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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
Fax (434) 972-4012
March 22, 2006
Edward and Holly Allen
4746 Sugar Hollow Rd
Crazet, VA 22932
RE: SP 2005-031 Edward P. Allen Home Occupation Class B (Sign #33)
Tax Map 41, Parcel 1 B
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Allen:
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on March 15, 2006, approved the
above-noted request. Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All employee vehicles shall be parked behind (to the north) of the residence;
2. A total oftwo employees are permitted in addition to members of the family residing
on the premises. The term "employee" shall include full-time, part-time, independent
contractors (or subcontractors) and any other person who is working for or in support
ofthe two businesses mentioned in this application; and
3. Any new businesses or additional employees will require amendment of this permit.
In the event that the use, structure or activity for which this special use permit is issued shall not
be commenced within twenty-four (24) months after the issuance of such permit, the same shall
be deemed abandoned and the authority granted thereunder shall thereupon terminate. For
purposes of this section, the term "commenced" shall be construed to include the commencement
of construction of any structure necessary to the use of such permit within two (2) years from the
date of the issuance.
Please be aware that establishment and operation of a Home Occupations, Class B use is subject
to supplementary regulations of the Zoning Ordinance (Section 5.2). Copies ofthe
supplementary regulations are attached.
Before beginning this use, you must obtain a zoning clearance from the Zoning Department.
Before the Zoning Department will issue ~ clearance, you must comply with the conditions in this
letter. For further information, please call Ian Sprinkle at 296-5832.
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SP-200S-03] Edward Allen Home Occupation
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If you have questions or comments regarding the above-noted action, please do not hesitate to
contact Gerald Gatobu or Louise Wyatt at 296-5832.
Sincerely,
V. Wayne limberg
Director of Planning
Cc: Amelia McCulley
Tex Weaver
Chuck Proctor
Gerald Gatobu
Louise Wyatt
ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE
first amending the special use permit. special events shall thereafter be prohibited on the
resulting parcels unless a new special use permit is obtained.
(Ord. 05-]8(8). 7-13-05)
5.2 HOME OCCllPA TlONS
5.2.1 CLEARANCE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED
Except as herein provided, no home occupation shall be established without approval of the
zoning administrator. Upon receipt of a request to establish a home occupation. Class B, the
zoning administrator shall refer the same to the Virginia Department of Highways and
Transportation for approval of entrance facilities and the zoning administrator shall determine the
adequacy of existing parking for such use. No such clearance shall be issued for any home
occupation, Class B, except after compliance with section 5.2.3 hereof. (Amended 3-18-8 I)
5.2.2 REGULATIONS GOVERNING HOME OCCUPATIONS
5.2.2.1 The following regulations shall apply to any home occupation:
a. Such occupation may be conducted either within the dwelling or an accessory structure, or
both, provided that not more than twenty- five (25) percent of the floor area of the dwelling
shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation and in no event shall the total floor area
of the dwelling, accessory structure, or both, devoted to such occupation, exceed one thousand
five hundred (1,500) square feet; provided that the use of accessory structures shall be
permitted only in connection with home occupation, Class B;
b. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the buildings or premises, or other
visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation provided that a home occupation,
Class B, may erect one home occupation Class B sign as authorized by section 4. 15 of this
chapter. Accessory structures shall be similar in facade to a single-family dwelling, private
garage, shed, barn or other structure normally expected in a rural or residential area and shall
be specifically compatible in design and scale with other development in the area in which
located. Any accessory structure which does not conform to the setback and yard regulations
for main structures in the district in which it is located shall not be used for any home
occupation;
c. There shall be no sales on the premises, other than items hand crafted on the premises, in
connection with such home occupation; this does not exclude beauty shops or one-chair
barber shops;
d. No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volumes than would
normally be expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need for parking generated by
the conduct of such home occupation shall be met off the street;
e. All home occupations shall comply with performance standards set forth in section 4.14;
f. Tourist lodging, nursing homes, nursery schools, day care centers and private schools shall
not be deemed home occupations.
5.2.2.2 Prior to issuance of clearance for any home occupation, the zoning administrator shall require the
applicant to sign an affidavit stating his clear understanding of and intent to abide by the foregoing
regulations.
(12-10-80, 9 5.2.2; Ord. 01-18(3).5-9-01)
] 8-5-22.1 I
Zoning Supplement #37, 7-13-CJ5
ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE
5.2.3 CERTAIN PERMITS REQUIRED
No home occupation, Class B, shall be established until a permit shall have been issued therefor.
The provisions of section 5.2. I of this ordinance shall apply hereto, mutatis mutandis.
5.2.4 REVOCATION
The zoning administrator may revoke any clearance or permit issued pursuant to this section, after
hearing, for noncompliance with this ordinance or any condition imposed under the authority of
this section.
18-5-22. I 2
Zoning Supplement #37,7-13-05