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Application for Major Home Occupat' arance s "
(Only for parcels in the Rural Areas Zoning District)
Major Home Occupation Clearance = $27.00 + applicable fees
This application may require additional review by the Fire Marshal. Fees in addition to those shown on this application may be required
by the Fire Prevention Code Fee Schedule. A copy of the schedule is available from the Fire Marshal
Home Occupation, Major: An occupation, not expressly prohibited by section 5.2A, conducted for profit within a dwelling
unit solely by one or more members of the family residing within the dwelling unit and up to two (2) additional persons not
residing within the dwelling unit, with or without the use of accessory structures; provided that nothing herein prohibits the
occupation from engaging other persons who work off -site and do not come to the dwelling unit or to any accessory structure
to engage in the occupation.
Applicant MUST HAVE the following information to apply:
1) Tax Map and Parcel Number (or Address) and a description of the Home Occupation.
2) A Floor Plan Sketch on the next page with the following:
a) The total square footage of the dwelling;
b) The square footage of area within the home being used for the occupation
(note this cannot be more than 25% of the gross square footage of the dwelling).
3) If applicable, a survey, plat, or aerial map showing accessory structures and parking associated with the
home occupation. The _GIS Web enables easv viewing and Driming of aerial mans.
Name of Business: Luminous Gardens
Type of Business: Container Gardening Tax map and parcel: 62-49D1
Applicant / Contact Person (Who should we call/write concerning this project?): Linda Heeschen
Address 2022 Stony Point Rd.
Daytime Phone (_ Fax # �)
Owner of Record Linda and Richard Heeschen
Address 2022 Stony Point Rd.
Daytime Phone 43( 4 )466-8432 Fax # ()
City Charlottesville
E-mail
State Va Zip 22911
City Charlottesville State Va Zip 22911
Email lumi nousconnectio ns @ g mai I.con
DESCRIPTION OF USE (If necessary, attach an additional sheet. Include information about the number of vehicles and
number of employees associated with the use, hours of operation, use of accessory structures, etc.):
I am bringing in flower to then take to my various planting jobs in other locations
I want to be able to show and sell flowers to a small number of friends and neighbors for their own personal use in their
This is basically a hobby retirement business which I intend to keep small and do not intend to keep an open retail space
I have no employees, I am a small one person operation trying to bring curb appeal to peoples restaurants, business
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 2%-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
4/14/2020 Page 1 of
Each major home occupation authorized in the Rural Areas zoning district is subject to the following:
PLEASE CHECK EACH BOX SO THAT IT IS CLEAR THAT YOU HAVE READ
AND UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLEARANCE
0 LOCATION & AREA
This home occupation shall be conducted within the dwelling unit or accessory structures, or both, at the address listed
above and by the noted applicant, provided that not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the
dwelling unit shall be used for the home occupation and further provided that the cumulative area used for the home
occupation, including the gross floor area within the dwelling unit or any accessory structure and the area used for
outdoor storage as provided in section 5.2A(g), shall not exceed one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet. Plants that
are planted in the ground that are to be used for a major home occupation do not count toward the one thousand five
hundred (1500) square feet limitation. [Section 5.2A (b) (1)]
0 EXTERIOR APPEARANCE
There shall be no change in the exterior appearance of a dwelling unit or other visible evidence of the conduct of the
home occupation, except that one home occupation sign may be erected as authorized by section 4.15. Accessory
structures shall be similar in fagade to a single-family dwelling, private garage, shed, barn or other structure normally
expected in a residential area and shall be specifically compatible in design and scale with other residential development
in the area in which it is located. Any accessory structure that does not conform to the applicable setback and yard
requirements for primary structures shall not be used for a home occupation. [Section 5.2A (c) (1)1
0 VISITORS & SALES
Customers, clients and students are permitted to visit the property where the home occupation is conducted. Only goods
that are hand-crafted on -site and goods that are directly related to the home occupation, including but not limited to tools
for pottery making and frames for artwork are permitted to be for sale to customers who comes to the site.
[Section 5.2A (d) (1)]
0 TRAFFIC
The traffic generated by the home occupation shall not exceed ten (10) vehicle round trips per day or more than thirty
(30) vehicle round trips per week. For the purposes of this section, a "vehicle round trip" means one vehicle entering and
exiting the site. [Section 5.2A (e)]
❑ PARKING
All vehicles used in the home occupation and all vehicles of employees, customers, clients or students related to the
home occupation shall be parked on -site. [Section 5.2A (f)]
0 OUTDOOR STORAGE
The storage of goods, products, equipment other than vehicles used in the home occupation, or any materials associated
with the home occupation, other than natural landscaping materials such as mulch and plants, outside of an enclosed
structure is prohibited. [Section 5.2A (g)]
0 HOURS OF OPERATION
The home occupation may operate up to six (6) days per week and the hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and
8:00 p.m. for those home occupations that have employees, customers, clients or students visiting the site.
[Section 5.2A (h))
0 NUMBER OF VEHICLES
The number of vehicles that may be used in the home occupation that are parked or stored on -site shall not exceed two
(2) motor vehicles and two (2) trailers. [Section 5.2A (i))
0 NUMBER OF HOME OCCUPATIONS
More than one home occupation is permitted on a parcel, provided that the area occupied and the traffic generated by the
home occupations shall be considered cumulatively and all requirements of this section shall apply. [Section 5.2A (j)]
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® PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The home occupation shall comply with the performance standards in section 4.14. ]Section 5.2A (k)]
Does the use involve procedures, machinery or chemicals that may cause the following?
NOISE
VIBRATION
GLARE
HEAT
AIR POLLUTION
WATER POLLUTION
RADIOACTIVITY
ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE
NON -DOMESTIC WASTE DISCHARGED TO A SEPTIC FIELD OR SEWER
If YES, then applicable standards must be addressed with a Certified Engineer's Report (available from staff).
❑ PROHIBITED USES
(1) any use requiring a special use permit under section
10.2.2
(2) animal rescue centers
(3) automobile graveyards
(4) restaurants
(5) storage yards
(6) gun sales, unless the guns are made on -site by one or
more family members residing within the dwelling unit
(7) on -site pet grooming
(8) body shops
(9) equipment, trailers, vehicles or machinery rentals
[Section 5.2A (1)]
(10) shooting ranges
(11) commercial stables
(12) rummage or garage sales other than those
determined by the zoning administrator to be
occasional
(13) veterinary clinics or hospitals
(14) pyrotechnic (fireworks or bomb) device
manufacturing or sale
(15) Any other use not expressly listed that is
determined by the zoning administrator to be contrary
to the purpose and intent of section 5.2A.
® NOTIFICATIONS & INSPECTIONS
Written notice that an application for a zoning clearance for a major home occupation has been submitted will be sent to
the owner of each abutting parcel under different ownership than the parcel on which the proposed home occupation
would be located. The notice will identify the proposed home occupation, its size, its location, and whether there is a
request for a waiver or modification. The notice shall invite the recipient to submit any comments before the zoning
clearance is acted upon. The notice shall be mailed at least five (5) days prior to the action on the zoning clearance as
provided in section 32.4.2.5.
[Section 5.2A (n)]
® SIGNAGE
One sign that does not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area and only states the name of the person occupying the
dwelling and identifies the product or service offered by the home occupation is permitted. No additional permit is
required for this sign, however, it must not exceed 6 ft. in height and must be setback at least 5 ft. from the public road
right-of-way. [Section 4.15.2 (25) and 4.15.81
® ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AND REVIEWS FROM OTHER AGENCIES
A zoning clearance shall not be issued if, after review of any site, additional improvements are necessary to protect
public health or safety. [Section 31.5 (c)]
Other state and local resources, including but not limited to the Health Department, Virginia Department of
Transportation, Building Official, and County Engineer are commonly asked to comment on Home Occupation
applications.
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WAIVERS OR MODIFICATIONS MAY BE SOUGHT ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
AREA
The area requirements in section 5.2A(b) may be waived or modified, provided that the waiver or modification shall not
authorize the home occupation to occupy more than forty-nine (49) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling. In granting
a waiver or modification of the area requirement, the commission shall make the following findings in addition to those
findings in section 5.1: (1) the nature of the home occupation requires storage or additional space within the dwelling unit to
conduct the home occupation; (2) the primary use of the dwelling unit as a residence is maintained; and (3) the waiver or
modification would not change the character of the neighboring agricultural area or the residential neighborhood.
[Section 5.2A (m) (1)]
TRAFFIC
The traffic limitation in section 5.2A (e) may be waived or modified. In granting a waiver or modification of the traffic
limitation, the commission shall find, in addition to those findings in section 5.1, that the waiver or modification would not
change the character of the neighboring agricultural area or the residential neighborhood.
[Section 5.2A (m) (2)]
A public notice sign will posted on the property for the duration of the review of the special exception.
REVIEW PROCESS AND ADDITIONAL FEES
WITHOUT WAIVER REQUEST ($27 + notice fees)
WITH A SPECIAL EXCEPTION ($27 + $457 + notice
fees
1. Submit Home Occupation application ($27).
1. Submit Home Occupation application and Waiver
2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting
application ($25 + $457).
owner notification (Fee varies based on number of
2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting
letters).
owner notification (Fee varies based on number of
3. Staff will visit property to review parking areas,
letters).
proposed location of sign, and storage areas (if
3. Staff will visit property to post public notice sign,
applicable).
review parking areas, proposed location of sign, and
4. Staff will approve application if requirements have
storage areas (if applicable).
been met.
4. Staff will coordinate date of next available Board of
Supervisors meeting to process special exception
5. Staff will approve application if requirements have
been met andpick-up public notice sign.
Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign
I hereby apply for approval to conduct the Home Occupation identified above and certify that this address is my legal
residence. I also certify that I Itve read the restrictions on Home Occupations, that I understand them, and that I will abide
by them. This certificate, in co j ncf n with a It mess license, represents zoning approval to conduct the Home Occupation
identified above.
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Linda Heeschen A
5/4/2021
Signature of Applicant Date
Other Official
Building Official
Date
Date
Zoning Official Date 4 3,H Z
ENGINEER'S REPORT ATTACHED: YES NO
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