HomeMy WebLinkAboutHO201300090 Legacy Document 2013-07-12COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4012
July 12, 2013
Virginia P. Townsend
2903 Pea Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
RE: HO 2013-90 Gray Hawk Designs
Tax Map 41 Parcel 78; 2903 Pea Ridge Road
Dear Ms. Townsend -
This letter and attached application serve as approval of a Major Home Occupation for Gray
Hawk Designs. This approval is based on the information you provided with your application to
conduct a custom picture framing business in the existing 1500 square foot building (approved
with 132010-1574) on your property.
This does not serve as approval for the existing Gray Hawk Designs signs, one located on your
property and the other on the corner of Garth Road/Pea Ridge Lane (04100-00-00-022E0). The
ordinance information you requested regarding off-site signs is enclosed. A pre -application
meeting is required for special use permit applications.
If you wish to expand or modify the business beyond the conditions of this approval please
contact me and it may be necessary to revise your application and approvals. Feel free to contact
me if you have questions or need additional information at (434) 296-5832 ext.3226 or
rra sg dale@albemarle.org
Sinc rely,
Aebecca Ragsdale, Senior Planner
Zoning Services
FOR OFFICEUSEONLY \HBO # Z— 1: J--IugD,, _ �y 2�j/� Q
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Application for Mayor Home Occupation Clearance,t:
(Only for parcels in the Rural Areas Zoning District)
❑ Major Home Occupation Clearance = $25.00 + applicable fees
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:
Tax Map and Parcel Number (or Address) and a description of the Home Occupation.
�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).
applicable, a survey, plat, or aerial map showing accessory structures and parking associated with the
home occupation. The GIS Web enables easy viewing and printing of aerial maps.
4) Certification that notice of this application has been provided to the property owner, if owner is different
from applicant. 01-1<
Name of Business: &
Type of Business: CA5�lm raww Tax map and parceh QLf lllJ lJL1 rV b li�)
Contact Person (Who should we call/write concerning this project?): I ��� I /d G
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Owner of Record
Address �� City State Zip
Daytime Phone(_, Fax # (_) E-mail
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.):
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
7/1/2011 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
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THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS. CLEARANCE
LJ LOCATION & AREA
This home occupation shall be conducted within the dwelling unit or accessory structures, or both, 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)]
03 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)]
EJ 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)]
u 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)]
lJ 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)]
l� 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)]
2 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)]
M 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)] 114 add l now KMNG/.GQ
L"1 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)]
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
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y1 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The home occupation shall comply with the performance standards in section 4.14. [Section 5.2A (k)]
Does the use involve procedureSq machinery Or chemicals that may cause the following?
YES NO
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).
0 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.
3 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. In addition, a public notice sign will posted on the property for the duration of the review.
[Section 5.2A (n)]
LJ SIGNAGE t5� lVts� �l°%(l O(V- 5 i - �on
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One sign that does not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area'astatesthe name of the person occupying the r l art
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 4.15.8]
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.
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
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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)]
REVIEW PROCESS AND ADDITIONAL FEES
WITH96 WAIVER REQUEST ($25 + notice fees)
WITH A WA ER REQUEST ($25 + $425 + notice fees)
1 ub it Home Occupation application ($25).
1.
Submit ome cupation application Waiver
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2 ff will review for completion and mail abutting
applica 0 ($25 $425).
ow e{notification (Fee varies based on number of
2.
Staff will r New for completion d mail abutting
ers).
(Fee varie ased on number of
owner notXasb
Staff will visit property to pest piabl�la4ee-sign,
letters).
review parking areas, proposed loca ion of sign, and
3.
Staff will perry post public notice sign,
st ge areas (if applicable). (3 -�
4 taff application if requirements have
review paroposed location of sign, and
storage aricable).been
will approve
met and pick-up public notice sign HRjIk
4.
Staff will te ate of next available Planning
Commissiing t rocess waiver or
modific '5.
Staff ill applicat n if requirements have
be met -u ublic otice sign.
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Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign
I hereby apply for approval to conduct the Home Occupation identified above, and certify that this addres 's my legal
residence. I also certify that I have read the restrictions on Home Occupations, that I understand them, and that I will abide
by them. This certificate, in conjunction with a business license, represents zoning approval to conduct the Major Home
Occupation identified above.
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Sig ature of XPOicant _ Date
Other Official
Date
Building Official Date
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Zoning Official Date
ENGINEER'S REPO T ATTACHED: YES NO V
CONDITIONS:
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
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ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE
2. Failure to timely act. If the zoning administrator fails to take one of the actions described
herein within seven (7) days after receipt of a complete sign application for a temporary
sign, the permit shall be deemed approved as received.
Administration. The following regulations shall apply to the administration of temporary
sign permits:
1. Number of permits. No more than six (6) temporary sign permits shall be issued by the
zoning administrator to the same establishment in any calendar year.
2. Period of'validity. Each temporary sign permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed
fifteen (15) consecutive days after the erection of the sign, provided that a temporary sign
permit issued while a permanent sign is being made may be valid for longer than fifteen
(15) days until the permanent sign is erected.
3. Aggregate duration for temporary signs in calendar year. Temporary signs shall not be
erected at an establishment for more than sixty (60) days, in the aggregate, in a calendar
year.
4. Portable signs; stabilization. A temporary sign that is a portable sign shall be stabilized
so as not to pose a danger to public safety. Prior to the sign being erected, the zoning
administrator shall approve the method of stabilization.
d. Exemptions. A temporary sign permit is not required for a sign exempt from the sign permit
requirement under section 4.15.6 or nonconforming signs subject to section 4.15.24.
(Ord. 12-18(2), 3-14-12)
4.15.5 SIGNS AUTHORIZED BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Except as provided in subsection (d), electric message signs, off-site signs, and signs in public
rights-of-way may be authorized only by special use permit, as provided herein:
a. Circumstances under which signs may be authorized. The signs may be authorized only
under the following circumstances:
1. Off-site signs. Off-site signs may be authorized by special use permit within any zoning
district.
2. Electric message signs. Electric message signs may be authorized by special use permit
within any commercial or industrial zoning district, or any commercially designated areas
of a planned unit development.
3. Signs in public rights-of-way. Signs in public rights-of-way; provided: (1) the subdivision
or planned development to which the sign pertains abuts the public right-of-way; (2) the
sign is either a subdivision sign or a sign identifying a planned development authorized
by sections 19, 20, 25, 25A, and 29; (3) the freestanding sign regulations, other than
setback regulations, applicable to the lot with the use to which the sign pertains shall
apply; and (4) if the sign is located within an entrance corridor overlay district, a
certificate of appropriateness is issued by the architectural review board.
b. Authority. The authority to issue a special use permit for off-site signs and electric message
signs is hereby granted to the board of zoning appeals.
c. Procedure and administration. The application procedure, the findings and conditions to be
applied by the board of zoning appeals when considering an application for a special use
18-4-36
Zoning Supplement #71, 3-14-12
ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE
permit, and the authority to revoke such a permit, shall be as provided in section 33 of this
chapter. In addition to the foregoing:
1. For an off-site sign, the board of zoning appeals shall also find that the issuance of a
special use permit is necessary because an on-site sign would be ineffective to
communicate its message off-site because of topography or vegetation.
2. For an electric message sign, the board of zoning appeals shall also find that the sign
complies with all applicable state laws for such signs.
3. A permit number for each special use permit issued for an off-site sign shall be affixed to
the sign in a conspicuous place.
d. Exception; certain off-site signs. A special use permit shall not be required for off-site
directional, political, subdivision or temporary signs, and off-site agricultural product signs,
except for those advertising a farmers' market in any zoning district other than the Rural
Areas, Monticello Historic District, and the Village Residential zoning districts, provided that
their number does not exceed two (2) and they do not exceed an aggregate of thirty-two (32)
square feet in sign area, and further provided that any agricultural product sign advertising a
farmers' market in the Rural Areas, Monticello Historic District, or the Village Residential
zoning districts is posted within that particular zoning district.
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.05; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01; Ord. 10-18(4), 5-5-10; Ord. 12-18(7), 12-5-12,
effective 4-1-13)
State law reference — Va. Code §§ 15.2-2280, 15.2-2286.
4.15.6 SIGNS EXEMPT FROM THE SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENT
The following signs are exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit under section 4.15.4
and a temporary sign permit under section 4.15.4A, provided that they comply with the regulations
set forth below and all other applicable regulations of this section 4.15. A sign exempt from the
requirements to obtain permits under sections 4.15.4 and 4.15.4A is not exempt from the
requirement to obtain a special use permit under section 4.15.5 if required.
(1) Agricultural product sign, on-site. One or two on-site agricultural product signs that do not
exceed an aggregate of thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area. (Added 3-16-05; Amended 5-
5-10)
(2) Auction sign. An auction sign that does not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area, and
which is posted for a total of thirty (30) days or less in a calendar year. Such an auction sign
shall be removed within seven (7) days after date of the auction.
(3) Commemorative plaque. A commemorative plaque that does not exceed four (4) square feet
in sign area. (Amended 5-5-10)
(4) Construction sign. A construction sign that does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in
sign area. Such a construction sign shall be removed within seven (7) days after issuance of a
certificate of occupancy.
(5) Estate sign. An estate sign that does not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area.
(6) Farm sign. A farm sign that does not include commercial identification and does not exceed
four (4) square feet in sign area.
(7) Home occupation class B or major home occupation sign. A home occupation class B or
major home occupation sign that does not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area. (Amended
1-12-11,3-14-12)
18-4-37
Zoning Supplement #77, 4-1-13
ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE
(3 1) Menzt sign, The term "menu sign" means a sign designed and located to be read from a drive-
thru lane.
(32) Moving sign. The term "moving sign" means a sign, any part of which moves by means of an
electrical, mechanical or other device, or that is set in motion by wind.
(33) Noncommercial speech. The term "noncommercial speech" means speech that is not
commercial speech, but does not include expressions related solely to the economic interests
of the speaker and its audience that do not concern lawful activity or are misleading.
(34)Nonconforming sign. The term "nonconforming sign" means a lawful sign existing on the ef-
fective date of this section 4.15 that does not comply with the requirements contained herein.
(35)Off-site sign. The term "off-site sign" means: (i) within a zoning district other than a planned
development, a sign that is not located on the same lot with the use to which it pertains, but
does not include a sign located in a public right-of-way; or (ii) within a planned development
zoning district, a sign that is not located within the area depicted on the application plan
approved for the planned development, but does not include a sign located in a public right-
of-way. (Added 3-14-12)
(36)0n -site sign. The term "on-site sign" means a sign located on the same lot with the principal
use to which it pertains, and includes every sign whose copy is exclusively noncommercial
speech.
(36.1) Opaque background: The term "opaque background" means the portion of the face of a sign
that lies behind the message portion of the sign, made of a material through which light
cannot pass when the sign is internally illuminated at night. (Added 5-12-10)
(37) Pennant. The term "pennant" means a series of two (2) or more sections of a piece of fabric
or other flexible material that is generally triangular and tapering, suspended from a fixed
structure, rope, wire, string or cable and designed to move in the wind and including, but not
limited to, streamers and tinsel. (Amended 3-16-05)
(38) Political sign. The term "political sign" means a sign that pertains to the candidacy of one or
more persons for an elective office, or pertains to one or more issues to be voted upon, in an
upcoming election.
(39) Portable sign. The term "portable sign" means a temporary sign that is not permanently
affixed to the ground or to a permanent structure, or a sign that can be moved to another
location including, but not limited to, a sign erected on a trailer, a sign with attached wheels,
or a sign consisting of A -shaped or T-shaped fi•ames. See Figure I following this section.
(Amended 3-16-05)
(40) Private drive sign. The term "private drive sign" means an on-site sign that contains only the
words "private drive."
(41) Projecting sign. The term "projecting sign" means a sign, other than a wall sign, that is
attached to a structure but which is not mounted parallel to the structure's wall surface, and
includes, but is not limited to, an awning sign. See Figure I following this section.
(42) Public sign. The term "public sign" means a sign that is erected and maintained by a town,
city, county, state or federal government or an authority thereof, and any lawful road name
and number sign regardless of whether it was publicly or privately erected or maintained.
(42.1)Rare gas illumination. The term "rare gas illumination" means a sign using a rare gas such
as neon, argon, helium, xenon or krypton in a glass tube for illumination. (Added 3-16-05)
18-4-32
Zoning Supplement 471, 3-14-12
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY SP # SIGN #
Fee Amount $ Date Paid By who? Receipt # Ck# By:
ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION
Application for
Special Use Permit
IMPORTANT: Your application will be considered INCOMPLETE until all of the required attachments listed on page 2
have been submitted. Also, please see the list on page 3 for the appropriate fee(s) related to your application. Staff will
assist you with these items.
PROJECT NAME: (how should we refer to this application?)
PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION(S):
EXISTING COMP PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY:
LOCATION/ADDRESS OF PROPERTY FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT:
TAX MAP PARCEL(s):
ZONING DISTRICT:
# OF ACRES TO BE COVERED BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT if a portion, it must be delineated on a plat):
Is this an amendment to an existing Special Use Permit? If Yes provide that SP Number. SP-
❑ YES ❑ NO
Are you submitting a preliminary site plan with this application?
❑ YES ❑ NO
Contact Person (Who should we call/write concerning this project?):
Address City State Zip
Daytime Phone () Fax # E-mail
Owner of Record
Address City State Zip
Daytime Phone O Fax # E-mail
Applicant (Who is the Contact person representing?):
Address City State Zip
Daytime Phone Fax # E-mail
Does the owner of this property own (or have any ownership interest in) any abutting property? If yes, please list those tax map and parcel numbers:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY History:
❑ Special Use Permits:
Concurrent review of Site Development Plan? ❑ YES ❑ NO
❑ ZMAs & Proffers:
Letter of Authorization EJ YES ❑ NO
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
Special Use Permit Application Revised 04/01/2013 Page 1 of 3
REOUIRED ATTACHMENTS & OTHER INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED for THE APPLICATION TO BE
OFFICIALLY SUBMITTED
❑ One (1) completed & signed copy of the Checklist for a Special Use Permit.
❑ One (1) copy of the Pre -application Comment Form received from county staff
❑ One (1) copy of any special studies or documentation as specified in the Pre -application Comment Form,
❑ Seventeen (17) folded copies of a Conceptual Plan.
❑ Seventeen (17) copies of a written narrative with section TITLES as follows:
PROJECT PROPOSAL
The project proposal, including
o its public need or benefit;
o how the special use will not be a substantial detriment to adjacent lots,
o how the character of the zoning district will not be changed by the proposed special use, and
o how the special use will be in harmony with the following;
• the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance,
• the uses permitted by right in the zoning district,
• the regulations provided in Section 5 of the Zoning Ordinance as applicable, and
• the public health, safety and general welfare.
(be as descriptive as possible, including details such as but not limited to the number of persons involved in
the use, operating hours, and any unique features of the use)
• CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The proposed project's consistency with the comprehensive plan, including the land use plan and the master
plan for the applicable development area;
• IMPACTS ON PUBLIC FACILITIES & PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
The proposed project's impacts on public facilities and public infrastructure.
• IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
The proposed project's impacts on environmental features.
❑ One (1) copy of the most recent recorded plat, that shows the Deed Book/Page Number, of the parcel(s)
composing the proposed project, or a boundary survey if a portion of one or more parcels compose the proposed
project, both of which shall include a metes and bounds description of the boundaries.
❑ One (1) copy of ownership information (if applicant is not also the owner).
If ownership of the property is in the name of any type of legal entity or organization including, but not limited to,
the name of a corporation, partnership or association, or in the name of a trust, or in a fictitious name, a document
acceptable to the County must be submitted certifying that the person signing below has the authority to do so.
If the applicant is a contract purchaser, a document acceptable to the County must be submitted containing the
owner's written consent to the application. If the applicant is the agent of the owner, a document acceptable to the
County must be submitted that is evidence of the existence and scope of the agency. Please attach the owner's
written consent.
See Attachment A in the Land Use Law Handbook for more information.
❑ Any delinquent real estate taxes, nuisance charges, stormwater management utility fees, and any other charges that
constitute a lien on the subject property, which are owed to the County of Albemarle and have been properly assessed
against the subject property, have been paid.
PLEASE CONSULT THE LIST OF ITEMS WHICH WILL BE REVIEWED BY STAFF
FROM THE LINK BELOW:
STAFF ANALYSIS OF ZMA & SP REQUESTS
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Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign
I hereby certify that I own the subject property, or have the legal power to act on behalf of the owner in filing this application.
I also certify that the information provided on this application and accompanying information is accurate, true, and correct to
the best of my knowledge.
❑ By checking this box and placing my initials under it I am consenting to written comments, letters and or
notifications regarding this application being provided to me or my designated contact via email. This consent does
not preclude such written communication from also being sent via first class mail.
Signature of Owner/Agent or Contract Purchaser
Print Name
Date
Daytime phone number of Signatory
Required FEES to be paid once the application is deemed complete:
What type of Special Use Permit are you applying for?
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New Special Use Permit
$2,000
$1.00 for each additional notice + actual
cost of first-class postage
Legal advertisement (published twice in the newspaper for each public hearing)
Actual cost
(averages between $150 and $250)
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Additional lots under section 10.5.2.1
$1,000
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Public utilities
$1,000
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Day care center
$1,000
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Home Occupation Class B ,
$1,000
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To amend existing special use permit
$1,000
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To extend existing special use permit
$1,000
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Farmer's markets without an existing commercial entrance approved by the VDOT or without existing and adequate parking
$490
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Farmer's markets with an existing commercial entrance approved by the VDOT and with existing and adequate parking
$110
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Signs under section 4.15.5 (reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals)
$500
To be Daid after staff review for public notice:
Most applications for a Special Use Permit require at least one public hearing by the Planning Commission and one public
hearing by the Board of Supervisors. Virginia State Code requires that notice for public hearings be made by publishing
a legal advertisement in the newspaper and by mailing letters to adjacent property owners. Therefore, at least two fees
for public notice are required before a Special Use Permit may be heard by the Board of Supervisors. Applications
reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals, however, only require one public hearing and therefore require just one fee for
public notice.
The total fee for public notice will be provided to the applicant after the final cost is determined and must be paid before
the application is heard by a public body. Staff estimates the total cost of legal advertisement and adjacent owner
notification to be between $350 and $450 per hearing. This estimate reflects the average cost of public notice fees for
Special Use Permit applications, but the cost of certain applications may be higher.
➢ Preparing and mailing or delivering up to fifty (50) notices
$200 + actual cost of first-class postage
Preparing and mailing or delivering each notice after fifty (50)
$1.00 for each additional notice + actual
cost of first-class postage
Legal advertisement (published twice in the newspaper for each public hearing)
Actual cost
(averages between $150 and $250)
Other FEES that may apply:
❑ Deferral of scheduled public hearing at applicant's request 1 $180 1
The full list of fees can be found in Section 35 of the Albemarle County ZoninJ4 Ordinance.
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Resubmittal fees for original Special Use Permit fee of $2,000
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First resubmission
FREE
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Each additional resubmission (TO BE PAID WIIEN THF RESUBMISSION IS MADE TO INTAKE STAFF)
$1,000
Resubmittal fees for original Special Use Permit fee of $1,000
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First resubmission
I FREE
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Each additional resubmission (TO BE PAID WHEN THE RESUBMISSION IS MADE TO INTAKE STAFF)
1 $500
The full list of fees can be found in Section 35 of the Albemarle County ZoninJ4 Ordinance.
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