-8     BICYCLE PARKING




                   When there is a reasonable expectation that a proposed

                   development    will be accessed by bicycle traffic,

                   bicycle parking facilities shall be provided in an

                   amount sufficient to accommodate        anticipated use.

                   Outdoor bicycle parking facilities shall be located in

                   convenient locations close to building entrances or

                   pedestrian walkways leading to building entrances.

                   such facilities-shall be clearly marked, and separated

                   from automobile access by either landscaping, raised

                   curbs or similar devices.      Bicycle parking iacilities

                   shall provide the ability for users to secure bicycles

                   by means of padlocks, chains or.cable attachments.






        4-11-9     SURFACING REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-STREET         PARKING AND


                   LOADING FACILITIES




                   a.   Paving standards

                        All off-street parking and loading area, inciuding

                        aisles and driveways, shall be constructed and

                        maintained with an all-weather pervious material

                        unlikely    to     cause   substantial     maintenance

                        problems. Surface areas shall be properly graded



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                          and be composed of asphalt, concrete or other

                          material approved by the plan-approving authority,

                          including   porous    paving.      Surfaces     should

                          approximate the following all-weather surfacing

                          detail:




                          (1) Parking spaces - Two (2) Inches of asphalt

                               surface applied over eight (8) inches of a

                               graded,    compacted   aggregate    #1 or      #2

                               subgrade.



                          (2)  Driveways - One and one-half (1-1/2) inches

                               of asphalt surface applied over a five (b)

                               inch BM-2 asphalt base on top of an eiqnt (6)

                               inch compacted aggregate #1 or #2 subqrade.



                          The plan-approving authority may        increase or

                          decrease    the    required    surfacing    treatment

                          depending upon anticipated usage, the nature and

                          weight of anticipated traffic, as well as the

                          stability of the on-site soils.



                     b.   Exceptions to the Paving Requirements

                          Exceptions to this -requirement       are driveways

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                                        loading and storage areas on to which customer

                                        vehicles          are       not        permitted,            and        existing

                                        commercial and industrial uses.                            Any chanqes to

                                        existing commercial and Industrial uses requiring

                                        an increase in public parking spaces must be

                                        accomplished in conformance with the requirements

                                        of this ordinance.






              4-11-10          MAINTENANCE OF OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING AREAS




                               a.       Maintenance Requirements

                                        Every parcel of land hereafter used as a public or

                                        private off-street parking or loading area shall

                                        be maintained in qood condition, free of hazards

                                        and deterioration. All pavement areas, sidewalks,

                                        curbs, drainage facilities, liqhting, bumpers,

                                        guardrails,            markings, signs,                   bicycle parking

                                        devices, landscaping and other improvements shall

                                        be maintained               In      workable, safe                 and         good

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                                  b.       Repairs by the County Authorized

                                           The Land Use Administrator may authorize repairs

                                           for such improvements if, after proper notice, the

                                           owner fails to maintain such improvements and such

                                           conditions constitute a hazard to health and


                                           safety. The imposition of a lien shall be applied

                                           to the subject property and shall be enforced and

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        4-12       LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING






        4-12-1     PURPOSE AND INTENT




                   The regulations established herein are intended to

                   maintain the vegetated environment of the county,

                   thereby preserving the County's rural qualities and

                   incorporating vegetation in the form of landscaping and

                   buffering    within    plans    of development,       thereby

                   promoting healthier and ecologically sound community

                   environs. This will occur because trees and shrubs are

                   proven produccrs of oxygen, a necessary element for

                   human survival; trees and shrubs appreciably reduce the

                   ever    increasing    environmentally dangerous        carbon

                   dioxide content of the air thereby playing a vital role

                   in purifying the air we breathe; trees and shrubs

                   transpire considerable amounts of water each day and

                   thereby purify the air much like the air-washer devices

                   used on commercial air conditioning systems; trees and

                   shrubs have an Important role in neutralizing waste

                   water passing through the ground from the surface to

                   ground water tables and lower aquifers; trees and

                   shrubs through their root systems, stabilize the ground

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                     In    soil conservation, erosion control, and flood

                     control; and trees and        shrubs are an invaluable

                     physical, aesthetic, and psychological counterpart to

                     unnatural development features,       making life      more
                     comfortable by providing shade and cooling of the air

                     and land, reducing noise levels and glare, and breaking

                     the monotony     of human developments on the land,

                     particularly parking areas.






          4-12-2     PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                     Every plan of development shall include a landscape

                     plan. This plan shall include the:



                     a.    Existing Vegetation

                           Location and identification by size and name, both

                           common and botanical, of all mature, heritage, or

                           significant trees In open areas on the site. In

                           wooded   areas,    the    woodline    before      site

                           preparation, average size, and predominant species

                           of trees shall be shown, except that any heritage

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                                          for clearing shall be individually located and

                                          identified by size and name, both botanical and


                                          common.




                                 b.       Buffering Details

                                          Location, dimensions and area of all required

                                          buffer         areas including areas proposed to be

                                          fenced, walled, or screened through the use of

                                          architectural, earthform, or any other landscape

                                          method, including notes and details to describe

                                          fully the methods and materials proposed.



                                 C.       Landscaping Details

                                          Location, size, type and name, both common and

                                          botanical, of all landscaping materials, including

                                          materials to be retained on site as well as new

                                          materials proposed to be added.



                                 d.       vegetation Protection

                                          Details and notes pertaining to the methods to be

                                          utilized to protect trees and plant materials to

                                          remain on site from damage, both during and after

                                          development of the site.








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                     e    Maintenance Notations


                          Appropriate notations regarding responsibility for

                          the perpetuation and maintenance of all landscape

                          plant materials or other landscape features to be

                          preserved or installed on the site.



                     f.   waiver of Submittal Requirements

                          The plan-approving authority may waive all or a

                          part of the submittal requirements if an applicant

                          can be thoroughly      and responsibly      evaluated

                          despite the absence of waived submittal data.






          4-12-3     GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                     a.   maximize value of Vegetated Material

                          Trees, shrubs, ground cover and other landscaping

                          shall be located so as to utilize effectively the

                          natural capacities of plant materials to intercept

                          and absorb airborne and runoff-related pollutants

                          and to reduce runoff volume, velocity and peak

                          flow increases caused by development.



                     b.   Existing Trees to be Preserved

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                          preserved and protected as a part of the overall

                          landscaping plan.



                     C.   Landscape to Suit the Site

                          Landscape    materials   and    designs   shall     be

                          appropriate for the specific characteristics of

                          the site and the purpose for installation.



                     d.   Landscape to Buffer Discordant Impacts

                          Landscaping and buffer area shall be designed to

                          reduce, as much as possible,         the discordant

                          impacts of development on adjacent natural areas,

                          the scenic rural character of the County, and on

                          adjacent    landowners   who might     be adversely

                          impacted by the proposed development.



                     e.   Preserve Existing Natural Buffers

                          in all cases, the preservation of natural buffers

                          is encouraged.



                     f .  Design of Buffers

                          within the required buffer of distance, plant

                          material screens and structural elements required

                          as buffers shall be designed in a staggered or

                          undulating manner to create a more natural looking



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                           buffer.   Plant material screens need not occupy

                           the full    buffer of distance, but        shall be

                           continuous.




                     9-    Buffers Adjacent to Vacant Sites

                           Where the adjacent property is vacant, it shall be

                           classified as the highest intensity use allowed by

                           right in that zoning district for purposes of

                           determining the appropriate buffer, except where

                           approved development plans or a use granted by a

                           special   use    permit indicate     another buffer

                           classification would be      more appropriate       as

                           determined by the plan-approving authority.





                     h,    Landscaping Areas Devoid of Trees

                           All land development areas devoid of major trees,

                           including the areas along the roads           of the

                           development where natural woods are not present

                           and where due to construction the entire right-of-

                           way is cleared, the following provisions shall

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                          (1) Trees shall be planted along both sides of

                               all streets as approved by the plan approving

                               authority.



                          (2)  Trees shall be planted at forty-five (45)

                               feet intervals or an equivalent number of

                               trees shall be      planted in an        Informal

                               arrangement.




                          (3)  There shall be a minimum of three shade trees

                               per residential lot in the front yard or that

                               yard where shading of the structure will be

                               maximized    if    no   solar collectors      are


                               proposed.



                     I.   Activities Permitted     within Landscaped Buffer

                          Areas


                          Except as provided in Section 4 12-5b(2), the

                          following    activities    are    permitted     within

                          landscaped buffer areas.



                          (1) Roadway     and/or   driveway access       between

                               adjoining properties provided that it is

                               approximately perpendicular to the common

                               property line.




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                          (2)  Water, sanitary sewer, electrical, telephone,

                               natural gas, cable or other service lines

                               provided they are approximately perpendicular

                               to the common property line.       If utilities

                               must be installed approximately parallel to

                               the common property line, an equal amount of

                               buffer may be required to substitute for the

                               area of vegetation removal.



                          (3) Pedestrian and bicycle paths designed to

                               provide   continuous     connections     between

                               adjoining properties.



                          (4)  Lighting fixtures.




                          (5)  storm drainage provided that It does not

                               impair the basic integrity of the required

                               buffer.






                     J.   Buffering Objectionable Site Features

                          Objectionable    features   including      dumpsters,

                          outside storage areas and large parking areas (10

                          vehicles or greater.) as well as loading areas

                          shall be visually buffered by landscaping and



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                                           structural elements as                         viewed from               adjacent

                                           properties and public rights-of-way.






                 4-12-4            LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION




                                   The       preservation of                  existing          vegetation             on        a

                                   development site has distinct advantages since this

                                   vegetation is well established and tolerant of existing

                                   conditions, and can be readily employed to fulfill the

                                   intent and purpose of Section 4-12.                                      Incorporating

                                   natural features into plan of development proposals not

                                   only Improves the quality of the project, but also

                                   reduces construction problems and increases the value

                                   of the development.                    soil erosion and sedimentation

                                   control costs are reduced.                           The existing vegetation

                                   holds soil In place and breaks the impact of falling

                                   rain.        Forest soils are porous and function like a

                                   sponge soaking up stormwater. The value of homes is

                                   increased when trees are retained and the resultant

                                   appearance is one of an established community.                                            The

                                   following provisions are intended to facilitate the

                                   preservation and beneficial use of existing vegetation

                                   during development.






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                      a.     Construction Footprint

                             The construction footprint shall not exceed sixty

                             (60) percent of the site




                      b.     Which Trees Shall Be Preserved


                             In determining which trees and shrubs shall be

                             preserved    during      the    development       process,

                             consideration shall be given to preserving those

                             which exhibit the following characteristics:



                             (1) are heritage or significant trees;



                             (2) complement the project design including the

                                  enhancement       of    the     architecture      and


                                  streetscape appearance;



                             (3)  can tolerate environmental changes to be

                                  caused     by    development     (i.e.      increased

                                  sunlight, heat, wind and alteration of water

                                  regime);



                             (4)  have strong branching and rooting patterns;



                             (5)  are disease and insect resistant;






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                         (6) complement or do not conflict with stormwater

                              management    and Best     Management Practice

                              designs;



                         (7) are located in required buffer areas;



                         (8) exist in natural groupings including Islands

                              of trees;




                         (9)  do not conflict with        necessary utility,

                              structure, parking area, roadway, bike path,

                              or sidewalk placements; and



                        (10) have     been   recommended by     the Virginia

                              Department    of Forestry,     Richmond County

                              Cooperative Extension Service or qualified

                              arborist or urban forester for preservation.



                    C.   Protecting Trees During Construction

                         Trees,Adhich are to be preserved on site shall be

                         protected before, during and after the development

                         process utilizing accepted practices. At minimum,

                         Standard and Specification No. 1.85, Virginia

                         Erosion and sediment Control Handbook, Second

                         Edition 1980 shall be utilized.




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                     d.    Protecting woodland groups

                           In woodland areas, groups of trees shall be

                           selected for preservation rather than single trees

                           wherever possible.




                     e.    Tree Protection Details

                           (1)  Trees and groups of trees which are to be

                                preserved shall be enclosed by a temporary

                                fence or barrier to be located and maintained


                                at the dripline during construction.     such a

                                fence or barrier shall be installed prior to

                                clearing or construction, shall be sufficient

                                to prevent intrusion into the fenced area

                                during construction, and in no case shall

                                materials, vehicles or equipment be stored or

                                stockpiled within the enclosure.



                           (2) Within the fenced area, the topsoil layer

                                shall not be disturbed except in accordance

                                with accepted tree protection practices.



                           (3)  If land development activities are proposed

                                to occur within the dripline of trees to be

                                retained,    special   care    such    as     the

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                                                  porous paving materials must be employed to
                                                  minimize 'the extent of root disturbance,

                                                  compaction of soil, and amount of impervious

                                                  cover.




                                         (4)      A two (2) inch layer of mulch shall be

                                                  applied over the surface of exposed roots

                                                  during and after development.



                                f.       Tree Clearing Limits Marked and Approved



                                         (1)      The Land.Use Administrator shall approve the

                                                  marked limits of clearing in the field prior

                                                  to the commencement                      of land             disturbing

                                                  activities to ensure that the limits of

                                                  clearing as marked conform to the plans

                                                  approved as part of the plan of development

                                                  approval process.



                                         (2) Trees to be saved shall be marked by red

                                                  ribbon.




                                         (3)      Trees to be removed shall be marked by blue

                                                  ribbon.






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                          (4) In heavily wooded       areas, the Land       Use

                               Administrator may give permission to mark

                               large groups of trees to be removed or saved

                               with appropriately colored ribbon along. the

                               perimeter of the area.





                    9.    Notification of Construction Personnel of Tree

                          Protection Measures


                          The developer shall be responsible for notifying

                          all construction personnel of the presence and

                          purpose of clearing limits and protective fences

                          or   barriers and for ensuring that they are

                          observed.




                    h.    Grade Change Mitigation measures

                          Where grade changes in excess of six inches (611)

                          from   the existing     natural grade     level are

                          necessary, permanent protective structures such as

                          tree wells or walls shall be properly installed.




                    1.    Restricted Activities Near Protected Trees


                          The cleaning of equipment, storage of materials or

                          dirt, disposal of waste material such as paint,

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                         other such acts which may be harmful to the
                         continued vitality of the tree(s) to be protected

                         shall be prohibited.



                         Repairing Trees Damaged During Construction

                         Any tree damaged during construction, or       damage

                         occurring as a result of such construction, shall

                         be repaired according to accepted International

                         society of Arborculture practices.       Tree damage

                         shall be repaired prior to the issuance of a

                         Certificate of Compliance.



                   k.    Tree Clearing Procedures

                         It is recommended that trees to be removed be


                         removed at one time throughout a project site in

                         order to allow uncut trees to have more time to


                         recover from adjacent timbering operations prior

                         to construction. By separating the clearing phase

                         from the building phase by as great a time

                         Interval   as possible, trees      left will show

                         response to increased light and nutrients created

                         by the opening, and compaction and soil erosion

                         will be reduced.









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                      1.    Tree Clearing and Protection Plans

                            Developers of plan of developments within wooded

                            areas are encouraged to prepare Tree Clearing and

                            Protection Plans in the manner employed by the

                            Virginia Division of Forestry. A sample plan is

                            on   file in     the   office of     the Land       Use


                            Administrator. Trees to be considered for removal


                            should include all Virginia pine near buildinqs,

                            trees within 15 feet of a maJor excavation, and

                            all trees that lean, are hollow, or would endanger

                            a structure or vehicle by falling.






                      M.    Areas of Development Sites to Remain Undisturbed

                            Natural vegetation existing       on slopes of 25

                            percent (25%) or greater, in wetlands, within 100

                            feet of a perennial watercourse or wetland, and

                            within 50 feet of an intermittent stream, shall be

                            left   undisturbed    as a     buffer    area during

                            development, provided however that:



                            (1) Access paths and view corridors or sight

                                 lines may be cl  eared along waterways, lakes

                                 or wetlands.    In general, trees larger than

                                --4-x-inches d.b.h. shall not be removed.




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                                         (2) Where natural vegetation is removed it shall

                                                 be replaced with other vegetation equally

                                                 effective in retarding erosion and preserving

                                                 natural appearance.




                                n.       Clear Cutting Prohibitions and Restrictions

                                         Commercial timber clearing cutting operations are

                                         prohibited in areas zoned commercial, industrial

                                         and residential.                  on site to be timbered, the

                                         County encourages the retention of a fifty (50)

                                         foot buffer of existing trees adjacent to all

                                         public rights of way.



                                0.       Heritage Trees Protected

                                         No person shall                   cut down, remove, relocate,

                                         damage, destroy, or in any manner abuse any tree

                                         designated as a heritage tree by the Board of

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          4-12-5    SITE LANDSCAPING STANDARDS




                    a.    Landscape Areas adjacent to Buildings
                          A landscape area which is a minimum of 10-feet

                          wide shall be provided adjacent to buildings. up

                          to one half of this area may be transferred

                          elsewhere on the site. This area shall contain a


                          number of trees and shrubs equal to at least one

                          ornamental tree or five shrubs per 200 square feet

                          of planting area provided.



                    b.    Landscape Areas along Rights-of-Way



                          (1) The landscape area along rights-of-way shall

                               be designed to maintain continuous natural

                               corridors along existing and proposed rights-

                               of-way.    This landscaped area shall be a

                               minimum of thirty (30) feet in width from the

                               edge of the      right-of-way to      off-street

                               parking areas and 150 feet in width from the

                               edge of right of way to structures on reverse

                               frontage lots.    Roads which shall possess a

                               150-foot greenbelt are:





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                           (2) For lots possessing on site parking lots

                                fronting on the right of way and the thirty

                                (30) foot buffer area,



                                -    may be selectively thinned If fully

                                     wooded; and



                                     shall be planted with shade trees 40-50

                                    .feet apart along the right of way if

                                     void of vegetation.



                                For lots with a reverse frontage, the 150

                                foot   buffer area shall be protected by

                                landscape easement. The followinq landscape

                                treatments shall be provided in order to

                                screen reverse frontage uses from the right

                                of way:



                                     preserve    existing trees      within the

                                     provided    landscape buffer      area and

                                     supplement the understory if necessary

                                     with shade tolerant         naturalistically

                                     massed plantings of evergreens In order

                                     to create a complete screen






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                                                          in areas void of existing vegetation,

                                                          the following standards shall apply:



                                                          0        Shade trees forty (40) feet to

                                                                   fifty (50 feet apart                         shall be

                                                                   planted along the roadway.



                                                                   Vertically                and            horizontally

                                                                   meandering              berms             shall           be

                                                                   incorporated            to achieve a natural

                                                                   rolling park-like landscape. Berms

                                                                   shall be two (2) feet to eight (8)
lie'                                                               feet in height, averaging five (5)
                                                                   feet.          The        width should                 vary

                                                                   without adversely affecting natural

                                                                   drainage. -




                                                                   Berms shall be overlapping where

                                                                   drainage swales are required to

                                                                   pass through them.                         The final

                                                                   design must be reflected upon the

                                                                   drainage plan.



                                                                   Bike/hike paths, if provided, shall

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                                        the  berms and     plantings where

                                        possible.    Such paths shall not

                                        exceed a maximum pitch of one (1)

                                        inch   in   sixteen   (16)    inches

                                        (vertical rise or change in grade

                                        to horizontal run or distance).




                                       The berm    shall be continuously

                                        planted with masses and groupings

                                        of  evergreen trees,     shade and

                                        ornamental trees, and shrubs.    The

                                        design shall maximize screening of

                                        residences and de-emphasize      the

                                        linearity of the roadway.



                        (3) Activities which are permitted within this

                             landscaped area include:



                                  Excepting reverse frontage lots, roadway

                                  and/or driveway access to the portion of

                                  the site not In the buffer area provided

                                  that it minimizes the impact to the

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                                     Water,   sanitary    sewer,    electrical,

                                     telephone, natural gas, cable or other

                                     service   lines     provided    they     are

                                     approximately     perpendicular   to - the

                                     right-to-way.     If utilities must be

                                     installed approximately parallel to the

                                     road right-of-way, an equal amount of

                                     buffer may be required to substitute for

                                     the   area     of    vegetation    removal.

                                     Permission  for easement and riqht-of-way

                                     disturbance    and clearinqs     for such


                                     services shall     be consolidated with


                                     vehicular     access     routes    whenever


                                     possible.



                                     Pedestrian and bicycle paths desiqned to

                                     provide continuous connection along the

                                     road.




                                     Lighting fixtures.



                                     Signage in accordance with the sign

                                     regulations in Section 4-9.








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                                   Clear sight dIstances at the permitted

                                   entrances and exits to any development

                                   as needed to provide for reasonable

                                   traffic safety.



                                   Storm drainage provided that it does not

                                   impair the basic     Integrity of      the

                                   required buffer.



                   C.   Landscape  Areas Within Parking Lots



                        Five percent (5%) of the interior of any parking,

                        loading or other vehicular use area shall be

                        landscaped. The location of such landscaping is

                        at the option of the developer; provided, however,

                        the following standards shall apply:



                        (1) Shade trees within parking areas shall be

                             provided at a minimum rate of two (2) trees

                             per ten (10) parking spaces., shrubs shall be

                             planted at a rate of two (2) shrubs per ten

                             parking spaces.



                        (2) No more than ten (10) parking spaces shall be

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                               interrupted by a landscaped island of not

                               less than six feet (61) in width.            Such

                               landscape island shall be planted with one

                               shade tree.




                          (3)  Every    fourth row     of parking     shall be

                               separated by a median strip of not iess than

                               ten feet (101) In depth for landscaping and

                               pedestrian purposes.       Such median strips

                               shall be planted with at least one (1) tree

                               per median strip except that one (1) shade

                               tree for every fifty feet (501) or fraction

                               thereof shall be planted in median strips

                               that exceed fifty feet (501) In length. For

                               purposes of     this standard, double-backed

                               parking areas shall be considered two rows.



                          (4)  Each parking     row shall terminate       in a

                               landscape island of not less than ten feet in

                               width.     such landscaped island shall be

                               planted with one shade tree.



                          (5)  Parked vehicles    may overhang a landscaped

                               median strip no more than two and one-half

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                               wheel   stops are installed to insure no

                               greater overhang or penetration of the median

                               strip.



                          (6)  Landscaped Islands and median strips shall be

                               planted in grass or any year-round ground

                               cover and/or mulched.




                          (7)  Landscaping, walls, fences and earthen berms

                               shall be so located as to prevent their

                               damage and/or     destruction by overhanqing

                               vehicles.




                    d.    Landscape Areas Peripheral  to Parking Lots



                          In addition to the requirements of Section 4-12-

                          5c, peripheral landscaping shall be provided along

                          any side of an off-street surface parking area

                          sized for in excess of 9 vehicles and loading

                          areas.    Such landscaping shall be provided as

                          follows:




                          (1) A landscaping area at least ten (10) feet In

                               depth shall be located between the abutting

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                               other vehicular use      area, except     where

                               permitted   driveway    openings are    to be

                               provided.   Where drainage or other utility

                               easements exist along property lines,-- the

                               landscape area shall be located between the

                               parking, loading or other vehicular use area

                               and the utility or drainage easements.



                         (2)   The landscaping area shall be planted in

                               accordance with the following standards:

                               one (1) shade tree shall be planted for each

                               fifty (50) linear feet of the landscaping


                               area;




                               An evergreen hedge or other durable landscape

                               material of at least three feet (3) in

                               height shall be planted within the landscape

                               area so as to provide a continuous landscape

                               element; or



                               A combination of trees, hedge, other durable

                               landscape material or approved wall, fence or

                               earthen berm may be utilized to form the

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                                                 All portions of the landscaping area not

                                                 planted with shrubs and trees or covered by a

                                                 wall or fence barrier shall be planted in

                                                 grass and/or ground cover;



                                                 Parked vehicles may overhang a landscaped

                                                 area no more than two and one-half (2-1/2)

                                                 feet, provided curbing or other wheel stops

                                                 are installed to Insure no greater overhang

                                                 or penetration of the landscaped islands.

                                                 Landscaping, walls, fences and earthen berms

                                                 shall be so located as to prevent their

                                                 damage and/or                destruction by overhanging

                                                 vehicles.




                                e.       Exemption from section c and d Above

                                         The provisions of subsection c and                             d above shall

                                         not be applicable in the following situations:



                                         (1) Where any off-street surface parking, loading

                                                 or other vehicular use area will be entirely

                                                 screened visually from any point of view by

                                                 an Intervening building or structure from

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                         (2) Where parking areas contain less than ten

                              (10) parking spaces.



                    f.   All other Landscape Areas



                         All landscaped areas other than the landscape

                         areas identified in 4-12-5a to 4-12-5d shall

                         contain a number of trees equal to or at least one

                         tree and two shrubs per 300 square feet of total

                         landscape area provided.     Each mature existing

                         tree to be saved may be counted toward meetinq the

                         required minimum number of trees, with one viable

                         mature tree substituting for two planted trees.

                         This section applies to all other areas of a

                         development site including median and cul-de-sac

                         islands.







          4-12-6    BUFFER AREAS




                    a.   Function


                         The function of buffer areas is to provide visual

                         and noise barriers between adjacent land uses, or

                         between a land use and a public road which block

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                         lights, and shield the source of    noise from view,

                         thereby     reducing     its   perceived      impacts.

                         Additionally, buffers may serve as a protective or

                         safety barrier, by blocking physical passage.

                         Heavily planted buffers may restrict the movement

                         of dirt     or dust and      assimilate air-carried


                         contaminants.     The provision of buffer areas

                         enables land uses of varying intensities to be

                         approximate to each other, thereby accommodating

                         the needs and values of both the. developer and

                         adjacent landowners.




                   b.    Buffer Design

                         The design     of   buffer areas     shall     utilize

                         distance, veqetative     material, and structural

                         elements such as fences, privacy walls,      berms or

                         other approved elements.      one or more of these

                         features shall be required depending on adjacent

                         existing or proposed uses.      Exhibit        depicts

                         these buffer requirements.















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                     AdJaceat Use
                                                                         2                 3                                     5
                     Proposed Use                tsee uses
                                                    below



                                                                                          151f                20'1
                            It                     Zoning              zoning        Plant Material      Plant Material        Zoning
                                                 Setbacks            Setbacks        and structural      and structural       Setbacks
                                                                  Plant material        elements            elements         landscaping



                                                      3014               15'4             3014                                   30,
                                               Plant Material       Landscaping      Plant Material      Plant Material      Landscaping
                            2                                                                            and structural
                                                                                                            elements



                                                      504                151f             15'+                151+               301f
                                               Plant Material     Plait  Material     Landscaping        Plant material      Plant Material
                            3                  and structural
                                                  elements



                                                    1011f                151+             151f                151+              301+
                                               Plant Material     Plant  Material    Plant Material      Landscaping         Plant Material
                            4                  and structural     and structural
                                                  elements           elements




                   Use Legend

                   1.        Low Intensity residential

                   2.        Moderate Intensity residential, low intensity Institutional, low intensity commercial, low intensity
                             recreational.

                   3.        Intense Intensity residential, moderate intensity Institutional, moderate Intensity commercial,
                             low/moderate intensity Industrial, moderate intensity       recreational.

                   4.        High intensity residential, high intensity institutional, high intensity commercial, high intensity
                             recreational, high intensity industrial.

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              Buffer Legend

              Zoning setbacks - as required by Article 3.

              Landscaping - (Section 4-12-5d)

              Plant Material Buffers - Plant materials used for buffers shall be natural or landscaped, in either case
              creating a visual screen at least six (6) feet in height. ?be plant screen shall be Installed at the time of
              inspection for Certificate of Compliance and shall be of sufficient size and quantity such that the minimum
              height and the visual screening between plants can be achieved within oie (1) year of installation.

              Structural Elements - Structural elements such as fences, walls, earthen berm or other elements, as approved,
              shall be at least six (1) feet in height although such height can be altered to preserve significant land forms
              or other significant resources.     An adequate distance shall be maintained between the structure and the
              exterior property line for plant material and access for Its maintenance.        Structural elements shall be
              installed at the time of Inspection for Certificate of Compliance.








































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           4-12-7     STANDARDS RELATING TO PLANT MATERIALS SELECTED F'OR


                      INSTALLATION




                      a.    Plant Selection




                            The lists of plants shown in Exhibit     _      provides

                            a menu of representative plant materials that

                            could initially be considered          when selecting

                            plants for landscaping and buffering.         This list

                            is not intended to restrict landscapinq choices

                            but   only to help       developers make effective

                            landscaping    choices.        The     list     consists

                            predominately of indigenous plant      species thereby

                            enabling newly in5talled plants to blend In with

                            the natural vegetated conditions. information is

                            provided relative to the foliage type, preferred

                            habitat, soil and light conditions,            rate of

                            growth, ultimate size and primary uses which

                            should be of assistance in selecting the most

                            appropriate plant for a particular circumstance.














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                                                         EXHIBIT


                                              VEGETATION SUITABLE FOR SCREENING







                                                                                                   Mature
            Common Name                                Species                             Height  (ft.)   Spread

            LARGE DECIDUOUS TREES FOR SHADING

            Ginko                   Ginko biloba (male only)                                       80         40
            Honeylocustt            Gleditsia triacanthos inermus 'Shademasterl                    50         30
            Laurel Oak              Quercus laurifolia                                             60         40
            Littleleaf Linden       Tilia cordata                                                  50         35
            London Plane-Tree       Platanus acerifolia                                            80         50
            Red Maple*              Acer rubrum 'October Glory'                                    60         40
            Red Oak                 Quercus rubra                                                  70         55
            Scarlet Oak             Quercus coccinea                                               70         55
            Sweet Gum               Liquidambar styraciflua                                        80         40
            Sycamore*               Platanus occidentalis                                          80         50
            Willow Oak              Ouercus phellos                                                50         40
            Zelkova                 Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase'                                   80         55



            LARGE EVERGREEN TREES FOR SCREENING


            Carolina Hemlock        Tsuga caroliniana                                              75         40
            Eastern Red-cedar       Juniperus viginiana                                            45         20
            Southern Magnolia       Magnolia grandiflora                                           50         30

            SMALL TREES FOR PARTIAL SCREENING

            American Holly          Ilex opaca (evergreen)                                         40         20
            American Hornbeam       Carpinus caroliniana                                           30         20
            Bradford Pear           Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'                                    40         20
            Carolina Cherry-
             Laurel                 Prunus carolintana
            Crape Myrtle            Lagerstroemia Indicia                                          20         15
            Eastern Redbud          Cercis canadensis                                              35         25
            Flowering Dogwood       Cornus florida                                                 30         25
            Golden-Rain Tree        Koelreuteria paniculata                                        25         30
            River Birch             Betula nigra                                                   50         30
            Russian olive           Elaeagnus angustifolia                                         20         20
            Sourwood                Oxydendrum arboreum                                            35






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                                                                                                     Mature
               Common Name                                Species                             Height (ft.)   S "rea

               LARGE SHRUBS FOR EVERGREEN SCREENING


               Fraser Photinia         Photinia fraseri
               Fortune's Osmanthus     Osmanthus fortunel                                                       10
               Glossy Privet*          Ligustrum lucidum
               Japanese Privet*        Ligustrum Japonicum
               Japanese Photinia       Photinia glabra
               Nellie R. Stevens
                Holly                  Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens'                                      10          8
               Thorny Elaeaqnust       Elaeagnus pungens
               Yaupon Holly            Ilex vomitoria



               SMALL SHRUBS FOR EVERGREEN SCREENING


               Chinese Holly           ilex cornuta 'Burfordiii
               Laurustinus             Viburnum tinus
               mentor Barberry         Berberis mentorensis
               Heserve Holly           Ilex meserveae
               Parney Cotoneaster      Cotoneaster lacteus
               Pfitzer Junipert        juniperus chinensis lpfitzeTanal
               Wintergreen Barberry    Berberis julianae                                              6


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                                b.       size Standards




                                         All landscaping required within Section 4-12 shall

                                         conform with the following minimum size standards

                                         as shown in Exhibit







                                                             EXHIBIT
                                             MINIMUM PLANT SIZE A+ PLANTING



                                                                      Minimum                                  Minimum
              Plant Material Type
                                                                      _Size                               arancli spread


              Trees:


               Deciduous
                   Shade                             101 height and 1-1/211 caliper*                                   41

                   Flowering/
                   ornamental
                   *single-stem                      81 height and 1-1/41' caliper                                     41
                   *multi-stem                       81 height                                                         41

               Evergreen                             4' height        and 1-1/411 caliper                           N/A

              Shrubs:


               peciduog5-                            2411 height or spread                                          N/A

               Evergreen                             1811 height or spread                                          N/A


                   At least fifty percent (50%) of the                                   deciduous shade trees
              required for installation in parking lots shall have a minimum
              caliper of two and one-half inches (2-1/211).








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                     C.   Source Standards




                          All plant materials installed on a site shall have

                          been grown in conformance with and          use the

                          American Standard for Nursery Stock, provided

                          however that the      Land Use Administrator may

                          approve the transplanting of trees or shrubs for

                          the purpose of achieving a larger size specimen at

                          initial installation when such transplanting is

                          done in accordance with accepted horticultural and

                          silvicultural practices.






          4-12-8     STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS - FENCES, WALLS AND


                     BERMS




                     a.   Fence and Wall Details

                          All permitted fences and walls shall be situated

                          on a lot in such a manner that the finished side


                          of the fence shall face adjacent properties. No

                          fence shall be erected of barbed wire, topped with

                          metal spikes, or constructed of any material or in

                          any manner which may    be dangerous to persons or

                          animals, except that these provisions herein shall

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                        customary farming purposes and except further that

                        fences permitted for industrial uses may be topped

                        by a barbed wire protective barrier.    All barbed

                        wire-topped fences shall     be faced into      the

                        property.



                        (1) Except as stipulated above, a fence or wall

                             shall not be more than four (4) feet in

                             height along the front lot line and within

                             the front yard setback and six (6) feet in

                             height along a side lot line and rear lot

                             line.
                                                                                 


                        (2) Fences    should compliment    the structural

                             style, type and design of the principal

                             building. Fences of natural materials such

                             as   wood planks,    rails or    pickets are

                             preferred given their consistency with rural

                             environments.




                        (3)  Fences which are determinged to be inferior

                             in quality and therefore not maintenance free

                             (except for painting or refinishing) by the

                             Land Use Administrator are prohibited.






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                          (4) Solid fences are more appropriately used

                               adjacent to or attached to buildings as

                               architectural extensions or as structural


                               buffer    elements.     Careful consideration

                               should be given to coordination with the

                               lines, materials and color of the principal

                               structure.




                          (5) Plantings shall be considered as part of any

                               fencing plan.




                          (6)  Metal fences, when used to enclose electrical

                               supply stations having enerqized electrical

                               conductors or equipment or other similar

                               facilities, shall be a minimum of seven (7)

                               feet in height and shall be effectively

                               grounded.



                          (7)  A dog run or privacy area may have fencing a

                               maximum of six (6) feet in height, provided

                               that such area is located in rear yard areas

                               only and is set back from any lot line at

                               least fifteen (15) feet.








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                         (8) A tennis court area, located in rear yard

                              areas only, may be surrounded by a fence a

                              maximum of twelve (12) feet     in height, said

                              fence to be set back from any lot line At

                              least fifteen (15) feet.




                         (9)  An    in-ground    swimming    pool   shall     be

                              surrounded by a suitably secure fence with a

                              self-latching gate at least five (5) feet but

                              not more than six (6) feet in heiqht.




                   b.    Berms and Earthform Details


                         All berms and earthforms required or otherwise

                         proposed for use shall conform with the foliowinq

                         standards:




                         (1) The     maximum side slope      shall be three

                              horizontal to one vertical (3:1) and the

                              design shall be reviewed to ensure that

                              proper    erosion    prevention    and    control

                              practices have been utilized.



                         (2)  Berms and earthforms shall be designed with

                              physical variations in height and alignment

                              throughout their length.



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                           (3) Landscape plant material installed on berms

                                and earthforms shall be arranged           in an

                                irregular pattern to accentuate the physical

                                variation and achieve a natural appearance.



                           (4)  The landscape plan shall show sufficient

                                detail, including a plan and profile of the

                                berm    or   earthform,     soil    types      and

                                construction     techniques     to    demonstrate

                                compliance with the above    provisions.




                           (5)  Berms and earthforms shall be located and

                                designed to minimize the         disturbance to

                                existing    trees located on       the site or

                                adjacent thereto.




                           (6)  No part of any berm or earthform which is

                                elevated more than eighteen inches U811)

                                above natural grade shall be located within

                                ten    feet (101) of      any right-of-way or

                                property line.












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         4-12-9     MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING




                    The property owner, or his          successors, shall be

                    responsible for the perpetuation and maintenance of all

                    landscaping, fencing, and buffering materials required

                    by this ordinance as shown on an approved landscape

                    plan.   Failure to maintain such landscaping, fencing

                    and buffering shall be deemed a violation of this

                    Ordinance.




                    a.   Vegetation Maintenance

                         All plant material required by this ordinance or

                         as shown     on the plan shall        be tended and

                         maintained    in    a healthy     growing condition,

                         replaced when necessary, and kept free of refuse,

                         litter, and debris.




                    b.   Buffer Maintenance


                         All fences, walls, and buffering required by this

                         ordinance or shown on the plan shall be maintained

                         In good repair and kept free of refuse, litter,

                         and debris. Earthen berms shall be maintained to


                         prevent soil erosion and berm collapse.








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                    C.   Replacement Vegetation to Conform to Approved Plan

                         All landscaping material shown on the plan which

                         may 5ubsequently be replaced on the site shall

                         conform with the original approved landscape plan

                         with respect to size and characteristics of the

                         plantings. In meeting the terms of this section,

                         the replacement of mature trees on site shall

                         require the Installation of trees of a similar

                         species.




































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         4-13       PERFORMANCE STANDARDS






         4-13-1     PURPOSE AND INTENT




                    It is the purpose and intent of these regulations to

                    minimize the adverse effects associated with emissions


                    which occur as a result of various land use activities,

                    particularly industrial use.






        4-13-2      PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                    Upon request by the plan-approving authority, given the

                    nature of extractive, heavy commercial and industrial

                    activities, the applicant shall submit a certified

                    engineer's report describing the proposed operation,

                    all machines, processes, products and by-products;

                    stating the nature and expected levels or emission or

                    discharge to land, air and water of liquid, solid or

                    gaseous effluent and electrical Impulses and noise

                    under normal operations; and the specifications of

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                     such emission or      discharge.     The     plan-approving

                     authority shall review the applicant's submission for

                     compliance.






          4-13-3     GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                     a.   Noise




                           (1) Standard




                                The number of decibels shall not exceed the


                                maximum permitted for octave band, as set

                                forth in Exhibit        as measured on the lot


                                line of the existing or propoged emittinq


                                use:





























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                                       EXHIBIT
                      PERMISSIBLE SOUND LEVELS AT PROPERTY LINES


                                                              Maximum Decibel
                                                                AdJacent to a
            Octave Band                                          Residential
         (cycles per second)       Maximum DecibelS                  Use

              20- 75                       72                         66
              75- 150                      70                         64
            150 - 300                      65                         59
            300 - 600                      59                         53
            600 - 1,200                    55                         49
           1,200- 2,400                    47                         41
           2,400- 4,800                    41                         35
           above 4,800                     39                         33

         Agricultural uses are exempt from this provision.




                         (2) Measuring Methodology



                              For the purpose of measuring the intensity or

                              frequency of sound, a sound level meter,

                              octave band analyzer, and an impact noise

                              analyzer shall be employed.     The "C" network

                              and the "slow" meter response of the sound

                              level meter shall be used.      Sounds of short

                              duration, which cannot be measured accurately

                              with the sound level meter, shall be measured

                              with an impact noise analyzer to determine

                              the peak value of the impact.     For sounds so

                              measured, the sound pressure levels set forth

                              above in subsection 1 may be increased by six



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                                decibels. sounds produced by the operation

                                of motor vehicles or other transportation

                                facilities    shall   not    be   included     in

                                determining the maximum permitted decibel

                                levels unless associated       with a     mining

                                activity.




                     b.    Vibration




                           (1) Standard




                                The     maximum     steady-state       vibration

                                displacement in inches per second shall be as

                                follows:




                                     0.02 when measured at the property line

                                     of an adjoining-residence.

                                     0.05 when     measured at a      lot line


                                     adjacent to the vibrating activity.



                                Impact vibrations may be at twice the maximum

                                for steady-state vibration.










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                         (2) Measuring Methodology



                              Steady state vibrations (discrete pulses that

                              occur more frequently than 60 times per

                              minute),    impact   vibrations     (earth-borne

                              oscillations occurring in discrete pulses at

                              or less than 60 pulses per minute), and

                              vibration frequency (number of oscillations

                              per second) shall be measured with a three-

                              component measuring system. The displacement

                              sh'all be the maximum instantaneous vector sum


                              of the amplitude in the three directions.




                   C.   Air Pollution




                        The rules and regulations        of the State Air

                        Pollution    Control Board shall       apply to the

                        emission of air contaminants from any source

                        associated with any land use activity.




                   d.   Steam




                        No visible     emissions    of steam,     having    an

                        equivalent capacity greater than sixty percent

                        (60%) and excepting direct results of combustion,




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                         shall be permitted within  five hundred (500) feet

                         of a residence.





                    e.   Heat




                         Any activity producing Intense heat or glare,

                         shall be carried out in such a manner as not to be


                         perceptible at or beyond any lot line.




                    f.   Glare




                         Required lighting, or lighting permitted by this

                         ordinance shall not produce glare in excess of 0.5

                         candles next to any residential dwelling.



                    9.   Radioactivity



                         Radioactive emissions shall     comply with     the

                         regulations of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission

                         set out in Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Code of

                         Federal Regulations which apply      to byproduct

                         material, source material and special nuclear

                         material, as those terms are defined in section

                         11e., z., and aa. of the Atomic Energy Act of

                         1954, as amended 42 U.S.C. 2014(e), (z), and (aa),



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                       and the Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1968

                       (PL 90-602), as amended, or the implementing

                       regulations of the Virginia Department of Health.



                  h.   Solid Waste and Liquid Pollution



                       The discharge or other release of liquid or solid

                       waste into public or private sewerage disposal and

                       treatment systems, storm drains, or public waters

                       shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, and

                       regulations governing such discharge or release,

                       including but not limited to the Federal Water

                       Pollution Control Act and the Virginia water

                       Control Law.





                  1.   Toxic Matter




                       The emission of chemicals, gases, components, or

                       elements listed as being toxic matter by the

                       Environmental Protection Agency or      any state

                       regulatory boards, including the      State Water

                       Control Board and State Air Pollution Control


                       Board, shall only be permitted if the emissions

                       comply with regulatory standards.       An entity

                       emitting toxic matter shall advise local emergency




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                          service (fire and rescue) facilities of such so

                          that emergency service personnel will be able to

                          respond knowledgeably and effectively in the event

                          emergency services must be administered




                          odor




                          No odor shall be emitted that is detectable by the

                          human sense at or beyond an adjacent lot line so

                          as to be detrimental or injurious to the life,

                          health, safety, comfort, or welfare of adjacent

                          occupants    or residents.        There is      hereby

                          established as a      guide in determining        such

                          quantities of offensive odors, Table III (odor

                          Thresholds) in Chapter 5 of the Air pollution
                                                                       

                          Abatement Manual published by the Manufacturing

                          Chemists Association, Inc.- Odors associated with

                          permitted agricultural operations are exempt from

                          this requirement.

















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         4-14      EASEMENTS







         4-14-1    PURPOSE AND INTENT




                   It is the intent and purpose of these regulations to

                   facilitate the limited use of private property for the

                   public good for purposes such as conservation of

                   resources, and the location of private driveways and

                   utility systems-.






         4-14-2    PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS




                   Plans of development shall indicate the location and

                   purpose of all      existing and proposed        easements.

                   Easements which are a part of any development approval

                   shall be     recorded   in the     Courthouse before      a


                   certificate of Certification is Issued by the Land Use

                   Administrator.















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          4-14-3    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                    a.    Location and Use




                          (1) Utility and driveway easements         shall be

                                avoided to the greatest extent possible in

                                areas designated as Resource Protection Areas

                                (RPAs) or other areas possessing significant

                                and sensitive natural and cultural resources.




                          (2)   Utility easements in private rights-of-way or

                                in   common-use   recreation areas     may be

                                permitted by the plan-approving authority
                              provided   design   considerations     of    the

                                proposeal warrant such easements.     Necessary

                                franchise and utility construction permits

                                shall   be   obtained    from   the     Virginia

                                Department of Transportation for utilities

                                constructed   in    easements within      public

                                rights-of-way.



                           (3)  All utilities, poles or underground conduits

                                for electric power lines or telephone lines

                                shall be placed in alleys        if such are

                                provided   or    In easements     appropriately


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                              located, generally along the rear or side lot

                              lines whenever this is possible.



                        (4)   Easements for natural drainageways and other

                              drainage facilities, retention basins and

                              other   permanent     erosion   and     sediment

                              facilities shall be provided in accordance

                              with the requirements of this Ordinance.



                        (5)   No building or structure shall.be constructed

                              within any easement without the authorization

                              of   the   plan-approving authority,       other

                              appropriate agencies and the holder of the


                              easement.




                        (6)   Where a proposed development is traversed by

                              any stream, watercourse, or drainageway, the

                              developer shall make adequate provision for

                              the   proper   drainage of     surface water,

                              including the provision of drainage easements

                              along   such   streams,    watercourses,     and

                              drainageways.










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                          (7) Easements to protect areas for conservation

                               purposes     (conservation    easements)      are

                               encouraged to be used for the:




                                     Preservation of land areas for outdoor


                                     recreation by, or the education of, the

                                     general public.



                                     Protection     of   relatively      natural

                                     habitats of fish, wildlife, or      plants,

                                     or similar ecosystems.



                                     Preservation of open space, includinq

                                     farmland and forest land, for scenic

                                     enjoyment     or    pursuant     to     the

                                     Comprehensive Plan provided such open

                                     space preservation yields a significant

                                     public benefit.



                                     Preservation of historically important

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                   b    Sufficient Width


                        Easements shall be of sufficient width to permit

                        the use for which provided and shall include the

                        right of ingress and egress over the easement area

                        for installation and maintenance.     The agent may

                        require that easements for drainaqe or road access

                        through adjoining property be provided by the

                        developer.    Easements for water, sewer, power

                        lines, telephone and other utilities shall not be

                        less than ten (10) feet in width.






































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                  4-15             STORAGE AND WASTE DISPOSAL







                  4-15-1           PURPOSE AND INTENT




                                   It is the intent of Richmond County that stored goods

                                   and the solid waste generated by the citizens and

                                   businesses             of the County                   be responsibly stored,

                                   dispensed, and disposed.






                  4-15-2           PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS




                                   All plans of development shall demonstrate compliance

                                   with the requirements of this Section.






                  4-15-3           GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                                   a.       Recycling



                                            Applicants of plans of development shall evaluate

                                            alternative recycling plans and propose one for

                                            their development which increases the likelihood

                                            of source separation and waste disposal reduction.




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                        For example, developers  could consideL Innovative

                        designs both inside and  out to make recycling more

                        convenient and accessible      to businesses      and


                        residents. Every plan of development proposal can

                        provide that space be allocated inside or outside

                        buildings for recycling separation bins.



                  b.    Storage and Waste Disposal



                        (1) Any operation, use or any activity involving

                             the manufacture, utilization, or storage of

                             flammable,   combustible    and/or     explosive

                             materials shall be conducted in accordance


                             with state and federal regulations.



                        (2)  All outdoor storaqe facilities for    fuel, raw

                             materials and products stored outdoors, shall

                             be enclosed by an approved safety fence and

                             suitable landscaping to screen such areas

                             from public view.



                        (3)  No materials, wastes or other substance shall

                             be stored or maintained upon a lot in such a

                             manner that natural runoff from such areas

                             can impair the existing water quality of a



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                              stream, watercourse or aquifer more so than

                              the primary use intended for the lot without

                              such storage.





                         (4)  All materials or wastes which might cause

                              fumes or dust or which constitute a fire


                              hazard or which may be edible or otherwise

                              attractive to rodents or insects shall be


                              stored    outdoors   only    if   enclosed    in

                              containers which are adequate to eliminate

                              such hazards.





                    C.   Refuse Collection




                         Dumpsters, or an alternate method of coilection

                         approved by the plan-approving authority, shall be

                         required for mobile home parks and for multi-

                         family, commercial and industrial developments.

                         The following standards shall apply:



                         (1) Dumpsters     or   other approved      collection

                              receptacles shall be located on the site so

                              that service vehicles will have convenient


                              and unobstructed access       to them.       The




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                              location shall be such that encroachment by

                              service    vehicles    upon pedestrian       ways,

                              parking spaces      or vehicular circulation

                              drives will be minimized.




                         (2)  Dumpsters    or    other approved       collection

                              receptacles shall be screened from view on

                              all sides by fencing, gates, shrubbery or

                              building    walls    except where      the plan-

                              approving   authority    determines that such

                              screening   is not necessary because other

                              screening   such as     buildings, fences       or

                              landscaping is in place.



                         (3)  Dumpsters shall be positioned upon dumpster

                              pads constructed in accordance          with all

                              applicable Health Department standards for

                              construction and drainage.



















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           4-16       EMERGENCY SERVICES







           4-16-1     PURPOSE AND INTENT




                      The purpose and intent of this Section is to ensure the

                      adequacy of fire protection and emergency services to

                      all citizens of the County.






           4-16-2     PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                      Plans of development shall        demonstrate compliance

                      within the requirements of section 4-16-3.






           4-16-3     GENERAL REQUIREMENTS




                      a.   Fire Protection




                           (1)   Access

                                 All buildings on a site shall be readily

                                 accessible    to    emergency    vehicles     and

                                 apparatus.






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                        (2) Fire Lane/Fire Apparatus Space

                             At a minimum, a building shall have twenty-

                             five percent (25%) of its perimeter fronting

                             on a public or private street or on a fire

                             apparatus space unobstructed for at least

                             thirty (30) feet in width. Depending on a

                             building's design configuration and use, as

                             well as the location of its entrances, fire

                             apparatus space or a fire hydrant, this

                             requirement may be modified by the plan-

                             approving authority. A fire apparatus space

                             shall be accessible from the street by a

                             posted fire lane at least twelve (12) feet in

                             width.    Fire lanes and fire apparatus spaces

                             shall be posted by appropriate signage and

                             pavement markings. These areas shall not be

                             obstructed so as to Impede fire apparatus

                             access.    Fire lanes need not be separate

                             accessways but may be incorporated as part of

                             an individual site's access driveway system

                             or off street parking aisles, so long as they

                             are properly posted.










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                                            (3) Fire Hydrants

                                                      Fire hydrants shall be located along all

                                                      street rights-of-way in areas                                served by

                                                      central water systems.                           Not withstanding

                                                      these requirements, hydrants and other fire

                                                      suppression systems shall comply with all

                                                      state standards.                     In areas not served by

                                                      public water, the County may require the

                                                      installation of a deep well with a hydrant

                                                      system, a screened standpipe in a perennial

                                                      stream, sprinkler systems or                                other fire

                                                      suppression system necessary to ensure an

                                                      adequate level of emergency services.




                                             (4)      Plan        of       Development              Disapproval               Given

                                                      inadequate Fire Protection Capability

                                                      No      major plan of                   development shall be

                                                      approved without receipt of comments from the

                                                      fire department serving the site regarding

                                                      its ability to serve the site if this input

                                                      is deemed necessary by the plan-approving

                                                      authority.             A plan of development may be

                                                      disapproved based solely on the finding that

                                                      the fire department is unable to adequately

                                                      serve the site.




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                  4-17            WATERFRONT FACILITY DESIGN







                  4-17-1          PURPOSE AND INTENT




                                  It is the intent of Richmond County that public access

                                  to       waterways be adequately provided and properly

                                  designed,            particularly as it                      relates to boating

                                  facilities, and in such a way that the environmental

                                  quality of shorelines is not compromised.






                  4-17-2          PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                                  a.       For shoreline develupment which include docks,

                                           piers, marinas, boat ramps and other water-related

                                           development a joint Virginia Marine Resources

                                           Commission (VMRC) permit application for fillincf,

                                           dredging, or construction in wetlands or waterwaYs

                                           shall be submitted by the developer with the plan

                                           of development.                  The joint application will be

                                           forwarded to VMRC which will coordinate permit

                                           review with the County Wetlands board, the U.S.

                                           Army Corps of Engineers and other local state and

                                           federal agencies as required.



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                               b.       The preliminary plat or site plan shall show the

                                        location of all proposed docks, piers, marinas,

                                        boat ramps, community water access and other

                                        water-related structures and facilities, toqether

                                        with water depths by contours                                  or otherwise,

                                        current flow directions, tidal action, and the

                                        location and extent of beaches, wet)ands, swamps,

                                        subaquatic             vegetation              and        shellfish             beds.

                                        Reference may be made to Richmond County Resource

                                        Information system maps.



                               C.       Design of waterfront facilities or construction in

                                        wetlands and other subaqueous areas shall comply

                                        with this Ordinance and the                        S-qb_@._aq eo.u.s__G_uJ.d ell -n.e-*-

                                        and Criteria for Siting oL tia-rinas or Community

                                        Facilities for 13 at Moori                       of the Virqinia Marine

                                        Resources Commission, Virginia institute of Marine

                                        Scient Wetlands Guidelines and other applicable

                                        state         and        federal quidplines,                     criteria and

                                        regulations.




                               d.       Marinas


                                        The County shall require and utilize the following

                                        information in its review of marina proposals:






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                         (1) Existing natural      shoreline and backshore

                               features and uses;



                         (2)   Geo-hydraulic    processes     and     flushing

                               characteristics;



                         (3)   Biological resources and habitats for the

                               backshore,     foreshore       and      aquatic

                               environments;




                         (4)   Area of surface waters appropriated;




                         (5)   Site orientation; exposure to wind, waves,

                               flooding or tidal/storm surges; type and

                               extent of shore defense works or shoreline


                               stabilization and flood protection necessary;




                         (6)   Impact upon existing shoreline and water uses

                               including public access and recreation;



                         (7)   The regional need for additional facilities;

                               and




                         (8)   The location and design of the facilities,

                               including   information pertaining   to the



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                                                prevention and control of fuel spillaqe,

                                                collection, treatment                      and/or disposal                 of

                                                sewage           and         solid          waste,             shoreline

                                                modifications,               covered and               open moorage

                                                location, size and general design, and impact

                                                on shoreline views in the marina and from

                                                adjacent private and public properties.



                              e.       Piers and Docks

                                       Proposals for piers or docks shall include at a

                                       minimum the following information:



                                       (1) Description                  oi      the proposed                 structure,

                                                including its size, location, desiqn and any

                                                shoreline stabilization                  or other modification

                                                required by the project;



                                       (2) Ownership                of      tidelands,             shorelands             or

                                                bedlands;



                                       (3)      Proposed location of piers or docks relative

                                                to property lines and mean high water; and



                                       (4)      Location and length of piers or docks on

                                                adjacent properties.




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                         Boathouses

                         Proposals for or       includinq boathouses      shall

                         include the location, size and design of the

                         facility in addition to an assessment of its

                         Impact on shoreline views from the waterbody and

                         adjacent properties.






         4-17-3     PUBLIC ACCESS




                    a.   No development which is not water dependent shall

                         block or interfere with the normal public use of

                         or public access to publicly-owned shorelines and

                         water bodies.




                    b.   All developments shall be designed to protect and

                         enhance views and visual access and public access

                         to the water and shorelines.




                    C.   All      developments,     whether      recreational,

                         residential or commercial, located along public

                         shorelines    or unique shoreline areas may be

                         required    to   provide view     corridors, public

                         accessways, trails easements or other amenities

                         upon a determination by the County that the action



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                                       would enhance public enjoyment of the shoreline

                                       and not unduly conflict with the proposed use,

                                       adjacent uses or public safety nor adversely

                                       impact the shoreline environment.



                              d.       Any required public access easement shall be of a

                                       size and desiqn appropriate to the site, size and

                                       general nature of the proposed development. Such

                                       easements shall be recorded on a property deed or

                                       face of            a plat as a                  condition runninq in

                                       perpetuity with the land.



                              e.       Signs which indicate the public's riqht of access

                                       shall be installed and maintained in conspicuous


                                       locations at required public access sites. Public

                                       use may be limited to daylight hours.



                              f.       AS far as possible, public access sites shall have

                                       direct and easy access from the street.



                              9.       Public access may be considered infeasible and not

                                       be required where:



                                       (1) Unavoidable hazards to the public in gaininq

                                                access exist;




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                             (2) Inherent security          requirements cannot be

                                   satisfied;



                             (3)   unavoidable interference with the use would


                                   occur;




                             (4)   The    cost    of providing       the    access is

                                   unreasonably disproportionate to the total

                                   cost of the proposed development; or




                             (5)   Public access at the particular location

                                   cannot be designed or developed to provide an

                                   interesting or pleasant view or recreational

                                   experience.



                       11.   Public access to the shoreline shall be required

                             on all public property, except as follows:




                             (1) In harbor areas completely occupied by water-

                                   dependent uses; or




                             (2) In street ends or waterways occupied by

                                   water-dependent uses under permit or lease.



                       i.    Public access shall         be required on          p1:1vate



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                                         property for all non-water-dependent                                      uses on

                                         waterfront lots which are:




                                         (1) Non-residential; or



                                         (2) Developed as a major plan of development; or



                                j.       Required public access sites shall                                       be fully

                                         developed and available for public use at the time

                                         of occupancy of the development.






              4-17-4            GENERAL STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS FACILITIES




                                a.       Boating facilities should be located and designed

                                         to minimize adverse effects upon, and to enhance

                                         if possible, beneficial shoreline geo-hydraulic

                                         processes such as erosion, littoral or riparian

                                         transport and accreation, as well as scarce and

                                         valuable           shore          features including                      accretion


                                         shoreforms and natural wetlands.




                                b.       Areas which have been identified as hazardous due


                                         to storm tides, high winds or flooding should not

                                         be considered as potential marina sites.




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                     C.   Shallow water embayments with poor flushing action

                          should not be considered for marina sites.




                     d.   Boating facilities should be located, designed and

                          operated to provide maximum feasible protection

                          and enhancement of all forms of aquatic, littoral

                          or    land life forms Including animals, fish,

                          shellfish, birds and plants, their habitats and

                          their migratory routes. To the extent possiL)le,

                          marinas should be located in areas of low hioloqic


                          productivity.




                     e.   Boating facilities should be located and designed

                          so that adiacent tragile or unique natural and

                          cultural features are preserved or enhanced.




                     f.   Regional as well as local needs may be considered

                          when determining the location of marinas.



                     9.   marinas and public use launch ramps are preferred

                          over    the   development of      individual docking

                          facilities for private, non-commercial pleasure

                          craft.    The use of boat launching ramps and dry

                          storage of     recreational boats or        other new

                          technologies should be considered as alternatives




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                        to boathouses.




                   h.   Boating facilities should be located and designed

                        so their structures, other features and operations

                        will be aesthetically compatible with or will

                        enhance the area visually affected, and will not

                        unreasonably impair shoreline views         of local

                        residents and user groups.



                   i.   Boating facility development shall comply with all

                        applicable     state   and     federal     regulations

                        including, but not limited to, the design of

                        builkheads,    fills   and    marinas,     regulations

                        pertaining    to marinas,     U.S. Army     Corps of

                        Engineers dredging standards,       and state      and

                        federal standards relating to the storage of fuels

                        and toxic materials.




                        Structures shall be built t  o conform to the County

                        building c ode, withstand stresses from storms and

                        weather or damage by fire, and that exterior wall

                        and roof coverings shall be of noncombustible or

                        fire-retardant treated material and so certified


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                    k.   Multiple use and expansion of existing piers,

                         wharves and docks should be encouraged over the

                         addition and/or proliferation of new facilities.

                         Joint use facilities are preferred over new single

                         use piers and docks.



                    1.   The use of mooring buoys should be encouraged in

                         preference to either piers or docks.




                    M.   All   waterfront    access   facilities shall      be


                         constructed and maintained in a safe and sound


                         conditions. Abandoned or unsafe facilities shall


                         be removed or repaired promptly by the owner.
lie                      Where any such structure constitutes a hazard to
                         the public, the CouriLy may, followinq notice to

                         the owner, abate the structure it the owner fails

                         to do so within a reasonable time and may imDose a


                         lien on the related shoreline property in an

                         amount equal to the cost of the abatement.






         4-17-5     MARINAS AND PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS




                    a.   Marina   facilities    should   be     designed    to

                         accommodate public access and enjoyment of the




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                        shoreline   location, Includinq     provisions for

                        walkways, view points, rest room facilities and

                        other recreational uses according to the scale of

                        the facility.



                  b.    marinas and boat launch ramps shall locate on

                        stable shorelines where water depths are adequate

                        to eliminate or minimize the need for offshore or


                        foreshore    channel      construction      dredqing,

                        maintenance  dredging, spoil disposal, filling,

                        beach feeding and other river, lake, harbor and

                        channel maintenance activities.




                  C.    Marinas and boat ramps shall locate in areas where

                        there is adequate water mixing and flushinq and

                        shall be    designed so as not       to retard or

                        negatively influence flushing characteristics.




                  d.    Marina and boat ramp entrances shall not Lie

                        located near beaches commonly used for swimminq or

                        valuable commercial fishing areas.



                  e.    Marine railways for boat launching         shall be

                        located on the existing grade where feasible and

                        shall not obstruct shoreline access.




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                                  f        All     covered         moorages at            a    marina        shall be          of

                                           similar and/or compatible design, color, length

                                           and height; and shall be constructed in contiguous

                                           groups or modules as part of the overall project.



                                  9.       Marinas and               launch ramps shall                      be located,

                                           designed and operated so that neighboring water-

                                           dependent uses and residential areas are not

                                           adversely affected, whether such other uses are

                                           existing or planned.




                                  h.       Marinas and boat ramps shall not locate at or

                                           along:
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                                           (1) Significant littoral dritt sectors, including

                                                   resource material areas, such                                as feeder

                                                   bluffs and accretion 'beaches, points, spits

                                                   and hooks;



                                           (2) Marshes, bogs, swamps and lagoons;



                                           (3) Estuaries;



                                           (4)     Fish and shell. fish spawning and rearing

                                                   areas; or




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                       (5) Poorly-flushed lagoons and backwaters.



                       (6) Along mea,ndering river channels where the

                            channel is subJect to change in direction or

                            alignment   or on     point bars    and other

                            accretion beaches.




                  i.   River marinas and boat ramps shall be located so

                       as not to adversely affect flood channel capacity

                       or otherwise create a flood hazard.




                       Proposals for marinas shall include boat launch

                       facilities unless the applicant can demonstrate

                       the infeasibility of providinq such facilities.



                  k.   marina design shall provide thorough flushing of

                       all enclosed water areas and shall not restrict


                       the movement of sea life requiring shallow water.



                  1.   The marina design shall minimize interference with

                       geo-hydraulic processes and disruption of existinq

                       shore forms.




                  M.   All signs shall adhere to        the policies and

                       regulations for signs EXCEPT that a marina or boat



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                          ramp facility may add no more than one advertising

                          sign oriented to the water, not exceedinq ten (10)

                          feet in total      height.      Signs for      fuelinq

                          facilities shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in

                          total height.    No sign shall exceed twenty.-tive

                          (25) feet in area.




                     n.   Views from upland lots shall be preserved, and

                          public viewpoints or       viewinq areas shall be

                          provided by the developer so the public can

                          observe marina activity.      Landscape plans shall

                          mitigate adverse development impacts on adjacent

                          properti es, and protect and enhance views from

                          upland areas.




                     0.   Provisions for public access, both visual and

                          pedestrian, shall be an inteqral part of all

                          marina     development     and   designed     to     be

                          aesthetically compatible with adjacent areas and

                          commensurate    with    the   particular     proposal.

                          Examples include artificial pocket beaches created

                          by    foreshore   defense structures,       pedestrian

                          bridges to offshore structures, fishing or viewing

                          platforms, and underwater diving         and viewing

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                       designed so that existing or potential public

                       access along beaches is not unnecessarily blocked

                       nor made dangerous and public use of the surface

                       waters below the high water line is not unduly

                       impaired.




                  P.   Dredging In coastal     waters for      recreational

                       boating facilities shall be limited to the minimum

                       necessary for new entrance channels to reach

                       basins dredged out     of dry land areas;        for

                       deepening water a few feet in         existing and

                       proposed berthing areas; and       for maintenance

                       dredging. Dredging wetland areas above mean low

                       water to accommodate new or expanded boatinq

                       facilities is prohibited.



                  q-   F'illing In water bodies or natural wetlands to

                       create usable land space for accessory marina uses

                       is prohibited unless no alternatives exist and

                       adverse impacts to flora and fauna are minimized.




                  r.   Where wet moorage is offered, pump-out, holdinq

                       and/or treatment facilities shall be provided by

                       the marinas for sewage contained on boats or

                       vessels. They shall be located so as to be




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                         conveniently   available to     all boats.       The

                         responsibility for the adequate collection and

                         dumping of marine originating sewage, solid waste

                         and   petroleum waste is      that of the marina

                         operator.



                    S.   All pipes, plumbing, wires and cables at a marina

                         site shall be placed at or below ground and dock

                         levels.




                    t.   All marinas shall provide rest rooms for boaters'

                         use. They shall be kept clean, located within two

                         hundred (200) feet from the dock or pier; there

                         shall be one (1) toilet and handwashing facility

                         for each sex per fifty (50) mooraqe sites; siqns

                         shall be posted so that the rest rooms are easily

                         Identifiable.




                    U.   Marina operators shall post the following signs

                         where they are readily visible to all marina


                         users:





                         (1) Regulations    pertaining    to handling     and

                              disposal of waste, sewage or toxic materials;






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                       (2) Regulations prohibiting tne use ot marine

                            toilets while moored unless these toilets are

                            self-contained or have an approved treatment

                            device; and



                       (3) Regulations prohibiting the disposal of fish

                            or shellfish    cleaning wastes, scrapfish,

                            viscera or unused bait in or near the marina.




                 V.    Garbage or litter receptacles shall be provided

                       and maintained by the marina operator at several

                       locations convenient to users.




                 W.    The  dock facilities shall      be equipped witn

                       adequate lifesaving equipment such as life rinqs,

                       hook and ropes.



                 X.    Adequate fire protection shall be required.



                 Y.    If dredging at marina entrances       changes the

                       littoral drift processes and adversely affects

                       adjacent shores, the marina operator shall be

                       required to periodically replenish these shores

                       with the appropriate quantity and quality of

                       aggregate.




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                     Z.   Space for transient moorage shall be provided.






          4-17-6     PRIVATE BOAT RAMPS




                     a.   Boat ramps are permitted on stable non-erosional

                          banks, where no or a minimum number of current

                          deflectors or other stabilization structures will


                          be necessary.



                     b.   Boat ramps are permitted for individual residences

                          where the upland slope within twenty-tive (25)

                          feet of mean high water does not exceed fifteen

                          (15) percent and      where substantial      cutting,

                          grading,    fillinq or    defense works     are not


                          necessary.




                     C.   Boat launching ramps and minor accessory buildings

                          and haul out facilities shall be desiqned to be in

                          character    and   scale    with   the    surrounding

                          neighborhood.



                     d.   Ramp structures shall be built from flexible,

                          hinge-segmented pads which can adapt to changes in

                          beach profiles.



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                    e     Ramps   shall be   placed   and kept    f lush with   the

                          shore slope to minimize the interruption of geo-

                          hydraulic processes.






         4-17-7     COVERED MOORAGES/BOATHOUSES




                    a.    Covered moorages and boathouses are not permitted

                          in areas identified in the Comprehensive Plan as

                          possessing high scenic value or where open water

                          views are important.



                    b.    The   maximum height for covered          moorages and

                          boathouses is twenty-five to thirty-five (25-35)

                          feet above mean high water.



                    C.    Boathouses are not permitted to serve individual

                          lots created after the effective date of this


                          ordinance.







         4-17-8     PIERS AND DOCKS




                    a.    General Standards


                          Piers and docks should be designed to cause




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                            minimum interference with the public use of the

                            water surface and shorelines.




                            1.   Piers and docks should allow for a maximum of


                                 littoral     drift      and   should       minimize


                                 interference      with    basic      geo-hydraulic


                                 processes.




                            2.   Piers    and    docks    and their      associated


                                 activities should conserve and enhance water


                                 quality,     fish,   shelltish     and     wildlife

                                 resources and habitats.




                            3.   Pier and dock projects are encouraged to

                                 provide for public access docking, launching

                                 and recreational use.





                            4.   Piers and docks shall be consistent with the


                                 following criteria:




                                 (a) Important navigation routes or marine-


                                       oriented recreation areas will not be


                                       obstructed or impaired;




                                 (b) views from surrounding properties will




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                                                         not be unduly impaired;




                               b.       Number




                                        (1) New subdivisions shall be required to provide

                                                community docks. Ttie development of piers or

                                                docks on individual                       lots shall not                   be


                                                permitted unless the site does not allow a

                                                community facility of sufficient size to

                                                serve     all the residents of the subdivision.




                                        (2)     For lots existing at the time this ordinance

                                                is adopted, no more than one private, non-

                                                commercial dock is permitted per platted

                                                shoreline lot or unplatted shoreline tract

                                                owned         for       residential             or        recreational


                                                purposes.




                              b.        Use of Piers vs. Docks




                                        (1)     On river shorelines, only docks shall be

                                                permitted. Such facilities shall be securely

                                                anchored to pilings to allow for Chanqes in

                                                river level and shall be able to withstand


                                                100-year frequency flooding.




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                          (2) The use of docks         shall be required in

                                preference to piers in areas where scenic

                                values   are   high    and    conflicts     with

                                recreational boaters and fishermen will not


                                be created.




                          (3)   Open-pile   piers    shall   be required       in

                                preference to docks in areas where shore

                                trolling   is    important, where     there is

                                significant littoral drift and where scenic

                                values will not be impaired.




                     C.   Size


                          The size of a pier or dock should not exceed that

                          which is required for the water-dependent purposes

                          for wh ich it was constructed.




                     d.   Length



                          (1) Maximum length of a pier or dock shall be

                                only so long as to obtain a deptn of eight

                                (8) feet of water as measured at mean low


                                water on salt water shorelines or as measured

                                at mean high water in fresh water shorelines,

                                except that the length of any pier or dock



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                                                shall not exceed the lesser of fifteen (15)

                                                percent of the fetch or one hundred fifty

                                                (150) feet.on saltwater shorelines and forty

                                                (40) feet on fresh water shorelines.




                                        (2) If there are existing docks within three

                                                hundred (300) feet of side property lines:



                                                         Single use docks shall be no longer than

                                                         the averaqe length of those docks as

                                                         measured from mean high water.



                                                         Community docks shall be no lonqer than

                                                         fifteen (15) feet greater                            than the

                                                         average lenqth of existinq single use

                                                         docks as measured from the mean high

                                                         water.




                                      -(3) If there are no existing docks within three

                                                hundred (300) feet of side property lines,

                                                proposals for piers and docks shall show

                                                reasonable Justification to exceed forty to

                                                fifty (40-50) feet in length trom mean high

                                                water.







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                     e     Width




                           (1) For private, single use docks, maximum length

                                parallel to shore should not exceed eight to

                                ten (8-10) feet.




                           (2) For community piers and docks, maximum width

                                will be permitted by the County on a case-by-

                                case basis.




                     f.    Height

                           Docks shall not exceed three (3) feet in height

                           above mean high water on the landward side.




                     9.    Sideyard Setback

                           Docks shall be setback a minimum of thirty (30)

                           feet    from side property       lines, EXCEPT that

                           community piers and docks may be located adjacent

                           to or upon a side property line when mutually

                           agreed to by contract with the owners of the

                           adjacent property, a copy of w1iich must be filed

                           with the application for permit.



                     h.    Density

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                            more than one (1) mooraqe space per dwelling

                            unit or lot.




                       (2)  Piers and docks for use by the general public

                            shall include no more than one moorage for

                            each ten (10) feet of waterfront up to two

                            hundred (200) front feet plus one (1) mooraqe

                            for each additional five (5) front feet.




                 i.    Construction




                       (1) Pilings must be structurally sound and cured

                            prior to placement in the water.




                       (2) Piers shall utilize the minimum number of

                            pilings necessary, favoring large spans on

                            fewer pilings over smaller spans on more

                            pilings.



                       (3)  Pilings employed in piers or      any other

                            structure shall have a     minimum vertical

                            clearance of one (1) foot above extreme high

                            water.




                       (4) All docks shall include stops which will




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                               serve to keep the floats off the tidelands at

                               low tide.




                          (5) If  a bulkhead-like base is proposed for a

                               fixed pier or dock where there is-- net

                               positive littoral drift, the base should be

                               built    landward of     mean high    water or

                               protective berms.



                          (6)  When plastics     or other non-biodegradable

                               materials are used in pier construction,

                               precautions shall be taken to insure their

                               containment.
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                          (7)  overhead wiring or plumbing is not permitted


                               on Diers or docks.







          4-17-9     COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC RECREATIONAL PIERS AND DOCKS




                     a.   Major plans of development including but not

                          limited to xesourts and Rurul villages proposing

                          to provide moorage facilities shall be required to

                          construct single, Joint use moorage facilities,

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                                       one Joint use moorage                         facility If a single

                                       facility would be inappropriate or undesirable

                                       given the specific conditions of the site.



                              b.       Proposals for community piers and docks shall

                                       demonstrate that adequate maintenance                                     of the

                                       structure and the associated upland area will be

                                       provided.



                              C.       In addition, all recreational piers or docks which

                                       are intended for use by the general public shall

                                       comply with the followinq regulations:



                                       (1) An adequate number of approved solid waste

                                               containers shall be located conveniently for

                                               boater utilization.




                                       (2) The dock facilities shall be equipped with

                                               adequate lifesaving equipment such as life

                                               rings, hook and ropes.



                                       (3)     Every facility shall be maintained in good

                                               repair and free from safety hazards.



                                       (4) Boaters should not use their marine toilets



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                               while moored unless these toilets are self-

                               contained or have an       approved tre.atment

                               device. Signs stating this shall be posted

                               where they are      readily visible to       all

                               boaters.




                    d.    Community and public recreational piers and docks

                          may be required to provide facilities for dumping

                          holding tanks.






          4-17-10   MOORING BUOYS




                    a.    Mooring buoys shall be located as close to the

                          shore as possible.      Tney shall not be located

                          farther waterward than existing mooring buoys

                          unless the drift of the boat dictates this.




                    b.    Buoys must be discernible under normal dayliqht

                          conditions at a minimum of one hundred (100) yards

                          and must have reflectors for nighttime visibility.



                    C.    only one    mooring buoy will be       allowed per

                          waterfront lot unless.there is a demonstration of

                          greater need. such demonstration may include a



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                                       community park or residential development where

                                        lot owners both on and away from the shoreline

                                       share a shoreline open space area.





















































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            4-18         ROSCO DESIGN STANDARDS







            4-18-1       PURPOSE AND INTENT




                         The continuation of Richmond County's traditional lana

                         use pattern of rural villages, towns and farmsteads

                         surrounded      by open       space. in        which traditional

                         occupational pursuits such as agriculture occur and

                         critical and significant environmental and cultural

                         resources are protected, requires supplementary design

                         standards to the zoning provisions of Section 3-11.

                         These standards will assist in ensuring that the intent

                         and purpose of this Ordinance as it relates to the

                         predominant patterning of land development initiatives

                         within the County is more clearly enunciated.                   Wfiere

                         there are conflicts between these provisions and those

                         in other sections of Article 4            these provisions shall

                         apply.






            4-18-2       PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS




                         In addition to the plan of development submittal

                         requirements of Article 2 and the other sections of




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                               Article 4, the applicant shall submit the following

                               information as applicable:



                               a.       All land proposed to be designated as village and

                                        its components, hamlet, "ROSCO Buffer" and "ROSCO

                                        Conservancy" shall be identified by the applicant

                                        In his submission to the Land Use Administrator.




                               b.       Documentation              that        applicant has                  sufficient

                                        control over all lands to be designated.



                               C.       7'he following statistics:



                                        (1) number of single family homes;



                                        (2) number of acres proposed                         for various village
                                                components;                            1                                                        1


                                        (3)     number of acres proposed for "ROSCO Butter";



                                        (4)     number          of      acres         proposed            for        11RUSCO

                                                Conservancy"; and



                                        (5)     number          of      acres         proposed            for        future

                                                expansion.


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                                  d.       Conceptual development                       plan depicting qeneral

                                           configuration of land uses and roads and points of

                                           access to the existing state road system.



                                  e.       Plan for "ROSCO                   Conservancy" land                     including

                                           location, plats, uses, and easements.



                                  f.       Plan for 11ROSCO Buffer" land including location,

                                           plats, uses, easements and maintenance plan,



                                  9.       A detailed development plan showinq desiqnated use

                                           areas (civic lots, greens, storefront, townhouse,

                                           house, village workplace and any future village

                                           expansion areas).




                                  h.       Supporting documentation inciuding conservation

                                           easements,            outside agency                  permits, proffers,

                                           homeowner           association              documents;             performance

                                           guarantee for improvements, deeds of dedication,

                                           and covenants for greens, other civic lots.




                                  i.       Statement from applicant that, in the event his

                                           application is approved, he is:



                                           (1) willing to dedicate conservation easements




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                              limitinq the use of "ROSCO Conservancy" and

                              buffer areas to specific uses consistent with

                              the provisions of this Ordinance;



                        (2) willing to provide the road improvements

                              necessary   to    accommodate    the    proposed

                              development;



                        (3)   willing to  provide the water and wastewater

                              facilities    and    systems     necessary     to

                              accommodate the proposed development and is

                              willing to dedicate easements or take other

                              necessary steps to comply with the intent of

                              this Ordinance.






        4-18-3     RURAL VILLAGE AND 11AMLET OBJECTIVES




                   a.   General Intent


                        To provide for living and working opportunities in

                        a traditional rural village and hamlet. Specific

                        obJectives include:



                         (i) the    creation    of   a   distinct     physical

                              settlement surrounded by a protected rural



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                               landscape of generally open land used for

                               agricultural,    forestal, recreational      and

                               environmental protection purposes;



                           (2) a strong sense of community identity based on

                               a shared, coherent, functionally efficient

                               physical environment and a shared economic,

                               political, social and cultural environment;



                           (3) modestly sized buildings fronting on, and

                               aligned with, streets       in a     disciplined

                               manner, uninterrupted by parking lots;



                           (4) civic buildings for assembly, or for other

                               civic purposes, that act as visual landmarks

                               and symbols of identity within the community;



                          (5)  a   development    size    and    scale    which

                               accommodates and promotes pedestrian travel

                               rather than motor vehicle use for trips

                               within the village or hamlet.




                          (6)  All or as many lots as possible will have

                               views of former open spaces within greens and

                               parks or long views of common open space and




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                                               the countryside.






             4-18-4           GENERAL REQUIREMENTS                   VILLAGE




                              a.      The village shall be arranqed in a generally

                                      rectilinear network of interconnectinq streets and


                                      blocks.




                              b.      The perimeter of a block shall qenerally ranqe

                                      from 1,000 to 1,800 feet in length as measured

                                      along the            property (right-of-way) line although

                                      block sizes may vary from this standard due to

                                      topographic, environmental and other valid desiqn

                                      considerations.




                              C.      Each block which includes storefront and narrow


                                      frontage townhouse lots shall be designed to

                                      include an alley. Blocks of linked, wide frontage

                                      townhouse lots need not be designed to include an

                                      alley and rear parking.



                              d.      Similar land use types shall generally enfront one

                                      another while dissimilar land use types snall

                                      generally abut along alleys or rear property



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                         lines.




                    e.   At the option of the developer, the village may

                         include an unplatted "village expansion area" at

                         its periphery, which area is reserved for future

                         expansion of the village uses. Such area shall

                         not encroach on or be counted as part of the

                         buffer area.




                    f.   Village water and      wastewater storaqe      and/or

                         treatment facilities shall be located     outside or


                         on the periphery of the village proper and shall

                         be designed to minimize their adverse impact on

                         the entire rural village and adjacent properties.




                    9.   Lot layout, path and sidewalk design shall ensure

                         pedestrian access to each lot.



                    h.   The village shall contain well configured squares,

                         greens, landscaped streets and parks woven into

                         street and     block patterns and      dedicated to

                         collective social activity, recreation, and visual

                         enjoyment. The required main village qreen shali

                         be located near the center of the village proper

                         within or adjacent to the storefront area,




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                  i.   Village workplace lots 'shall front on village

                       streets and not on village bypa  ss roads.






        4-18-5    TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS - VILLAGE




                  a.   The village shall contain a hierarchy of streets,

                       some narrow and convenient for a balanced mix of


                       both pedestrians and automobiles while others are

                       wider to carry greater traffic.



                  b.   The village must have at least two points of

                       access to roads designated as a major or minor

                       arterial or a major collector.         New collector

                       roads may be constructed by the applicant to

                       connect the village proper with an existing major

                       collector or arterials.        Additional points of

                       access are discouraged.      County approval of any

                       additional access points will be judged on the

                       safety merits of the proposed design and on the

                       basis of need.




                  C.   Rural villages must be accessed by hard surfaced

                       roads of a design acceptable to the County and


                       VDOT.




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                     d.   Local and neighborhood streets        serving rural

                          villages will not be permitted direct access to

                          arterials or major collector roads.



                     e.   Existing major and minor collector and arterial

                          roads designated may      not generally serve as

                          internal streets within a rural village proper

                          unless a new bypass road of similar function is

                          provided.



                     f.   All internal and external roads and improvements

                          thereto required for the appropriate design of a

                          village shall be provided by the applicant.
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                     9.   Roads   and streets     providing access     to and

                          vehicular circulation within a villaqe proper

                          shall be designated according to their tunc--tionai

                          hierarchy as follows:



                          (1) Villaqe Major Collector--to provide primarily

                               for traffic movement to the village



                          (2)  Village Minor Collector Streets--to provide

                               primarily for traffic movement within the

                               village




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                       (3) Village    Subcollector and     Tertiary Minor

                            Collector Streets--to provide for traffic

                            movement within the village between local

                            streets and through streets       and traffic

                            access to civic, offstreet parking lots and

                            other larger uses in the village



                       (4) Village Tertiary     Streets--to provide for

                            traffic access to Individual lots within the


                            village



                  h.   Street patterns within the villa.qe shall be a

                       network with variations as needed for topographic,

                       environmental,   traffic safety,     the efficient

                       movement of fire and emergency rescue vehicles and

                       other valid design considerations.



                  I.   Alleys shall be    maintained by the homeowners'

                       association.




                  j.   Streets shall be designed gene rally to:




                       (1) Follow and preserve existing fence lines,

                            tree lines, hedgerows and stone walls;






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                                             (2) Minimize alteration of natural site features;



                                             (3) Secure the view to prominent natural vistas;



                                             (4) Minimize the area devoted to motor vehicle

                                                      travel;



                                             (5)      Promote pedestrian movement so that it is

                                                      generally more convenient and pleasant to

                                                      walk short distances than to drive; and




                                             (6)      Promote the creation of vista terminations.




                                    k.       All neighborhood and local streets shall terminate

                                             at other streets within the village proper and

                                             shall provide connections to existing or proposed

                                             through streets or collectors outside the village

                                             proper       where practical.



                                    1.       Sidewalks at least 8 feet wide shall be provided

                                             parallel to streets in all civic, storefront and

                                             townhouse areas.                   Sidewalks at least 4 feet wide


                                             shall be provided in all house and workplace areas

                                             so that all lots have access to a pedestrian

                                             network.



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                  rfl,  streetliqhts of 12-15 feet in heiqht shall be

                        provided alonq all sidewalks, at not more than 50-

                        foot intervals, measured parallel to streets in

                        storefront and townhouse areas. Streetlights in

                        other areas of the village proper shall             be

                        provided along all streets at not more than 150-

                        foot Intervals measured parallel to streets, or

                        more than 200-foot intervals measured diagonally

                        across streets.







        4-18-6    PARKING REQtJlREMENTS


                  a.    Streetside Parking:

                        Continuous parallel parkinq shall be provided

                        along streets where storefront and townhouse uses

                        are predominant.     Parallel parking is permitted

                        along all other streets.



                  b.    off-Stmeet Parking Location and Access:



                        (1) off-street parking lots and         areas shall

                             generally    be   located at     the   rear of

                             buildings.



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                                        the front      yards of buildings located           in the

                                        st orefront, townhouse or village workplace

                                        areas, nor shall off-street parkinq be the

                                        principal use of corner lots in these areas.



                                  (3)   Any off-street parking space or parking lot

                                        in a storefront, townhouse, or civic area

                                        which abuts a street right-of-way shall be

                                        buffered       from     the     right-of-way        by      a

                                        landscaped area no less than 4 feet wide, in

                                        which is located a continuous row of shrulDs


                                        no less than 3-1/2 feet hiqh, or by a wall no

                                        less than 4 feet and no more than 6 feet


                                        high.




                                  (4)-- Adjacent parkinq lots shall have off-street

                                        vehicular and pedestrian connections.



                                  (5)   off-street parking in the storefront and

                                        narrow      frontage       townhouse       areas      shall

                                        generally be accessible from an alley only.



                                  (6)   Garages or carports for house area lots shall

                                        not be located at a vista termination and


                                        shall be located       a minimum of 20 feet behind




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                                                the street facade of the principal building,

                                                and if served by an alley, shall be set back

                                                at least 2 feet from the alley riqht-of-way.

                                                If connected to the house, the garage doors

                                                shall face the rear.




                                       (7)      off-street parking for villaqe workplace area

                                                lots is permitted to the rear and side of the

                                                buildings only and shall not be permitted

                                                closer than 50 feet to any property line.



                                       (8       Off-street parking serving a particular lot

                                                may       be reduced to the extent that the

                                                applicant           can demonstrate                  that adequate

                                                parking Is provided on-street and/or within a

                                                distance of 200 feet from the lot.




                                       (9)      The Land Use Administrator may authorize

                                                certain unpaved and landscaped areas to be

                                                reserved          for future              required off-street

                                                parking, until such time as the Land Use

                                             ,Administrator                 and/or            property               owner

                                                determines that there is an actual demand for


                                                such parking.






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          4-18-7     LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS - VILLAGE




                     a.   Streets shall be planted on both sides with street

                          trees no more than 40 feet apart.



                     b.   No less than 75% of the perimeter of the Village

                          Green shall have frontage on a public street. No

                          less than 25% of a small green, park, or square

                          shall have frontage on a public street.




                     C.   Village   workplace lots shall       have at their

                          perimeter a continuous landscaped buffer no less

                          than 50 feet wide planted with threes and shrubs

                          and/or a masonry wall, no less than 8 feet in

                          height. 1n the case oi an open starage lot such a

                          wall shall be no less than 12 ieet in height or

                          the landscaped buffer shall be no less than 100

                          feet in width.




                     d.   The homeowners' association shall provide for

                          maintenance of street trees and other community

                          landscaping such as in village greens, parks and


                          squares.









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                   UTILITIES - VILLAC37E




                   a.   Utilities should generally be located underground

                        within street and alley rights-of-way; but not

                        actually under street pavement unless a means of

                        service    access   is    provided    which     allows

                        maintenance without disturbing the pavement.



                   b.   All   above ground     utility    boxes and      other

                        facilities  should be clustered and screened from


                        street view.




                   C.   Each rural village shall be.served by water and

                        wastewater systems provided and constructed by tne

                        applicant.     The water and wastewater facility

                        proposal shall be accompanied with a financing

                        plan for these utilities which is desiqned to

                        obtain sufficient revenue from the system users to

                        pay all operating, service and re,placement costs.

                        Systems shall comply with the requirements of

                        Section 4-5. Individual water and sewer systems

                        will not be permitted within the village.






        4-18-9     LOT LAYOUT - VILLAGE




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                    a.   The scale, proportion, color and materials of

                         buildings shall exhibit relative commonality.



                    b.   civic    buildinqs and structures should be of

                         materials, scale and colors compatible with each

                         other and distinct from the character of other


                         buildings in the village proper.



                    C.   storefront buildings shall have at least 60% of

                         their front facade coincident with their frontage.

                         The principal entrance shall be from the front

                         sidewalk.




                    d.   The    construction of open      colonnades ovpr a

                         sidewalk which adjoins storefront buildinqs may be

                         permitted subject to an appropriate easement.




                    e.   Storefront buildings fronting on the same street

                         and located on the same block shall be attached;

                         provided, however, a limited number of pedestrian

                         ways may be located between storefront buildings.



                    f.   Village workplace buildings shall have finish

                         materials and fenestration on street facades and


                         on any side facing a residential area which are




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                                       designed to ensure visual harmony.






             4-18-10          GENERAL REQUIREMENTS                    HAMLET




                              a.       The hamlet shall be arranged in                           response to the

                                       natural terrain or in a loose rectilinear pattern

                                       if sited on flat land. Hamlets should be sited so


                                       as to nestle, or blend in a subordinate way, into

                                       the existing landscape and should be designed to

                                       create a traditional hamlet massing profile.




                              b.       Lot layout and path design shall ensure pedestrian

                                       access to each lot.




                              C.       Hamlets may be located at the intersection of

                                       minor collectors but are encouraqed to be located

                                       on their own subcollector and tertiary level

                                       streets adjunct to major collectors and arterials.


                                       Hamlets can also be located at the end of a dead


                                       end road or at the side of a watercourse or


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                                  d.       Streets shall be designed generally to:



                                           Follow and preserve existing fence lines, tree

                                           lines, hedgerows and stone walls;
                                           Minimize alteration of natural site features;-


                                           Secure the view to prominent natural vistas;




                                           Minimize the area devoted to motor vehicle travel;




                                           Promote          pedestrian movement                     so that            it is

                                           generally more convenient and pleasant to walk

                                           short distances than to drive; and




                                           Promote the creation of vista terminations.




                                  e.       Streets shall be planted on both sides with street

                                           trees no more than 40 feet apart.




                                   f.      If a hamlet green is provided, it shall be located

                                           in the interior of the hamlet. The width of the


                                           hamlet green is recommended not to exceed six

                                           times the height of the buildings fronting upon






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                       Lots should be located in a contiguous group with

                       adjacent and fronting lots oriented towards each

                       other as on a street or the hamlet green, and

                       forming a distinct boundary with the surrounding

                       countryside.



                  h.   The common open space surrounding the hamlet shall

                       be at least 600 feet wide from the edge of a

                       hamlet lot to the edge of the tract. This common

                       area and the hamlet green shall be protected in

                       perpetuity by a conservation easement.




                  i.   A homeowners' association shall be     created to


                       manage the common open spaces and       to maintain

                       street trees, paths, and alleys not in state

                       highway system.



                  j.   Hamlet lots shall be served either by:



                       (1) individual wells on each lot, or



                       (2) A community water system constructed by the

                            developer.








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                                           (3) Connection with an existing town with an

                                                   existing/proposed water system nearby.



                                  k.       Hamlet lots not developed or proximate to an

                                           existing Town or                    an existing/proposed rural

                                           village, shall be served by a sewage disposal

                                           system located on the lot of off-lot in the

                                           perpetually eased common open space.






                 4-18-11          FARMSTEAD AND SINGLE FAMILY, LARGE LOT (SF,LF) OPTIONS




                                  General Requirements




                                  a.       Farmstead and SF,LF shall be sited in locations on

                                           a parcel in keeping with traditional iarmstead

                                           positions in the landscape.                        Farmsteads and SF,LF

                                           should be located so as to maximize the view of


                                           surrounding farmlands.



                                  b.       Trees of considerable ultimate height should be

                                           planted in locations maximizing shading potential.

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                       A single driveway tertiary grade road shall access

                       the farmstead or SF,LF on a direct route from the

                       right of way to-the building envelope.



                  C.   The entrance shall not contain a development

                       identification   sign commonly     associated with

                       suburban housing developments but instead should

                       contain a very simple, low key name plate.



                  d.   Mail boxes-at the right of way should be identical

                       and as inconspicuous as possible.



                  e.   The architecture and placement of principal and

                       accessory buildings should mimic       the general

                       design   of   the traditional     farmstead within

                       Richmond County, the Northern neck and Tidewater

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                  4-19               DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC SITE DISTRICTS AND HISTORIC AND


                                     CULTURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS





                  4-19-1             DESIGNATION




                                     a.        Historic districts may hereafter be created, in

                                               accordance with Section 15.1-503.2 of the Code of

                                               Virginia, as amended, which shall be designated as

                                               either Historic Site (HS) districts or as Historic


                                               and Cultural Conservation (HCC) districts.




                                     b.        Historic site district shall apply to landmarks,

                                               buildings             or       structures                 which          meet            the

                                               requirements for designation set out                                             in the

                                               followinq             sections.                  Historic            and cultural


                                               conservation districting shall apply to areas,

                                               including rural areas, as opposed to specific

                                               landmarks, buildings or structures, which meet the

                                               requirements                for designation set out in the

                                               following sections.












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         4-19-2      INTENT




                    a.     HS and HCC       districts shall       be created       by

                           resolution and provide a basis for the delineation

                           of the HISTORIC RICHMOND overlay zoninq district

                           HS and HCC districts are not zoninq districts but


                           are instead historic districts.




                    b.     HS and HCC districts are Intended to effect and


                           accomplish    the    protection,      enhancement. and

                           perpetuation of especially noteworthy examples or

                           elements    of    the County's      cultural, social,

                           archaeological, economic, religious, political or

                           architectural history in order to:



                           (1) Foster      civic    pride    and     preserve     an

                                appreciation for the historic values on which

                                the County and the Nation were founded;



                           (2) Maintain and improve property values;



                           (3) Protect and enhance the County's attraction

                                to tourists and visitors;








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                          (4) Provide for the education and qeneral welfare

                               of the people of the County; and



                          (5)  otherwise accomplish the general purposes of

                               this Ordinance and the provisions of chapter

                               11, Title 15.1, Code of Virqinia of 1950, as

                               amended.







          4-19-1     CRITERIA YOR DESIGNATING HISTORIC SITE DISTRICTS AND


                     HISTORIC AND CULTURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS




                     a.   Criteria for Designating Historic Site Districts

                          The Board of Supervisors may create HS districts

                          provided such districts meet one or moye ot tne

                          following criteria, as well as meet one or more of

                          the purposes set forth in Section 4-19-2b above:




                          (1) such district contains a landmark, buildinq

                               or structure on the National Reqister of


                               Historic Places or the Virqinia LandmarK

                               Register, or




                          (2)  Such district meets one or more of the


                               following local determination criteria:




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                              Is   closely associated with one or more

                              persons, events, activities, or institutions

                              that have made a significant contribution to

                              local, regional, or national history; or



                              Contains   buildings    or structures       whose

                              exterior desiqn or features exemplify the

                              distinctive characteristics of an historic

                              type, period or method of construction, or

                              which represent the work of an acknowledqed

                              master; or



                              Have yielded, or      are likely to        yield,

                              information important to local, regional or

                              national history.



                   b.   Criteria for Designating Historic and Cultural

                        Conservation Districts


                        The Board of Supervisors may create HCC districts

                        provided such districts meet tne standards of

                        Section 15.1-430(b), Code of Virginia (1950), as

                        amended; meet one or more the purposes set forth

                        in Section 4-19-2b above; and meet one or more of

                        the followinq criteria:






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                                            (1) Is           closely associated with one or more

                                                     persons, events, activities, or institutions

                                                     that have made a significant contribution to

                                                     local, regional or national history; or



                                            (2)      Contain          buildings            or       structures             whose

                                                     exterior design or features exemplify the

                                                     distinctive characteristics of one or more

                                                     historic           types..        periods or               methods of

                                                     construction, or which represent the work of

                                                     an acknowledqed master or masters; or




                                            (3)      Have yielded, or                    are likely to                    yield,

                                                     information important to local, reqional or

                                                     national history; or




                                            (4)      Possess             an           identifiable                   character

                                                     representative               of the            architectural and

                                                     cultural heritage of the County.

















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              4-19-4           BOUNDARIES OF HISTORIC SITE DISTRICTS AND HISTORIC AND                                                        0 J
                               CULTURAL CONSERVAT10N DISTRICTS




                               a.       Boundaries of Historic Site Districts


                                        The boundaries of HS districts shall be drawn to


                                        include all lands which are adjacent to the

                                        landmark, building, or structure for which the

                                        historic site district was established and which


                                        are reasonably related to the essential historic

                                        character of said district.




                               b.       Boundaries of Historic and Cultural conservation


                                        Districts


                                        The boundaries of HCC districts shall be drawn to


                                        include all such land                           therein as meets tne


                                        purposes of Section                        4-19-2b above, and                        the

                                        criteria of Section 4-19-3b above.







              4-19-5           APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION AS HISTORIC SITE DISTRICT


                               OR HISTORIC AND CULTURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT




                               a.       Application for historic site or historic and

                                        cultural conservation district designation shall

                                        be made by the owner, Board of Supervisors,




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                           Planning Commission or Historic District Review

                           Committee on a form provided by the Land Use

                           Administrator. No fee shall be required.



                     b.    In addition to the above, the Planning Commission

                           may initiate amending action to create an Historic

                           Site district whenever there exists a national or


                           state recognized historic landmark not encompassed

                           by a Historic Site District desiqnated on the

                           zoning map.




                     C.    The  following information shall be required for


                           consideration for Historic Site or Historic and


                           Cultural Conservation district desiqnation and

                           shall be submitted with the application:



                           (1) An inventory which lists each building or

                                structure within the district which itself


                                has historic merit or which contributes to


                                the   overall    historic character      of the


                                district.




                           (2)  A graphic representation of the location of

                                landmarks,    sites,     buildings    or    other

                                structures of particular historic value as



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                             well as the boundaries of the total     proposed

                             area to be included within the designation.



                        (3) A     writt en   statement    documenting     the

                             particular    historical attributes     of the

                             territory proposed to be designated.






        4-19-6    ACTION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION




                  An application filed with the Land Use Administrator

                  shall be advertised for public hearing as provided for

                  in Section 2-3.         The Planning    Commission shall

                  determine that the application either has apparent

                  merit or does not have apparent merit in relation to

                  the intent and criteria set forth above.        In either


                  case, the application shall be forwarded to the Board

                  of Supervisors along with a statement of the findinqs

                  of the Planning Commission relative to such purposes

                  and criteria.    If the application is approved by the

                  Planning Commission, transmittal of said approval shall

                  be accompanied     by a map depicting        the approved

                  boundaries of said district, as well as a copy of the

                  inventory of buildings and structures submitted with

                  the application under Section 4-10-5c(l), which the



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                                  Commission shall have reviewed and approved after any

                                  necessary additions, deletions, or changes.                                           Before

                                  acting on any such application, the Planning Commission

                                  may consider comments solicited from such local and

                                  state agencies as deemed appropriate, including the

                                  Historic District Review Committee, as established in

                                  accordance with Section 4-19-18 below.







                 4-19-7           ACTION BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS




                                  Upon receipt of a recommendation from the Planning

                                  Commission, the Board of Supervisors shall consider the

                                  application in accordance with DMP-b, hereinatter, and

                                  approve or disapprove the application under the same

                                  standard5 as applied by the Planninq Commission above.

                                  if the application is                          approved by the Board of

                                  Supervisors, the Board shall also specifically appiove

                                  the boundaries of said district, and the inventory of

                                  buildings and structures submitted under Section 4-19-

                                  5c(l) as may be amended by the Board of Supervisors.












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        4-19-8     MAINTENANCE OF INVENTORY OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES




                   Following the creation of each         Historic Site or

                   Historic Cultural Conservation District, the Land Use

                   Administrator    shall maintain     in his     office the


                   inventory of buildings and structures approved by the

                   Board of Supervisors.      Requests for any additions,

                   deletions, or other changes to such inventory shall be

                   made to the Land Use Administrator, and may only be

                   made by him with the concurrence of the Historic

                   District Review Committee.







        4-19-9     RECORDATION OF RESOLUTIONS CREATING HISTORIC DISTRICT




                   Following the creation of        each Historic Site or

                   Historic and Cultural Conservation District, a copy of

                   the resolution creating such district, and a boundary

                   description of such district, shali be filed by the

                   Land Use Administrator with the Clerk of the Circuit


                   Court for Richmond County.












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          4-19-10   CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS




                    In order to promote the general welfare through the

                    preservation and protection of historic places and

                    areas of historic interest in the County, no building

                    or structure, including      signs, shall be erected,

                    reconstructed, substantially altered, moved or restored

                    within a designated Historic Site or Historic and

                    Cultural Conservation District unless and until an

                    application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall

                    have been approved by the Historic District Review

                    Committee, as provided below. Provided, however, that

                    no Certificate of AppLopriateness shall be required in

                    cases of buildings primarily used or to be used for

                    agricultural or horticultural purposes in which the

                    requested change would not have a clear and substantial

                    detrimental impact on the character of the district as

                    determined by the Land Use Administrator.          Provided

                    further that no Certificate of Appropriateness shall be

                    required in cases of ordinary repair or maintenance of

                    any exterior     feature which     does not involve       a

                    significant    change in design, material, or outer

                    appearance thereof, as determined by the Land use

                    Administrator. Notwithstanding any other provision of

                    this ordinance, appeal from any determination made by




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                              the Land Use Administrator pursuant to this section

                              shall be by petition to the Historic District Review

                              Committee by any party directly aggrieved thereby.






             4-19-11          PERMIT FOR RAZING OR DEMOLITION




                              In order to promote the general welfare throuqh the

                              preservation and protection of historic places and

                              areas of historic interest in the County, no buildinq

                              or structure within an historic district which is


                              listed on the inventory of buildings and structures for

                              such district maintained in the office of the Land Use


                              Administrator, shall be razed or demolished without a

                              permit being obtained from the Historic District Review

                              Committee, except as otherwise provided in Section 4-

                              19-16 or           Section 4-19-17 below.                             Notwithstanding

                              provisions         of this section and Section 750.12, the

                              Board of           Supervisors may issue a permit to raze a

                              structure            upon        recommendation               of       the        Planninq

                              Commission at the time of establishment of a district.













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                 4-19-12           APPLICATIONS                  AND            PROCEDURES-CERTIFICATE                           OF

                                   APPROPRIATENESS, PERMIT FOR RAZING OR DEMOLITION



                                   a.       Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness

                                            and Permits for Razing or Demolition shall be-made

                                            to the Land Use Administrator on forms supplied by

                                            him.        The Land Use Administrator shall refer all

                                            applications to the Historic                               District Review

                                            Committee.




                                   b.       All actions taken in pursuance of the above

                                            requirements shall be preceded by at least one

                                            public meeting by the Committee, at which time any

                                            interested party, includinq the aDplicant or his

                                            representative, snall be heard.




                                   C.       All approvals or disapprovals by the Committee

                                            shall include a statement of the reasons for such


                                            approval or denial and the conditions to be met,

                                            where applicable, whereby the applicant could make

                                            his application acceptable to the Committee.



                                   d.       No reapplication for essentially the same purpose

                                            shall be reviewed by the Historic District Review

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                        applications hereunder except in ca5es where the

                        applicant purports to have brought himselt into

                        compliance with the conditions for approval set

                        forth by the committee In an earlier denial of

                        said application.






        4-19-13   CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS--CRITERIA




                  In    passing upon applications for Certificates of

                  Appropriateness, the Historic District Review Committee

                  shall not consider interior arrangement.
                                                                                    lei
                  a.    Historic Site (HS) District

                        In reviewing an application  iii an HS District, the

                        Committee shall base its decision on wriether the

                        proposals therein are architecturally compatible

                        with the building, structure, or landmark in said


                        district.   The Historic District Review Committee


                        shall make findings stating the reason why an

                        application conforms or fails to conform with

                        those guidelines. In applying such standard, the

                        Committee shall consider, among other factors:








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                                            (1) Exterior architectural features, including

                                                     all sings.



                                            (2)      General design, scale and arrangement.




                                            (3)      Texture and material.




                                            (4)      The relationship of (1), (2, (3) above to

                                                     other         structures             and        features of                the


                                                     district.




                                            (5)      The purposes for which the district was

                                                     created.
 10
 1                                          (6)      The extent to which denial of a Certificate
                                                     of       Appropriateness                would* constitute                      a

                                                     deprivation to the owner of a reasonable use

                                                     of his property.




                                   b.       Historic and Cultural Conservation (HCC District)

                                            in reviewing an application in an HCC District,

                                            the Committee shall base its decision upon whether

                                            the proposals therein are compatible with the

                                            established              architectural               character            of        the


                                            district.            The Historic District Review Committee




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                        shall make findinqs stating the reason why an

                        application conforms or fails to conform with

                        those guidelines.     In applying such standard the

                        Committee shall consider, among other factors:




                        (1) Exterior architectural features, including

                             all signs.




                        (2)  General design, scale and arranqement.




                        (3)  Texture and material.




                        (4)  The relationship of (1) and (2) above to

                             other   structures    and    features of      the


                             district.




                        (5) The purposes for which the district was

                             created.




                        (6) The relationship of the size, desiqn and

                             siting of any new or reconstructed structure

                             to the landscape of the district.



                        (7)  The extent to which denial of a Certificate

                             of   Appropriateness    would    constitute     a



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                                                   deprivation to the owner of a reasonable use

                                                    of his property.






                 4-19-14          RIGHT TO RAZE OR DEMOLISH--CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES




                                  The owner of a building or structure, the razing or

                                  demolition of which is subject to the provisions of

                                  this article, shall, as a matter of right, be entitled

                                  to raze or demolish such buildinq or structure provided

                                  that:




                                  a.       He has applied to the Historic District Review


                                           Committee.




                                  b.       The owner has for a period of time set forth in

                                           the time schedule hereinafter contained and at a


                                           price reasonably related to its fair market value,

                                           made a bona fide offer to sell such building or

                                           structure and the land pertaining thereto to any

                                           person, firm, corporation, government, or agency

                                           thereof, or political                        subdivision or                   aqency

                                           thereof, which gives reasonable assurance that it

                                           will        preserve and . restore the                            building or

                                           structure and the land pertaining thereto.




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                  C.   No bona fide contract, bindinq upon all parties

                       thereto, shall have been executed for the sale of

                       any such building or structure, and the land

                       pertaining thereto, or the building or structure

                       alone without the land pertaininq thereto, prior

                       to the expiration of the applicable time period as

                       set forth In the time schedule below. Any appeal

                       which may be taken to the Court, in accordance

                       with Section 4-19-19 of this ordinance shall not


                       affect the right of the owner to make a bona fide

                       offer to sell.      Offers to sell shall be made


                       within one year of  the date of application to the

                       Historic District   Review Committee.      The time


                       schedule for offers to sell shall be as follows:










                                                            Minimum
                       Property Valued At              Offer to Sell   Period

                       $25,000  or less                     3 months
                       $25,000  - $40,000                   4 months
                       $40,000  - $55,000                   5 months
                       $55,000  - $75,000                   6 months
                       $75,000  - $90,000                   7 months
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                 4-19-15          BONA FIDE OFFER TO SELL; PROCEDURES FOR FILING NOTICE


                                  OF OFFER AND QUESTIONING PRICE






                                  a.       Before making a bona fide offer to sell as

                                           provided for in this section, an owner shall first

                                           file a statement with the Historic District Review


                                           Committee.               The statement shall identify the

                                           property, state the offerinq price, the date tne

                                           offer of sale is to begin and name and address of

                                           the listing real estate agent, if any.                                              The

                                           statement shall provide                          assurances that                    the

                                           building time schedule contained in Section 4-19-

                                           14b shall begin to run until said statement has

                                           been filed.              Within five days of receipt of a

                                           statement,             copies of the statement shall be

                                           delivered             to      the       Historic District                     Review


                                           Committee.




                                  b.       The fact that a building or structure has been

                                           offered for sale at a price reasonable related to

                                           fair market value may be questioned, provided

                                           there is filed with the Historic District Review


                                           committee, on or before 15 days after the offer of

                                           sale has begun, a petition in writing siqned by a



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                        least fiver persons owninq real estate in the

                        vicinity    of    property     offered    for      sale.

                        Alternatively the Committee may question said

                        price on their own motion.       Upon receipt of such

                        petition, or upon its own motion, the Committee

                        shall, at the expense of the County, appoint three

                        disinterested real estate appraisers, familiar

                        with property values in the County, who shall

                        forthwith make an appraisal of tne building or

                        structure in question and file a written report

                        with the Committee stating whether or not the

                        offer to sell the building or structure is at a

                        price reasonably related to its fair market value.

                        The opinion of any two of       the three appraisers

                        shall be final and binding.         In the event the

                        opinion is to be the effect that the offer to sell

                        the building or structure is at price reasonably

                        related to its fair market value, the owner may

                        continue to offer the property for sale pursuant

                        to Section 4-19-14b. In the event the opinion is

                        to the effect that the offer to sell the building

                        or structure is not at a price reasonably related

                        to its fair market value, the date of the offer to

                        sell first established pursuant to Section 4-19-14

                        shall be void and the owner, if he wishes to take




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                                           advantage of the right provided in said se                                   ction,

                                           must        refile the notice                     provided for above.

                                           Notwithstanding                an      adverse           opinion by               the

                                           appraisers if an owner has entered into a binding

                                           bona fide contract as provided in Section 4719-14

                                           prior to the date the appraisers have filed their

                                           report with the Board, the price shall be deemed

                                           reasonably related to the fair market value.






                 4-19-16           RIGHT TO RAZE OR DEMOLISH




                                   The right to raze or demolish a building, structure or

                                   landmark within an historic district shall not ne


                                   subject to the foregoing conditions of oifer to seii

                                   where the applicant for a Permit to raze or Demolish

                                   can establish either:




                                   a.      The loss of such building, structure or landmark

                                           would not substantially impair the goals souqht to

                                           be achieved by the establishment ot such district,


                                           or




                                   b.      The forced sale of                    such building, structure or

                                           landmark would be economically                                 infeasible in



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                                      relation to its effect on the rerfiainil-lq property

                                      of the applicant. Such a claim shall be heard by

                                      the Historic District Review Committee, upon the

                                      petition of the owner of the property.                                           Such

                                      hearing shall be public and any interested party

                                      shall be heard.







            4-19-17          HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES




                             Nothing in Section 4-19 shall prevent the razinq or

                             demolition without consideration of said Committee, of

                             any building or structure within an historic district

                             which is in such an unsafe condition that it wotild


                             endanger life or property as determined in accordance

                             with the provisions of the Virqinia Uniform Statewide

                             Building Code (Section 124 of the BOCA Hasic Building

                             Code, 1975, as amended).






            4-19-18          HISTORIC DISTRICT REVIEW COMMITTEE




                             For the purposes of Section 4-19 of this Ordinance, the

                             Board of Supervisors shall appoint an Historic District

                             Review Committee.                  The Committee shall be composed of




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                    five members.     Where possible, the membership shall

                    include, but not necessarily        be limited to, the

                    following: an architect witn experience dealing with

                    historic structures, and architectural historian, an

                    owner of property listed on either the state or

                    national register of historic landmarks or an owner of

                    property within an Historic Site District, and an owner

                    of   property    within   an   Historic    and    Cultural

                    Conservation District.    The members of tne Committee


                    shall serve a two year term or until their successors

                    are appointed.    The Committee shall meet on a regular

                    basis as their workload requires and shall adopt such

                    operating    procedures as they deem appropriate in

                    keeping with the requirements of law, includinq a

                    procedure for maintaining records of their proceedings.

                    All decisions of the Committee shall be by majority

                    vote of those present and votinq and no action shall tie

                    effective unless those present and votinq constitute at

                    least a quorum of the members of the Committee.






          4-19-19   RIGHT OF APPEAL




                    Any applicant aggrieved, or other party economically

                    injured, by any final decision of the Historic District




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                 Review Committee may appeal such decision to the Board

                 of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors shall render

                 its final decision on such appeal after consultation

                 with the Historic District Review Committee.          Any

                 applicant aggrieved, or     other party     economically

                 inJured, by any final      decision of the Board of

                 Supervisors may    appeal to the Circuit Court for

                 Richmond County, in accordance with Section 15.1-503.2

                 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended.          The

                 filing of a pet Ition of appeal with the Circuit Court

                 shall stay the decision of the Board pending the

                 outcome of the appeal to the Court, except that the

                 filing of such petition shall not stay the decision of

                 th6 Board if such decision denies the right to raze or

                 demolish a historic landmark, building or structure.

























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                             ARTICLE 5 -DEFINITIONS



        5-1
                  GENERAL USAGE


                  For the purpose of this Ordinance, certain words and
                  terms are herein defined as follows:


                       Words used in the present tense include the future
                       tense; words in the singular number include the
                       plural number and words in the plural number
                       include the singular number; unless the obvious
                       construction of the working indicates otherwise.

                       The word "shall" is mandatory.

                       Unless otherwise specified, all distances shall be
                       measured horizontally and at right angles to the
                       line in relation     to which the distance       is
                       specified.

                       The word "building" includes the word "structure";
                       the word "lot" includes the words "plot" and
                       "parcel".

                       The word "used" shall be deemed also to include
                       "erected"I "reconstructed", 11altered", "placed",
                       or "moved".


                       The terms "land use" and "use of land" shall be
                       deemed also to include "building use" and "use df
                       a building".

                       The word "State"     means the Commonwealth      of
                       Virginia.

                       The word "County" means Richmond County, Virginia,
                       and the terms "county boundary" means any exterior
                       boundary of the     county or any     boundary of
                       unincorporated territory within the county.

                       The word "person" includes a firm, association,
                       organization, partnership,    trust, company, or
                       corporation as well as an individual.

                       The term "Code of Virginia" shall include 1@as
                       amended".


                       The word   "adJacent". means "nearby" and       not
                       necessarily "contiguous".


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            5-2               INTERPRETATION BY THE LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR

                              in case of any dispute over the meaning of a word,
                              phrase or sentence, whether                      defined herein or not, the
                              Land Use Administrator Is hereby authorized to make a
                              definitive determinatlon`@'thereof, being guided in such
                              determination by the purposes and intent of this
                              Ordinance, provided however that an appeal may be taken
                              from any such determination as provided in Section 2-4.




            5-3               DEFINITIONS


                              Accessory Dwelling: A subordinate dwelling of no more
                              than 1,000 squre feet or fifty percent (50%) of the
                              square feet of the                       principal dwelling in whom's
                              building envelope the accessory dwelling has been
                              constructed.


                              Accessory Structure:                       A structure detached from a
                              principal building on                    the same lot and customarily
                              Incidental and subordinate to the principal building or
                              use.


                              Accessory Use:                 A use of land or of a building or
                              portion thereof customarily incidental and subordinate
                              to the principal use of the land or building and
                              located on the same lot with such principal use.

                              Accreation: The creation of land by the recession of a
                              lake or stream or by the gradual deposit of solid
                              material by water.

                              Acre: A measure of land area containing 43,560 square
                              f e e t .


                              Administrator:               The representative of the Governing
                              Body who has been appointed to serve as the aqent of
                              the Governing Body In administering this Ordinance.
                              The Land Use Administrator is hereby designated as
                              Administrator of this Ordinance.
                              Agriculture:              The'production, keeping or maintenance,
                              for sale      f   lease or personal use, of plants and animals
                              useful to man, including but not limited to forages and
                              sod crops; grains and seed crops; dairy animals and
                              dairy         products,            poultry          and        poultry           products;
                              livestock, including beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses,
                              ponies, mules, or goats, or any mutations or hybrids


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                                thereof, includij,ig              thu breeding and grazing                     ot aiiy or
                                all of such animals, bees and apiary products; fur
                                animals; trees and forest products; fruits of all
                                kinds, including grapes, nuts and berries; vegetables;
                                nursery, floral, ornamental and greenhouse products; or
                                lands devoted to a soil conservation or forestry
                                management program.

                                Alley:         A public         or private way affording secondary
                                means of access to abutting property.

                                Alteration:              Any change or                  rearrangement In the
                                supporting members of an existing building, such as
                                bearing walls, columns, beams, girders or interior
                                partitions, as well as any change in doors or windows,
                                or any enlargement to or diminution of a building or
                                structure, whether horizontally or vertically, or the
                                moving of a building or structure from one location to
                                another.


                                Amenity: A natural or man-made feature which enhances
                                or makes more attractive or satisfying a particular
                                property.

                                Applicant:              A person submitting an application for
                                development.

                                Archaeological Site:                    Land or water areas which show
                                evidence or artifacts of                            human, plant or animal
                                activity, Usually dating froin period of which only
                                vestiges remain.

                                Base Flood/One-Hundred Year Flood:                                A flood that, on
                                the average, is likely to occur once every 100 years
                                (i.e., that has a one,(l) percent chance of occurring
                                each year, althOUgh the flood may occur In any year.)

                                Base Zoning District:                     Any section of Richmond County,
                                Virginia, for which regulations governing the use of
                                buildings and land, the height of buildings, the size
                                of yards, and the intensity of use are uniform.

                                Basement: A "basement" Is a story (or portion of a
                                story) partly belpw ground level, with at least one-
                                half of its height (measured. from floor to ceiling)
                                above ground level. On through lots that ground level
                                nearest to a story (or portion of a story) shall be
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                   Beach:   The zone of sedimentary material that extends
                   landward from mean high water level to the place where
                   there Is marked change ih material of form, or the line
                   of permanent vegetation.

                   Berm:   A mound of soil, either natural or man-made,
                   planted with grass-.o'r other vegetation, and used as a
                   view obstruction or for water control.


                   Best Management Practices (BMPs):         A practice, or a
                   combination of practices, that Is determined by a state
                   or designated area-wide planning agency to be the most
                   effective, practical means of preventing or reducing
                   the amount of pollution generated by nonpoint sources
                   to a level compatible with water quality goals.
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                   Bike/Hike Trail: A pathway, often paved and separated
                   from streets, designed for bikers and pedestrians.

                   Block:    A unit of land bounded by streets or by a
                   combination of streets and public land, waterways, or
                   any other barrier to the continuity to development.

                   Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA): The.board appointed to
                   grant variance relief where warranted and to review
                   appeals made by Individuals with regard to decisions of
                   the Land Use Administrator in the interpretation of all
                   sections of Article 3.


                   Boathouse:    A roofed structure for the wet or dry
                   storage of one or more boats.

                   Buffer: An area within a property or site, generally
                   adjacent to and parallel with the property line or
                   designated natural feature,         either consisting       of
                   natural existing vegetation or created by the use           of
                   trees,    shrubs, fences, and/or berms, designed            to
                   continuously limit view of and/or sound from the site
                   to adjacent sites       or properties or        to maintain
                   vegetation, absorb.runoff or protect steep slopes and
                   shorelines.


                   Building:    Any structure having a roof supported by
                   columns or walls and Intended for the shelter, housing
                   or enclosure of any Individual,           animal, process,
                   equipment, goods or material   s of any kind or nature.







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                                Building         Envelope:          The three-dimensional space within
                                which a structure is permitted to be built on a lot and
                                which is defined by maximum height regulations, yard
                                setbacks, and other regu4ations.

                                Building Setback Line:                     A line parallel to Lhe street
                                line at a distance therefrom equal to the depth of the
                                front yard required for the zoning district in which
                                the lot is located.


                                capped          System:            A completed water supply and/or
                                sewerage system put In place for future use (contingent
                                upon expansion or availability at connections), rather
                                than to meet immediate development needs.

                                Cemetery: Any land or structure used or intended to be
                                used for the interment of human remains, with or
                                without sale of lots. The sprinkling of ashes or their
                                burial in a biodegradable container on church grounds
                                shall not constitute creation of a cemetery.

                                Certificate of Compliance: Certification by the Land
                                Use Administrator that plans are in compliance with the
                                Land Management ordinance.

                                Certification of occupancy:                          A certificate issued by
                                the       County Building                   Official certifying                     that a
                                structure            is In           compliance with                  all. applicable
                                requirements of the Uniform Statewide Building Code and
                                County Building ordinance after notification by the
                                Land Use Administrator that all other necessary permits
                                and       approvals have                  been         obtained and                 required
                                bonds/surety have been found to be satisfactory and
                                accepted by the County.


                                Channel: The bed and banks of a natural stream which
                                convey the constant or intermittent flow of the stream.

                                Channelization:                 The straightening and deepening of
                                channels and/or the surfacing thereof to permit water
                                to move rapidly and/or directly.

                                Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA):                                         Any land
                                designated by the Richmond County Board of Supervisors
                                pursuant to Part III of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation
                                Area Designation and Management Regulations, VR 173-02-
                                01, and Section 10.1-2107 of the Code of Virginia,
                                1950, as amended. A Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area
                                shall consist of a Resource Protection Area and a
                                Resource Management Area.


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                  Clear Iny: Aliy activity which Includes,     but Is    not
                  limited to, removal of vegetative ground cover, root
                  mat and/or top soil.

                  Cluster:     A   development    design technique      that
                  concentrates buildings in specific areas on the site to
                  allow the remaining -land to be used for recreation,
                  common' open space,-   and preservation of sensitive
                  natural and significant cultural features.

                  College:   An educational Institution authorized   by the
                  Commonwealth to award associate or higher degrees.

                  Commission: The Richmond County Planning Commission.

                  Community Impact Assessment,:      An assessment of a
                  proposed development's impact      on the fiscal, and
                  sociall, well-being of the community, Including measured
                  effects   on the provision of government services,
                  transportation systems, and commerce.

                  Comprehensive Plan: The Richmond County Comprehensive
                  Plan.


                  Condominium: Real property and any   incidentals thereto
                  or interests therein which have been or are to be
                  lawfully   established as such      under the Virginia
                  Condominium Act.


                  Conuervation Easement:    An easement precluding all or
                  specified future or additional development of the land.

                  Construction Footprint:     The area of all Impervious
                  surface Including, but not limited to, buildings, roads
                  and rives, parking areas, and sidewalks and area
                  necessary for construction of such Improvements.

                  Construction Plans: Engineering plans for construction
                  of streets., utilities and other improvements.

                  Conventional Develbpment:    Development which consumes
                  the entirety of a parcel -with streets and lots and
                  which is not characterized by the provision of common
                  open space.

                  common Open Space:      An open space area within or
                  related to a site designated as a site plan or
                  subdivision, and designed and Intended for the use or
                  enjoyment of residents and-owners.      Common open space
                  may   contain   such    complementary    structures    and


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                          improvements at; are necessary and appropriate for the
                          use or enjoyment of residents and owners of the
                          development.

                          Cul-de-Sac: A minor street having but one end open for
                          vehicular traffic and with the other end permanently
                          terminated by a turnaround or backaround for vehicles.

                          Days: Calendar days.

                          Density:       The number of dwelling units per unit of
                          land.


                          Detention Basin: A man-made or natural water collector
                          facility designed to collect surface and subsurface
                          water In order to Impede Its flow and to release the
                          same gradually at a rate not greater than that prior to
                          the development of the property, Into natural or man-
                          made outlets,


                          Developer: The legal or beneficial owner or owners of
                          a lot or of any land proposed to be included in a
                          proposed site plan or subdivision, including the holder
                          of an option or contract to purchase, or any other
                          person having enforceable proprietary interest in such
                          land.


                          Development:         The division of land into two or more
                          parcels; any man-made change to improved or unimproved
                          real estate, Including, but riot limited to, buildings
                          or other structures, the placement of manufactured
                          homes, streets, and other paving, utilities, filling,
                          grading, excavating, mining, dredging, or drilling
                          operations.

                          Diameter at Breast Height (BDH):       The diameter        of a
                          tree measured outside the park at a point 4.5 feet
                          above the ground.

                          District or Soil and Water Conservation District: The
                          Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District, a
                          political subdivision of the Commonwealth organized in
                          accordance with Title 21, Chapter 1, of the Code of
                          Virginia,

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                              Drainage:         The removal           of surface water or qrouridwater
                              f rorn   land by        drains, 'grading,               or other means.                Th 15
                              Includes          control          of ' runoff             during          and        after
                              construction or development to minimize erosion and
                              sedimentation to assure the adequacy of existing and
                              proposed culverts and              ' bridges, to induce water recharge
                              Into the ground where practical, to lessen nonpoint.
                              pollution, to maintain the Integrity of stream channels
                              for their biological functions as well as for drainage,
                              and the means necessary for water supply preservation
                              or prevention or alleviation of flooding.

                              Drainage System: The system through which water flows
                              from the land, including all watercourses, water bodies
                              and wetlands.

                              DrIpline: A vertical projection to the ground surface
                              from the furthest lateral extent of a tree's leaf
                              canopy.

                              Driveway:           A paved or unpaved area used for ingress or
                              egress of vehicles, and allowing access from a street
                              to a building or other structure or facility.

                              Dwelling: A room or group of rooms within a buildincl
                              and       constituting              a       separate           and           Independent
                              housekeeping unit occupied or intended to be occupied
                              by one family, and containing kitchen, living, sleeping
                              and sanitary facilities.                          Definition shall include
                              buildings containing both one and two dwelling units.

                              Easement: An authorization by a property owner for use
                              by another of any designated part of his property for
                              one or more specified purposes, which purposes are
                              consistent with the general property xIqhts of the
                              owner.


                              Environmental                Constraints:                     Features,             natural
                              resources, or land characteristics that are sensitive
                              to modification an@ may require conservation measures
                              or the application of creative development techniques
                              to prevent degradation of the environment, or may
                              require limited development, or In certain instances
                              may preclude development.

                              Erosion:           The detachment and movement of soil or rock
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                   Erosion Impact Area:    An area of land not associated
                   with current land-disturbing activity but subject to
                   persistent soil erosibn resulting in the delivery of
                   sediment onto neighboring properties or into state
                   waters.   This definition shall not apply to any lot or
                   parcel of land one acre or less used for residential
                   purposes or to shorelines where the erosion results
                   from wave action or.other coastal processes.

                   Erosion and Sediment Control Plan or Plans: A document
                   containing materials which describe proposed measures
                   to be taken for the purpose of conserving soil and
                   water resources of a unit or group of units of land.
                   It may include appropriate maps, appropriate soil and
                   water inventory, management information with needed
                   interpretations, and a record of decisions contributing
                   to conservation treatment. 'The plan shall contain all
                   major conservation decisions so that the entire unit or
                   units of land will be so treated to achieve the
                   conservation objectives set forth in this Ordinance.

                   Escrow:   A deed, bond, money, or a piece of property
                   delivered to a-third person to be delivered by him to
                   the grantee only upon fulfillment of a condition.

                   Excavating: Any digging, scooping or other methods of
                   removing earth materials.

                   Exempt Subdivision: See Subdivision

                   Family:     An individual or two (2) or more persons
                   related by blood, marriage or adoption, or a group of
                   not more than four (4) unrelated persons, occupying a
                   single dwelling unit.      For purposes of single family
                   residential occupancy, this term shall be deemed to
                   encompass group homes or other residential facilities
                   licensed  by the Virginia Department of Mental flealth,
                   Mental    Retardation   and Substance      Abuse Services
                   occupied by not more than eight (8) mentally ill,
                   mentally  retardedl or developmentally disabled persons
                   together with one (1) or more resident counselors.
                   Mental illness Wnd development disability does not
                   include current illegal use of or addition to a
                   controlled substance as defined in Section 54.1-3401 of
                   the Code of Virginia.

                   Family Subdivision:      The division of land and its
                   transfer to a family member defined as any person who
                   is a natural or legally defined offspring, spouse, or
                   parent of the owner.


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                   Fa r r(i o rFarraland     A  parcel   of    land  used   f or
                   agricultural activities.

                   Farm Structure:     Any building or structure used for
                   agricultural purposes.

                   Filling:    Any depositing or stockpiling of earth
                   materials.


                   Filtered View of the River:           The maintenance or
                   establishment of woody vegetation of sufficient density
                   to screen development from the river, to provide for
                   streambank stabilization and erosion control, to serve
                   as an aid to infiltration of surface runoff, and to
                   provide cover to shade the water. It means no clear-
                   cutting.

                   Flag Lot: A lot whose building envelope does not front
                   on or abut a public road and where access to the public
                   road Is by a narrow, private right-of-way.

                   Flood: A general and temporary inundation of normally
                   dry land areas.

                   Flood plain: Those areas of R5chfnond County subject to
                   inundation by water of the one hundred (100) year flood
                   as described by the Flood Insurance Study for Richmond
                   County and shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map
                   series,    both prepared     by the      Federal Emergency
                   Management Agency and dated March 16, 1989.

                   Flood-Prone Area:     Any land area susceptible to being
                   inundated by water from any source.

                   General Development Plan:       A plan outlining general,
                   rather than detailed, development intentions.               it
                   describes the basic parameters of a major development
                   proposal, rather than giving full engineering details.
                   As such, It allows general intentions to be proposed
                   and discussed without the extensive costs Involved in
                   submitting a detailed proposal.

                   Governing Body:     The Board of Supervisors of Richmond
                   County.

                   Governmental Activity:       Any or all of the services
                   provided by this County to its citizens for the purpose
                   of maintaining this County and shall Include, but shall
                   not be limited to, such. services as constructing,
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                     supply   and treating      water,    street    lights     and
                     construction of public buildings.

                     Grade: The slope of a street, or other public way, or
                     land area specified in percentage (%) terms.

                     Grading: Any excavating or filling of earth materials
                     or any combination thereof, including the land in its
                     excavated or filled condition.


                     Greenbelt:    An open area which may be cultivaLed or
                     maintained In a natural state surroungind development
                     or used as a buffer between land uses or to mark the
                     edge of  an urban or developed area.

                     Ground   Cover: Low-growing plants or sod that in time
                     form a   dense mat covering the area in which they are
                     planted  preventing soil from being blown or washed away
                     and the  growth of unwanted plants.

                     Health officer:    The Health Officer or Sanitarian of
                     Richmond County.

                     Height, Building: The vertical distance to the highest
                     point of the roof for flat roofs; to the deck line of
                     mansard roofs; and to the averaqe height between eaves
                     and the ridge for gable, hop and gambrel roofs measured
                     from the grade level in all other cases.

                     Historic -Site,: A structure, place, setting or area of
                     outstanding, historic and cultural significance and
                     designated,as such by the Commonwealth or the federal
                     government.

                     Home Occupation: Any activity carried out for gain by
                     a resident conducted as permitted accessory use in the
                     resident's dwelling unit.

                     Homeowners' Association:        A community association,
                     other    than a     condominium association,       which is
                     organized In a development in which individual owners
                     share common interests In open space or facilities.

                     Impact Analysis: A study to determine the effect of a
                     proposed    development      on   activities,      utilities,
                     circulation,     surrounding     land     uses,     community
                     facilities, environment and other factors directly,
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                            Impervious cover:                 A surface composed                of any material
                            that         significantly             impedes          or     prevents           natural
                            Infiltration of water Into the soil.                                     Impervious
                            surfaces include, but are not limited to:                                           roofs,
                            buildinqs, streets, parking areas, and any concrete,
                            asphalt, or compacted gravel surface.

                            Incentive Zoning:                 The granting by the plan-approving
                            authority           of       additional development                      capacity In
                            exchange for the developer's provision of a public
                            benefit or amenity.

                            Individual Sewage Disposal System:                                  A septic tank,
                            seepage tile sewage disposal system, or any other
                            approved sewage treatment device serving a single unit.

                            Ingress/Egress: Access or entry in and out of parking
                            areas.


                            Intersection:                   The        area         embraced           within         the
                            prolongation of the lateral boundary lines of two or
                            more streets which join one another at an angle whether
                            or not one such street crosses the other.


                            Land-Disturbing Activity:                         Any land change which may
                            result in soil erosion from water or wind and the
                            movement of sediments Into state waters or onto lands
                            in the        Commonwealth,             including but not limited    to,
                            clearing, grading, excavating, transporting and filling
                            of land, except that the term shall not include:

                              1)      Minor      land      disturbing activities such                as    home
                                      gardens and Individual landscaping, repairs and
                                      maintenance work;

                              2)      Individual service connections;

                              3)      Installation,             maintenance             or repair               of any
                                      underground            Public         utility lines   when such
                                      activity occurs on an existing hard surfaced road,
                                      street or sidewalk provided the land-disturbing
                                      activity is confined to the area of the road,
                                      street or sidewalk which is hard surfaced;

                              4)      Surface or deep mining;

                              5)      Exploration or                drilling for oil                    and/or gas
                                      Including the well site, roads, feeder lines and
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                            6)    Tilling, planting, or harvesting of agricultural,
                                  horticultural, or forest                crops or           livestock
                                  feedlot         operations;         including          engineering
                                  operations as follows: construction ot terraces,
                                  terrace outlets, check dams.. desilting basins,
                                  dikes, ponds, ditches, strip cropping, lister
                                  furrowing, contour cultivating, contour furrowing,
                                  land drainage and land irrigation;

                            7)    Repair or rebuilding of the tracks, right-of-way,
                                  bridges,        communication         facilities and            other
                                  related structures and facilities of a railroad
                                  company;

                            8)    Agricultural engineering operations including but
                                  not limited to the construction of terraces,
                                  terrace outlets, check dams, desilting basins,
                                  dikes, ponds       not required to comply             with the Dam
                                  Safety Act, Chapter 8. (Section 62.1-115.1 et.
                                  seq.), ditches, strip cropping, lister furrowing,
                                  land drainage and land Irrigation;

                            9)    Disturbed land areas of less than 2,500 square
                                  feet In size;

                          10)     Installation of fence and sign posts or telephone
                                  and electric poles and other kinds of posts or
                                  poles;

                          11)     Shore erosion control projects on tidal waters
                                  when    the projects        are approved        by the      Hic"riniond
                                  County      Wetlands        Board, the          Virginia Marine
                                  Resources       Commission       or the     LI.S. Army cc-)rps of
                                  Engineers;

                          12)     Fwergency work        to protect life, liftib          or pro.perty
                                  and emergency repairs, however, if the land-
                                  disturbing         activity       would have          required an
                                  approved erosion and sediment control plan, it the
                                  activity were not an emergency, then t')e lano area
                                  disturbed shall be               shaped and stabilized In
                                  accordance vilth the             requirements of the plan-
                                  approving authority.

                          Land-disturbing Permit: A                permit issued by the County
                          of Richmond for clearing,              filling, excavation, qrading
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                              Littoral Drift:               The. transportatlon of                  grains of sand
                              due to water action produced by winds and currents.

                              Lot: A portion of a                   subdivision or other parcel of
                              land Intended for the transfer of ownership or for
                              building development, whether immediate or future.

                              Lot Area:          The tot       al horizontal area within the lot
                              lines of the lot and expressed In terms of acres or
                              square feet.

                              Lot, Corner: A lot abutting upon two or more streets
                              at their intersection where the interior angle of
                              Intersection Is not greater than 135 degrees.                                        A lot
                              abutting upon a curved street shall be considered a
                              corner lot If the tangents to the curve at the points
                              of Intersection of the side lot lines intersect at an
                              Interior angle of less than 135 degrees.

                              Lot Depth: The average horizontal distance between the
                              front and rearlot lines.

                              Lot, Double Frontage: A lot, other than a corner lot,
                              which has frontaqe on two streets.

                              Lot Frontage: That portion of a lot extending along a
                              street line or upon a water body, beach or wetland as
                              the case may require.

                              Lot, interior:                Any lot neither a corner lot nor a
                              through lot.

                              Lot Line:         The boundary line of the lot.

                              Lot Line, Front: A front lot line Is a street line.

                              Lot Line, Rear: Any lot line, except a front lot line,
                              which is parallel or within 45 degrees of beinct
                              parallel to, and does riot intersect, any street line
                              bounding such lot..

                              Lot of Record: Any lot legally recorded in the clerk's
                              Office of the Richmond County Circuit Court.

                              Lot Line, Side: Any lot line which is not a front loL
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                                  Lot, Through: Any lot, not a corner lot, which adjoins,
                                  two street lines opposite to each other and parallel or
                                  within 45 degrees of being parallel to each other.

                                  Lot, Waterfront: A lot that includes, touches upon, or
                                  is within 100 feet of the mean low water mark of a
                                  natural or man-made body of water or a beach or
                                  wetland.


                                  Lot Width:             The horizontal distance between the side
                                  lot lines measured at the front building setback line.

                                  Maintenance Bond:                    Any security that is acceptable to
                                  the governing body to assure the                                          maintenance of
                                  approved installations by developers.

                                  Maintenance.Guarantee: Any -security, other than cash,
                                  that may be accepted by the County for the maintenace
                                  of any required improvements.

                                  Manufactured Home:                      A structure subJect to federal
                                  regulation, which Is transportable in one or more
                                  sections; is eight body feet or more in width and forty
                                  body feet or more in length in the traveling mode, or
                                  is 320 or more square feet when erected on site; is
                                  built on a permanent chassis; is designed to be used as
                                  a single-family dwelling, with or without a permanent
                                  foundation, when connected to the required utilities;
                                  and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning,
                                  and electrical 5y5tems contained ill the structure.
                                  (Code of Virginia, Section 36-85.3)

                                  manufactured                 Home Park;                 A tract (if land or a
                                  combination of tracts of land under sirlqle ownership or
                                  management which has                           been designed,                    constructed,
                                  equipped, operated and maintained for the                                       placement of
                                  two (2) or more manufactured homes.

                                  Manufactured Home                   Subdivision:               A manufactured home
                                  subdivision Is an area designed to accommodate one or
                                  more manufactured                   homes or modular                homes on individual
                                  lots which may be -offered for sale                                 under the terms of
                                  this ordinance and                  the County Subdivision ordinance.

                                  Marina:            A publicly or privately-owned facility which
                                  serves five                  (5) or more boats                         as a commercial
                                  enterprise or in association with a club and w1iich
                                  provides for                 one or more of the following:                                      boat
                                  storage, boat                launching, sale of marine supplies and
                                  services, bait               and tackle shops, marine fuel services,


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                             watercraft sales and related                              accessories, related
                             mooring, docking and slip facilities, rental dockinq or
                             tie-up services, related.,.plers and floats.

                             Marine Railways:                  A pair of sloping tracks used to
                             launch watercraft.


                             Mobile Home:             A      m obile         home        is        a       structure,
                             transportable            In one        or more        sections, which               In the
                             traveling mode Is 8 body feet or more in width or 40
                             body feet or more in length, or, when erected on site,
                             Is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a
                             permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling
                             with or without a perman.ent foundation when connected
                             to the required utilities, and Includes the plumbing,
                             heating, air conditioning 'and electrical                                          systems
                             contained           therein          that        can be            retracted            when
                             transported and subsequently expanded for additional
                             capacity,           or       of two           or more            units separately
                             transportable but designed to be Joined and Joined into
                             one Integral unit.

                             mooring Buoy:                An anchored floating device for the
                             purpose of securing a water craft.

                             Multi-Family Dwelling:                           A structure arranged or
                             designated to be occupied by two or more families.

                             Non-Conforming or Non-Conformity: A non-conforminq use
                             Is    any lawful           use,      whether of           a     millding or           o t h e r
                             structure or of a tract of land, which does not conlorm
                             to any one or more of the applicable regulations of the
                             district in which It                         Is located, either on the
                             effective date of this Ordinance or as a result of any
                             subsequent amendment thereto.

                             However, no existing use shall be deemed non-conform-
                             ing, nor shall a non-conformity be deemed to exist,
                             solely because of any of the following:

                             a.      The existence, of less than the required accessory
                                     off-street parking or loading spaces; or

                             b.      The existence of non-conforming accessory signs.

                             The casual, intermittent, temporary or illegal use of
                             land or buildings shall not be sufficient to establish
                             the existence             of a      non-conforming use, and                    the exis-
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                                    not be construed to establish a non-conforminq use on
                                    the entire lot.

                                    Nonpoint Source Pollution:                              Pollution consisting of
                                    constituents such as sediment, nutrients, and organic
                                    and toxic substances from diffuse sources, such as
                                    run-off from agricultural and urban land development
                                    and use.


                                    Nontidal Wetlands:                      Those wetlands other than tidal
                                    wetlands        that are inundated or saturated by surface or
                                    ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to
                                    support, and that under normal circumstances do support
                                    a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life
                                    in saturated soil conditions, as defined by the U.S.
                                    Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 4U4
                                    of the Federal Clean Water 'Act, in 33 C.F.R. 328.3b,
                                    dated November 13, 1986.

                                    Noxious Weeds:                   Weeds that are difficult to control
                                    effectively,                such as             Johnson Grass,   Kudzu, and
                                    multiflora rose.

                                    Open Space:                 Any parcel or area of land or water
                                    essentially unimproved and                                set aside,                 dedicated,
                                    designated or reserved for public or private use or
                                    enjoyment or for the use and enjoyment of owners and
                                    occupants of land adjoining or neighboring such open
                                    space; provided that such areas may be improved with
                                    only          those         buildings,              structures, streets,                          and
                                    off-street parking and other improvements that are
                                    designed to :be incidental to the natural openness of
                                    the land.


                                    Outdoor Storage:                   The keeping, In an        unrooted area of
                                    any goods,            Junk, aterial, merchandise, or  vehicles in
                                    the same place for more than twenty-four hours.

                                    Overlay Zoning Districts:                                 Zoning districts which
                                    extend on top of a base zoning district and are
                                    intended to protect certain critical features and
                                    resources or provide for desired community goals.
                                    Where the standards of the overlay and base zoning
                                    district are different, the more restrictive standard
                                    shall apply.

                                    Owner:           The owner or owners of the freehold of the
                                    premises or lesser estate therein, a mortgagee or
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                             executor,         trustee, lessee              or     o t I-, e r person, f Irm             or
                             corporation In control of a property.

                             Perc Test (Percolation                    Test):          A test designated to
                             determine the ability of ground to absorb water, and
                             used In determining the suitability of a soil tor
                             drainage or for the..use of a septic system.

                             Performance Guarantee: Any security, Including cash,
                             which may             be accepted by the                       County to ensure
                             Installation of required subdivision and/or site plan
                             Improvements; provided that the County                                       shall not
                             require more than 10 percent of the total performance
                             guarantee In cash.

                             Permit Holder: The person to'whom a permit authoyizing
                             land-disturbing activities is issued or the person who
                             certifies that the approved plan will be followed.

                             Person:               Any         individual,             partnership,                 firm,
                             association,             joint         venture,           public          or        private
                             corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, public
                             or private institution, utility, cooperative, county,
                             city, town, or other political subdivision of the
                             Commonwealth, any interstate body, or any other legal
                             entity.

                             Pervious surface:                 Any material that permits full or
                             partial absorption of storm water into previously
                             unfi-ftproved land.

                             Piers and Docks: Structures which abut the shoreline
                             and are used as a landing or moorage place for
                             commercial and pleasure craft.                              Piers are built on
                             fixed platforms above the water,'while docks float upon
                             the water.


                             Plan Approving Authority:                       The authority desiqllated by
                             the County Ordinance as responsible for determining the
                             consistancy of a                    plan with              this Ordinance                  and
                             authorized to appr6ve or deny said plan.

                             Plan of Development:                     The process for site plan or
                             subdivision plat review to ensure compliance with
                             Section 10.1-2109 of the Code of Virginia and this
                             ordinance, prior to any clearing or arading of a site
                             or the issuance of a building permit.

                             Planninq         Commission:             Trie . Richmond           County Planning
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                                  Plat: A map or maps of a subdivision.

                                  Pre-Application Conference: An initial meeting between
                                  developers and County representatives which affords
                                  developers the opportunity to present their proposals
                                  inf or mal I y.

                                  Preliminary Approval: The conferral of certain rights
                                  prior to final approval after specific elements of a
                                  development plan have been agreed upon by the Agent and
                                  the applicant.

                                  Preliminary Subdivision Plat:                              A map indicatinq the
                                  proposed layout of a development or subdivision and
                                  related information that Is submitted for preliminary
                                  approval.                                         I                                                                 I
                                  Primary Highway:                 A highway designated as a Virginia
                                  Primary Highway                  or U.S. Highway by the Virqirtia
                                  Department of 1'ransportation.

                                  Primary Service Area:                       A defined reqion, not alwov_@@
                                  coincidental with a municipality's corporate boundary,
                                  that defines the geographical limit of government
                                  supplied public facilities and services.

                                  Principle Use:              T h e    main use of land or                   strLICLures as,
                                  distinguished froin a secondary or accessory use.

                                  Public open Space:                       An open space area coijveyed or
                                  otherwise dedicated to                          a municipality,                     municipal
                                  agency, school board, state or county agency, or other
                                  public body for recreational or conservational uses.

                                  Public Water in(] Se-wer Service or System: A water                                             or
                                  sewer system owned and operated by a municipality                                               or
                                  county, or owned and operated by a corporation approved
                                  by the governing body and properly chartered and
                                  certified by the State Corporation Commission, and
                                  subject to special regulations as herein set forth.

                                  Recreational Vehicle: "Recreational Vehicle" means any
                                  vehicle, with or without collapsible sides, designed,
                                  used, or maintained for use as a conveyance upon
                                  highways, either self-propelled or designed to be towed
                                  by another vehilce, ana which is so designed and
                                  constructed as                  to permit occupancy thereof as a
                                  temporary dwelling or sleeping place for one or more
                                  persons. The term "recreat.i.onal vehicle" shall include



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                  tile  terms    "camper",     camp trailer,  "travel
                  trailer, "self-propelled motor home", "motor home",
                  "camper vehicle", and "R-V".

                  Regulations:     The whole body of regulations, text,
                  charts, diagrams, notations, and references contained
                  or referred to in this ordinance.


                  Residence, or Residential: A residence is a building
                  or part of a building containing dwelling units,
                  including one-family or two-family houses, and multiple
                  dwellings. However, residences do not include:

                       Such transient accommodation as hotels, motels,
                       trailer camps, or mobile   homes, or

                       Dormitories,    fraternity    or sorority       houses,
                       monasteries, or convents, or

                       Nurses' residences, sanitariums, nursinq homes, or
                       other similar living or sleeping accommodations.

                  Residential means pertaining to a residence.


                  Residential Density:    The  number of dwelling units per
                  gross acre of residential land area, with qross acres
                  including all the       land area, includinq       streets,
                  easements, and open space portions of a development.

                  Resource Management Area (RMA):      That component of the
                  Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area not classified as the
                  Resource Protection Area.       RMA's include land types
                  that, if     Improperly used or developed, have the
                  potential    for   causing significant      water quality
                  degradation or for diminishing the functional value of
                  the Resource Protection Area.


                  Resource Protection Area (RPA):     That component of the
                  Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area comprised of lands at
                  or near the shoreline that have an Intrinsic water
                  quality value due to the ecological and biological
                  processes they perform or are sensitive to Impacts
                  which may result In significant degradation to the
                  quality of state waters.

                  Resource Protection Area (RPA) Buffer:         An area of
                  natural or established vegetation managed to protect
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                                state         waters from significant degradation due to
                                disturbances.

                                Resubdivision: See SubdIvision.

                                Retaining Wall:                 A structure erected between lands of
                                different elevation to protect structures and/or to
                                prevent the washing down or erosion of earth from the
                                upper slope level.

                                Retention Basin: A pond, pool or basin used for the
                                permanent storage of water runoff.

                                Right-of-Way: A strip of land occupied or intended to
                                be occupied by a street, crosswalk, railroad, road,
                                electric transmission line, qas pipeline, water main,
                                sanitary or storm sewer main, drainage ditch, shade
                                trees, or for another special use.

                                Right-of-Way Line:                    A dividing line between a lot,
                                tract or parcel of land and a contiguous street.

                                Roadway: The portion of a street or highway available
                                for and Intended for use by motor vehicle traffic;
                                generally the paved portion of the street or highway.

                                Screen: A structure or planting consisting of fencing,
                                berms, and/or evergreen trees or shrubs providing a
                                continuous view obstruction within a site or property.

                                SCS: Soil Conservation Service.


                                Secondary Highway: A hiqhway designated as a Virginia
                                Secondary          highway by              t h e    Virginia Department of
                                Transportation.

                                Sedimentation:                  The deposit of soil that has been
                                transported from                its site of origin to water, ice,
                                wind, gravity, or other natural means as a product of
                                erision.


                                Septic System:                  An underqround system with a septic
                                tank used for the               decomposition of domestic wastes.

                                Septic Tank:              A     water-tight receptacle that receives
                                the discharge of sewage.






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                  Service Drive:  A minor street which Is parallel to and
                  adjacent to  a major thoroughfare,    and which    provides
                  access to abutting propq-rties and restricts access to
                  the major thoroughfare.

                  Setback:   The horizontal distance between the street
                  right-of-way line @i.nd the front line of a building or
                  any projection thereof, excluding uncovered steps, or
                  the horizontal distance between the side or rear line
                  of a building or any projection thereof, excluding
                  uncovered steps, and the side or rear lot line. Setback
                  may also be specified from a designated physical
                  feature such as a water body, beach, or wetland.

                  Sewer: Any pipe conduit used to collect and carry away
                  sewage or storm water runoff Irom the generatinq source
                  to treatment plants or receiving streams.

                  Shade Tree: A tree in a public place, street, special
                  easement, or rigi it-of-way adjoining a street.

                  Sight Triangle:    A triangular-shaped portion of lan(-*i
                  established at street intersections and entrances onto
                  stzuets In which nothing is permitted to be erected,
                  placed, planted or allowed to grow in a manner that
                  limits or obstructs the sight distance of motorists,
                  bicyclists or pedestrians traversing or using the
                  Intersection or entrance.


                  S I gn: Any wr I t I nq ( I nc 1 ud I ng le t te r , word or nurite ra I
                  pictorial representation (Including Illustration or
                  decoration); emblem (including device,         symbol, or
                  trademark); flag (Including banner or pennant); or any
                  other figure of similar character, which is a structure
                  or any part thereof, or Is attached to, painted un, or
                  In any other manner represented on a building or other
                  structure, and is used to announce, direct attention
                  to, or advertise.

                  Silviculture: The development and/or maintenance of a
                  forest or wooded pteserve.

                  Site Plan:    The development plan for a project or a
                  sudivision on which is shown the existing and proposed
                  conditions including topography, vegetation, drainage,
                  floodplains, wetlands, waterways, location and bulk of
                  buildings, density of development, open space, public
                  facilities, landscaping, structures and signs and suen
                  other information as reasonably may be required in
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                                approving authority.                     For certain projects such as
                                condominium or townh                 *ouse projects or water-dependent
                                facilities,             the term            is used            synonymously with
                                subdivision plat, prelimt-nary and final.

                                Sketch Plan/Plat: A preliminary presentation or sketch
                                plan       and attendant                 docui-tientation of               a proposed
                                subdivision or a site plan of sufficient accuracy to be
                                Used for the purpose of discussion and classification.

                                Slope: The degree of deviation of a surface from the
                                horizontal, usually expressed In percent or degrees.

                                Special Use:             A use permitted in a particular zoning
                                district only upon a showing that such use In a
                                specified location will colnply with the intent and
                                purpose of the zoning district.

                                Special Use Permit:                    A permit issued I)y the r1roi:)er
                                plan-approving authority which must be acquired beiore
                                a special use can be constructed.

                                Spot Zoning: Rezoning of a lot or parcel of land to
                                benefit          an owner             for a          use incompatible                    with
                                surrounding uses and not for the purDose or effect of
                                furthering the Compreriensive Plan.


                                State Waters! All waters on the surface and under the
                                ground wholly or partially within or bordering trie
                                Commonwealth or within its jurisdiction.


                                Storm Water Detention:                         A provision for storage of
                                storm water runoff and the controlled release of such
                                runoff during and after a flood or storm.

                                Storm Water Retention:                         A provision for storaqe of
                                storm water runoff.


                                Street: A public or private thoroughfare which affords
                                the principal means of access to abutting properties,
                                and whether designated                         as a freeway, expressway,
                                thoroughfare,                highway,           road,           parkway,            avenue,
                                boulevard, lane, place, circle, or however otherwise
                                designated.

                                SLreet Width:               The horizontal distance between street
                                lines measured perpendicular to the street center.line.






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                                 structure:                Anything    constructed                 or      erected on        the
                                 ground or which Is attached to something located on the
                                 ground.             Structures Include buildings, radio and TV
                                 towers, sheds, and permanent signs.                                                     It excludes
                                 vehicles, sidewalks, and paving.

                                 Subdivide: The process of dealing with land so as to
                                 establish a subdivision as defined herein.


                                 Subdivider:                       Any Individual,                         firm, partnership,
                                 association, corporation, estate, trust, or any other
                                 group or combination, acting as a unit, dividing or
                                 proposing to divide land                                     so as to constitute a
                                 subdivision as defined herein, and including any agent
                                 of the subdivider.


                                 Subdivision:                  The division of any tract or parcel of
                                 land Into two or more tracts, parcels, lots, or
                                 building sites, for the purpose, whether immediate or
                                 future, of transfer of ownership or for development;
                                 provided, however, that the following, If no new
                                 streets are created or existing streets chanqed, shall
                                 not be considered subdivisions within the meaninq of
                                 this  ordinance       and         therefore   axe         e x e mp t ed       f r om
                                 application                  of the              design standards                         and review
                                 procedures of this ordinance:

                                 a.       The sale or exchanqe of parcels            between adjoining
                                 property owners where such sale or exchanqe does not
                                 create          additional building       sites or  create a lot or
                                 parcel which does not meet the minimum area and
                                 dimensional                requirements  of this  or       other          County
                                 ordinances.


                                 b .        Th e      combination or                   recombination of                     portions of
                                 previously subdivided lots where the total number of
                                 lots Is not increased and the resultant lots comply
                                 with the             minimum area and dimensional                requirements of
                                 this and other County ordinances.

                                 C.         The division of a tract of land In order that one
                                 or more of the resulting parcels may be used as part of
                                 a well lot, public utility right-of-way, or other
                                 public or private right-of-way other than a street,
                                 provided no additional buildinq lots are created.

                                 d.         The partition of lands by court order or by
                                 testamentary or Intestate provisions.





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                                e.       Where a viable dwelling unit exists on a large
                                tract of property, a lot may be created to include the
                                dwelling unit. Such a lot must meet the maximum area
                                and dimensional requirements of this or other County
                                ordinances.               An existing legal right-of-way will be
                                sufficient to provide access to the lot as long as the
                                lot created is precluded from future subdivision by
                                deed restrictions. .                                                                                             I

                                f.       Divisions of large tracts of property where the
                                resultant parcels shall be used for agricultural,
                                forestal or other undisturbed open space provided such
                                parcels are served by a riqht-of-way with a minimum
                                width of twenty-five (25) feet.                              The plats and deeds
                                for such parcels shall show the parcels are not for
                                residential or other use except as aforestated.

                                If new streets are created or existing streets changed,
                                the       project           shall be             considered             a subdivision
                                notwithstanding the above.

                                The term subdivision shall include resubdivision, and,
                                where appropriate to the context, shall relate to the
                                process of subdividing or to the land subdivided, and
                                shall Include establishment of any land area as a
                                common clemonL, limited or otherwise, in connection
                                with a condominium or similar project, construction or
                                conversion             regardless of                 the number              of parcels
                                involved, and shall include the establishment of any
                                new apartment, townhouse, or condominium project or any
                                waterfront             or water-dependent facility sucli as a
                                marina, yacht club, community dock, pier or boat ramp,
                                or any waterfront business or waterfront industrial
                                establishment of whatever type.

                                Tidal       Shore or Short--.             Land contiguous to a tioal body
                                of water between the mean low water level and tfic, inuan
                                high water level.

                                Tidal Wetlands: Vegetated and nonvegetated wetlands as
                                defined           in       Section          62.1-13.2 of                the       Code of
                                Virginia,1950, as @kmended.

                                Townhouse:             A one-family dwelling in a row of at least
                                three such units in which each unit has Its own front
                                and rear access to the outside, no unit is located over
                                another unit, and each unit is separated from any other
                                unit by one of more common fire resistant walls.





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                  Transpor tat I on: Any moving of earth materials frout one
                  place to another, other than      such movement Incidental
                  to grading, when such a',movement results in destroying
                  the vegetative ground cover either by tracking or the
                  build-up of earth materials to the extent that erosion
                  and sedimentation will result from the soil or earth
                  materials over which.:ï¿½uch transportation occurs.

                  Tributary Stream:      Any perennial stream that is so
                  depicted on the most recent U.S. Geological Survey
                  7-1/2    minute    topographic    quadrangle map        (scale
                  1:24,000).

                  Undeveloped   Land:    Land in its natural state        before
                  development.

                  Use:      Any purpose for which a building or other
                  structure or  lot may be desiqrjed, arranged, intended,
                  maintained,    or    occupied,    and/or     any    activity,
                  occupation,   business, or operation carried on, or
                  intended to   be carried on, in a building or otner
                  structure or  on-d lot.


                  Veqetation:    Area of natural or established ground
                  cover which   allows the natural Infiltration of water
                  Into the soil. vegetated buffer areas shall include,
                  but are not limited to those areas of any plant
                  material, grassy ground cover, woody veqetation, bush
                  and shrubs, etc.

                  Wayside Stand:     A booth   or stall no    larger than    300
                  square feet   located on a    farm from which    produce and
                  farm products originating from the premises are sold to
                  the general public.

                  Water-Dependent Facility:      A development of land that
                  cannot exist outside of the Resource Protection Area
                  and must be located on the shoreline by reason of the
                  intrinsic nature of its operation.          These facilities
                  include, but are not limited to: (1) ports;           (2) the
                  Intake and outfali structures of power plants, water
                  treatment plants, sewaqe treatment plants, and storm
                  sewers; (3) marinas and other boat docking structures;
                  (4) beaches and other public water-oriented recreation
                  areas;    and (5) fisheries or other marine resources
                  facilities.








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                                   Wetlands:              Tidal (vegetated and nonvegetated) and
                                   nontidal wetlands.                    Nonvegtated wetlands means all
                                   that land lying contiguous to mean low water and which
                                   land is between mean low water and mean high water riot
                                   otherwise included in the term "vegetated wetlands" as
                                   defined herein subject to flooding by tides including
                                   wind tides but not including hurrican or tropical storm
                                   tides. "Vegetated Wetlands" means all that land lying
                                   between and contiguous to mean low water and an
                                   elevation above mean low water equal to the factor 1.5
                                   times the mean tide range at the site of the proposed
                                   project in this county; and upon which Is growing on
                                   the effective date of this act or grows thereon
                                   subsequent thereto, any one or more of the following:
                                   Saltmarsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora), saltmeadow
                                   hay ( Spartina patens), saltgrass (Distichils spicata),
                                   black         needlerush              (Juncus roemerianus), saltwort     
                                   (Salicornia sp.), sea lavender (Limonium sp.), marsh
                                   elder (Iva frutescens), groundsel                       bush (Baccharis
                                   halimifolia),                wax        myrtle (Myrica      sp.), sea oxeye
                                   (Borrichia               frutescens),                arrow arum   (Peltandra
                                   virginia), pickerelweed         (Pontederia cordata), big
                                   cordgrass             (Spartina             cynosuroides), rice      cutgrass
                                   (Leersia   oryzoides), wildrice            (Zizania aquatica),
                                   bulrush (Scirpus validus), spikerush (Eleocharis sp.),
                                   sea       rocket  (Cakile edentula), southern wildrice
                                   (ZIzaniopsis               miliacea),                cattails  (Typha spp.)
                                   threesquares (Scirpus spp.), buttonbush (Cephalanthus
                                   occidentalis), bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), black
                                   gum (Nyssa sylvatica), tupelo (Nyssa aquatica), dock
                                   (Rumex sp. ), yellow pond- lily (Nuphar sp.), marsh
                                   fleabane (Pluchea purpurascens), royal tern (0smunda
                                   reqalis), marsh   hibiscus            (Hibiscus  moscheutos),
                                   beggar's tick (Bidens sp.), smartweed (Polygonum sp.),
                                   arrowhead             (Sagittaria              spp.), sweet flag    (Acorus
                                   calamus) ,    switch qrass (Panicum . virgatum), water hemp
                                   (Amaranthus cannabinus), and reed grass (Prragmites
                                   communis).              "Wetlands board" or "board" means a board
                                   created as provided in 62.1-13.6 of the Code of
                                   Virginia.

                                   Yard:             That portion of a lot extending open and
                                   unobstructed from the lowest level to the sky alonq the
                                   entire length of a lot line, and from the lot line for
                                   a depth or width set forth in the applicable district
                                   yard regulations.







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                              Yard, Front: A front yar(j Is a yard extending along tile
                              full length            of a       front 'lot          I i ne .    in      tile case        o f a
                              corner lot, any yard extending along the full lenqth of
                              a street line shall be considered a front yard.

                              Yard Line, Front:                   A front yard line is a line drawn
                              parallel to a front lot line at a distance therefrom
                              equal to the depth of a required front yard.

                              Yard Line, Rear:                  A rear yard line is a line drawn
                              parallel to a rear lot line at a distance therefrom
                              equal to the depth of a required rear yard.

                              Yard, Rear: A rear yard is a yard extending for the
                              full length of a rear lot line.

                              Yard, Side:              A side yard is a yard extending along a
                              side lot line from the required front yard (or from tile
                              front lot line If no front yard Is required) to the
                              required rear yard (or to tile rear lot line, if no rear
                              yard Is required).                    In the case of a corner lot, any
                              yard which is not a front yard shall be considered a
                              side yard.

                              Zoning:           The dividing of the C-ouriLy into districts,
                              both base and overlay, and                                 the establishment of
                              regulations governing the use, placement, spacing and
                              size of lots and buildings.

                              Zoning Map: The map or maps, which are a part of tile
                              zoning ordinance, and delineate the boundaries of zone
                              districts.


























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                                                         PURPOSE AND INTENq'




               The Richmond County Design. and Procedures Manual. has been

               prepared in order to provide:



                  -     an understanding o.f what are determined to ho. de-irable

                        development patterns and practices; and



                  -     an overview of the Richmond County Land Manar4ement Ordinance

                        (LMO) including the LMO's various decision making processes

                        and development applications.




               It is the Intent of this document through the use of photographs,

               diagrams and accompanying text to complement the ordinance

               language of the LMO and thereby clearly define:



                        those land disturbance activities requirinq approvals;

                        what approvals are required; and

                        the applications and plans needing to be submitted;

                        plan content and other informational. requirements which inust

                        be submitted.












                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                    RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                            AUGUST 1991
                P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)270-9476                                                     PAGE MO. I










               And as a result, it Is expected that:



                        applicants will more clearly understand the design and

                        submittal objectives of                   the LMO; and



                        applications will be processed without delay and acted upon

                        as quickly as possible.









































                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                    RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AID COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                            AUGUST 1991
                P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                     PAGE No. 2













                                       LAND MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN
                                                                                                   



               The LMO Implements the Intent and purpose of                                       the Comprehensive

               Plan.         The newly drafted Comprehensive Plan                                  establishes goals

               pertaining to land management and development which are as

               follows:




               Land Use:                  To accommodate future desirable development while

                                          maintaining the rural character of the County.



               Housing:                   Richmond County needs to expand the housing

                                          opportunities to all its citizens, but especially

                                          to those who are elderly or who live on low or


                                          moderate incomes.





               Environment


               and Natural


               Resources:                 To protect the health, integrity and values of the

                                          natural resources and environment of Richmond


                                          County.




               Economic


               Development:               To enhance the economic base and employment

                                          opportunities in Richmond County.





                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                 AUGUST 1991
                P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                          PAGE NO. 3
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                community

                Service and


                Facilities:               To enhance the.living conditions of the County

                                          by making government services more efficient and

                                          effective.




                Transpor-

                tation:                   To provide for an adequate and safe transportation

                                          network to serve the residents and visitors of the


                                          County.



                The LMO contains the regulations which Implement these goal

                standards.            ordinance provisions provide shape and form to land

                development activities, thereby ensuring that land development

                patterns and practices conform to the intent of the comprehensive

                Plan.




                Prior to the development of the LMO, members of the Richmond

                County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and staff

                participated in a Visual Assessment Process for Community Design.

                This exercise consisted of viewing 140 colored slides of various

                development patterns and practices and scoring each slide on a

                scale ranging from -10 (lease favorable) to +10 most favorable

                using all numbers In between with 0 being used for those slide

                Images producing neutral feelings.                                The results were tabulated


                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                    RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AMD COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                            AUGUST 1991
                P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                     PAGE NO. 4











               and the @;llde tray was reracked In order of most favorite slide

               image to least favorite slide image based upon the cumulative

               score of the participants. The slides were then viewed by the

               participants who discussed the patterns, trends and Implications

               of the results. The results were as follows:




               Approved Minutes of the Richmond County Planning Commission

                                                             March 11, 1991

                        "The top twenty-four slides were all farm                                             church,
                        historic or open space scenes. It was noted that trie
                        existing Comprehensive Plan and the proposed revisions
                        both call for protection of prime farmland and the
                        existing rural atmosphere. The high rating of slides
                        depicting those characteristics reinforce the goals and
                        objectives of the Comprehensive Plan."

                        "The        commission discussed                       the        slides          and        the
                        development practices shown, and discussed land use
                        regulations and how individual                         property rights might be
                        affected by such regulations.                          The consensus was that a
                        well planned attractive community could result from
                        adequate regulations but regulations                                       that require
                        minimal standards would xeL;ult in communities with
                        minimal desirability."


               Approved Minutes of the Richmond County Planning Commission

                                                             April 8, 1991

                        "The top ranked slides were rural farms, churclies,
                        historic            areas         and        other         op e n      S Fr) -3 Ce    scenes.
                        Commission't' agreed that the absence of people and
                        presence of trees influenced the ranking of the top
                        slides.           One CommissionfC commented that fie would rank
                        any slide high that did not show people or a landscape
                        that had              been altered                by people.                   t@,stablished
                        neighborhoods with adequate landscaping scored very
                        well and Commissioners said they could feel a sense of
                        community and                 pride          when viewing                such         slides.
                        Commercial area slides were discussed at length and the


                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN IND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                    RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOYN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                               AUGUST 1991
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                        consensus seemed to be that landscaping and making such
                        areas "people friendly" were concerns that need to be
                        addressed. It was felt that if commercial development
                        was made attractive and comfortable to shoppers the
                        more likely it was that shoppers would spend more time
                        and money In the business establishments."


                Approved Minutes of the Richmond County Planning Commission

                                                              May 6, 1991

                        "As In last month's meeting, slides showing adequate
                        landscaping, established neighborhoods and development
                        that somewhat mirrored existing patterns and practices
                        were rated higher than scenes not exhibiting such
                        characteristics.                 The Commissioners debated the ner-d
                        for sidewalks and other pedestrian features.                                         Parkincl
                        lots were viewed as feature5 of development that needed
                        careful consideration during the desiqn phase of a
                        project and various parking lot treatments were viewed
                        and discussed."


                        "A slide of a manufactured home park received a hic1her
                        rating than slides of individual manufactured homes.
                        Commissioners and members of the Board of Supervisors
                        present seemed to be in agreement that a manufactured
                        home park was needed in the County.                                  Design standards
                        were discussed for manufactured home parks that would
                        help assure               that such a venture                         resulted In a
                        "community" that would instill a sense of pride In the
                        residents of the park and an establishment viewed as
                        appropriate by other citizens of the county."

                        '11ndustrial            areas         were discussed                  and attractive
                        entrances and adequate landscaping were identified as
                        the major concerns of the Commission."



                Articles          3 and 4 of the LMO contain zonincl, desiqn and

                performance standards.                       These standards were developed in an

                effort to ensure that the shape and form of development mimics

                the design and Image of those slides viewed most favorably during

                the Visual Assessment Process for Co*inmunity Design and also to



                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                            AUGUST 1991
                P.O. B01 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                     PAGE NO. 6










               comply with the goals and directives of the Comprehensive Plan.

               What follows is a Leview of Articles 3 and 4 of the LMO


               summarizing the desired land management and development designs

               to be achieved.





































































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                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPIHGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                            AUGUST 1991
                P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23107 (8041220-9476                                                     PAGE NO, 7













                                                           ZONING         

               Article 3-1 provides for the establishment of three base zoninq

               districts and three overlay zoning districts.



               BASE Zoning District:                       Base       zoning diStricts  are specifically

                                                           delineated on the Official Zoning Map.

                                                           Every land area of the County is within

                                                           onl one base zoning district.                                    Base
                                                                

                                                           zoning districts establish regulations

                                                           governing the use and size of parcels

                                                           and lots.




               OVERLAY Zoning District:                    overlay zoning districts are established

                                                           to obtain a specific end result.                                   An

                                                           overlay district may facilitate the use

                                                           of land for a                     specific development

                                                           activity where conducive site-specific

                                                           features exist, or       it may             protect

                                                           specific            significant             resources              and

                                                           environmentally sensitive                           land areas

                                                           wherever they may be located in the

                                                           County.               A parcel or lot        may be

                                                           overlaid, in part or in its entirety, by

                                                           any        or all            of the           three overlay

                                                           districts, or by none at all.


                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                      RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT           AUGUST 1991
                P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                        PAGE NO. 8
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              BASE ZONING DISTRICTS




              a.        Section 3-10             Rural Open Space and Conservation (ROSCO)

                                                 Zoning District



                        The purpose of the ROSCO distric@t is to encouraqe the

                        preservation              of      open         land for             its       scenic I.-.)eauty,

                        agricultural,              forestal and recreational                            use, and the

                        protection of areas possessing significant and sensitive

                        resources; to protect the value of real property; to promote

                        more sensitive siting of buildings and better overall site

                        planning; to               perpetuate the traditional                             -landscape of

                        Richmond County and the Northern Neck; to allow landowners a

                        reasonable return on their holdings; to promote a better use

                        of the land In harmony with its natural features trirough

                        more flexible design; and to facilitate                                  the deve.lopment of

                        primary service areas within rural vi-liages.



                        ROSCO is expected to be the base zoning district for over

                        90% of the County. It is intended to shape development so

                        that the rural environment, landscape, and lifestyle is

                        ma intained.          New development w1ll be encouraged to mimic the

                        three basic development patterns of the rural Richmond

                        County landscape:





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                        FARMSTEAD            - Low density

                        (3-10-5)             -     Surrounded by productive fields and forests

                        (3-1.0-6)                  in permanently protected open space

                                             -     Resemblance to                 traditional Northern Neck


                                                   farmsteads







                        HAMLET               -     Collection of 6-25 residential structures

                        (3-10-7)             -     Some civic uses such as a church, post office

                                             -     A mom-and-pop country store as an accessory

                                                   use


                                             -     surrounded by productive fields and forests

                                                                                      in permanently protected


                                                                                      open space

                                             -     Resemblance to Farnham proper, Sharps



                        VILLAGE              -     Grouping of homes, civic uses, commercial

                        (3-10-8)                   and light industrial uses

                                             -     Contains no more than 500 dwellinqs

                                             -     Surrounded by productive fields and forests

                                                   in permanently protected open space

                                             -     Resemblance to Urbanna, Old Tappahannock, Old

                                                   West Point east of Route 33








                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT              AUGUST 1991
                P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                 PAGE NO. 10
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                       In addition, ROSCO permits use of existing lots of record as

                       well as Forest Subdivisions.





                       FOREST


                       SUBDIVISIONS


                       (3-10-9)             - Located so as to be invisible from roadways

                                                 within the traditional landscape

                                            -    Lots 1-3 acres in size with protected open

                                                 spaces within and around the subdivision


























               RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)    RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
           PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER AICP    TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                   AUGUST 1991
               P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                         PAGE NO. 11
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               b       Section 3-11              Rural        BUSiness        and commerical (RBC)  Zoning


                                                          District




                       The       Rural Business    and        Commercial           (RBC)    District     is

                       established to provide appropriate zoning for existing

                       commercially-utilized lots located in conformity with the

                       Comprehensive Plan, and for proposed uses which by their

                       very nature, are inappropriate within mixed use areas.
















































                                                                                                     
                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                           RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                   AUGUST 1991
                P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                       PAGE NO. 12
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               C.       Section 3-12              Rural WORKplace (WORK) Zoning District



                        The Rural Workplace (WORK) District is established to

                        provide opportunities                     for desirable employment generators

                        which are situated collectively in accessible and suitable

                        nodes of activity, and which blend in with rather than

                        supplant the rural environment of the County.                        The WORK

                        district is designed to:



                                 provide locational opportunities for Industries with

                                 high growth potential which are likely to be attracted

                                 to the County;




                                 provide development                  sites for small, medium and large-

                                 sized       industrial firms                in environments  conducive for


                                 business and industrial activity;



                                 facilitate            the County's                efforts to             attract new

                                 employment opportunities;



                                 expand the fiscal capacity ot the County by broadening

                                 the tax base;




                                 ensure that industrial operations are compatible with

                                 desired community growth;



                                                                                                                    
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                             contribute positively to community appearance; and,



                             respect the natural rural environment.





















































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              PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT         AUGUST 1991
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                OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS




                a.        Section 3-13                 Historic and Scenic Preservation (HISTORIC


                                                      RICHMOND)          Overlay District




                          The purpose of the Historic and Scenic (HISTORIC RICHMOND)

                          overlay            district is        to provide                 for        protection and

                          enhancement of designated scenic highways                                  and byways,

                          protect against destruction of or encroachment upon historic

                          areas, archaeological sites, historic and architecturally

                          significant buildings and structures, monuments and other

                          features of recognized significance which contribute or will

                          contribute to the cultural, social, economic, political or

                          architectural     heritage  of   Richmond     County            and       the

                          Commonwealth of Virginia.                                 It is also the purpose of

                          HISTORIC RICHMOND to preserve designated scenic areas, and

                          historic, archaeological or architectural features within

                          their surroundings                        within a reasonable                distance from

                          destruction, damage, defacement and obviously incongruous

                          development or uses of land.




                          HISTORIC RICHMOND                    will Implement the provisions    of Section

                          4-10 of the LMO relative to the creation of historic


                          districts as provided by Section 15.1-503.2 of the code of

                          Virginia.         In doing           so,       HISTORIC RICHMOND promotes       the


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                       general         we If are        by preservinq areas         wh I c h      have       been

                       officially designated as having exceptional natural, scenic

                       or historic value worthy of preservation and protection.

                       This zoning designation                     is also intended   to be used along

                       roadways within the County officially designated as Virginia

                       scenic highways or byways, or designated by the Board of

                       Supervisors as scenic County highways and byways in the

                       Comprehensive Plan.








































               RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                           RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
               PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                   AUGUST 1991
               P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                       PAGE NO. 16
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               b.        Section 3-14             Waterfront               Management               (WATER)     overlay

                                                  District




                         rhe       Waterfront           Management   (WATER)  overlay district         is

                         designed to protect and improve the water quality of the

                         Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries, buffer areas and other

                         sensitive environmental lands by minimizing the potential

                         adverse effects of human activity upon these areas.                   

                         is Intended to encouraqe and promote the:



                                 protection of             existing high quality state waters and

                                 restoration of all other state waters to a condition or

                                 quality that will permit all reasonable public uses and

                                 will support the propagation and growth to inhabit

                                 them;




                         -       safeguarding the clean water of the Commonwealth from

                                 pollution;




                        -       prevention of any increase in pollution;




                         -       reduction of existing pollution;



                         -       promotion of water resource conservation in order to

                                 provide for the health, safety and welfare of the


                 RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                         RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                 PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                 AUGUST 1991
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                                  present and future citizens of the Commonwealth and the

                                  County;




                                  provide for the proper design and placement of water

                                  dependent uses;



                                  protection of aquatic life, bird and other wildlife

                                  habitat;




                                  conservation of natural beauty and open space; and



                                  anticipation and an effective response to the impacts

                                  of development.



                         Additionally, this district Is de3iqned to prevent the loss

                         of life and property, the creation of health and safety

                         hazards,           the disruption of                      commerce and governmental

                         services, the extraordinary and unnecessary expenditure of

                         public funds for flood protection and relief, and the

                         impairment of the tax base by the:



                                  regulation of uses, activities, and development wriich,

                                  alone or in combination with other existing or future

                                  uses, activities, and development, have the potential

                                  to cause unacceptable increases in f1ood heiqhts,


                 RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                 PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                            AUGUST 1991
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                                 velocities, and frequencies;



                                 restriction or prohibition of certain uses, activities,

                                 and development fr               om locatinq within areas subject to

                                 flooding;



                                 requiring all uses, activities, and developments that

                                 do occur in flood-prone areas to be protected and/or

                                 floodproofed against flooding and flood damaqe;



                                 protecting individuals from buying lands and structures

                                 which are unsuited for intended purposes because of

                                 flood hazards;




                                 qualifying Richmond county residents for the insurance

                                 and subsidies provided by the National Flood Insurance

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                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KEPPLINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                  AUGUST 1991
                P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                         PAGE NO. 19
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           c.   Section 3-15    Affordable  Housing   (AFFORDABLE)  	Overlay   

                                District




                It is the intent of this overlay zoning district to

                encourage the development of low and moderate income housinq

                to the extent that it is needed for the citizenry of

                Richmond County. The County provides opportunities for tile

                construction of housing affordable by households with modest

                incomes through the use of density bonuses, by providing for

                higher density, cost efficient development in villages,

                hamlets and farmsteads, and by the enactment of this overlay

                district which permits tile use of manufactured homes.

































           RICHMOND COUNRT DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)        RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
           PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT AUGUST 1991
           P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                     PAGE NO. 20
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                                             		DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS




                                                              Section 4-1




               General Layout and Design



               This section of the LMO provides broad general standards

               relating to site development and use.  It is the purpose and

               intent of the entirety of Article 4 to ensure that new

               development is designed in accordance with the purpose, intent

               and direction of the Comprehensive Plan and the LM0, is in

               concert with existing, desirable development patterns and designs

               within the County, Is responsive to the existence of significant

               and sensitive natural and cultural resources, is proposed so as

               to enable the county to provide adequate levels of public

               service, and Is designed to provide for the health, safety, and

               welfare of individuals residing, working, shopping, traveling and

               recreating within the County.



               General standards and guidelines within Section 4-1 relate to:



                  -     Suitability of Land for Development (4-1-3a)

                        Building Design (4-1-3b)

                  -     Relationship of Building to Site (4-1-3c)

                  -     Relationship of Project to Adjoining Areas (4-1-3d)


                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KEPPLINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                            AUGUST 19 19931
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                 Landscape and Site treatment (4-1-3e)

                 Signs (4-1-3f)

                 Lighting (4-1-3g)

                 Maintenance (4-1-3h)


                 Preservation of Natural Features (4-1-3i)



           Detailed regulatory provisions are contained in the following

           sections of Article 4.





































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           PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLPPINGER, AICP TOWN COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT   AUGUST 1991
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                                                               Section 4-2




               Land Division Design Standards



               The purpose of managing lotting layout is to promote efficiency

               and economy                in the process of land division, the proper

               arrangement of lots in relationship to each other and to existing

               and planned streets and other features of the Comprehensive Plan,

               the protection of water quality, wetlands, wildlife habitats,

               historic, scenic and archaeological sites, steep slopes,

               shorelines, and other sgqnificant and sensitive resources,

               protection against flooding, erosion and sedimentation, the

               provision of adequate open spaces for recreation, light., and air,

               the convenient distribution of population and traffic, and the

               adequacy            of streets,                public utilities                   and other                public

               facilities. Toward this end, this Section:



                   - establishes design and improvement standards for the

                     division of land in Richmond County;




                   -    ensures that purchasers of lots, tracts and parcels purchase

                        a commodity that is accessible and qenerally suitable for

                        the intended use;




                   - Insures orderly and safe spacing, size, shape, design, and


                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                      RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                              AUGUST 1991
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                           distribution of lots for residential, commerci, industrial

                           and other uses.




                 This section provides standards relating to:



                     -  Layout of streets as it relates to lot and block

                        configuration (4-2-4)

                     -  Block size and shape (4-2-5)

                     -  Lot design (4-2-6)

                     -  Reference monuments (4-2-8)


                           Cemeteries which the LMO treats as a subdivision (4-2-3)





























                   RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT).                                          RICHMOND -COUNTY,. VIRGINIA
                   PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLIPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                     AUGUST 1991
                   P.O. 001 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                             PAGE NO. 24
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                                      Section 4-3



                Vehicular Rights of Way



                It is the intent of the regulations in this section of the                                                                to

                facilitate the development of circulation systems which permit

                the safe, efficient, and orderly movement of vehicular traffic.



                This section provides standards relating to:



                    -    Overall System Design (4-3-3)

                    -    Right of Way Classification (4-3-4)




                                     TRAFFIC VOLUME-BASED STREET CLASSIFICATIONS


                      Street
                C1assification                                      Minimum ADT               Maximum ADT


                Access								   -				    250	
                Subcollector 							  251				    400	
                Minor Collector                                     401                     1,000
                Major Collector                                   1,001                     4,000
                Minor Arterial                                    4,00l				  8,000
                MaJor Arterial                                                   over       8,000


                    - Alignment and Layout (4-3-5)

                    - Right of Way Dedication (4-3-6)

                    - Geometric Standards (4-3-7)








                 RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                              RICHMOND COUNT, VIRGINIA
                 PREPARED Of DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                     AUGUST 1991
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                                           GEOMETRIC STANDARDS FOR LOCAL ROADS



                                                        Minimum, Minimum                    Residential             Minimum
                         Classification                 Design            R-O-W            Lot Access               Pavement
                                                        ap.e e.d---     -Y-id-tb--          _Permitted                 Width
                                                                                                                             ... ... ... . . .....
                                                                                                                     (no curb
                                                                                                                   & qutter)


                         Access                             30              .501                 Yes                       221
                         Subcollector                       30              50,                  Yes                       241
                                                                            5( 1
                         Minor Collector                    40                                                             241
                         Major Collector                    50              60,                   No                       .2k)f
                         Minor Arterial                     60              601                   No                       28'
                         MaJor Arterial                     60                                    No





                         Construction Standards (4-3-8)

                         Curb and Gutter Standards (4-3-9)


                         Cul de Sacs (4-3-10)

                         Alleys (4-3-11)

                         Traffic signs and Signals (4-3-12)

                         Sight Triangles (4-3-13)






                                                    SITE TRIANGLE REQUIREMENTS


                                                                                                  Distance froin Point
                              Street                                                                  of Intersection
                         Classi f i cat 1 on


                         Access Street                                                                       20
                         Subcollector                                                                        2u
                         Minor Collector                                                                     30
                         Major Collector                                                                     40
                         Minor Arterial                                                                      5 1)






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                PREPARED BY DAVID L, KLIPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                 AUGUST 1991
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                          Private Roads (4-3-14)




                                                             DESIGN FOR PRIVATE GRAVEL ROADS



                                                               Minimum
      go. of Lots                   minimum     stopping       Gravel        minimum                           Depth of                       minimum
        Served by      Maximum      Design       sight         Surface       shoulder                         VDOT Aggre-                     Right-of-
      Road Seqnentt Giadett          Speed      Distance        Width         Width           Subbase         gate Haseitt      Surtace       Way Width
                          M          (MPH)        (Feet)       (Feet)        (Feet)



      5 or less           12           25          160           20              5       40 select            4" VOOT 125        Gravel           50
                                                                                         material VOOT        or 126
                                                                                         Type 1, 11, or
                                                                                         III


      6 or more           12           35          210          -20              5       6" select            6* VDOT 125        Gravel           50
                                                                                         material VOOT        or 126
                                                                                         Type I or 11




                 Number of lots served shall mean the aggregate of all lots served by such road segment and all lots having access over
                 such segment to a public road. Road segment shall mean each portion of a private road between its intersection with
                 other private or public roads.

                 Maximum grade may exceed 12 percent up to a maximum of 18 percent for a maximum length of 300 feet, provided 60 of 125
                 or 126 aggregate base is placed with prime and double seal surface treatment in accordance with VOOT specifications.

                 Depth of aggregate base is compacted depth. Loose aggregate of 8".I.will compact to 61 depth. Loose aggregate of 5-
                 1/21i will compact to V depth,




                    -     Acceleration/Decele-caLion Lanes (4-3-15)

                    - Widening (4-3-16)

                    -     Street Names (4-3-17)


                    -     Street Signs (4-3-18)








                 RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL JDRAFT)                                             RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                 PREPARED BY DAVID L. XLEPPINGER, AICP         TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                               AUGUST 1991
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                                                             section 4-4






              open space and Recreation




              The intent of this section of the LM0 is to maintain a sense of


              openness associated with rural areas within newly constructed

              developments and the County in general, preserve and protect

              significant and sensitive natural and cultural resources, and

              provide active and passive recreational opportunities approximate

              to the citizens of the County.




              This section provides standards related to:

                  -    Overall Open Space Systems Design (4-4-3)

                  -    Preservation vs. Recreational Open Space (4-4-4)

                       Amenities/Resources (4-4-5)

                  -    Pedestrian Spaces (4-4-6)

                  -    Recreational Facility Standards (4-4-7)



















               RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                    RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
               PREPARED BY DAVID KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                               AUGUST 1991
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                                1Kj,KBZ_H 1Y N       ',.9       Q0Mf1QN
                                          0P.IEN-SPACE -ARE.A.-S.


                                                                    PC-
                                                                        11 wa v...W i. (I t I
                                                                         (Feet)


                       0ne-way bikeway Shared                                 4
                       with pedestrians

                       Two-way bikeway shared
                       with pedestrians

                       one-way independent
                       bikeway path

                       Two-way Independent
                       bikeway path





                 Improvement Completion Schedules (4-4-8)

                 ownership and Maintenance (4-4-9)





























           RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCKDURES HANUAL (DRAFT)            RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
           PREPARED BY DAVID L. XLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT     1991
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                                          section 4-5




          Water and Sewer Facilities




          The provisions of this section of the LM0 are intentended to ensure

          that water and sewer facilities serve any permitted use of land

          associated with habitation or occupancy.




          This section provides standards related to:




             -   Water (4-5-3a)

                 When public water is available

                 Central water systems


                 Individual wells




             -   Sewer (4-5-3b)


                 When public sewer is available

                 Individual sewer systems

                 septic Tank maintenance




             -   Provisions related to Water and Sewer Facilities


                 (4-5-3c)


                 Extensions


                 Extension Costs


                 Construction Standards



                                                                                 
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           PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTAN   AUGUST 1991
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                                                              Section 4-6




                Underground Wired Utilities




                This section of the LM0 is intended to reduce the adverse impacts


                of overhead utility lines by requiring all utility facilities

                proposed within major plans of development to be located

                underground.



                This section provides standards related to:

                   -    Exemptions (4-6-3b)

                   -    Existing Above Ground Lines Grandtathered (4-6-3c)

                   -    Use of Easements (4-6-3d)

























                 RICHM0ND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                                             RICHMOND COUNTY,. VIRGINIA
                 PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP    TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                                   AUGUST 1991
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                                                              Section 4-7




               Drainage




               This section of the LMO is intended to ensure that developments

               shall be provided with such storm drains, culverts, drainage ways,

               or other works as are necessary to collect and dispose of surface

               and storm water originating on or flowinq across the development,

               In order to prevent inundation and damage to streets, lots, and

               building, and to improve the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay

               and its tributaries.




               This section provides standards related to:




                   -    Overall Drainage System Desiqn (4-7-3)

                   -    Detention/Retention Area Design (4-7-4)

                   -    Stream and Lake Sampling Requirements (4-7-5)

                   -    off Site Drainage Costs (4-7-6)



















                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                           AUGUST 1991
                P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                   PAGE NO. 32
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                                                              Section 4-8




               Erosion and Sediment Control




               The purpose of this section of the LMO is, to conserve the land,

               water, air and other natural resources of Richmond County and to

               promote the public health and welfare of the citizens of Richmond

               County by establishing requirements tor the control of erosion

               and sedimentation,                 and ensuring that they are administered and
               enforced.




               This section provides standards related to:




                   -    Applicability (4-8-3)

                   -    Exemptions (4-8-3)

                        Relationship with the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control                                                                                      

                        Handbook (4-8-3)





















                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                           AUGUST 1991
                P.O. Box 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                   PAGE No. 33
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                                      Section 4-9




                 Signs




                 It 15 the purpose and intent of this section to aid the traveling

                 public and to preserve the natural landscape throuqh the

                 regulation of signs.  This section also restricts the placement

                 of unsightly and detrimental signs which would tend to (depreciate

                 the value of property and hinder proqressive improvements in

                 Richmond County, and eliminate signs constituting an actual or

                 potential hazard to safe motor vehicle operation.  The regulation

                 of the location, size, placement and certain features of signs is

                 necessary to enable the public to locate goods, services and

                 facilities without difficulty and confusion, and to prevent

                 wasteful use of natural resources in competition among businesses

                 for attention.




                 This section provides standards related to:



                     -     Applicability (4-9-3a)

                     -     Maintenance (4-9-3c)

                           Consistent Design Theme (4-9-3e)

                     -     Measuring Size and Height (4--9-4)

                     -     Illumination (4-9-5)


                     -     Location (4-9-6)



                  RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                        RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                  PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPIGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                 AUGUST 1991
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                          Types of Signs (4-9-7)

                               Awn i ng ( 4 -9 -'/a )

                               Free Standing (4-9-7b).



                                                            F-REE STANDING SIGNS




                                                                  Commercial 1                       Village                    Scenic
                                                                                I (t                 C. f.- ! 1- t -! @,        -
                                                                                                                              P      s I d e

                Typical Speed LImit                                       35-55                  less than          -15         3


                Free Standinq Siqns

                    Height (feet)                                           10                             6

                    Area (sq. ft.)                                          24                           1.2                        1.6



                 Ground Clearance                                                                                                     0
                   (min. feet)





                               J,andrtiark (4-9-71c)

                               Marquee (4-9-7d)

                               Multiple (4-9-7e)

                               Neon (4-9-7f)

                               Painted on Wall (4-9-7q)

                               Projecting (4-9-7h)

                               Time-Temperature (4-9-7j)

                               Attached to Wall (4-9-7j)





                  RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                            RICHMOND C .OUNT.Y V1 .1R- G.IH-A-
                  PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                     AUGUST 1991
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                        Sjqn DiStrlCtS (4-9-8)

                           Village (4-9-bb(l))

                           Commercial Roadside (4-9-8(2))


                           scenic Roadside (4-9-8                 (3))


                        Exempt Signs (4-9-9)

                        'Pemporary Signs (4-9-10)

                        Prohibited Signs (4-9-11)

                        Nonconforming Signs (4-9-12)

                        Permit Expiration (4-9-13)

                        Sign Removal (4-9-14)





































                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL IPRAFTJ                                   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                 PREPARED BY DAVID h. KtKPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                          AUGUST 1991
                P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                   PAGE No. 36














                                    Section 4-10




               Lighting




               This Section is intended to ensure that lightinq is provided in

               order to facilitate the safe and secure movement oi- motor


               vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians, as well as to provide for the

               security of buildings and personal property.




               This section provides standards related to:

                   - Street Lights (4-10-4)

                   - Lighting in and Around Parking Areas (4-1.0-5)































                RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                    RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                 PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                           AUGUST 1991
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                                                                                 Area Classitication
                gtreet Ii.ierarchy                                    QqMmercial                          Residential
                                                                     (Footcandle)                         (Footcandle)


                Collector                                                   1.2                                   0.6
                Minot-Residential
                  Subcollector                                              0.9                                   0.4
                Local                                                       0.6                                   o.4
                Intersections                                               3.0                                   3.u




                                                               Vq K @_j qq._.L o.1s.

                                                                   Vehicular             Pedestrian            Pedestrian
                Level of Activity                                           f i c..         S al e. t. y          S e c i.i r i. t y
                Low Activity (parking                           (Pootcandle) (Footcandle) (Footrandle)
                  areas, schools, small
                  businesses)                                             o.5                   0.2                     0.8
                Medium Activity (Multi-
                  family, fast food, area
                  shopping centers)                                       1.0                   0.6                     2.0
                High Activity (Major
                  shopping center)                                        2.0                   0.9                     4.0



                                                          Wa LK   s.-an 1.-.B-.i _k e wa.vs..

                                                                  Mini mum                    Average heve          Is
                Walkways & Bikeway                                Averaqe                for Special Pedestrian
                              f-i cat i_o-n.-__                   .....14Q Yet T
                                                              (Footcandle)               Mountiliq                Mo U 11 t i rig
                                                                                         lie i gh t s             Ile iqhLs
                                                                                         9-15 It.                 15-2b ft.
                Roadside Sidewalks                                                    (Footcandle) (Footcandle)
                  and Bikeways
                  -Commercial areas                                  0.9                      2.0                       4.0
                  -Residential areas                                 0.2                      0.4                       0.8
                Walkways and Bikepaths
                  Distant from Roadways                              0.5                      U.6                       1.0


                  R I COMOND --COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES
                  PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PhANNIXG CONSULTANT                            AUGUST 1991
                  P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                    PAGE 90. 38














                                            Section 4-11




               Off-Street Parking and Loading



               This section is intended to                         ensure that access to a development

               site from adjacent vehicular rights of way are designed so as to

               minimize interference with traffic flows and to afford vehicles


               with efficient and safe ingress and egress.  Pedestrian and

               vehicular traffic movement within the development site, with

               particular emphasis on the provision and layout of parking areas,

               off street loading and unloading facilities, and on site driveway

               patterns shall be reviewed to ensure that all parking spaces are

               usable, safe and conveniently arranqged, and that the site is
lie            efficiently designed.


               This section provides standards related to:



                        overall Design and General Provisions (4-11-3)

                        Parking Areas (4-11-4)
















                RICHHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                    					   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                                           AUGUST 1991
                P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                                                   PAGE NO. 39
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                                                          PARKING SPACE DI ENSIONS



               Parking Angle      Standard Space      Small Car  Space     ILapdicappgd  Spagg
                                  Stall     Stall     Stall      Stall     Stall         Stall
                                  Width     Depth     KM         Lepth     Width         Depth

                       450          91      17.51     7.51       171       121           17.51
                       600          91      19,       7.51       17.51     121           19,
                       756          9t      19.51     7.51       17.51     121           19.51


                (perpendicular)
                         91           91       18,      7.51        16,       121           18,



               Parallel parking spaces shall      be as follows:
                         Standard                 7.5 X 21 feet
                         Small Car                6 X 19.5 feet
                         Handicapped              11 X 22 feet





                                               PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR
                                                  THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED


                     Total Parking Spaces in Lot                                   Required Minimum Number

                                            Up    to  25                                               1
                                            26    to  50                                               2
                                            51    to  75                                               3
                                            76    to  100                                              4
                                          101     to  150                                              5
                                          151     to  200                                              6
                                          201     to  300                                              7
                                          301     to  400                                              8
                                          401     to  500                                              9
                                          501     to  1,000                                    2% of Total
                                          Over 1,000                                 20, Plus 1 for each
                                                                                          100 over 1,000






                         Driveways (4-11-5)






                 RfCHKOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                  RfCHKOMD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                 PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLIPPINGER, AICP    TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                      AUGUST 1991
                 P.O. 801 171, VILLIAHSOURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                  PAGE NO. 40













                                                         _.01i' WAY



                         Class if icat-ion         M i,n- _S.paq.i.ng_ f.f, e.t


                         Access                          40
                         Subcollector                    50
                         Minor Collector                 75
                         Major Collector                 100
                         Minor Arterial                  250
                         Major Arterial                  350







                                    L)RA VEWAY
                                             - @W 1. Q'V H



                                       one-Way Operation      11'wo-Way 0peration
                                         Qrivew y._Width        1)riveway. Width
                                              (Feet)                 (Feet)

               1-2 Family                     9-20                  NA
               3-10 Family
                 Residential Area            10-16                 1.6-114
               over 10 P'amily               15-24                 20-3t,
               Commercial &
                 industrial                  15-30                  4-6








               Sidewalks (4-11-6)


               Loading Areas (4-11-7)

               Bicycle Parking (4-11-8)

               Surfacing Requirements (4-11-9)

               Maintenance (4-li-10)







          RICHMOND COUNTY -DESIGN A-10 PROCEDURES               R-1__C-H_MO_ND__CO_UMTY, VI_RGI N-f-A.-
          PREPARED BY DAVID L. XLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT AUGUST 1991
          P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476             PAGE NO. 41













                                                               SectIon 4-12




                Landscaping and Buffering



                The regulations within this section are intended to maintain the

                vegetated environment of the county, thereby preserving the

                County's rural qualities and incorporating vegetation in the FORM

                of landscaping and buffering within plans of development, thereby

                promoting healthier and ecologically sound community environs.

                This will occur because:




                         trees and shrubs are proven producers of oxygen, a necessary

                         element for human survival;
 


                         trees and shrubs appreciably reduce the ever increasing

                         environmentally dangerous carbon dioxide content of the air

                         thereby playing a vital role in purifying the air we

                         breathe;




                         trees and shrubs transpire considerable amounts of water

                         each day and thereby purify the air much like the air-washer

                         devices used on commercial air conditioninq systems;







                 RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN MANUAL (DRAFT)                                                 RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                 PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                          AUGUST 1991
                 P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                  PAGE NO. 42
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                         trees and shrubs have an important role in neutralzinG

                         wastewater passing through the ground from the surface to

                         groundwater tables and 1ower aquifers;



                         trees and shrubs through their root systems, stabailize

                         groundwater tables and play an important and effective role

                         in soil conservation, erosion and flood control; and

                         trees and shrubs are an invaluable physical, aesthetic, and

                         psychological counterpart to unnatural development features,

                         making life more comfortable by providing shade and coolinq

                         of the air and land, reducing noise levels and glare, and

                         breaking the monotony of human developments on the land,

                         particularly parking areas.




                This section provides standards related to:




                    -    overall Landscape Design and General Provisions

                         (4-12-3)

                    -    Landscape Preservation (4-12-4)

                    -    Site Landscaping Standards (4-12-5)

                    -    Buffer Areas (4-12-6)











                                                                     

		     RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)									RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                 PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                           			  AUGUST 1991
                 P.D. Hof 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                                   PAGE NO. 43
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                   Adjacent Use
                                                     It                  2                  3                  4                   5
                   Proposed Use                 *see uses
                                                   below



                                                                                            151+              201+
                          It                      zoning              zoning         Plant Material       Plant Material         Zoning
                                                Setbacks             Setbacks        and structural       and structural        Setbacks
                                                                  Plant Material        elements             elements          landscaping

                                   - ---- -                        - - -- - - ----- - -- - ------ - ----- - --------------------------------


                                                     3011                151+               3011                                   30,
                                               Plant Material     - Landscaping      Plant Material       Plant Material       Landscaping
                          2                                                                               and strurtural
                                                                                                             elem ents



                                                     5014                154                151+              15'4                 301+
                                               Plant Material     Plant Material      Landscaping         Plant Material       Plant Material
                          3                    and structural
                                                 elements


                                                                                                                                    ..... .....


                                                    1001+                1511               1514               1514               3(11+
                                               Plant Material     Plant Material     Plant Material       Landscapinq          Plant haterial
                                               and structural     and structural
                                                  elementu           elements


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                   RICHMOND COUNTY                             MANUAL- (DRAFT).                                      RICHMOND COUNTY-, VIRGI-NIA.
                   PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLIPPINGER, AICP          TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                               AUGUST 1991
                   P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 1804)220-9476                                                                PA69 NO. It













                Use Legend

                1.       Low intensity residential
                2.       Moderate intensity residential, low intensity institutional, low intensity commeicial, low intensity
                         recreational.


                3.       Intense Intensity residential, moderate intensity institutional, moderate intensity commercial,
                         low/moderate intensity industrial, moderate intensity recreational.

                4.       High intensity residential, high Intensity institutional, high intensity commercial, high intensity
                         recreational, high intensity industrial.

                5.       All roads.



                Buffer Legend

                Zoning setbacks - as required by Article 3.

                Landscaping - (Section 4-12-5d)

                Plant Material Buffers - Plant materials used for buffers shall be natural or landscaped, In either case
                creating a visual screen at least six (6) feet In height. The plant screen shall be installed at the time of
                Inspection for certificate of Compliance and shall be of sufficient size and quantity such that the minimum
                height and the visual screening between plants can be achieved within one (1) year of installation.

                Structural Elements - Structural elements such as fences, walls, earthen berms or other elements, as approved,
                shall be at least six (6) feet In height although such height can be altered to preserve significant land forms
                or other significant resources.    An adequate distance shall be maintained between the structure and the
                exterior property line for plant material and access for its maintenance.          Structural elements shall be
                installed at the time of inspection for Certificate of Compliance.






                         Needs to be on next page precedinq table Plant Marerial

                         (4-12-7)












                 RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                  RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                 PREPARed BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP  TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                         AUGUST 1991
                 P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                   PAGE NO 45
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                                              VEGETATION SUITABLE FOR SCREENING







                                                                                                   Mature
              Common Name                    Species							   Height (ft.)   Spread


              LARGE DECIDUOUS TREES FOR SHADING


              Ginko                  Ginko biloba (male only)                                      80          40
              Honeylocust*           Gleditsia triacanthos Inermus 'Shademaster'                   50          30
              Laurel Oak             Quercus laurifolia                                            60          40
              Littleleaf Linden      Tilia cordata                                                 50          35
              London Plane-Tree      Platanus acerifolia                                           80          50
              Red Maple*             Acer rubrum 'October Glory'                                   60          40
              Red Oak                Quercus rubra                                                 70          55
              Scarlet Oak            Quercus coccinea                                              70          55
              Sweet Gum              Liquidambar styraciflua                                       80          40
              Sycamore*              Platanus occidentalis                                         80          50
              Willow Oak             Quercus phellos                                               50          40
              Zelkova                Zelkova serrata 'Green  Vase'                                 80          55



              LARGE EVERGREEN TREES FOR SCREENING


              Carolina Hemlock       Tsuga caroliniana                                             75          40
              Eastern Red-Cedar      Juniperus viginiana                                           45          20
              Southern Magnolia      Magnolia grandiflora                                          50          30

              SMALL TREES FOR PARTIAL SCREENING


              American Holly         Ilex opaca (evergreen)                                        40          20
              American Hornbeam      Carpinus caroliniana                                          30          20
              Bradford Pear          Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'                                   40          20
              Carolina Cherry-
               Laurel                Prunus caroliniana
              Crape Myrtle           Lagerstroemia Indicia                                         20          15
              Eastern Redbud         Cercis canadensis                                             35          25
              Flowering Dogwood      Cornus florida                                                30          25
              Golden-Rain Tree       Koelreuteria paniculata                                       25          30
              River Birch            Betula nigra                                                  50          30
              Russian olive          Elaeagnus angustifolia                                        20          20
              Sourwood               oxydendrum arboreum                                           35







              RICHMOND CUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                           RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
              PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                  AUGUST 1991
              P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187  (804)220-9476                                         PAGE NO. 46
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                                                                                                                 Mature
                Common Name                                     Species                                   Height (ft.)    Spread

                LARGE SHRUBS FOR EVERGREEN SCREENING


                Fraser Photinia            Photinia fraseri
                Fortune's Osmanthus        Osmanthus fortunei
                Glossy Privet*             Ligustrum lucidum                                                    18          10
                Japanese Privet*           Ligustrum japonicum
                Japanese Photinia          Photinia glabra
                Nellie R. Stevens
                 Holly                     Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens'
                Thorny  Elaeagnus*         Elaeagnus pungens                                                    10            8
                Yaupon  Holly              Ilex vomitoria



                SMALL SHRUBS FOR EVERGREEN SCREENING


                Chinese Holly              Ilex cornuta 'Burfordi'
                Laurustinus                Viburnum tinus
                Mentor Barberry            Berberis mentorensis
                Meserve Holly              Ilex meserveae
                Parney Cotoneaster         Cotoneaster lacteus
                Pfitzer Juniper*           Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzerana
                Wintergreen Barberry       Berberis julianae                                                      6            4


                  Rapid Growth Rate

























               
                                      

		     RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                 PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP    TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                        AUGUST 1991
                 P.O. B0X 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                   PAGE NO. 47
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                                               KIN                                    e L!'V41'114 Q







                                                                        M i 11 i mum                            1-1 i 11 i mum
                                                                           ize                             Br.ar cl Spread
                             [email protected] I o-L.-Type                            - - ------


                Trees:


                  Q e c_kd.11 p.11 s
                     Shade                             101 height and 1-1/211 caliper*                               41

                     Flowering/
                     ornamental
                     -single-stem                      8' height and 1-1/4" caliper                                  4f
                     -multi-stem                       81 height                                                     4t

                  KvfL                                                                           'per
                       rgKgen                          4'.height        and 1-1/4" cali                            N/A

                Shrubs:


                          11-0.11S                     2411 heiqht or spread                                      14 /A

                  Ever.qre,e,.n                        1811 height or spread                                       N/A


                     At least fifty percent (50%) of the                                   deciduout-i shade trees
                required for installation in parking lots shall have a minimum
                caliper of two and one-half inches (2-1/211).



                    - Fences, Walls, Berms (4-12-8)

                    - Maintenance (4-12-9)
















                  RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                  RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                  PREPARED BY DAVID L. XLEPPINGER, AICP   TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSVh?ANT                         AUGUST 1991
                  P.O. BOI 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 1804)220-9476                                                   PAGE NO. 48












                                                            Section 4-13




               Performance Standards




               it is the intent of this section to minimize the adverse effects


               associated with emissions which occur as a result of various land


               use activities, particularly Industrial uses. Agricultural uses

               are exempt from these provisions.




               This section provides standards related to:

                       Noise (4-13-31)




                                                                 LEVP@LS AT PH0P1!:RTY.jjNC@;S


                                                                                          Maxi.mum Decibel.
                                                                                            Adiacent to a
                    octave Band                                                                       Residenti-al
               I _Qyq1Qf1_ [email protected]        pnd.)-           ft:Kimurk.-Decibels                                Q F, e

                       20  -  '15                           72                                        66
                       '15 -  150                           V tj                                      64
                    150    -  300                           65                                        59
                    300    -  600                           59                                        'S.3
                    600    -  1,200                         55                                        49
                  1,200    -  2,400                         47                                        41
                  2,400    -  4F800                         41                                        35
                  above 4,800                               39                                        33












               _111 CHMOND -COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCED-URKS MANUAL                                   R ICI-IMOND COUNTY, -VI FUN-Ii
                PREPARED BY DAVID L. XLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                       AUGUS7 1991
                P,O. BOI 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (800220-3476                                                PAGE NO. 49












                    Vibration (4-13-3b)


                    Air Pollution (4-13-3c)


                    Steam (4-13-3d)


                    Beat (4-13-3e)


                    Glare (4-13-3f)


                    Radioactivity (4-13-3g)

                    Solid Waste/Liquid Pollution (4-13-3h)

                    'roxic Matter (4-13-3i)


                    odor (4-13-3J)

































             -RI-CHHOND COUNTY DESIGN AND -PROCEDURES HAN-UAL (DRA-FT-) --- ---- - ---- -H 16HOND COUNTY, __VI RGI KI
             PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLIPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT      AUGUST 1991
             P.O. BOX 173, VILLIAHSOURG, VA 23187 1804)220-9476                              PAGE 80. 50














                                          Section 4-14





           Easements




           It Is the intent and purpose of these requlations to facilitate

           the limited use of private property for the public good for

           purposes such as conservation of resources, and the location of

           private driveways and utility systems.



           This section provides standards related to:



             - Location and use (4-14-3a)

             - Conservation and Easements (4-14-3a(7))
             - Width (4-14-3b)























            RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                                       RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
            PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPLINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT 							   AUGUST 1991
            P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                                   PAGE NO. 51
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                                                                Section 4-15




                Storage and Waste Disposal



                It is the intent of Richmond County that stored goods and the

                solid waste generated by the citizens and businesses of the

                County be responsibly stored, dispensed, and disposed,



                This section provides standards related to:



                    - Recycling (4-15-3a)

                    - Storage and Waste Disposal (4-15-3b)

                    - Refuse Collection (4-15-3c)

































                 RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                    RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                 PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                            AUGUST 1991
                 P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                    PAGE NO. 52
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                                                                 Section 4-16




                 Emergency Services



                 The intent of this section is to ensure the adequacy of fire

                 protection and emergency services to all citizens of the County.



                 This section provides standards related to:



                       -  Fire Protection (Fire lanes, hydrants, etc.)

                          (4-16-3a)






































                  RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                                    RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                  PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                              AUGUST 1991
                  P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                      PAGE no. 53
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                                      section 4-17




          Waterfront Facility Design



          It is the intent of this section to ensure that public access to

          waterways   is adequately     provided   and properly      designed,

          particularly as it relates to boatinq facilities, and in such a

          way that    the environmental quality of        shorelines is not

          compromised.



          This section provides standards related to:




            -  Provisions for Public Access (4-17-3)


            -  General Design of Access Facilities (4-17-4)

            -  Marinas and Public Boat Ramps (4-17-5)

            -  Private Boat Ramps (4-17-6)

            -  Boathouses (4-17-7)


            -  Piers and Docks (4-17-8,9)

            -  Mooring Buoys (4-17-10)
















	    RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)			                 RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
          PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANKING CONSULTANT                         AUGUST 1991
          P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                 PAGE NO. 54
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                                                                Section 4-18




                 ROSCO Design Standards



                 The continuation of Richmond County's traditionaL land use

                 pattern of rural villages, towns and farmsteads surrounded by

                 open space, in which traditional occupational pursuits such as

                 agriculture occur, and the continuing protection of critical and

                 significant evironmental and cultural resources requires

                 supplementary design standards to the zoning provisions of

                 Section 3-11. These standards will assist in ensurinq that the

                 intent and purpose of the LMO, as it relates to the predominant

                 patterning of land development initiatives within the County, Is

                 clearly enunciated.  Where there are conflicts between these

                 provisions and those In other sections of Article 4, these

                 provisions shall apply.



                 This section provides standards related to:




                    - overall Rural Village and Hamlet Design (4-18-3)

                    -     Village Design (4-18-4 to 4-18-9)

                    -     Hamlet Design (4-18-10)

                    q-     Farmstead Design (4-18-11)

                    -     Single Family and Large Lot (4-18-11)





                                                                                          
                  RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                  PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                           AUGUST 1991
                  P.O. box 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                   PAGE NO. 55
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                                                                 Section 4-19




                 Designation of Historic Site Ditricts and Historic and Cultural

                 Conservation Districts




                 This section provides standards for the identification and

                 protection of historic sites and  historic and  culturally

                 significant land areas within Richmond County for their eventual

                 inclusion within delineated and designated historic distrits.



                 This section provides standards related to:



                     -    Criteria for Designation (4-19-3)

                     -    Application Procedures (4-19-4 to 4-19-)

                     -    Inventory of Historic Structures (4-19-8)

                     -    Application and Procedures to Raze or Demolish Historic

                          Sites (4-19-12 to 4-19-16)





















                  RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                      RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
                  PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                              AUGUST 1991
                  P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 (804)220-9476                                                      PAGE NO. 56
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                                       PRE-APPLICATION FOR
                                   PROPOSED LAND DEVELOPMENT
                                   RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA



         OWNER(S):
            Address:
            Telephone No. (Daytime):


         APPLICANT:
            Address:
            Telephone No. (Daytime):           .. ............ ... --- ---

         NAME OF 11RVELOPMENT:
         LOCATI ON:
         TAX MAP No.                      PARCEL NO,                    ZON I NO
         PARCEL SJZE                              FRONTAGE W1 D'I'14


         PROPOSED LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIV1TY:




         REQUESTING A RESOURCE INVENTORY?                 Yes                  No


         SIGNATURE
                                    (Applicant)                               (Date)

         FOR THE APPLICANT'S USE FOLLOWING THE PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCK
         (To be completed by the Land Use Administrator)


         CONFERENCE DATE:


         REVIEW COMMENTS:





         PERMITS OR APPROVALS NEEDED:


                                                  f rom
                                                  f rom
                                                          . ............            . .....
                                                  from
                                                  f r orti


         PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED
            Yes                for
            No


         SIGNATURE
                         ____iL@@iid Use Administrator)                      (Date)


          RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)              RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
          PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPI#GER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT   AUGUST 1991
          P.O. DO] 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187 1804)220-9476












            USE 'I'Hl,'g .111DE FOR DIAURAIiS, L)RAWINU-S, 140'PETAK1146, FfC.




















































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              RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                  RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
              PREPARED BY DAVID L. KhEPPINGER, AICP   TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                        AUGUST 1991
              P.O. 801 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187   (804)220-9476















                                                                                           APPLICATION NO.:
                                                                                           DATE FILED:



                                               LAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE MASTER FORM
                                                      RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA



             OWNERM:
                Address:                                                      Teleohone No. IDaytime):


             APPLICANT:
                Address:                                                      TeIeDhone No, (Daytime):
               Relationship to Owner:           Same                                      Option Holder
                                                Aqent                               other


             NAME OF DEVELOPMENT:
             LOCATION:
             TAX MAP NO.                 PARCEL NO.                  ZONING                PARCEL SIZE



                                                                REQUEST
                   The Land Use Administrator will assist the applicant in the completion ot this section,


             PLAN OF DEVE'LOPMENT APPROVAL:


                         Sketch Plat/'Plan (/-2-8)                            Minor Subdivision/Site
                         General Development Plan (2-2-11)                    Plan (2-2-10)
                         Preliminary Subdivi-sion/SiLe VILin                  Final Subdivision Site Plan 12-2-11)
                         (2-2-111                                             Minor Adjustment to an Approved
                                                                              Subdivision/Site Plan (2-2-13, 2-2-12)

                         Erosion & Sediment Control Plan                      Submittal Requirement Waiver (2-1-0
                         (4-8)                                                Desiqn/Perforinance standard Waiver
                         Aqreement in Lieu of E&SC Plan                       (4-1-21
                         (4-8-301))                                           Nonconformina Use and Develoument Waiver/
                         Certificate  of Compliance 12-9-1)                   RPA (3-14-10)
                         Certiticate  of Compliance/SiqnS                     Butter Reduction/RPA (3-14--lic)
                         (4-9)                                                besiqn/Performance Standard ADDeal
                         Manufactured Home Removal/(Re)                       (2-4-1)
                         Location (3-15-12c,q)                                Variance (3-7)
                         Exem ption Confirmation (3-14-7,0)                   Variance/RPA (3-14-151
                         Nonconforming Status Confirmation                    Zoninq Appeal (2-4-11
                         (2-6-5)                                              Zoninq Interoretation (J-j-0
                         Exception Confirmation/RPA (3-14-10--.-              Wetlands Permit (3-14-4)
                         Density Bonus (3-18)
                         Conditional Zoning IJ-9)
                         Special Use Permit (3-17)
                         ordinance Amendment/Rezoninq (2-5)



              RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (DRAFT)                                 RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
              PREPARED BY DAVID L. XLEPPINGER, AICP   TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                        AUGUST 1991
              P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187   (804)220-9476














             Use this space to explain the nature of Your request:






             List the maps and other materials accompanying this application:




             I have read the foreqoinq and certify that all the information contained in the papers submitted
             herewith are true to the best of my knowledge.

             Applicant:                                                           Date:  

             I am (we are) aware of and consent to the filinq of this        application:

             Owner(s):                                                            Date:
                                       . . ............
                                                                                  Date:




                            
                                                         FOR COUNTY USE ONLY


             Completeness of Application:                Complete               incomplete for lack of the following:





             Compliance with Ordinance Provisions:                Complete               Not in compliance with the
                                                                                followinq Ordinance provisions:




             Application Referral to:                                Public Hearings:
                                                                     Hearing:
                                                                     Date:
                                                                     Notice Provided:
             Action Taken
             By:                                                     By:
             Date:                                                   Date:
             Action:                                                 Action:
                                                            Minutes  Attached


             If approved, a Certificate of Compliance issued on                                                  (attached I

             Applicant Notified:
                                              (Date)                               (Land Use Administrator)



             RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN AND PROCEDURES  MANUAL (DRAFT)                                RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
             PREPARED BY DAVID l. KEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                          AUGUST 1991
             P.O. BOX 173, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187    (804)220-9476
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                                    PROCEDURES




       ONE-STOP APPLICATION PROCESS ESTABLIS14ED




       The Richmond County Land Management ordinance was created to

       Implement a one-stop land development application process so as

       to conserve the time and expense of applicants and County

       officials involved in the land development permitting process.

       Applicants will meet with and be guided by the Land Use

       Administrator who is      responsible for coordination of        the

       development review and decision making process.







       RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR




       The responsibilities of the Land Use Administrator include:



            a.   Administering and enforcing the zoning and development

                 design and implementation provisions of this ordinance.



            b.   Maintaining an accurate record of all amendments to the

                 text and maps of this ordinance.



                 C.   Receiving all applications   submitted to    Richmond

                      county for development permits.



                 d.   Reviewing every application for completeness and











                        compliance with the provisions of this Ordin-ance.



                   e.   Determining which decision-making procedure

                        (DMP) is specified by this ordinance as the

                        appropriate    decision-making      process,      and

                        facilitating the processing of  every application.



                   f.   Determining which local,      state, and      federal

                        agencies   may be     able   to provide      relevant

                        Information  thereby ensuring     a   thorough   a nd

                        complete review of every application and advising

                        those agencies which may want knowledge of an

                        issued permit.



                   9.   Providing staff support to and enforciny all

                        decisions made by the Board of Supervisors, Board

                        of Zoning Appeals, and wetlands Board.



                   h.   Notifying the applicant by written notice of an

                        approval, approval with conditions, or denial

                        within ten (10) days of final action.



                   i.   Conducting inspections of buildings and other

                        structures,   and uses     of land     to determine

                        compliance with the provisions of this ordinance.



                        Performing such other duties and functions as are












                       required by the provisions of this ordinance.






       PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT PROCESS




       The administration of this ordinance focuses on a plan of

       development submission and review process which provides for the

       review of development proposals requiring approvalst. The Plan ot

       Development Approval Procedures is depicted in Exhibit 1.









       APPLICATION OF THE PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT PROCESS




            a.    Activities Regulated by this Ordinance



                  For purposes     of   this ordinance,     the     following

                  activities shall be considered to be developments which

                  shall adhere to the requirements of the Land Management

                  ordinance:




                  (1) Land Disturbing Activity - Any land disturbing

                       activity which would disturb an area 2,500 square

                       feet or greater in size.



                  (2) Subdivision - The division of land into         two or


                       more lots unless exempted In b.8. below.















                                                                    EXHIBIT I


                                                               PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
                                                                APPROVAL PROCEDURE





                       PREAPPLICATION                 APPLICATION                     REVIEW STAGE -
                             STAGE                     STAGE                     DECISION-MAKING PATHS             ACTION STAGE






                                                                                             DHP-a


              A


              P


              P                                                                              DNP-c
              L        PREAPPLICATION                             APPLICATION               (2-1-2c)
                         CONFERENCE                  APPLICATION     DEEMED
              1            (2-2-2)                   SUBMITTED     COMPLETE
                       - - - - - - - -               WITH PLANS -(2-2-5)                                               APPROVED
              C            CONCEPT                                                           DMP-b                       OR
                      SKETCH PLAN/PLAT                                                   JEï¿½@2b)                       DENIED
              A            (2-2-8)




              T        APPLICATION                                                           DMP-d                      PUBLIC
                           DEEMED                                                           (2-1-2d)                    HEARING
                        INCOMPLETE                                                                                      (2-3)
                          (2-2-5)



                                                                                             DflP-e
                                                                                            (2-1-2e)
              (ordinance section number)               P"CTDN
                                                     SUBMITTE
                                         -T@VITH @FLAONS









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              RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN MANUAL JDRAFT)                                                         RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
              PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPI#GER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                   AUGUST 1991
              P.O. BOX 173     WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA   23187    (804)220-9476












                    (3)   Cj,jaIjqe III USe  A wateria-1 chanqe III the     type of

                          use of a structure or land, whether temporary or

                          permanent, which would tangibly affect the area's

                          natural      environment,      parking      requirements,

                          transportation patterns, public health or economic

                          values.




                    (4)   Construction, reconstruction or alteration - A

                          building      operation     involving       construction,

                          reconstruction or alteration of the size of a


                          structure which    would result in a tangible effect

                          on     the   area S natural       environment, parking

                          requirements,      transportation      patterns, public

                          health or economic values.




                    (5)   1 ncrease   I n  land   use   I n t e ns i ty - A material

                          increase in the intensity of land use, such as an

                          increase in the number or size of businesses,

                          manufacturing establishments, offices or dwelling

                          units in a structure or on land, when such

                          increase would tangibly affect the area's natural

                          environment, parking requirements, transportation

                          patterns, public health or economic values.



                     (6)  Mining, filling or dredging - Commencement of any

                          mining, filling or dredging operation on a parcel

                          of land.












                   (7) Change In effects of conditions          'in connection

                        with the use of land, the making of any material

                        change in noise levels, vibration levels, lighting

                        intensity, thermal conditions, odors or emissions

                        of waste material.




                   (8)  Alteration of a shore, bank or floodplain -

                        Material alteration      of   a shore       bank,    or

                        floodplain of a river, stream, lake or other

                        natural water body.




                   (9)  Reestablishment      of    an    abandoned     use     -

                        Reestablishment    of a use on land (excluding

                        forestry and farming activities) or in a structure

                        which has been abandoned for one year or more and

                        which use,   site and   structure do not    coi-if orm to


                        this ordinonce.




             b.    Activities Exempt from       the Requirements of        this

                   ordinance




                   The   following activities shall not be considered

                   development requiring the submission of a plan of

                   development to the Land Use Administrator for review

                   unless the activity is not permitted or is restricted

                   in any base or overlay zoning district. When requested

                   by an applicant In writing, the Land Use Administrator











                  will reply in writing    formally confirming the exempt

                  status of the proposal.



                  (1) Minor Land Disturbing Activities - Minor land

                        disturbing activities such as home clardens and

                        individual landscaping, repairs and maintenance

                        work.




                  (2) Service      Connections    -     Individual    service


                        connections-




                  (3)   Underground Utilities - Installation, maintenance

                        or repair of any underground public utility lines

                        when such activity occurs on an existing hard

                        surfaced road, street or sidewalk provided the

                        land-disturbing activity is confined to the area

                        of the road, street or sidewalk which is hard-


                        surfaced.




                  (4)   Agricultural Activities - Tilling, planting, or

                        harvesting of     aqricultural, horticultural, or

                        forest crops or livestock feedlot operations,

                        including agricultural engineering operations as

                        follows:    construction     of terraces,      terrace

                        outlets, check dams, desilting basins, dikes,

                        ponds, ditches, strip cropping, lister furrowinq,

                        contour   cultivating, contour      turrowing, lai   id











                        drainage and land irrigation.



                   (5)  Transfer of Tit'le - A transfer of title to land

                        not involving the division of land into parcels.



                   (6)  Leases and Easements - The creation or termination

                        of  leases and easements concerning development of

                        land, or other rights, except that no easement

                        required by this chapter or made a condition of

                        plan of development approval may be terminated

                        without the approval of the County.



                   (7)  Legal Exhibits and Documents - The recording of

                        any documents or plats/plans expressly for the

                        purposes of reference or attachment to a publicly

                        recorded document when such recording does not

                        result in subdivision of land into parcels. Such

                        recording ruay  include,   1) u t I snot I imi ted  to,

                        documents such as master deeds or covenants, or

                        plats/plans for mortgage or HUD filing purposes.



                    (8) The following actions are exempt if no new strepts

                        are created or existing streets changed:



                        The sale or exchange of parcels between -adjoining

                        property owners where such sale or exchanqe does

                        not create additional building sites or create a












                        lot or parcel which does not ifteet the )'fiinlmum area

                        and  dimensional   requirements   of   this  or other

                        County ordinances.



                        The combination or recombination of portions of

                        previously subdivided lots where the total number

                        of lots Is not increased and the resultant lots


                        comply with the minimum area and dimensional

                        requirements of this and other County ordinances.




                        The division of a tract of land in order that one


                        or more of the resulting parcels may be used as

                        part of a well lot, public utility right-of-way,

                        or other public or private right-of-way other than

                        a street, provided no additional buildinq lots are

                        created.




                        The partition of lands by court order oz by

                        testamentary or intestate provisions.



                        Where a viable dwelling unit exists on a larqe

                        tract of property, a lot may be created to include

                        the dwelling unit.      Such a lot must meet the

                        maximum area and dimensional requirements of this

                        or other County ordinances.        An existing legal

                        right-of-way will be sufficient to provide access

                        to the lot as long as the lot created is precluded












                      from future subdivision by deed restrictions.



                      Divisions of large tracts of property where the

                      resultant parcels shall be used for agricultural,

                      forestal or other undisturbed open space provided

                      such parcels are served by a right-of-way with a

                      minimum width of twenty-five (25) feet. The plats

                      and deeds for such parcels shall show the parcels

                      are not for residential or other use except as

                      aforestated.




                      Sale or gift of a single division of a lot or

                      parcel to each member of the  immediate family of

                      the property owner which shall not be For  the

                      purpose of circumventing this Ordinance, shall be

                      subject to the minimum lot area, dimensional and

                      envionmental requirements of this ordinance shall

                      not result in the creation of new streets and


                      shall be surveyed and then recorded in         the

                      Courthouse.  For the purpose of this section, a

                      member of the immediate family Is defined as any

                      person who is a     natural or legally defined

                      offspring, spouse, or parent of the owner.



                 (9)  The sale or exchange of parcels between adjoining

                      property owners where such sale or exchange does

                      not create additional  building sites, streets, or
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                                          a lot or parcel which does not meet the minimum

                                          area  and dimensional   requirements of  this
                                          ordinance.




                              (10)        Maintenance, Renewal, Improvement or Alteration

                                          Work for the maintenance, renewal, improvement or

                                          alteration of any structure which involves no

                                          material change of use and is confined to the

                                          interior in its entirety and exterior facade,

                                          excluding sins.    Material alterations to

                                          structures affected by the                                  HlSTORIC RICHMOND

                                          Overlay District are not exempt.



                               (11)       Incidental Dwelling Uses - The use of any

                                          structure or                  land devoted to single family

                                          dwelling             uses         for      any         purposes           customarily

                                          associated           with the enjoyment of such dwelling.



                               (12)       Home  Occupations Within  -  Home occupations

                                          confined entirely within a residential structure

                                          and clearly as a secondary  use, with no

                                          advertising of the home                         occupation allowed on the

                                          site or on the structure, and not disruption to

                                          the normal character of the neighborhood or area.



                                 (13) Temporary Uses, Non-Material - Those activities of

                                          short duration or of a seasonal nature which do
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                               not materially affect     the    area's naturtal

                               environment, parking requirements, transportation

                               patterns, public health or economic values.



                        (14)   Public Projects - The construction of any public

                               street     or othher    public     way, grounds, building,

                               structures or public utility which was appproved by

                               a    public agency     under       separate,      comparable

                               administrative procedures.
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        PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE




        An applicant or the applicant's authorized representative is

        strongly urqed to arrange a pre-application conference with the

        Land Use Administrator. The purpose of the conference Is to:



             a.    Acquaint     the applicant with         the substantive and

                   procedural requirements of       this Ordinance (Exhibits 2,

                   3 and 4 provide          information relative to various

                   applications and associated procedural requirements).



             b.    Provide    for ;in exchan(4e  of Information     reqarrling the

                   proposal as       well as applicable        elements of the

                   COM]Drphensive     plan    and   pertinent     regulatory     and

                   submission requirements.         The Land Use Administrator

                   will    advise the applicant         of which applications

                   contained in the Appendix must be submitted.



             C.    Advise the applicant of any known state or federal

                   permits which must be obtained.



             d.    Identify policies, regulations and site features that

                   create opportunities or pose siqnificant. constraints

                   for the proposed development.













            e.    obtain copies of all necessary applications (copies of

                  applications are located in the Appendix).



             f.   order a Resource Inventory for Pre-Development Planning

                  and Design.




        USE OF A RESOURCE INVENTORY FOR PRE-DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND


        DESIGN WITH EVERY APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT




        Unless waived in whole or in part as provided by Section 2-2-7,

        all applications shall be  accompanied by a Resource Inventory for

        Pre-Development Planning   and Design (Resource Inventory). This

        Resource Inventory shall   consist of a composite inventory map of

        the site's     significant and sensitive natural and cultural

        resources.     The  decisions    rendered   by Richmond county  in

        consideration  of  applications  for  development will be    based in

        large part on  the sensitivity   of the applicant's proposal as it

        relates to these siqnificant     and sensitive features.      Richmond

        County will look most   favorably upon development proposals which

        preserve, protect and accommodate resources through the careful

        positioning and placement of land development activities away

        from these resources.




        This map will  be generated   by the Richmond County Resource

        Information System, a computer    database, and provided to

        prospective   applicants upon request and in return for payment of

        the prescribed fee.     Prospective applicants are encouraged to
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              secure this information from the Land  Use Administrator at                       the

              Pre-Application Conference (Section 2-2-2) so it can be used as a

              basis for the development of-sketch plats/plans (Section 2-2-8)

              and subsequent submittals. Resource factors included in the

              Resource Inventory fox Pre-Development Planning and Design are

              tidal wetlands, tidal shores, connected and non-connected

              nontidal wetlands, flood plains, steep slopes, highly erodible

              and permeable soils, historic and archaeological sites, septic

              suitability, prime agricultural lands, significant                                              habitat are-as,

              and significant viewsheds.



             SUBMISSION OF SKETCH PLATS AND SKETCH PLANS


              A conceptual sketch of the proposed subdivision or site plan Is

              not required but is strongly recommended as an option which may                                                                  

              hell) expedite the review of an application.  The submission of a                                        

              conceptual sketch affords the applicant the opportunity to

              discuss the proposal in its formative stages and receive the

              advice of the Land Use Administrator relative to procedual

              requirements and applicable ordinance provisions.



              The applicant shall submit two copies of the sketch along

              with a completed application form. The conceptual sketch should

              contain sufficient information accurately depicted in order to

             permit the Land Use Administrator to responsively and responsibly

              be of assistance.  The      Land Use Administrator shall                     return a
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        marked up copy of the sketch plat/plan to the applicant depicting

        any    comments     and   recommendatons.  The second    copy and

        accompanying form will be retained for filing.
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      SUBMISSION OF A COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION




      Application materials shall be       submitted to the Land Use

      Administrator, who will indicate the date of submission on the

      application.   Within ten (10) working days after the date of

      submission, the Land Use Administrator will determine whether an

      application Is sufficiently complete to be forwarded alonq the

      proper DMP.



      If the Land Use Administrator determines that the application is

      incomplete or the necessary attachments have not been submitted,

      he will immediately notify the applicant of this negative

      determination by mail or otherwise convey an explanation to the

      applicant. An application for which a negative determination has

      been made may be resubmitted (without charge if the original fee

      submission was as required) after It Is revised to overcome the

      reasons for the negative determination.



      If a development permit application is in conformance with the

      submission provisions, the Land Use Administrator will accept it,

      deem it to be complete, note the date of acceptance, assign an

      application   number, and initiate application processinq in
  0 accordance with the appropriate Decislon-Making Path (DMP).












      The documents to be submitted are intended to provide the

      approving authority with sufficient information and data to

      ensure that the proposed development meets the zoniliq    and desiqn

      and improvement standards contained in this Ordinance.             The

      documents to be submitted will vary depending upon the nature of

      the development request and Its particular position within the

      development approval process.       Generally, the documents and

      details to be submitted are shown   on Exhibit  2.




      The potential impact of larger plans of         development on the

      County, as well as any development in           close proximity to

      naturally or culturally siqnificant areas, may require a more

      detailed level of scrutiny on the part of the plan-approvinq

      authority.    If it is deemed that a project may be of potential

      negative   impact  which would   compromise   the  InteqrItY of    the

      Comprehensive Plan, or be Inconsistent with the purposes of the

      ordinance as stated in Section 1-3 or with the overall spirit of

      the  ordinance,   the  plan -appr ovi ng authority may require     the

      submission of a community Impact Analysis.       The precise content

      of a Community Impact Analysis will be made specific by the plan-

      approving authority in response to the specific concerns It has

      with the development proposal.       However, the scope of issues

      which the plan-approving authority could request the applicant to

      address include, but are not limited to:



        - Archaeological and Historic inventories

        - Cultural and Natural Resource impact Studies












           Fiscal Impact Analysis

           Governmental Services Impact Analysis

           Groundwater Studies


           Residential and Commercial Market Studies defining capacity

           for growth and impact an existing markets

           Traffic impact Analysis

           Utility Analysis






      WAIVER OF' SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS



      The Land Use Administrator may waive all 'or some of the

      submission requirements for those applications within DMP-a if lie

      has determined that a complete and thorough review of the

      application can   be accomplished without submittal     data which is

      absent.   The  Land Use Administrator    shall document the    reason.-,


      for waiving submission requirements.



      The approving authorities within DMP-b to DMP-e will make the

      final determination if a waiver from submittal requirements is

      warranted. The fact that the Land Use Administrator may label an

      application within DMP-b to DMP-e as complete for processing does

      not preclude the approving entity from requesting the submission

      of clarifying information or additional data.












      SIMULTANEOUS REVIEW OF PLATS AND PLANS AND OTHER REQUESTS



           a.   Where a proposed subdivision is a part of a development

                for    which site plan      approval is     required, the

                subdivision plat/plan and the site plan will              be

                reviewed at the same time as nearly as possible under

                the requirements of these regulations.



           b.   With    the approval     of the     plan-approviny aqent,

                preliminary and final approval may be combined into a

                single submission requesting final approval.



           C.   Plats and plans may be approved conditionally pendinq

                receipt of other approvals such as variance relief,

                wetlands permits, special use permits, etc.






      SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS




      The various applications for which subMittals and approvals, may

      be required are shown in Exhibit 4 contained in the following

      section related to the REVIBW/ACTION STAGE. This manual does not

      discuss these applications in detail although it does provide

      ordinance section numbers to refer applicants to applicable

      ordinance provisions.     The Land Use Administrator will council
  0 all applicants in this regard, preferably at the PRE-APPLICATION

      STAGE.
















                                                       REQUIRED SUBMISSION   DOCUMENTS


                                                                                DEVELOPMENT STAGE
                                             Preapplication    Minot Application                    Major Application
            Item                              Sketch Plan/                    Site     General        Subdivision          Site Plan
               No.      Description              Plat          Subdivision Plan      Development     Prelim Final     Prelim Final
                                              (optional)                                  Plan



               1. PROJECT-PLAT INFORMATION


               1. Name, addle35 of owner
                 and applicant.                     X                X          X            X            X      X         X      X

               2. Name, signature, license
                 number, seal and address
                 of engineer, land survey-
                 or, architect, planner,
                 and/or landscape architect,
                 as applicable, involved in
                 preparation of plat.               X                I          X            X            X      X         X      X

               3. Title block (See Exhibit 5        X                X          X            X            I      X         X      X
                 of ordinance)


               4. A key map at a scale of
                 not less than one Inch
                 equals two thousand feet
                 111=20001) showing
                 location of tract vith
                 reference to surrounding
                 properties, streets,
                 Jurisdictional boundaries,
                 etc., within 5001; date
                 of current survey.                 X                X          X            X          I      X           X      X

               5. A schedule of required
                 and provided zone dis-
                 trictis) requirements
                 Including lot area, width,
                 depth, yard setbacks,
                 building coverage, open
                 space, parking, etc.
                 lArticle 3)                        X                X          X            X          X      X           X      X


               6. North arrow and scale
                 (11=1001 or  as accepted)          X                X          X            X          X      X           X      X


               RICHMOND C6_UKT_Y D-E-S-IGH MANUAI, (DRAFT)                                                RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
               PREPARED BY DAVID b. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                  AUGUST 1991
               P.O. BOX 173  WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187      (804)220-9476













                                                              EXHIBIT 2 (cont.)


                                                        REQUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS


                                                                                 DEVELOPMENT
                                             Preapplication    Minor Application                    major Application
            Item                              Sketch Plan/                    Site      General       Subdivision         site Plan--
            No.         Description               Plat         subdivision Plan. Development         Prelin Final     Prelin Final
                                              (optional)                                  Plan

            7.   Evidence that taxes are
                 current.                                             X          X         X            X       X         X     X


            8.   Appropriate certifica-
                 tion blocks. (See
                 Exhibit 5 of the Ordinance)                          X          X                      X       X

            9.   Appropriate signature
                 blocks for approvals.
                 fSee Exhibit 5 of the   ordinance)                   X          X         X            X       X         X     X

            10.  Monumentation.   (4-2-7)                             X                                         X


            11.  Drawn on sheets
                 measuring 18'x24".                                   X                                 X       X         X      X

            12.  Metes and bounds descrip-
                 tion showing d1menslons,
                 bearings, curve data,
                 length of tangents, radii,
                 arcs, chords and central
                 angles for all centerlines
                 and rigbts-of-way, and
                 centerline curves on
                 streets.                                             X          X                              X                 X


            13.  Acreage of tract to the
                 nearest tenth of an acre
                 (for GDP, to nearest acre).         X                X          X          I                   X                 X
                                                                                        (general)

            14.  Date of original and all
                 revisions.                          I                X          I          X           I       X

            15.  Size and location of any
                 existing or proposed struc-
                 tures with all setbacks
                 dimensioned                         X                X          X          X           X       X          X      X
                                                 (general)                              (general)


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             RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN MANUAL (DRAFT)                                                        RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
             PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                   AUGUST 1991
             P.O. 801 173    WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187      (804)220-9476












                                                              EXHIBIT 2 1cont.)


                                                       REQUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS


                                                                     I.         DEVELOPMENT STAGE
                                             Preapplication    Minor ADDIICatI0n                ____ Ma o Appli(LaW-p
            Item                              Sketch Plan/                    site     General         Subdivision      Site Plan
            go.         Description               Plat         Subdivision Plan      Development     Prelim Final     Prelim Final
                                              (optional)                                  Plan


                        n
                 of any existing or pro-
                 posed streets on or
                 within 2001 of site.                X               X          X          I           X        X          X       X
                                                (general)                              (general)

            17.  Property owners and
                 lines of all parcels
                 within 2001 Identified
                 on most recent tax map
                 sheet.                                                         X           X           X        X         X       X


            18.  All proposed lot lines
                 and area of lots In
                 square feet.                                        X          X                       I        X         X       X

            19.  Copy and/or delineation
                 of any existing or pro-
                 posed deed restrictions
                 or covenants,                       X               X          X           X           X        X         X       X
                                            (if available)

            20.  Any existing or pro-
                 posed easement or land
                 reserved for or dedi-
                 cated to public use,                X               X          X           X           X        X         X       X
                                            (if available)

            21.  Development stages or
                 staging plans.                                                              X          X        X         X       X
                                                                                        (geneiall

            22.  List of required requ-
                 latoty approvals or
                 permits.-                                           X          X            X                   X                 X

            23.  List of variances
                 required or requested.'                             X          X                       X        X         X       X
                 (3-7)



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            RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN MANUAL (DRAFT)                                                         RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
            PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                     AUGUST 1991
            P.O. BOX 173     WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187      (804)220-9476













                                                               EXHIBIT 2 (cont.)


                                                        REQUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS


                                                                    .  .         DEVELOPMENT STAGE
                                             Pteapplication     Minor Application                    Major ApplicatLoA__
           Item                               Sketch Plan/                      site     General         subdivisig-n       Site Plan
            go.         Description               Plat          Subdivision Plan      Development     Prelim Final      Prelim Final
                                              (optional)                                      an


           21.   Requested or obtained
                 design waivers or
                 exceptions.'                                        X           X                       X        X         X       X
                 (4-1-2)

           25.   Payment of applica-
                 tion fees.                                          X           X            I          X        X         X       X





           11.   SETTING-ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION


           26.   Resource Inventory (2-2-4)         X               X            X           I           X        X         X       X

           27.   Topographical features
                 of subject property
                 from U.S.C.10's, map.              X                            X            X                                     X

           28,   Existing and proposed
                 contour Intervals
                 referenced to USUS datum.
                 Contours to extend at
                 least 200' beyond subject
                 property as follows:
                   up to 3% grade : 11
                   3% 4 grade = 21                                                                       X        X         X       X

           29.   Boundary, limits, nature
                 and extend of wooded
                 areas, specimen trees, and
                 other significant physi-
                 cal features.                      X                X           X            X          X        X         X       X
                                                 (general)                               (general)









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            RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN MANUAL (DRAFT)                                                          RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
            PREPARED BY DAVID h. KhEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING          CONSULTANT                             AUGUST 1991
            P.O. BOX 173     WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187      (804)220-9476













                                                             EXHIBIT 2 (cont.)


                                                      REOUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS


                                                                              DEVELOPMENT
                                            Preapplication    Hinox Applicot.lon
            Item                             Sketch Plan/                     Site    General         Subdivision      1@iLe @IaL_
            No.        Description               Plat         Subdivision Plan      Development     Prelim Final     Prelim Final
                                             (op ional)                                  Plan


            30. Existing system of drain-
                age of subJect site and
                generally, of any larger
                tract or basin of which
                It Is a part,                                      XJ           X2                    X           X      X       X

            31. Preliminary architectural
                plan and elevations vhen
                required (4-1-2 and/or by
                3-13)

            32. Spot and finished
                elevations at all
                property corners,
                corners of all struc-
                tures or dwellings,
                existing or proposed
                first floor elevations.                              V    (general Xlocation  X       X           X     I
            33. hot and block pattern,                                      of buildings)
                layout of streets (4-2-2)           X              X               I         X       X            X    X

            31. New block and lot numbers
                confirmed with Commis-
                sioner of Revenue.                                                                                X


            35. Right of way design,
                etc. 14-3-2)                                                                            X         X       X       X

            36. open space and recreation
                plans and patterns. (4-4-2)         X                                       X          X          X      X       X
                                                (general)                              (generall








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            RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN MANUAL (DRAFT)                                                        RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
            PREPARED BY DAVID h. KLRPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                   AUGUST 1991
            P.O. BOX 173    WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187      (8041220-9476













                                                                 EXHIBIT 2 (coot.)


                                                          REQUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS


                                                                                     DEVELOPMENT STAGE
                                                Preapplication     Minor       icat,
                                                                        ALI          inn                Ka or Application
             item                               Sketch Plan/                     Site       General         Subdivision       Site Plan
             go.         Description               Plat           Subdivision Plan       Development     Prelim Final       Prelim Final
                                                (optional)                                    Plan


             37. Proposed utility Infia-
                 structure plans, Including
                 sanitary sevei, septic tank
                 and drainfields (primary
                 and reserve), storm sewers,
                 water, telephone, electric,
                 and cable TV. (4-5-2 and 4-6-2)                        X            I                  I              x       X
                                                                                           (general)


             III. ASSESSMENTS, IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

             38. Health Pep't permits,'               x                 X            x                       x         X         X       X
                 (4-5-2)                        (if available)

             39. Drainage calculations,
                 plans, etc. 14-7-2)                                   X]            X3        I             X         x         x       x
                                                                                           (generall

             40. Erosion and Sediment
                 Control Plan.                                          X3           X3                      X         X         X       X
                 (4-8-2)


             11. Site Identification
                 signs, traffic control
                 signs, and directional
                 signs. (4-9-2)                                                                              X         X         X       X

             42. Lighting plan and details,                                          X                       X         X         X       x
                 (4-10-2)

             43. Off street parking and
                 plan showing spaces, size
                 and type, aisle width, curb
                 cuts, drives, dtivevays, and
                 all ingress and egress
                 areas and dimensions, etc.                                                                  X         X         x       x




             RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN MANUAL JDRAFT)                                                             RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
             PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                          AUGUST 1991
             P.O. BOX 173     WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187       (804)220-9476














                                                              EXHIBIT 2 (cont.)


                                                       REQUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS


                                            fteapplication     Mfin-q!- App.1 I cation         -_._Mjj-qK App! 'icat Jo'n"-"'
          Item                               Sketch Plan/                     Site      General       Subdivision        Site Plan
           go.         Description              Plat           Subdivision Plan      Development     Prelim Final      Prelim Final
                                             (optional)                                   Plan

          44.   Landscape plan and details.                        X           x                       X        x         X        X
                (4-12-2)


          45.   Performance standard
                compliance 14-13-2)1

          16.   Easements, type and location


          47.   Solid vaste management
                plan including recycling                                       X3
                facilities. (4-15-2)                                                                                      X        X

          48.   Emergency service details
                (4-16-2)3

          49.   ROSCO design (4-18-2)1

          50.   Shoreline stabilization
                structures, docks, piers,
                boat ramps and other water-
                related structures,
                (4-11-2, 3-14-4)3

          51.   Peiformance/Maintenance
                Guarantees. (2-5)3

          52.   Community Impact Analysis.
                (2-2-6)3

          53.   Water ouality impact
                Assessment. (3-14-3  )2                             X          x                        X        X         x       X








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           Notes:


            I    Items required at Indicated development stage.-

            1.   Conditional approval may be granted subject to other regulatory approvals. Wetland permits, if
                 necessary, must be obtained and submitted to the Land Use Administrator before final approval Is
                 granted.

            2.   must only be prepared If development proposal Is wIthJn Resource Protection Area of if required by the
                 hand Use Administrator.

            3.   As and when required.






































           RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN MANUAL 1DRAFT)                                                       RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
           PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AJCP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                 AUGUST 1991
           P.O. BOX 173     WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187     (804)220-9476













                              REVlEW/ACTIQN STAGE




     DECISION-MAKING PAT14S (DMPS)    . WITHIN THE PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT


     APPROVAL PROCE8S




     As shown on Exhibit 1, there are five different types of

     decision-making paths (DMPs) necessary in order to administer the

     provisions of this Ordinance.        These five DMPs are explained

     below and In Exhibits 3 and 4.




           a.    DMP-a:    This decision-ftiaking path     relates to all

                 development approvals which are issued     administratively

                 by staff and do not require approval      by tile Board of

                 Zoning Appeals (BZA), Board of Supervisors (Board), or

                 any other  board or commission appointed by tile Board.

                 An application under DMP-a will be processed without a

                 public hearing or notification of adjacent property

                 owners.   Staff may solicit input from other     agencies,

                 departments, boards, commissions and citizens    as deemed

                 necessary.   Although it is the intent of the    County to

                 review applications with as little delay as      possible,

                 some applications may       require referral to        other

                 agencies. Howeverf a decision shall always be rendered

                 within sixty     (60) days of the        date a complete

                 application is     submitted.      A    decision of      the

                 Administrator may be appealed in accordance with the

                 appeal provisions of Section 2-4-1.



A








     
                                                                  EXHIBIT 3



                                                        DECISION-MAKING PATH DETAILS





           DECISION MAKING                                                                                                   RELEVANT
          PATH/PLAN APPROVING                                                                                               ORDINANCE
           AUTHORITY                                                 ACTION                                                  SECTIONS

          DMPa                        - Certificate of Compliance                                                            2-6
          Land Use                     - Exempted Activites                                                                  2-2-lb
          Administrator                - Minor subdivisions/site plans                                                       2-2-10
                                       - Major subdivisions(less than 50 lots)/site plans (less than
                                         10 acres disturbed)                                                                 2-2-11
                                       - Design waivers, exceptions                                                          3-14-10
                                                                                                                         and 4-1-2
                                       - Administration special use   permits                                                3-17
                                       - Density Bonus                                                                       3-18


          DMPb                        - Major preliminary subdivision (50+ lots)/site plans (10+ acres                       2-2-11
          (Public Hearing)               disturbed)
    Ward of Supervisors                - General development plans                                                           2-2-11a
                                       - Rezoning requests                                                                   2-5
                                       - Special use permits                                                                 3-17
                                       - Density Bonus                                                                       3-18

          DMP-c                        - Major final subdivisions/site plans                                                 2-2-11
          Board of supervisors         - Design waivers, exceptions                                                          3-14-10
                                                                                                                         and 4-1-2
                                       - Performance/maintenance guarantees                                                  2-5
                                       - Appeals from decisions of the Land Use Administrator                                1-4-1


          DHP-d                        - Zoning Variances                                                                    3-7
          Public Hearing)              - Zoning Appeals                                                                      2-4
          Board of Zoning              - Zoning Interpretations
          Appeals


          DMP-e                        - Tidal wetlands disturbing permit                                                    3-14-4
          (Public Hearing)
          Wetlands Board








          
          RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN MANUAL (DRAFT)                                                           RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
          PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                                     AUGUST 1991
          P.O. 173 WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA 23187          (804)220-9476
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                                   EXHIBIT 4



                             DECISION-MAKING MATRIX


                                    PUBLIC        APPLICABLE
                                   HEARING      DECISION-MAKING PATH
        APPLICATIONS               REQUIRED	a    b    c    d    e
          
      - Certificate of
        Compliance                              X
      - Minor Subdivisions                      X
      - Minor Site Plans                        X
      - Erosion & Sediment
        Control Permits                         X
      - Administrative special
        Use Permits                             X
      - Preliminary and Final
        Subdivision (less than
        50 lots)                     		X	
      - Preliminary Subdivision
        (50+ lots)                    X               X
      - Preliminary and Final
        Site Plans (less than
        10 acres disturbed)                     X
      - Preliminary Site
        Plans (10+ acres
        disturbed)                    X               X
      - Rezoning                      X               X
      - Plan and ordinance
        Amendments                    X               X
      - Special Use Permits           X               X
      - Minor Revision to
        DMP-b Approvals                                     X
      - Final Subdivisions
        (50+ lots)                                          X
      - Final Site Plans
        (10+ acres disturbed)                               X
      - Acceptance of surety                                X
      - Appeals of Administrative
        Decisions Relative to
        Design Standards                                    X
      - Variance Requests             X                          X
      - Appeals of Administrative
        Decisions Relative to
        Zoning Provisions             X                          X
     -  Interpretation of
        Zoning Map                    X                          X
     -  Wetlands Permits              X                                X



      RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGN MANUAL (DRAFT)                                            RICHMOND COUNTY, VIRGINIA
      PREPARED BY DAVID L. KLEPPINGER, AICP TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING CONSULTANT                     AUGUST 1991
      P.O. BOX 173 WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA 23187 (804)220-9476
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          b     VMP-b:     This decision-making path relates to all

                development approvals      granted    by the     Board     of

                Supervisors after the' conduct of a public hearinq.

                This DMP will involve the solicitation of comments and

                recommendations     from   staff,    local     boards     and

                commissions and other governmental entities before a

                final decision is made. Public hearings shall be field

                after public notice is provided in accordance with the

                public notice provisions of Section 2-3.



                The Land   Use  Administrator shall    forward a    complete

                application to the Commi5sion, which shall hold at

                least one (1) public hearing in accordance with the
lie
                public notice requirements of Section 2-3.         Following

                the hearing, the Planning Commission shall prepare and

                by   motion approved its recomitiendaLlon,, which may

                include changes to the original application proposal.,

                and  transmit such    recommendations, together     with any

                explanatory materials, to the Board of Supervisors.

                The Planning Commission's recommendation shall state

                the public purposes upon which their recommendation is

                premised.   Failure of the Planning commission to submit

                a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors within

                ninety (90) days of the first meeting of the Commission

                after the application had been referred to it shall be

                deemed as a recommendation for approval, unless the

                -application Is withdrawn by the applicant prior to the












                  expiration of such Urfie       period, The Board will conduct

                  a public hearing advertised in accordance with the

                  public notice provisions specified in Section 2-3.

                  Approval or denial by the Board shall occur within

                  forty-five (45) days after receipt of all                     state

                  approvals or ninety (90) days after submission of a

                  complete     application, whichever Is qreater.                  The

                  applicant may relieve the Board and Planning Commission

                  of   rendering    a   decision      wi th I n the   time   p er i o do.

                  provided If doue so In writing prior to the            exp irat lon

                  of the time period. A decision by the Board way be

                  appealed in accordance with appeal and provisions of

                  Section 2-4-2.




            C.    DMP-c:      Th is   d e c I s I o n - ma k I n qpath relates to all

                  development      approvals      granted by       the     Board of

                  Supervisors which do not require a public hearing.

                  DMP-c may involve the solicitation of comments and

                  recommendations       from     staff,     local      boards      and

                  commiss Ions,    and other governmental        entities before a

                  final decision is made.              Appeals may be made in

                  accordance with the appeal provisions of Section 2-4-2.



            d. DMP-d: This decision-makinq path relates to alL zoning

                  appeals and requests granted by the Board of Zoning

                  Appeals (BZA). DMP-d involves the conduct of a public

                  hearing after       public    not ice   has   been   provided      in













                             accordance with the public notice provisions of Section

                             2-3.      Solicitation of comments and recommendations from


                             the Planning Commission is mandatory before a decision

                             is rendered.             Comments and recommendations may also be

                             solicited from staff, local boards and commissions, and

                             other governmental entities before a final decision is

                             made.  Appeals may be made in accordance with the

                             appeal provisions of Section 2-4-2.



                   e.        DMP-e:      This decision-making path relates to all

                             development approvals granted by the Wetlands Board.

                             The Wetlands Board conducts a public hearinq not later

                            than sixty (60) days after receipt of an application

                             for a        proposed regulated activity within tidal wetland

                             areas.          Public         hearings are                conducted after public

                             notice has been provided                        in accordance with the public

                             hearing provisions of Section 2-3.                                       It is mandatory

                             that       the      applicant,              the     Board        of Supevisors,                  the

                             Commissioner                of       the        Virginia             Marine            Resources

                             commission, the owner of record of any land adjacent to

                             the wetlands in question, the Virginia Institute of

                             Marine         Science,          the       Department of               Game and              inland

                             Fisheries, the State Water Control Board,            the

                             Department of Transportation and any governmental

                             agencies expressing an interest therein be notified of

                             the      hearing by mail not                       less       than twenty              (20) days

                             prior to the date set for the hearing.  Solicitation of
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               comments and recommendations  from staff, local  boards

               and commissions and other governmental  entities occurs

               before a final decision is made. Appeals may be made

               in accordance with the appeals procedure of Section

               2-4-2.
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                                   HISTORY


         Richmond County lies along the north shore of the Rappahannock
     River, bounded by Westmoreland, Northumberland, and Lancaster Coun-
     ties. The area was part of Lancaster, and then part of "Old Rappa-
     hannock" until increasing numbers of settlers justified its division
     into Richmond County on the north side and Essex County on the south
     side of the river. The two new counties were so formed by the Assem-
     bly at Jamestown in 1692 and were named for the reigning favorites at
     the court of William and Mary. The petition was brought to the
     Assembly by the prime entrepreneur of the vicinity, Moore Fauntleroy,
     whose dealings with the Rappahannock Indians are on record, and by
     those who had followed him sailing up the river. They were mostly
     Englishmen, a very few Huguenots, and later some Irishmen. Some of
     their names still linger here.

          Court was held in gentlemen's homes and records were kept in the
     county clerk's home until the Court House was built (authorized in
     1748) by Colonel Landon Carter, and the Clerk's office was built
     (completed in 1816) by Colonel John Tayloe III. These two men's
     plantation homes, Sabine Hall and Mount Airy, still house their
     descendents. Francis Lightfoot Lee, one of two brothers who signed
     the Declaration of Independence, lived at Menokin with his wife, a
     daughter of Colonel John Tayloe III; the Menokin house, upriver from
     Mount Airy, is now in ruins. Another famous son of Richmond County
     was Judge Cyrus Griffin. He was born in 1748 near Downings. He
     became President of the Congress in 1788, held many other political
     offices and was appointed United States District Judge for Virginia.
     Richmond County was also the home of Congressman William Atkinson
     Jones who sponsored the bill for Philippine Independence in 1916.
     His home in Warsaw is still maintained by his family and a memorial
     monument sent by the Philippine people marks his grave at St. John's
     Church here.

          Between two large rivers and laced with many creeks, the coun-
     ties of the Northern Neck have been protected from sociological up-
     heavals such as wars and depressions. Life had had a remarkably even
     tenor until World War I. Soon afterward, in 1927, the Downing Bridge
     was completed, opening the counties here to "the outside". Steamboats
     were no longer the main means of communication.

          Until the mid-twentieth century, agriculture, seafood, and
     timber were the main industries. Dairy farming, canning and trapping
     have been specialized forms of occupations but these are less common
     now. Hunting and fishing, once as a livelihood, and always for
     sport, are important here. Churches abound throughout the County. A
     colonial church, North Farnham, built in 1737 and restored to fine
     condition, is in regular use. St. John's Church (1836) in Warsaw,
     Menokin Church (1838) and Farnham Baptist Church (1856) are old
     meeting houses and have active congregations.

          The county seat was called Richmond Court House until it was re-
A    named Warsaw in 1846 in sympathy for the Polish struggle for liberty
     at that time.














                         ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES


                               PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

              The physical environment of Richmond county is largely
         determined by its coastal setting. The Rappahannock River and
         two of its tributaries provide the natural border for a large
         portion of Richmond County. The soils, topography and geology  of
         the County have been formed from the sedimentary processes and
         sea level changes that have taken place over many years in the
         Chesapeake Bay watershed.

              The coastal environment of Richmond County is responsible
         for the bounty of renewable, natural resources which are found
         there. The fertile soils of the County, formed from marine and
         fluvial sediments, provide a strong base for agriculture and
         forestry. The waters of the Rappahannock river and its
         tributaries provide a healthy environment for finfish and
         shellfish. Together, the production and harvest of these
         renewable resources serves as the mainstay of the Richmond County
         economy.

              The high quality groundwater that lies underneath Richmond
         County presently provides the sole source of potable water. The
         continued quality and integrity of this natural resource is of
         the highest importance as the beauty of the County's natural
         environment attracts future growth and development.

         GEOGRAPHY

              Richmond County is located in Virginiafs Northern Neck
         region, a coastal peninsula which lies between the Potomac River,
         the Rappahannock River and the Chesapeake Bay. The County is
         bounded by the Rappahannock River along the length of its
         southern border. It also shares a border with each of the other
         three counties of the Northern Neck: Westmoreland County,
         Northumberland County and Lancaster County. (see Map A)

              The total area of Richmond County is about 203 square miles,
         of which approximately 11 square miles are water. The County is
         approximately eight miles wide and 26 miles long. The
         Rappahannock River and its numerous tributaries form a tidal
         shoreline of approximately 142 miles and a nontidal shoreline of
         approximately 560 miles for Richmond County. These tributaries
         include: Brockenbrough Creek, which forms the border between
         Richmond and Westmoreland Counties; Garlands Creek; Jones Creek;
         Waterview Creek; Cat Point Creek; Little Carter Creek; Jugs
         Creek; Balls Creek; Pecks Creek; Totuskey Creek; Richardson
         Creek; Farnham Creek; Morattico Creek; and Lancaster Creek, which
         forms the border between Richmond county and Lancaster County.













         TOPOGRAPHY kKD PHYSIOGRkPHY

              Although Richmond County lies entirely within the Southern
         Coastal Plain physiographic province, the relief of the County
         varies between flat coastal lands and hillier areas more typical
         of the Piedmont Region. Three physiographic subregions are found
         within the County which represent this variation in land and
         topography: the coastal plain upland, the low marine terrace and
         the fluvial river terrace.

              The fluvial river terrace, which ranges from sea level to 10
         feet above sea level, includes Mulberry Island and other tidal
         marsh areas along the Rappahannock River and the major creeks.
         The low marine terrace, which ranges from 10 to 50 feet above sea
         level, and the fluvial river terrace together comprise roughly a
         fourth of Richmond County. These two subregions make up a band
         along most of the Rapphannock River, except in the northwestern
         part of the County, where steep cliffs rise up to 140 feet from
         the river's edge.

              The coastal plain upland ranges from about 90 to 170 feet
         above sea level and includes the northwestern section of the
         County as well as the flatter inland plateaus. This area is a
         nearly level to gently undulating plain in the northeastern part
         of the County, with a well established, deeply cut drainage
         system. The drainageways and their steep sidewalls cover about
         50 percent of the upland area and are the dominant feature in the
         northwestern part of the County.

              The drop from the.upland to the marine terrace is similar to
         the larger scale Piedmont to Coastal Plain topographical
         transition. The drop*along the fifty-feet contour, or "Suffolk
         Scarp", produces a number of environmental effects similar to
         that of the geological fall line, including changes in wetlands
         communities, salinity gradients and aquatic communities.

         CLIMATE

              Richmond County enjoys a temperate, semi-maritime climate,
         with mild winters and warm and humid summers. The mountains to
         the west and the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are major
         factors controlling the climate of Richmond County. The
         mountains produce various blocking and steering effects on storms
         and air masses coming from the Great Lakes region. The large
         open bodies of water in proximity to Richmond County buffer
         atmospheric temperature changes and provide breezes near shore,
         which mitigate the high humidity.

              The growing season in Richmond County is 194 days. This
         season is defined as the period between the average date of the
         last freezing temperature in spring, April 15, and the average
         date of the first freezing temperature in fall, October 26.
         Freezing temperatures have occurred as early in the fall as
         October 6, and as late as May 11 in the spring.








             Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year with
         the maximum in July (average 4.31 inches) and the minimum in
         February (average 2.71 inches). The annual mean precipitation,
         as determined over a thirty year period at the Eastern Virginia
         Research Station in Warsaw, is 42.61 inches. On an average year,
         23 inches of this precipitation falls during the growing season,
         April to September, and 17.3 inches of this precipitation falls
         during the winter and includes varing amounts of snow.

              Hurricanes and other tropical storms occasionally affect
         Richmond County, though they usually lose their hurricane force
         due to the distance from the ocean. The remaining low pressure
         centers typically produce heavy rains and strong winds.

         SOILS

              The soils in Richmond County have been mapped and described
         in the Soil Survev of Richmond County Virginia, completed in 1979
         by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service (SCS) and the Virginia
         Polytechnic Institute and State University. The Soil Survey
         provides maps of the different soil types in the County. It also
         describes the characteristics of each soil type, including slope,
         color, texture, structure and drainage. The characteristics of
         these soil types are then evaluated to determine each soils's
         suitability for agricultural production, forestry production,
         building-site development, septic tank installation, recreation,
         wildlife habitat and other uses.

              The suitability of a soil for various types of land
         development and/or the installation of septic tanks is important
         to comprehensive planning in Richmond County. The presence of
         certain soil types can.increase the cost of development, or limit
         it entirely, due to Virginia Health Department regulations for
         placement of septic tanks (determined by the permeability of the
         soil slope of the land, and the depth to the water table). The
         slope, erodibility and infiltration rate of a soil also determine
         the degree to which development will increase levels of surface
         water runoff which lead to erosion, sedimentation, and other
         types of nonpoint source pollution.

              One of the most important soil considerations for
         development is the depth from the surface to the groundwater
         table.. The closer the water table to the surface, the greater
         will be the pollutant impacts to the groundwater from septic
         tanks and other sources of pollution. In areas where the water
         table reaches the surface for at least a week during each growing
         season, the soil takes on the characteristics and definition of a
         wetland. other important soil considerations are slope and
         erodibility. Areas of high slope present constraints to grading,
         construction and development, particularly on "loose" soils which
         are subject to erosion.








              Development and engineering practices, such as drainage of
         wetlands and extensive grading, which are used to overcome
         natural soil limitations, lead to a number of environmental
         impacts and hazards. These soil limitations, therefore, should
         be carefully considered in planning for growth and development in
         Richmond County.

              The general soil associations for Richmond County are shown
         in figure 2. The Soil Survey should be consulted for more .
         detailed maps of the soils of the County and for descriptions and
         interpretations of these maps.

                                 NATURAL RESOURCES


         SURFACE WATER AND MARINE RESOURCES

              The abundant quantity and high quality of the waters in and
         around Richmond County represent a resource of inestimable value.
         Protecting the quality of this resource is essential to
         maintaining the economy of the County and the livelihood of many
         citizens. This protection must be accomplished, even in the face
         of development and change within the County.

         WATER SUPPLY IMPOUNDMENTS

              Presently, there are no surface water supply facilities in
         Richmond County. However, a great deal of surface water lies
         within the boundaries of the County. Numerous freshwater streams
         form in the upland areas and fan out into tidal creeks and
         estuaries across the coastal necklands.


              Most of the surface water contained in these streams and
         creeks is subject to tidal influence and levels of salinity which
         make it unsuitable for public water supply purposes. The
         freshwater portions ot-the majority of these streams are not
         large enough to expand existing water supplies without the
         creation of impoundments or reservoirs.

         SHELLFISH RESOURCES

              Shellfish, such as oysters, that are harvested in the waters
         around Richmond County are a potentially bountiful resource for
         the citizens of the County. over recent years, however, oysters
         have demonstrated an acute sensitivity to the environmental
         stresses caused by water pollution. Being sessile throughout
         their adult life, oysters are unable to avoid contaminated
         waters; and being filter feeders, oysters concentrate bacteria,
         viruses, heavy metals, pesticides and other pollutants that are
         found in the surrounding water. In recent years, viral disease
         has resulted in a drastic decline in oyster populations.

              Blue crabs are found in all estuaries of the County and are
         of value to watermen, boaters and waterfront landowners.










         FISHERY RESOURCES

              Several species of saltwater fish are found in the estuaries
         of Richmond County, including rock fish, spot, yellow and white
         perch, herring, shad and eels; also some sea trout, flounders,
         sunfish and bluefish occur. of these commercially valuable
         species, all but eels are valued also by sport fisherman.

              Fresh water species are found in the ponds of Richmond
         County and freshwater portions of the Rappahannock River. In the
         fresh water ponds, there are populations of large mouth bass and
         blue gills, as well aschain pickerel, carp, crappie, sunfish and
         catfish.

              The fisheries in the Rappahannock River and throughout the
         Chesapeake have suffered declines in recent years. These
         declines are the product of changes in water quality and
         extensive harvesting pressure. It is well recognized that
         management efforts to replenish the levels of these fishery
         stocks must address both of these problems in order to be
         successful.


         IMPACTS ON WATER QUALITY

              Non-point sources, as well as point sources, of water
         pollution contribute to a decline in water quality. Non-point
         sources are those that do not involve a single point of
         wastewater discharge. Septic system failure over a large
         development is an example of non-point pollution. The majority
         of non-point source pollution, however, is associated with soil
         erosion and surface wate'r runoff from areas of human impact or
         development. Surface water runoff carries with it sediments and
         other pollutants from cultivated lands and construction sites,
         where such pollutants are not retained or filtered by natural
         vegetation. These other pollutants include fertilizers,
         pesticides, herbicides, automobile pollutants and organic
         nutrients. These materials have a significant impact on water
         quality.

              Failing septic tank drainfields, kitchen and laundry wastes,
         animal waste sources, minor industrial sources, seafood
         processing operations, marinas and sewage treatment plants are
         responsible'for the condemnation and closure of shellfish beds,
         as discussed in the following section.

              The degradation of water quality creates subsequent declines
         in populations of fish, shellfish and submerged aquatic
         vegetation. Submerged aquatic vegetation serves as important
         fishery habitat and provides a natural system for cleansing and
         filtering water borne pollutants. As aquatic vegetation
         declines, the effects of pollution and sedimentation accelerate
         and the waterbody loses its natural ability to recover. The
         waters of Richmond County and the Rappahannock River have not
         suffered the level of decline witnessed in other areas but
         further impacts must be minimized to ensure the continued health
         of these waters.












         WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS

         Erosion and Sediment Control

             Richmond County has adopted and enforces an Erosion and
         sediment Control ordinance which is aimed at controlling erosion,
         runoff and sedimentation caused by grading, construction and
         other land clearing and earth -moving activities. The Erosion and
         Sediment Control Ordinance requires that a developer submit a
         plan for minimizing erosion and sedimentation to the County,
         prior to conducting any land development activities. The
         ordinance also requires that each provision in the plan be
         carried out and maintained.


         Farmland Best Management Practices

              Numerous state, federal and regional agencies are involved
         in programs to assist farmers in Richmond County to apply soil
         conservation and best management practices to their cultivated
         areas in order to control runoff from agricultural land. These
         agencies incorporate financial incentives with technical
         expertise to devise conservation stategies that will maximize
         benefits to farmers through soil conservation and minimize the
         negative impacts of pollutant runoff to the waters of the County.
         The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Program requires approved
         Water Quality Conservation Plans for all farms in the County by
         the end of 1995.


         State Shellfish Sanitation Program

              Because of the potential health hazards associated with
         harvesting filter feeder shellfish in areas of bacterial, viral
         or toxic pollution, a national program to monitor and regulate
         shellfish production and harvesting was established in the
         1920's. The National Shellfish Sanitation Program monitors and
         controls the harvesting and selling of all shellfish, including
         oyster harvests in Richmond County. The National Shellfish
         Sanitation Program is administered nationally by the Food and
         Drug Administration. Within the Commonwealth of Virginia, the
         program is administered by the Bureau of Shellfish Sanitation
         within the State Department of Health. Under guidelines of the
         National Program, the Bureau of Shellfish Sanitation defines
         which shellfish waters are safe for harvesting and which have
         been contaminated.

              The standards for safe shellfish harvesting areas are based
         on the levels of certain contaminants in the waters, particularly
         those associated with industrial and domestic wastes. The
         concentration of coliform bacteria, which is associated with
         human and animal wastes, is the prime indicator that is used to
         determine the possible presence of health-threatening
         contamination. If industrial wastes are found or if high
         coliform levels are found in an area, the waters in that area are
         "condemned". Restrictions are then placed on the harvesting of
         shellfish from those waters. Under these restrictions, shellfish
         can only be harvested with a permit that requires the harvested








         shellfish to be moved to approved, non-condemned areas or
         depuration plants for a set period of time.

             Areas are condemned conditionally, seasonally, or
         indefinitely. Conditionally condemned areas are open to
         shellfish harvesting under normal conditions but may be closed if
         the monthly survey, performed by the Bureau of Shellfish
         Sanitation, detects unsuitable levels of contaminants. Some
         areas are closed seasonally, during certain months of the year.

             At the present time, condemned shellfish areas exist in
         Lancaster Creek, on the border between Richmond and Lancaster
         Counties (251 acres); Farnham Creek (192 acres); Richardson Creek
         (158 acres); Totuskey Creek (582 acres); and the Rappahannock
         River above Lowery Point (nonproductive oyster ground).

         GROUNDWATER

             Residents of Richmond County rely totally on groundwater as
         a source of water supply. At the present time, groundwater is an
         adequate source of good quality drinking water. The groundwater
         in the County is contained in three layers or geologic strata.
         The water supply tapped by shallow wells is contained in the
         upper water table, which is located relatively near the surface
         of the ground. Two artesian aquifers lie below Richmond County.
         The top of the Upper Artesian Aquifer lies at between 200 and 300
         feet below the surface and the top of the Principal Artesian
         Aquifer lies at between 300 and 450 feet below the surface. In
         general, the aquifers are tilted relative to the surface, dipping
         downward from west to east.

             Water quality from the aquifers is good   although some wells
         produce water having sodium bicarbonate and silica in quantities
         sufficient to make it undesirable for boiler use. High sodium
         levels are also a concern for those on restricted sodium diets.



         IMPACTS ON GROUNDWATER

              Presently, the groundwater in the County is of sufficient
         quantity and quality to meet the water supply needs of residents;
         and there are no known immediate threats to the resource.
         However, there are two problems which could arise in the future
         .and which have already arisen in other parts of Eastern Virginia.
         One potential problem is a drop in water level in wells, caused
         by over-utilization of groundwater. Intensive water use in a
         given area can cause a water level drop in surrounding areas.
         This effect, known as a "cone of depression", has been
         responsible for drying up private wells in many areas of Virginia
         where groundwater use is high.

              Drops in water level have been documented at observation
         wells in Richmond County. Though these drops have not been
         severe, their threat to the groundwater supply is great because
         of the County's coastal location and the high risk of saltwater
         intrusion.

              The second groundwater problem that can occur involves








         groundwater pollution by various types of contaminants.
         Contaminants placed on, or stored at, the ground surface can move
         through the ground and pollute the water table and even the
         deeper aquifers. In May of 1987, the Virginia
         GroundwaterProtection Steering Committee published A Groundwater
         Protection Strategy for Virginia, in which the Steering Committee
         assigned top priority to five potential sources of groundwater
         contamination: underground storage tanks; landfills; waste
         lagoons; septic tanks; and pesticides and fertilizers.
         Additionally, promiscuous dumps, highway de-icing salts and
         certain agricultural activities may pose threats to the
         groundwater resource of the County.

             In Richmond County, the pollution potential to groundwater
         from these and other sources is high because of the geology of
         unconsolidated sand, clay, marl and shell strata that allow for
         high mobility of waterborne contaminants. This high degree of
         sensitivity of the County's groundwater resource and the
         importance of this resource to the citizens of Richmond County
         indicate that vigilance be maintained to insure its continued
         quality and integrity.

         GROUNDWATER PROTECTION PROGRAMS

             At the present time, Richmond County administers no program
         for the protection of groundwater. Prior to 1988, the Code of
         Virginia did not explicitly allow local governments to regulate
         land uses, based on the protection of groundwater. During the
         1988 General Assembly Session, however, two pieces of legislation
         were passed which specifically authorize local governments to
         incorporate the protection of groundwater resources into their
         comprehensive plan and'zoning ordinances. This protection could
         be accomplished by Richmond County through the designation of a
         "groundwater protection area" overlay district and the
         establishment of land use requirements for this area.

             Under the Virginia Groundwater Act of 1973, areas in
         Virginia may be designated as groundwater management areas. This
         designation provides a permitting process for large quantity
         groundwater users which may potentially impact the groundwater
         levels in an area. Presently, this designation applies to only
         the Southeastern Virginia region and the Eastern Shore. However,
         it is an avenue for future groundwater protection if depletion of
         the County's groundwater resource accelerates.

         WETLANDS


             Along the shoreline and within the creeks and estuaries of
         Richmond County, wetlands and marshlands provide important
         transitional zones between land and water. These wetland and
         marshland areas have long been recognized for the many valuable
         functions they perform in their natural state. These functions
         include: the buffering and stabilization of the shoreline from
         the process of coastal erosion; the storage of surface water for
         groundwater recharge; the buffering and absorbtion of flood
         waters; the production and transport of detrital food material,
         important to the aquatic food web; the filtering and cleansing of
         runoff and other waters which pass through the wetlands; and the








         provision of wildlife and waterfowl habitat, particularly for the
         critical nursery stages of many important fish species. These
         species, known collectively as anadromous fishes, spend most of
         their adult life in marine and oceanic waters and then return to
         small creeks to spawn within the wetlands and nursery areas.

             The wetlands of Richmond County can be broadly classified
         into two groups: those that come under tidal influence; and those
         that are located in freshwater areas above the range of the tide.
         The Virginia Institute of Marine Science has conducted an
         inventory of the tidal marsh areas of Richmond County. When this
         data was collected, there were approximately 3,500 acres of tidal
         wetlands in the County. Data from the Richmond County Geographic
         Information System indicates that Richmond County has 7268.3
         acres of non-tidal wetlands


         IMPACTS ON WETLANDS

             A wide range of man's activities can adversely affect the
         health and natural values of wetlands. This is due, primarily,
         to two factors: first, wetlands represent an environment that is
         not suitable to normal use and habitation by man; and, second,
         wetlands are easily disruptable through modifications to their
         physical characteristics and surroundings.

              Adverse impacts on wetlands can take the form of direct
         impacts, such as dredging or filling, or indirect impacts, such
         as sedimentation, the modification of natural drainage, or
         scouring caused by wave refraction from bulkheads.' The
         cumulative effects of wetlands loss create numerous, severe
         impacts upon water quality, living marine resources, and the
         fisheries economy of Richmond County.

         WETLANDS PROTECTION PROGRAMS


         Tidal Wetlands Zoning Ordinance

              Richmond County has adopted and enforces a Wetlands Zoning
         Ordinance, administered by the Richmond County Wetlands Board.
         The permitting process of the Wetlands Board allows for the
         minimization of developmental impacts upon tidal wetlands and the
         protection of those wetlands which are ecologically most
         important to the County. Citizens seeking to protect their
         property from losses due to shoreline erosion are encouraged,
         where appropriate, to plant naturally vegetated wetlands
         communities in lieu of constructing timber bulkheads or riprap
         revetments. Where bulkheads or riprap are allowed, they are
         required to be placed landward of the wetlands. Boat ramps and
         other water-dependent uses of the shoreline are encouraged to
         locate in areas of nonvegetated or lesser quality wetlands.


         Nontidal Wetlands Protection

              Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act, administered by
         the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, protects most nontidal wetlands
         against discharge of dredge and fill. Under the Swampbuster
         provision of the Food Security Act of 1985 the United States








         Department of Agriculture has been discouraging the conversion of
         wetlands into cropland and encouraging the reconversion of
         cropland back into wetlands under the Conservation Reserve
         Program.

             Richmond County's Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Program
         includes nontidal wetlands in Resource Protection Areas. Those
         nontidal wetlands connected by surface flow and contiguous to
         tidal wetlands or tributary streams are protected by a 100 foot
         vegetated buffer or its equivalent. other nontidal wetlands are
         offered protection via the site plan review proccess.




         PRIME FARMLAND AND FORESTAL LAND


         PRIME FARMLAND

             Prime farmland is defined by the U.S. Department of
         Agriculture as land that is best suited to the production of
         crops for food, feed, forage, fiber and oilseed. The
         requirements for designating prime farmland include: sufficient
         growing season; adequate moisture from precipitation or
         irrigation; and sufficient soil quality with respect to soil
         acidity, alkilinity, drainage erodibility, slope and other
         factors.

             Approximately 55,082 acres, or 42 percent of the County,
         meet the criteria for the prime farmland designation. Table 1
         lists the soil types in Richmond County which are designated as
         prime farmland.

                                      TABLE I


            SOIL TYPES IN RICHMOND COUNTY DESIGNATED AS PRIME FARMLAND

         Atlee silt loam
         Dogue fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes
         Emporia loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes
         Kempsville sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes
         Kempsville loam
         Nansemond fine sandy loam
         Pamunkey loam, wet substratum
         Rumford loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopew
         State fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes
         Suffolk sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes
         Tetotum fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes










         PRIME FORESTLAND

              Land can also be catalogued based on its potential to
         produce timber. Timber productivity and quality is related to
         the soil characteristics, available moisture, drainage and
         topography of a site. Sites are classified according to the
         volume of wood they are capable of producing in one year. The
         majority of the soils in the County fall into the "good" range
         for forestland productivity. While many of those sites will,not
         produce high quality hardwoods, most will grow loblolly pine well
         and will produce good returns on an investment.



                                        TABLE 2


            Soil ProductivitV Classification for Forestland of Richmond
         County by Soil Types.

         Fair                         Good                     Excellent
         (Site Index 70)*             (Site Index 80)          (Site Index 90)

         Atlee                        Bibb                     Dogue
                                      Catpoint                 Leaf
                                      Emporia                  Lumbee
                                      Kempsville               Tomotley
                                      Nansemond                Yemassee
                                      Pamunkey
                                      Rumford
                                      savannah
                                      State
                                      Suffolk
                                      Tetotum
                                      Wahee

         *Site Index is based on the height that a representative tree
         will attain in a fully stocked stand at 50 years of age.

         FOREST RESOURCES


               As of the 1985 Forest Survey, conducted by the U.S.D.A.
         Forest Service, there were approximately 76,818 acres of forested
         land in Richmond County. The vast majority of this land is in
         private ownership. These forests provide wildlife habitat, air
         quality enhancement, soil conservation and recreation values to
         the County. The forestry industry represents a significant
         element of the County's economy.

               According to the 1985 Forest Survey, the acreage of
         commercial forestland in the County has decreased by 2,209 acres,
         or 2.7%, since the 1976 Forest Survey. The trend of ownership of
         forestland has moved away from farmers to other private owners.
         In 1976, 44,849 acres of forestland, or 57% of the total, was
         owned by farmers. In 1985, 26,016 acres, or 34%, was owned by
         farmers. This trend may be a reflection of the poor farm economy
         over these nine years, with farmers selling land or going out of
         business altogether.









         Forest Composition and Management

             Timberland is classified into broad timber types. Pine land
         and hardwood land represent the classifications of most value,
         growth potential, and harvestability. Between the years 1976 and
         1985, the acreage of pine land in Richmond County decreased by
         approximately 13%. The acreage of hardwood land increased by
         nearly 3% during that same period.

             Past cutting and reforestation practices are reflected in
         the currrent timber-type acreages. The decreases in the acreages
         of pine timberland between 1976 and 1985 represents low levels of
         reforestation after harvesting. Due to the process of
         succession, areas that are not reforested become colonized by
         smaller and less desirable species.

         IMPACTS ON PRIME FARMLAND AND FORESTED LAND

             Many acres of prime farmland and forested land are converted
         each year to more intensive land uses. over the short run, this
         conversion does not have a great impact on the agricultural and
         silvicultural economy. over a longer period, however, the
         conversion of prime farmland limits the degree to which Richmond
         County farmers can expand their operations in response to changes
         in the demand and supply of agricultural products. The
         conversion of both prime farmland and prime forested land
         degrades the resource base of renewable, sustainable industries
         in the County economy.

         PRIME FARMLAND AND FORESTED LAND PROTECTION PROGRAMS

              Richmond County pre'sently administers no program aimed at
         protecting prime farmland and forested land other than land use
         value taxation.. The County does, however, encourage the
         concentration and clustering of development in prime farmland
         areas in order to minimize the amount of land removed from future
         production potential.

              In the development of a zoning ordinance, the County will
         consider the location of prime farmland and forested land in the
         designation of agricultural zones. The County may also wish to
         sponsor the designation of Agricultural and Forestal Districts.
         The designation of these Districts protect farmers from certain
         problems such as nuisance lawsuits against pesticide application
         and evening harvest operations.

         GAME AND WILDLIFE

              The mixed pattern of adjoining fields, forests and streams
         throughout the County provides a favorable habitat for upland
         game. White-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, and mourning doves are
         prevalent throughout the County. Red and gray foxes, gray
'A       squirrels, cottontail rabbits, raccoons and opossums are also to
         be found, as well as the introduced Iranian pheasant. In the
         marshes and streams are numerous muskrats, moderate numbers of
A        beaver, mink and occasional otters.








             on the estuaries and on the bordering rivers there are
        moderate wintering populations of waterfowl including Canadian
        geese, whistling swans, canvas backs, scaup, red heads, mallards,
        black duck, teal, buffle heads, and wood ducks. There are also
        many kinds of shore and wading birds such as killdeers, snipe
        rails, bitterns, herons, sandpipers, and egrets. Richmond County
        has several kinds of birds nationally classed as endangered or
        rare species including bald eagles, ospreys, and cattle egret.

        MINERALS

             With the exception of sand and gravel for construction and
        highway purposes, the County has no mineral deposits feasible for
        development under existing levels of cost and return. In the
        past there have been some slight developments of diatomaceous
        earth and calcareous marl, though these deposits are of a
        generally low grade.

             Selected samples of clay from various sites have been tested
        and found potentially suitable for use in the manufacture of face
        brick, structural tile and sewer pipe.

        ATR QUALITY

             At present, there are no major point sources of air
        pollution in Richmond County. Non-point sources of pollution,
        such as the cumulative emissions of highway traffic and
        residential fuel oil usage, are low enough in the County so as
        not to present a problem.

             The Virginia Air Pollution Control Board has the
        responsibility to monitor air quality in the commonwealth and to
        ensure that the quality of air meets the standards defined in the
        Virginia Air Pollution*'Control Law and Regulations. The Air
        Pollution Control Board had, until recently, maintained a
        regional office and monitoring station across the Rappahannock
        River in Tappahannock. This office was closed in March of 1987
        due to the consistently high air quality readings observed.




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