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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE: ZTA 2009 -005 Zoning
Ordinance Amendments relating to Enforcement
and Administration
SUBJECT /PROPOSAL /REQUEST: In order to
better administer and enforce the Zoning
Ordinance: a) clarify and revise problematic
provisions such as definitions; b) include new
provisions for enforcement, such as for
temporary uses; c) reformat and renumber
sections and d) make changes for consistency
with the Virginia Code
STAFF: Ms. McCulley, Messrs. Heide
and Newberry
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: June
9, 2009
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DATE:
July 1, 2009
ORIGIN: Staff recommendations that were incorporated into a resolution of intent adopted by the Commission
on April 14, 2009 (attached).
BACKGROUND: These amendments relate to the administration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.
Many of the amendments involve: reformatting and renumbering sections and language within sections,
adding definitions where they did not previously exist, correcting titles based on the current organizational
structure, stating the current process and practice such as for building permits and notices of violation and
incorporating several Virginia Code provisions. A complete table of the existing and proposed ordinance text
with explanatory comments, is provided as Attachment B. In addition to these more "housekeeping" types of
changes, several new provisions are included. The new provisions will be discussed in more detail within this
report.
DISCUSSION: The proposed changes that involve new provisions establish tools and procedures for the
more effective and efficient administration and enforcement of the zoning regulations. These amendments
include:
• 1. Establishing a new term, "zoning permit," for those permits which are subject to zoning approval but
are not subject to the building code. For example, zoning permits include construction of farm
buildings and small (less than 150 square feet) storage (residential) sheds. Even though they are
exempt from the building code, they are still reviewed by Zoning as to use, setback and the like.
(New Section 31.3)
2. Clarifying the zoning approval (as the final zoning inspection approval) for those cases in which a
certificate of occupancy is not required under the building code. Examples of this include certain
interior renovations for residential use. (New Section 31.4)
3. Allowing administrative approval of a site plan bond extension beyond the one year deadline rather
than requiring it to go to the Board of Supervisors. The language clarifies the limited but practical
provision for bond extension. (New Section 31.4)
4. Establishing a similar provision for issuance of a zoning clearance that currently exists for issuance
of a certificate of occupancy. It provides for the requirement of additional improvements that are
necessary to protect the public health or safety, regardless of whether the improvements are shown
on the site plan. This has been used to require handrails, retaining walls and similar safety
improvements that were not shown on the site plan but were necessary for as -built site conditions.
(New Section 31.5)
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5. Providing for a shorter appeal period (as allowed in Virginia Code) for cases which are temporary or
seasonal. Examples of this include sign or event - related violations. (Section 34.3)
6. Listing investigation tools that are provided for in the Virginia Code, such as inspection warrants,
search warrants and subpoenas duces tecum. (Section 36.2)
7. Providing for the use of a violation ticket and establishing several options for delivery of a violation
notice. The amendment also lists the content necessary for an adequate violation notice. (Section
36.2)
PUBLIC PURPOSE TO BE SERVED: A) Improve the clarity of Ordinance requirements and procedures
for applicants. B) Provide for improved effectiveness and efficiency for the administration of the Zoning
Ordinance.
ADMINISTRATION/ REVIEW PROCESS: These amendments will improve the Ordinance administration
and will further clarify certain review processes such as zoning review of building permits.
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY: Staff has not identified any impact these amendments have on housing
affordability.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the draft ordinance. (Attachment C)
ATTACHMENTS:
ATTACHMENT A: Resolution of intent
ATTACHMENT B: Table of Ordinance Changes
ATTACHMENT C: Ordinance amendments (Section 3, 31, 34, 36 and 37) dated May 22, 2009
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RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator is authorized to administer and enforce the Zoning
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, in recent years the General Assembly has amended the Virginia Code to enable
localities, through their zoning administrators, boards of zoning appeals, and other officers to exercise
additional powers and to provide for additional and alternative procedures to administer and enforce their
zoning ordinances; and
WHEREAS, it is desired to amend the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to implement the
powers and procedures enabled by the Virginia Code and to make other related changes to the Zoning
Ordinance's regulations pertaining to the administration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it also is desired to amend the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to further clarify
and to reorganize several provisions related to its administration and enforcement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity,
convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices, the Planning Commission hereby adopts a
resolution of intent to amend sections 3.1, 31, 34.3, 36 and 37 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance,
and any other regulations of the Zoning Ordinance deemed appropriate to achieve the purposes described
herein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on
the zoning text amendment proposed by this resolution of intent, and make its recommendation to the
Board of Supervisors, at the earliest possible date.
Attachment A
Proposed Changes to Sections 31, 34, 36, and 37 of the Zoning Ordinance
May 31, 2009
Section #
Existing Text
Proposed Text
Impact/Reason for
Change
Section 3.1
Definitions
None.
Building code: The term "building code" means the
Adding these
definitions will add
clarity to the
Ordinance.
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
None.
Building perznit,The term "building permit" means a permit
issued by the building official under the buildin€? code that is
subject to the fees stated in Albemarle Coun=ty §_5 -201,
=Code
None.
Certifzcate QfoceuDancu:The term "certificate of
occupancy" means a certificate issued by the building
official and the zoning administrator after final inspections
under the building code and this chapter certifvin tea
building or stateture is in compliance with the bui din c de
and this chapter.
None.
Charter. this: The term "this chapter" means chapter 18 of
theAlb.emarle County Code, also known as the Albemarle
C-omunty zoning ordinance, and all applicable proffers, special
usQ-pen-nits and their conditions certificates of
appropriateness and their conditions, variances and their
itions, application plans, codes of development. site
glans, zoning compliance clearances, waivers,_modifications
and variati4ns, and lheir conditions, and X11 other approvals
and their conditions authorized by this chapter.
None.
Stte —The term "site "_ rneans one orm roe lots -or anv nart
The Zoning Ordinance
uses several different
terms when referring
to what may be
composed of more
than one lot. This is
an attempt to have a
single term refer to the
same thing.
thereof .includng one or more lots shown on a.subdivision
_elan- site.p_l_an, or application plan. References in this
chapter to "premises," "land," "lands," "lots" or "parcels"
are to a site.
Attachment B
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Section #
Existing Text
Proposed Text
Impact/Reason for
Change
Code, The. The Code of Virginia as the same
may be amended from time to time.
r inia Code. The term "Virginia Code" means the Code
Eliminates potential
confusion with the
Chapter 1 definition of
"Code," which refers
to the Albemarle
County Code, not the
State Code.
of Virginia, 1950, as amended, including the latest edition or
supplement unlessQtherwise indicated. Re_f_erences in this
chapter to the "Code of Virginia" and the "Code" are to the
Virginia Code.
None.
Zoning administrator: The term "zoning administrator"
Adding these
definitions will add
clarity to the
Ordinance.
means the officer serving as the county's zoning
administrator and charged to administer and enforce this
chapter, or his or her designee.
None.
Zoning clearance: The term "zoning clearance" means a
written de_ termination by the zoning administrator that a
proposed use or structure complies with this chanter.
References in this chapter to "zoning compliance clearance"
are to a zoning clearance
Section 31
Administration, Enforcement and
Interpretation
Administration, and Enforcement
New title better
reflects content
31.1 Enforcement, zoning administrator
This ordinance shall be administered and
enforced by an officer to be known as the
zoning administrator who shall be appointed by
the board of supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia. The zoning administrator shall have
all necessary authority on behalf of the board of
supervisors to administer and enforce the
zoning ordinance, including the ordering in
writing of the remedying of any condition
found in violation of this ordinance and the
bringing of legal action to ensure compliance
with this ordinance, including injunction,
abatement or other appropriate action or
proceeding. The zoning administrator shall be
guided in all of his actions pursuant to this
31.1 Designation of zoning administrator: authority The
Reformat and
reorganize
office of zoning administrator is hereby established, subject
to the following:
a. Authority. The zoning administrator shall have all
necessary authority on behalf of the board of supervisors to
administer and enforce this chapter. This authority includes,
but is not limited to:
1. Interpreting this chapter and the official zoning
maps
2. Administering_ this chapter by making
determinations and decisions on any matters arising
ua er this chapter. including but not limited to, how
.4
b 'Iding, structure or use should be classified, whether
ATTACHMENT B
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Section #
Existing Text
Proposed Text
Impact/Reason for
Change
ordinance by the purposes, intent and spirit of
this ordinance and the standards set forth in
sections 1.4 through 1.6 of this ordinance. The
zoning administrator may be assisted in the
enforcement of this ordinance by the local
office of the Virginia Department of Health,
sheriff and all other officials of Albemarle
County pursuant to their respective fields. In
addition, the zoning administrator shall
maintain the zoning map, and such map shall be
kept current and shall reflect amendments as
soon as practicable after adoption by the board
of supervisors.
a use is permitted within a particular zoning district
whether a proposed building or structure complies with
setback, bulk and other requirements, whether a
b_uildin, structure, use or jot is nonconforming and
a lot meets minimum lot size reouirements.
_whether
3- Ordering in writing the remedying of any use or
structure determined to be in violation . of this chapter;
4, Insuring compliance with this chapter, _b_. inn legal
action, including an action for injunction, abatement,
civil penalties or other appropriate action or nroeeeding
subject to appeal as provided by Virginia Code §
15.2 -2311 and this chapter;
5. In sp.,ecific cases making findings of fact and
concurrence of the county attorney, co clusions of
law regarding determinations of rigbts under Vir ini
Code & 15.2 - 236'7;
6. Enforcing the provisions of this chapter regulating
the number of er rm�te to occ a sin -
family residential dwelling unit provided such
enforcement is in compliance with applicable local.
state and federal fair housing laws: and
7. Making decisions and determinal.ions as to whether
a 12ending site plan. subdivision plat, b '1 ii ermit
application or any other application subject to review
and approval by the county or the program autho '
complies with this _,chapter.
b. Absence of specific authority not a limitation. The
specific authority expressly ante to the zoning
ATTACHMENT B
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Existing Text
Proposed Text
Impact/Reason for
Change
administrator in other sections of this chanter shall not
be construed to be a limitation on the authority-of the
zoning administrator to administer and enforce those
sections where specific authority is not expressed.
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2- 2286(A)(4),
(14).
Section 31.2.1
Sec. 31.2.1 Permits required; conformance
This is broken out
Buildings or structures shall be started,
with the 1st sentence
reconstructed, enlarged or altered only after a
building pen-nit has been obtained from the
moving to Section
3 6. 1 c; 2nd sentence
building official. No building permit or
moving to 31.2 c3 for
certificate of occupancy shall be issued in
building permits and
violation of zoning or other local ordinances
section 31.3 d (1) for
certificates of
occupancy.
Section 31.2.2
Section 31.2.2 Building Permits The zoning
Sec. 31.2 Building permit applications
Reformat and
Building
administrator shall review each application for
reorganize.
Pen-nits
a building pen-nit to ensure that the building or
JU zming admi.ni�trator shall review building pen-nit
applications submitted to the uildin icial as follows
structure proposed is in accordance with the
Includes requirement
terms of this ordinance. No permit shall be
for two copies of
issued for any construction for which a site
a. Review. The zoning administrator shall review each
building plans.
building ennit application W ensure that the ro osed
development plan is required to be approved by
building or structure complies with this chapter. Each
the commission in accordance with section 32.0
applicants all provide two _(2)copies of the building plans,
of this chapter unless and until such plan shall
two (2) conies of the approved site plan if applicable, and a
have been so approved. Thereafter, any item
copy of the most recent lat of record of the site to be built
shown on such plan as approved shall be
upon unless no such plat exists in which case the applican t
deemed prima facie in accordance with the
shall provide a copy of the most recent deed description of
tenns of this ordinance. No permit shall be
the land. Each applicant shall also provide—auver
issued for any structure to be served by an
information the zoninu administrator deems-necessary to
individual well subject to a Tier 1 groundwater
review the application.
assessment under Albemarle County Code §
ATTACHMENT B
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Existing Text
Proposed Text
Impact /Reason for
Change
17 -400 until the applicant complies with
Albemarle County Code 17 -401. (Amended 2-
5 -05)
Each applicant shall provide a copy of the most
recent plat of record of the land to be built upon
unless no such plat exists, in which case the
applicant shall provide a copy of the most
recent deed description thereof.
Any other information which the zoning
administrator may deem necessary for
consideration of the application may be
required. If the proposed building or use is in
confonmity with the provisions of this
ordinance, a permit shall be issued to the
applicant by the zoning administrator. One (1)
copy of the drawing shall be returned to the
applicant with the permit.
(§ 31.2.2, 12- 10 -80; Ord. 04- 18(4), adopted 12-
8 -04, effective 2 -8 -05)
b. Approval. If the proposed building or structure and stated
use comply with this chapter, the zoning administrator shall_
approve the building pennit application as to its compliance
with this chapter. Upon approval of the building permit one
(1) copy of the building plan shall be returned to the
applicant with the permit .
c. Circumstances when building permit shall not be
approved. The zoning administrator shall not approve a_
building permit in the following circumstances:
1. No building permit shall be issued for any buildinor
structure for which a site_plan is_reauired unless and until the
site plan has been approved.
2. No building ermi shall. be issued for any structure to be
served by an individual well subject to a Tier 1 groundwater
assessment under Albemarle County Code § 17-400. until the
applicant complies with Albemarle County Code § 17 -401..
(Amended 2-5-Q-5)
3._ No building nern-nit be a1212roved in violation of any
provision of this chapter.
d. Other information for buildinZ official. The zoning
administrator shall inform the building official of acv other
applicable laws or any other provision of the Code to which
the building or structure would not comply and, therefore,_a
building permit application should not be approved by the
building official.
Section 31.3
Zoning Pen-nits
None.
Sec. 31.3 Zoning permits The zoning administrator shall
Establishes as a new
designation "zoning
permit," for those
permits which do not
require a building
review requests for zoning for those buildin .s and
structures not required to file a building permit application,
as follows__
ATTACHMENT B
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Section #
Existing Text
Proposed Text
Impact/Reason for
Change
a. When required. Prior to starting establishing
constructing econ tructing enlarging or altering any
code building permit
uildings or structures for which a building permit
application is not required under the building code, the
applicant shall request a zoning permit.
b. Review. The zoning administrator shall rj e, a h
zoning permit application to ensure that the Vr9posesi
building or structure complies with this chapter. Each
applicant shall provide a copy of the most recent plat of
record of the land to be built upon unless no such plat exists,
in which case the applicant shall provides a copy of the most
recent deed description of the land. Each applicant shall
also provide any other information the zoning adm_ inistrator
deems necessary to review the application.
c. Approval. If the proposed building or structure and stated_
use comply with this chapter, the zoning administrator shad
approve the zoning permit application.
Section 31.2.3
Certificates of
Occupancy;
zoning
compliance
clearance
Sec. 31.2.3.1 Certificate of occupancy It
shall be unlawful to use or permit the use of
any structure or premises, or part thereof,
hereafter created, erected, changed, converted,
altered or enlarged, wholly or partly in its use
or structure, until a certificate of occupancy
indicating completion of the work for which a
permit was issued, is issued therefor by the
zoning administrator. Final inspection approval
or approvals may serve as the certificate of
occupancy for any addition or alteration to a
structure for which a certificate of occupancy
has already been issued. The certificate shall
show that the structure, premises or part
thereof, and the proposed use thereof, is in
Sec. 31.4 Certificates of occupancy The zoning
Reformat and
reorganize.
Clarifies zoning
approval (as approval
of final zoning
inspection) for
construction which
does not require a c.o.
administrator shall review requests for certificates of
occupancy submitted to the building official as follows.
a. Review, Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy,
the zoning administrator shall review the certificate to
ensure that the building, structure and improvements = co_co mply
with this ch�i ter.
b. Approval. If the proposed building, structure and
improvements, and the proposed use thereof, cQmaLy with
this chapter, the zoning administrator shall issugthe
certificate of occupancy The final zoning inspection
approval or approvals may rve as evidence of the zoning
_
administrator's-approval of the certificate of occu anc f r
ATTACHMENT B
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Proposed Text
Impact/Reason for
Change
conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(Amended 10-3 -0 1) [GK: The first sentence of
this regulation is moved to section 36.1(c), the
remainder of section 31.2.3.1 is now
reorganized and restated in section 31.3.]
When structures are completed and ready for
occupancy prior to the completion of all
improvements required by the site plan, and the
zoning administrator determines that the site
may be occupied consistently with the public
health, safety and welfare: (Amended 10 -3 -01)
a. Except as provided in subsection (c), the
owner may provide a certified check, bond with
surety satisfactory to the county, a letter of
credit satisfactory to the county, or other fonn
of surety satisfactory to the county approved by
the county attorney, in an amount sufficient for
and conditioned upon the completion of the
improvements related to the structure for which
the permit is sought, within one (1) year. Upon
the providing of such bond with surety, a
permit may be issued for the occupancy of
those structures already completed. (Added 10-
3 -01)
b. The board of supervisors may extend the
period of the surety if the applicant
demonstrates that the extension is required
because of adverse weather conditions or other
unusual circumstances beyond the applicant's
control, rather than the applicant's failure to
diligently pursue completion or other reasons.
(Added 10 -3 -01)
any addition or alteration to_a buildin�or structure for which
Provides
administrative bond
extension where it
now requires Board of
Supervisor's approval.
a certificate of occupancy has previously been issued or is
not required -under the building
c. Certificate of occupancy where improvements not
completed._ Upon the request of a developer, the zoning
administrator m. rove a certificate. of Qccu c w re
the buildings or structurea-shawn orra site lam
completed in compliance with the building code and this
chapter before all improvements required by the site plan are
completed as follows:
1. Required findings_ The zoning administrator may
approve a certificate of occupancy upon finding that:
(i) the improvements still to be completed and
operating are not directly related to health and safety,
such as fire hydrants and safe and convenient access
to public roads, and (ii) the site may be occupied
without endangering life or public healt s et
prior 9 full completion of the improvements
Le gul 'red by the site_plan.
2. Surety. Before issuing a certificate of occupancy,
the zoning administrator may require the developer
to provide a certified check, bond with surety, a letter
of credit, or other foral Qf surety, all of which hall
be in a form satisfactory to the county attoLnev. in an
amount sufficient for and conditioned upon the
completion of the improvements within one (1) year.
Upon the request of the developer prior to the
expiration of the surety, the zoning administrator
may extend the period of the surety if the developer
demoustr -ates that an extension is required because of
adverse weather conditions or other unusual
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c. A certificate of occupancy shall not be
issued, and a surety shall not be accepted, if the
zoning administrator determines that
improvements directly related to health and
safety, such as fire hydrants and safe and
convenient access to public roads, have not
been completed and are not operational.
(Added 10 -3 -01)
(§ 31.2.3.1, 12- 10 -80, 6 -2 -82, 9 -9 -92; Ord. 01-
18(6), 10 -3 -01)
circumstances beyond the developer's control. rather
than the developer's failure to diligently pursue
completion or other reasons,
(§ 31.2.3.1, 12- 10 -80, 6- 2- 82.9 -9 -92; Ord. 01_- 18(6).. 1.0 -3-
OD
d. Circumstances when certificate of occupancy shall not be
issued. The zonin administrator shall not issue c tQ
of occupancy in the following circumstances:
1. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued in
violation of this a t me 10 -3 -01
31.2.1, 12- 10 -80; Ord. 01- 18(6). 10 -3 -01)
2. No certificate of occupauUjhall be issued if3 after
review of any building, structure or site, the zoning
administrator determines that additional
improvements are necessary to protect the public
health or safety, regardless of whether the
improvements are shown on the site plan. (Added 9-
9-92• Amended 10-3 -01LL� 31.2.3_.3.9 -9 -92; Ord.
e. ether information for building official. The zoniin
administrator shall inform the buildijig..official o f any
other applicable laws or an_y other provision of the
Code to which the building or structure does not
comply d therefore a certificate of Qccupancy
should not be issued by the building official.
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Section 31.2.3.2
Section 31.2.3.2 Zoning compliance
Sec. 31.5 Zoning clearance The zoning administrator shall
Reformat.
review requests for zoning clearauces as follows:
Zoning
clearance An occupant shall obtain a zoning
compliance
compliance clearance from the zoning
clearance
administrator when: (1) a new commercial or
a. When required. A zoning clearance shall be required in
the following circumstance
industrial use is first established on a parcel; (2)
an existing commercial or industrial use is
changed or intensified; or (3) the occupant of a
1. New Piro establishing a new commercial
or industrial use on a site.
non - residential use changes. The zoning
compliance clearance shall be issued only if the
zoning administrator determines that the
2. Change or intensification existing use. Prior to
changing or intensifying an existing commercial or
structure or premises and its use comply with
industrial use.
the requirements of this chapter. For purposes
of this section, production agriculture is not a
commercial or industrial use; a home
3..:hangg of occupant. Prior to anew oc�uit
taking possession of an existing non- residential,
occupation is a commercial use. (Added 9 -9-
other than agricultural-use.
92; Amended 10- 3 -01)(§ 31.2.3.2, 9 -9 -92; Ord.
01- 18(6), 10 -3 -01)
Adds #4 - for those
4. Specific buildings. Structures or uses. Prior _to
cases not already
establishing any building, structure or use for which
covered but which
a zoning clearance is required under section 5.
require a zoning
clearance under the
b_._A_ pprayal. If the proposed building,, tire,
supplementary
improvements, and site and the, proposed use t er f
regulations.
co Iv with thischapter, the zQru'nE administrator aLaU
issue the zoning clearance.
e. Cit'cumstance when zoning clearance shall not be issued.
New provision for
The zoning administrator shall not issue a zoning clearance
zoning clearances
i£ after review of any site, the zoning administrator
which exists for
determines that additional improvements are necessary to
certificates of
protect the public health or safety, re ardle_s f whether the
occupancy. It has
improvements are shown on the site plan. (Added 9 -9.92.
been helpful to require
Amended 10 -3 -01) (& 31.2.3.3. 9 -9 -92: Ord. 01- 1$(6)_ 10-j--.
additional safety
O1
improvements.
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d. Commercial and industrial uses defined. _For thegurposes
of this section 31.4, production agriculture is not a
commercial or industrial use. and a home occupation, class
A or class 13 is .,a commercial use. (Added 9 -9 -92; Amended
10E
e. Effect of renumbering and renaming. Any other section
of this chapter that refers to section 31.2-.3.2 or to a zoning
compliance clearance shall be deemed to be a referenc__e, to
section 31.4 or a zoning clearance. (& 31.2.3.2.-9-9- Ord.
1- 18(6), 10 -3 -LI)
Sec. 31.2.3.3
Notwithstanding sections 31.2.3.1 and 31.2.3.2,
Same, but has been split and moved to two new sections:
Moved for clarity.
Authority not to
nothing contained herein shall be deemed to
section 31.4(d) (2) for certificates of occupancy and section
issue certificate
obligate the zoning administrator, following
31.5(c) for zoning clearances.
of occupancy or
review of any building or premises, to issue a
zoning
certificate of occupancy or zoning compliance
compliance
clearance in any case in which the zoning
clearance
administrator determines that additional
improvements are necessary as precedent to
issuing a certificate of occupancy or a zoning
compliance clearance to protect the public
health or safety, whether or not the
improvements are shown on the approved site
plan. (Added 9 -9 -92; Amended 10 -3 -01)
Section 31.2.4
Section 31.2.4 Special Use Permits
Section 31.6 Special Use Permits
Renumbered to
Special Use
accommodate other
Permits
changes.
Section 31.2.4.1
Section 31.2.4.1 Reserved to Board of
Section 31.6.1 Reserved to Board of Supervisors
Renumbered to
The board of supervisors hereby reserves unto itself the
Reserved to
Supervisors
accommodate other
Board of
right to issue all special use permits permitted hereunder.
changes. Same text
Supervisors
Special use permits for uses as provided in this ordinance
may be issued upon a finding by the board of supervisors
that such use will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent
below title with one
minor exception.
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property, that the character of the district will not be
changed thereby and that such use will be in harmony with
the purpose and intent of this ordinance, with the uses
permitted by right in the district, with additional regulations
provided in section 5. , and with the public
health, safety and general welfare.
Section 31.2.4.2
Section 31.2.4.2 Application
Section 31.6.2 Application
Renumbered to
Application
Application for a special use permit shall be made by the
accommodate other
filing thereof by the owner or contract purchaser of the
changes. Same text
subject property with the zoning administrator, together with
With minor changes
a fee as set forth in section 35. . No such
for clarity.
permit shall be issued unless the board of supervisors shall
have referred the application therefor to the commission for
its recommendations. Failure of the commission to report
within ninety (90) days after the first meeting of the
commission after the application has been referred to the
commission shall be deemed a recommendation of
approval. Provided, however, any day between the date an
applicant requests or consents to a deferral or continuance
of the consideration of the application by the commission
until the date of the deferred or continued hearing by the
commission shall not be counted in computing the ninety
(90) day review period. The board of supervisors may
extend the review period upon a request by the
commission.
The board of supervisors shall act upon such application
and render a decision within a reasonable time period.
No such permit shall be issued except after notice and
hearing as provided by seGtiGn 15.2 2204 of the Gede and
Virginia Code § 15.2 -2204 and section 33.8 of this chapter
POSTING OF PROPE (Amended 5 -5 -82; 6- 19 -96)
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Section
Section 31.2.4.2.1 Limitation of filing new
A. Limitation of filing new application after original denial
Incorporate new
Upon denial by the board of supervisors of any application
31.2.4.2.1
application after original denial Upon denial
Section reference.
Limitation of
by the board of supervisors of any application
filed pursuant to section 31.6.2 above, substantially the same
filing new
filed pursuant to section 31.2.4.2 above,
petition shall not be reconsidered within twelve (12) months
application after
substantially the same petition shall not be
of the date of denial. (Added 6- 19 -96)
original denial
reconsidered within twelve (12) months of the
date of denial. (Added 6- 19 -96)
Section
Section 31.2.4.2.2 Withdrawal of petition An
b. Withdrawal of petition_ An application shall be
31.2.4.2.2
application shall be withdrawn, or be deemed to
withdrawn, or be deemed to be withdrawn, as provided
Withdrawal of
be withdrawn, as provided herein: (Added 10-
herein: (Added 10 -3 -01)
petition
3 -01)a. An application filed pursuant to section
31.2.4.2 above may be withdrawn upon written
1. An application filed pursuant to section 31.6.2
Incorporate new
request by the applicant. The written request
above may be withdrawn upon written request by the
Section reference.
must be received by the body considering the
applicant. The written request must be received by
application prior to it beginning consideration
the body considering the application prior to it
of the matter on the meeting agenda. Upon
beginning consideration of the matter on the meeting
receipt of the request for withdrawal,
agenda. Upon receipt of the request for withdrawal,
processing of the application shall cease
processing of the application shall cease without
without further action by the commission or the
further action by the commission or the board.
board. Substantially the same application shall
Substantially the same application shall not be
not be reconsidered within twelve (12) months
reconsidered within twelve (12) months of the date
of the date of the withdrawal unless the body
of the withdrawal unless the body considering the
considering the application at the time of
application at the time of withdrawal specifies that
withdrawal specifies that the time limitation
the time limitation shall not apply. (Added 6- 19 -96;
shall not apply. (Added 6- 19 -96; Amended 10-
Amended 10-3-01)
3 -01) b. If the applicant requests that further
processing or formal action on the application
2. If the applicant requests that further processing or
be indefinitely deferred, the application shall be
formal action on the application be indefinitely
Correct to current title
deemed to have been voluntarily withdrawn by
deferred, the application shall be deemed to have
the applicant if the commission or the board
been voluntarily withdrawn by the applicant if the
does not take action on the application within
commission or the board does not take action on the
twelve (12) months after the date the deferral
application within twelve (12) months after the date
was requested. Upon written request received
the deferral was requested. Upon written request
by the director of planning and community
received by the director of planning and een�Hnun4y
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development before the application is deemed
development before the application is deemed to be
to be withdrawn, the director may grant one
withdrawn, the director may grant one extension of
extension of the deferral period for a period
the deferral period for a period determined to be
determined to be reasonable, taking into
reasonable, taking into consideration the size or
consideration the size or nature of the proposed
nature of the proposed use, the complexity of the
use, the complexity of the review, and the laws
review, and the laws in effect at the time the request
in effect at the time the request for extension is
for extension is made. (Added 10 -3 -01)
made. (Added 10 -3 -01)
Section 31.2.4.3
Section 31.2.4.3 Conditions The board of
Section 31.6.3 Conditions The board of supervisors may
No substantive
Conditions
supervisors may impose upon any such pen-nit
impose upon any such permit such conditions relating to the
change.
such conditions relating to the use for which
use for which such permit is granted as it may deem
such permit is granted as it may deem
necessary in the public interest and may require a bond with
necessary in the public interest and may require
surety or other approved security to ensure that the
a bond with surety or other approved security to
conditions so imposed shall be complied with. Su-eh!Le
ensure that the conditions so imposed shall be
conditions shall relate to the purposes of this ordinance,
complied with. Such conditions shall relate to
including, but not limited to, the prevention of smoke, dust,
the purposes of this ordinance, including, but
noise, traffic congestion, flood and /or other hazardous,
not limited to, the prevention of smoke, dust,
deleterious or otherwise undesirable substance or condition;
noise, traffic congestion, flood and /or other
the provision of adequate police and fire protection,
hazardous, deleterious or otherwise undesirable
transportation, water, sewerage, drainage, recreation,
substance or condition; the provision of
landscaping and /or screening or buffering; the establishment
adequate police and fire protection,
of special requirements relating to the building setbacks,
transportation, water, sewerage, drainage,
front, side and rear yards, off - street parking, ingress and
recreation, landscaping and/or screening or
egress, hours of operation, outside storage of materials,
buffering; the establishment of special
duration and intensity of use, building height and /or other
requirements relating to the building setbacks,
particular aspects of occupancy or use. Except as the board
front, side and rear yards, off - street parking,
of supervisors may otherwise specifically provide in a
ingress and egress, hours of operation, outside
particular case, any condition imposed under the authority of
storage of materials, duration and intensity of
this section shall be deemed to be essential to and
use, building height and /or other particular
nonseverable from the issuance of the permit itself.
aspects of occupancy or use. Except as the
(Amended 10 -3 -01)
board of supervisors may otherwise specifically
provide in a particular case, any condition
(§ 31.2.4.3, 12- 10 -80; Ord. 01- 18(6), 10 -3 -01)
imposed under the authority of this section shall
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be deemed to be essential to and nonseverable
from the issuance of the permit itself.
(Amended 10 -3 -01)
(§ 31.2.4.3, 12- 10 -80; Ord. 01- 18(6), 10 -3 -01)
Section 31.2.4.4
Section 31.2.4.4 Revocation Any special use
Section 31.6.4 Revocation Any special use permit issued
Insert new Section
Revocation
permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be
pursuant to this chapter may be revoked by the board of
reference
revoked by the board of supervisors, after
supervisors, after notice and hearing pursuant to Virginia
notice and hearing pursuant to Virginia Code §
Code § 15.2 -2204, for willful noncompliance with this
15.2 -2204, for willful noncompliance with this
chapter or any conditions imposed under the authority of
chapter or any conditions imposed under the
section 31.6.3. If the use, structure or activity for which a
authority of section 31.2.4.3. If the use,
special use permit is issued is not commenced within
structure or activity for which a special use
twenty -four (24) months after the permit is issued, the
permit is issued is not commenced within
permit shall be deemed abandoned and the authority granted
twenty -four (24) months after the permit is
thereunder shall thereupon terminate. For purposes of this
issued, the permit shall be deemed abandoned
section, if the use authorized by the permit requires the
and the authority granted thereunder shall
construction of one or more structures, the term
thereupon terminate. For purposes of this
"commenced" means starting the lawful physical
section, if the use authorized by the permit
construction of any structure necessary to the use authorized
requires the construction of one or more
by the permit within twenty -four (24) months after the
structures, the term "commenced" means
permit is issued. The board of supervisors may, as a
starting the lawful physical construction of any
condition of approval, impose an alternative period in which
structure necessary to the use authorized by the
to commence the use, structure or activity as may be
permit within twenty -four (24) months after the
reasonable in a particular case. A determination that a
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permit is issued. The board of supervisors may,
permittee has commenced a use, structure or activity under
as a condition of approval, impose an
this section is not a determination that the permittee has
alternative period in which to commence the
acquired a vested right under Virginia Code § 15.2 -2307.
use, structure or activity as may be reasonable
(Amended 10- 3 -01)(§ 31.2.4.4, 12- 10 -80; Ord. 01- 18(6), 10-
in a particular case. A determination that a
3 -01)
permittee has commenced a use, structure or
activity under this section is not a determination
that the permittee has acquired a vested right
under Virginia Code § 15.2 -2307. (Amended
10- 3 -01)(§ 31.2.4.4, 12- 10 -80; Ord. 01- 18(6),
10 -3 -01)
Section 31.2.5
Section 31.2.5 Review of public uses for
Remove it completely.
Remove because
Review of
compliance with the comprehensive plan No
Virginia Code § 15.2 -
public uses for
street, park or other public area, or public
2232 is self executing
compliance
structure, or public utility, public building or
and, more importantly,
with the
public service corporation other than railroads,
2232 review is not a
comprehensive
whether publicly or privately owned, shall be
zoning- related review
plan
constructed, established or authorized, unless
and action and does
and until the general location or approximate
not belong in the
location, character and extent thereof has been
Zoning Ordinance.
submitted to and approved by the commission
as being substantially in accord with the
adopted comprehensive plan or part thereof. In
connection with any such determination, the
commission may establish such conditions of
approval as deemed necessary to insure
compliance with the comprehensive plan.
Widening, narrowing, extension, enlargement,
vacation or change of use of streets or public
areas shall likewise be submitted for approval,
but paving, repair, reconstruction,
improvement, drainage or similar work and
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normal service extensions of public utilities or
public service corporations shall not require
approval unless involving a change in location
or extent of a street or public area.
The foregoing notwithstanding, the provisions
of section 15.2 -2232 of the Code shall apply to
any such review.
Section 34.3
Section 34.3 Appeal to the board of zoning
1n appeal to the board of zoning appeals may be taken by
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any person aggrieved or by any officer, artment board or
Appeal to the
appeals Appeal to the board of zoning appeals
bureau of the county affected by any decision of the zoning
board of zoning
may be taken by any person aggrieved or by
appeals
any officer, department, board or bureau of the
administrator, or from any order, requirement. decision or
determination (collectively, the "decision ") made by any
county affected by any decision of the zoning
other administrative officer in the administration or
administrator. Such appeal shall be taken
enforcement of this chapter, as provided herein.
within thirty (30) days after the decision
appealed from by filing with the zoning
administrator, and with the board of zoning
a. Time for filing appeal. A notice of app gal (an
Establishes shorter
shall be filed within thirty (30) days after the decision
appeals, a notice of appeal specifying the
appeal period (ten
appealed, provided that an appeal of a decision pgrtainingto
grounds thereof. The zoning administrator
days rather than thirty)
temporary or seasonal commercial uses shall be filed within
shall forthwith transmit to the board of zoning
for decisions relating
ten (10) days of er the decision if the notice of violation
appeals all the papers constituting the record
to temporary or
states that the ten (low appeal_period applies.
upon which the action appealed from was
seasonal uses.
taken. An appeal shall stay all proceedings in
furtherance of the action appealed from unless
b. Filing and contents of appeal. An appeal shali_laefil -ed
with the zoning administrator and with the board of zoning
the zoning administrator certifies to the board
appeals. Tlie appeal shall specify the grounds for the appeal.
of zoning appeals that by reason of facts stated
in the certificate a stay would in his opinion
cause imminent peril to life or property, in
c. Transmittal of record. the filing of an appeal, the
_Upon
zoning administrator shall forthwith_ transmit to the board of
which case proceedings shall not be stayed
zoning appeals all the papers constituting the record upon
otherwise than by a restraining order granted by
which the action appealed from was taken.
the board of zoning appeals or by a court of
record, on application and on notice to the
zoning administrator and for good cause shown.
d. Stay of proceedings. An appeal shaliay all proceedings
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in furtherance of the action annealed from_ unless the zoning
administrator certifies to the board of zoning appeals that b_v
reason of facts stated in the certificate a stay would in his
opinion cause imminent peril to life or_ property, in which
case proceedings shall not be stayed LQtherwise than by as
restraining order granted by the board of zoning appeals or
by a court of record, on application and on notice to the
zoning administrator and for good cause shown.
State law reference— Va. Code §§ 15.2- 2286(A)(4), 15.2 -
2311(A), B).
Section 36.1
Violations -
Generally
Section 36.1 Violations - Generally Any
building erected contrary to any of the
provisions of this ordinance or contrary to any
condition imposed upon any conditional
rezoning, issuance of a special use permit or
approval of a site plan, and any use of any
building or land which is conducted, operated
or maintained contrary to any of the provisions
of this ordinance or any condition imposed
upon any conditional rezoning, issuance of a
special use permit or approval of a site plan,
shall be a violation of this ordinance and the
same is hereby declared to be unlawful. The
zoning administrator may initiate injunction,
mandamus, abatement, criminal warrant or any
other appropriate action to prevent, enjoin,
abate or remove such erection or use in
violation of any provision of this ordinance.
(Amended 12- 20 -89)
Section 36.1 Violations The following are violations of
this chapter and are declared to be unlawful:.
a. Uses_ Anv use of a structure_ im rote -ne r 1 nd
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Establishes specific
provision that building
without a permit and
occupying without a
certificate or
established: that is conducted, operated or maintained in
violation of any provision of this chapter or anv approved
application plan, site plan, code of development, zoning
clearance or condition accepted or imposed in conjunction
with an owity approval under thi cha tgr.
b..$tructures_ r im royements. Any structure_ or
improvement that is established, conducted_ _ope.r..atedQ
maintained in violation of anv provision of this chapter or
any approved application plan, site plan, code of
development, zoning permit, zoning clearance, or condition
accepted or imposed in conjunction with y county
a nroval under this chanter.
c.. Structures without building a structure for
which a building pe i t-app Iication is required that is
started, established, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged or
altered without a building permit
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good faith effort to obtain the data or infonnation necessary
Provides for use of a
ticket as a means of
notice of violation.
Establishes the content
necessary for a notice
of violation.
Provides additional
delivery options for a
notice of violation.
to deiennine whether-a violation. has occurred. has been
L-wable to obtain such information, he may-request-that the
office of the county attorney petition the judge of the
general district court for a subpoena duces tecum against and
person refusing to produce the data or infonnation, as
authorized under, Vir inia ode & 15.2- 2286(A)(4).
d. Notice of violation: exception. If, upon completion of 1he
investigation, the zoning administrator determines that a
violation of this chapter -exists t a notice of violation shall be
issued to the person committing and/or pernutting the
violation if the zoning administrator determines to pursue
enforcement, provided that a notice of violation shall not be
required to be issued for a violation initiated by a ticket
under section 36.3(al.
1. Contents of notice. The notice shall include the
following information: (i) the date of the notice; (ii)
the basis for the decision, (iii) a statement informing
the recipient that the decisio.-.may be appealed to the
board of zoning appeals within applicable appeal
period provided 'n section 34.3 and that the decision
shall be final and unappealable if it is not ti el
appealed, and (iv) the time within which the
violation shall Yee abated.
2. Delivery of notice. The notice shall be either
and delivered, posted on the door of a building on
the site, or mailed by regular or certified mail,
provided that notice to the property owner, sent
certified mail. to, or pasted at, the last known
address of the property owner as shown on the
current real estate tax assessment books or current
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real estate tax assessment records shall satisfy the
notice requirements of this section.
e. Remedies. In the enforcement of this chapter, the zonin
.administrator may pursue any remedy authorized by law.
The remedie rovided in sections 3.L2,36.4 and 36.5 are
cumulative and not exclusive except to the extent expressly
provided therein, and shall be in addition to any other
remedies authorized by law.
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Section 37.2
Civil Penalty
See. 37.2 Civil penalty Any person, whether
owner, lessee, principal, agent, employee or
otherwise, who violates any provision of this
chapter, or permits any such violation, or fails
to comply with any of the requirements hereof,
or who erects any building or structure or uses
any building, structure or land in violation of
this chapter or any site plan or other detailed
statement or plan submitted by him and
approved under the provisions of this chapter,
shall be subject to the following:
A. Any violation of this chapter shall be subject
to a civil penalty of two hundred dollars
($200.00) for the first violation, and a civil
penalty of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for
each subsequent violation arising from the
same set of operative facts (Amended 3- 16 -05;
Amended 7- 5 -06).
B. Each day during which a violation is found
to exist shall be a separate offense. However,
the same scheduled violation arising from the
same operative set of facts maybe charged not
more than once in a ten (10) day period, and the
total civil penalties from a series of such
violations arising from the same set of
operative facts shall not exceed five thousand
dollars ($5,000.00) (Amended 3- 16 -05;
Amended 7- 5 -06).
C. Any person surnmoned for a scheduled
violation may elect to pay the civil penalty by
making an appearance in person or in writing
by mail to the department of finance prior to the
See. 36.3 Civil penalties Any person. whether the owner,
Reformat and
reorganize.
Clarifies the procedure
for seeking civil
penalties.
Establishes the content
of a civil summons or
ticket.
lessee, principal, agent, emple ee. or ise who violates
an ovisi n of this cha ter as rovi ed in section
permits either by granting permission to another to engage in
the violating act or by not prohibiting the violating act after
being informed by the zoning administrator that the act
violates this chapter as provided in_sec i n 36.2 shall be
subject to the following:
a. Procedure. Proceedings seeking civil penalties for all
vi_ lations_ this ch to under.this section 36.3 shall
�e.nc Pi herb filing a civil summons in the_�enera
district court or by the zoning administrator_Qr_his deputy
issuing a ticket.
b Minimum elements of a civil summons or ticket &civil
summons et shall contain, at a minimurn . th
following information: (i) the name and address of the
erg charged: (ijl the nature of the violation and the
section of this chanter allegedly violated: (iii) the location
and date that the violation occurred or was observed; (iv)
the amount of the civil-penalty being imposed for the
violation; (v)=the mannerlocation and time in which the
civil penalty maybe paid to the county: (vi) the ri hto the
recipient of the summons tg elect to stand trial and that a
Signature to an admission of liability_ will have the same
force and effect as a judgment of a court;, and either the date
scheduled for trial, or the date for scheduling of such trial
by the court.
c. Amount of civil penalty. Any violation_of this chapter
shall be subect to a civil pQually Qf two hundred dollars
200.0 for the initial summons, d a civil penalt of five
hundred dollars 500.00 for each additional summ ns
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date fixed for trial in court. A person so
appearing may enter a waiver of trial, admit
liability, and pay the civil penalty established
for the offense charged. A signature to an
admission of liability shall have the same force
and effect as a judgment of court. However,
such an admission shall not be deemed a
criminal conviction for any purpose. 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.
D. A violation enforced under section 37.2 shall
be in lieu of any criminal penalty and, except
for any violation resulting in injury to persons,
such a designation shall preclude the
prosecution of the particular violation as a
criminal misdemeanor, but shall not preclude
any other remedy available under this chapter.
(Amended 7 -5 -06)
E. Section 37.2 shall not be construed to allow
the imposition of civil penalties: (1) for
activities related to land development within
the meaning of Virginia Code § 10.1- 603.2; or
(ii) for violation of any provision of the zoning
ordinance relating to the posting of signs on
public property or public rights -of -way.
(Amended 7 -5 -06)
arising from the same set of operative facts.
d. Maximum aggregate civil penalty. The total civil
penal ies from a series of violations in from the same
set of operative facts shall not exceed five thousand dollars_
($5.00Q.00). After the civil penalties reach the_fiv&
thousand dollar ($5,000.00) limit, the violation may be
prosecuted as a criminal misdemeanor under section 36.4.,
e. Each day a separate offensQLsin e ffens in 1 - a _
period Each day during which a violation is found to exist
shall be a separate offense. However, the same scheduled
violation arising from the same operative set of facts may
be eharged_not more than once in a ten (I0) day period.
f. Option to prepay civil penalty and waive trial. An erson
summoned or ticketed for a violation of this chapter may
elect to pay the civil penalty by makin-g an appearance in
person or in writing by mail to the department of finance
prior to the date fixed for trial in cQurt. A erson so
appearing nay enter a waiver of trial admit liabilityt and
pay the civil penalty established for the offense charged. A
signature to an admission Qf liabi it shall have the same
force and effect as a judgment ofcourt. However, such an
admission shall not be deemed a criminal conviction-for any
purpose. If aierson 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 liabili v shall not be deemed a cri_minaLeonviction
for any purpose.
g. Civil penalties are in lieu of criminal penalties. A
ATTACHMENT B
Page 23 of 25
Section #
Existing Text
Proposed Text
Impact/Reason for
Change
(Ord. 00- 18(5), 6- 14 -00; Ord. 02- 18(3), 2 -13-
02; Ord. 05- 18(3), 3- 16 -05; Ord. 06- 18(1), 7-
05 -06)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2209.
violation enforced under section 36.3 shall be in-lieu of any
criminal penalty and. except for any violation resultjnL in
injury to persons, such a designation shall preclude the
prosecution -of the particular violation as a criminal
misdemeanor, but shall not preclude any other remedy
available under this chapter. (Amended 7 -5 -061
h. Violations excluded. Section 36.3 shall not be construed
to allow the imposition of civil penalties: (i) for activities
related to land development within the meaning of Virginia
Code & 10.1- 603.2. or (ii) for the violation of any provision
of this chapter relating to the posting of signs on public
property or public rights- -
(& 37.2; Ord. 00- 18(5)_ 6- 14 -00; Ord. 02-18(3), 2- 13 -02:
Ord. 05-18(3), 3-16-05, • Ord. 06-18(l), 7 -0 -06
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2209.
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thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Failure to abate the violation
family residential
units.
within the specified time period sh unishable by a
fine of un to five thousand dollars ($5,000 00), and any! such
failure during any succeeding ten (10) day peri d shall
constitute a separate misdemeanor offense for each ten (101
day period punishable by a fine of up to seven thousand five
hundred dollars ($7,500.00). However, no such fine shall
accrue against an owner or managing anent of-a-single-
family residential dwelling unit during the pendency of and
legal action commenced by such owner or managing age
of the dwelling unit against a_tenant to eliminate an
overcrowding condition in accordance with Chapter 13 or
C Chapter 13.2 of Title 55, as applicable, A conviction
resulting from a violation of provisions regulating the
umber of unrelated persons in single - family residential
dwelling units shall not be punishable by a jail term_
7.1; Ord. 00- 18(5), 6- 14 -00) State law referenc — V .
Code § 15.2- 2286(A)(5).
Sec. 37.3
Injunctive relief
and other
remedies
Any violation of this chapter may be restrained,
corrected, or abated as the case may be by
injunction or other appropriate relief.
(Ord. 00- 18(5), 6- 14 -00)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2208.
Sec. 36.5 Iniunctive relief and other remedies
Any violation of this chapter maybe restrained, corrected or
abated as the case may be by injunction or other appropriate
relief.
(§ 37.3; Ord. 00- 18(5), 6- 14 -00)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2208.
ATTACHMENT B
Draft: 05/22/09
ORDINANCE NO. 09 -18( )
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ZONING, ARTICLE I, GENERAL PROVISIONS, ARTICLE
IV, PROCEDURE, AND ARTICLE V, VIOLATION AND PENALTY, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY
OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 18, Zoning,
Article I, General Provisions, Article IV, Procedure, and Article V, Violation and Penalty, are hereby amended
and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 3.1 Definitions
Sec. 34.3 Appeal to the board of zoning appeals
By Amending and Renaming:
Sec. 31.1 Enfefeeffleiit, zening adtfiinistfatef Designation. of-zoning a _strator: aut onty
Sec. 36.1 Violations —gam
By Amending, Renumbering and Renaming Where Noted (old section number first, followed by name,
followed by new section number):
Sec. 31.2.2
Building permits
Sec. 31.2 (part) and Sec. 31.3 (part) Zoning permits
Sec. 31.2.3.1
Certificate of occupancy
Sec. 31.4
Sec. 31.2.3.2
Zoning eefliplianee clearance
Sec. 31.5
Sec. 31.2.4
Special use permits
Sec. 31.6
Sec. 31.2.4.1
Reserved to board of supervisors
Sec. 31.6(part)
Sec. 31.2.4.2
Application
Sec.31.6(part)
Sec. 31.2.4.2.1
Limitation of filing new application
after original denial
Sec. 31.6(part)
Sec. 31.2.4.2.2
Withdrawal of application
Sec. 31.6(part)
Sec. 31.2.4.3
Conditions
Sec. 31.6(part)
Sec. 31.2.4.4
Revocation
See. 31.6(part)
Sec. 37.1
Criminal perialtyies
Sec. 36.4
Sec. 37.2
Civil penalty='
Sec. 36.3
Sec. 37.3
Injunctive relief and other remedies
Sec. 36.5
By Repealing:
Sec. 31.1.1 Enforcement of board of zoning appeals decisions
Sec. 31.1.2 Enforcement of minimum requirements
Sec. 31.1.3 Interpretation by zoning administrator
Sec. 31.2 Permits (heading only)
Sec. 31.2.3 Certificates of occupancy; zoning compliance clearance (heading only)
Sec. 31.2.5 Review of public uses for compliance with the comprehensive plan
By Repealing But Moving Substance Into a New Section (old section number and name first, followed by
new section number:
Sec. 31.2.1 Permits required; conformance Sec. 31.2(part), Sec. 31.3(part) and Sec. 36.1(part)
Sec. 31.2.3.3 Authority not to issue certificate of
occupancy or zoning compliance
clearance Sec. 31.3(part) and Sec. 31.4(part)
Sec. 36.2 Notice of violation Sec. 36.2
Sec. 36.3 Remedies not exclusive Sec. 36.2
Sec. 36.4 Complaints regarding violations Sec. 36.2
Attachment C
Chapter 18. Zoning
Article I. General Provisions
Sec. 3.1 Definitions
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Depai4fnent Health,
hi addition, the zening adn-tittistfater- shall fflaintain the i!ening ffiap, and stieh fflap shall be kept euffen� and
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b,__ Absence aLsgecific authority aat a limitation, The s"cific-authority ezxmssly aantcd�tbg_ aw"
admjWstrator in other sections of i is chaptgx;5hau_put be construed to be a limitation • i the au 1• ■ •
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a, Reviaff—T wi-Listrator shal=yie-w—cacll-buildina pumit application to ensure that the
to record of the site to be built upon unless nQ suQhplat.exists, in -W.Wch woih�applicant
shall • • vide - a copy • 1 1 • 1 lled e r! •1 • 1" r 1 ,•• licant shall aLw- pZQvlde
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C, Circumstances-when building permit shall nQL4cj.g9 JuistratQrshall nol. uwrQ-v-Q
NQ-bujJdin • 1"f• 1. r • r 1 • 1. • ■ r •
groundwater aSsessmtnt under Albemarle 17-4QQ-u--atiLLht-A
Q01-nPliQ�with Albew-ads--Couuty (Amended 2-5-05)
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,any othe�=Iirzablr. laws or any other provision of t&-Code to which the build' .. or structure wmild
It •Iff r ■ s • 1' • )11 it apj2hqqdQn-shumld not be .•! ■ "d by t' • • { •
i 1 04-18(4) adopted • ♦ effective i
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buildiags Qz-,truQWM&fQzwhich a. building pemiit . • • . k 1 I 1 ° ■ cdjnW-ejAji " • 1 • 1 1 "
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Sec. 31.5 Zoning. clearance
1. 1V za uir Pda to.eslablishig,.,-,NL c -Q=cial_Qki>du, ia_1_use on.a-aw,
Draft: 05/22/09
Cbange or intensi.6 qIiqn.o g=,yse. •r• changing or / `1. • t• a 1•
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Wercial rindusw,"s
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b. Annromi. If the nroyost dbl►i,ldine_ structure T im►2rovements - and.siICIA ad- 1he_Maose"s then
comply with this h en. the_zanin unistrator shall issue the_zal ag=- d earaace,
C. CircumstanCe—a'h e,. ran rance shall not be issued. The zoning administrator shall not issue a
z4nin� clearance iL after reyie Qf my site, the zoning administra=- de at a itional
impnave�nents.ar�ecean t� nu lip hetlt�►1 °,safety, regardless of whether the
improvements are shown -on the is to. (Added 9 -9 -92; Amended 10 -3 -01) (§ 31.2.3.3, 9 -9 -92; Ord.
01- 18(6), 10 -3 -01
CL : Comma cd. For �c?f_ hisecticm1 .4.�rssluciox?culx�lre�s
_ in_dustrial use- and a homie occupatiQn class A-QEclasss B is a commercial use
(Added 9 -9 -92; Amended 10 -3 -01)
e—,F&ct ofmaumbe - 'and reramiu_ng Any other section of this chapter that refers to section 31.23.2 or
to a_zoniae eoxlmgliance clearance ahaUILe is med to be a reference to section 31.4 o
clearance.
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(§ 31.2.3.2, 9 -9 -92; Ord. 01- 18(6), 10 -3 -01)
See. 31.2.3.3 Author-ky not to issue eer-tifiente of oeetipaney or- zoning eomplianee eleara
Netwithstanding seetiens 31.2.3.1 and 31.2.3.2, nothing eantained hefein shall be deeffied te ebligate the b
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publie health ef safety,v�,hethef er not the ifflpfavemeiits are shown efi the appfeved site plafi. (Added 9 9
n .needed 10 3 n 1)
(§ 31.2.3.3, n n 92; Ofd 01 18(6) i r
Sec. 31.2.4 31S Special use permits
Sec. 31.2.4.131.6.1 Reserved to board of supervisors
The board of supervisors hereby reserves unto itself the right to issue all special use permits permitted
hereunder. Special use permits for uses as provided in this ordinance may be issued upon a fmding by the board
of supervisors that such use will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property, that the character of the
district will not be changed thereby and that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this
ordinance, with the uses permitted by right in the district, with additional regulations provided in section 54-ef
this e fdineai °, and with the public health, safety and general welfare.
Sec. 34..4 .2 31.6.2 Application
Application for a special use permit shall be made by the filing thereof by the owner or contract purchaser of the
subject property with the zoning administrator, together with a fee as set forth in section 35.0 of this or -dinar
Draft: 05/22/09
No such permit shall be issued unless the board of supervisors shall have referred the application therefor to the
commission for its recommendations. Failure of the commission to report within ninety (90) days after the first
meeting of the commission after the application has been referred to the commission shall be deemed a
recommendation of approval. Provided, however, any day between the date an applicant requests or consents to
a deferral or continuance of the consideration of the application by the commission until the date of the deferred
or continued hearing by the commission shall not be counted in computing the ninety (90) day review period.
The board of supervisors may extend the review period upon a request by the commission.
The board of supervisors shall act upon such application and render a decision within a reasonable time period.
No such permit shall be issued except after notice and hearing as provided by seeti .r 15.2 2204 of the Code an
Virginia Code ��4 and section 33.8 of this chap Dnc r,,.Tr OF PROPERTY. (Amended 5 -5 -82; 6-
19-96)
Sec. 31.2.4.2.1 Limitation of filing new appliention after original deniM
a. Liwitation_affiling new application after or Upon denial by the board of supervisors of
any application filed pursuant to section 31.2.4.2 3L6-2 above, substantially the same petition shall not
be reconsidered within twelve (12) months of the date of denial. (Added 6- 19 -96)
Sec. 31.2.4.2.2 Withdrawal of petitie
b. With a'rawal_of petition. An application shall be withdrawn, or be deemed to be withdrawn, as provided
herein: (Added 10 -3 -01)
aj. An application filed pursuant to section 31.2.42 31,6,2 above may be withdrawn upon written
request by the applicant. The written request must be received by the body considering the
application prior to it beginning consideration of the matter on the meeting agenda. Upon
receipt of the request for withdrawal, processing of the application shall cease without further
action by the commission or the board. Substantially the same application shall not be
reconsidered within twelve (12) months of the date of the withdrawal unless the body
considering the application at the time of withdrawal specifies that the time limitation shalt not
apply. (Added 6- 19 -96; Amended 10 -3 -01)
b2. If the applicant requests that further processing or formal action on the application be
indefinitely deferred, the application shall be deemed to have been voluntarily withdrawn by the
applicant if the commission or the board does not take action on the application within twelve
(12) months after the date the deferral was requested. Upon written request received by the
director of planning and ifiit . deve'epm°i' before the application is deemed to be
withdrawn, the director may grant one extension of the deferral period for a period determined
to be reasonable, taking into consideration the size or nature of the proposed use, the complexity
of the review, and the laws in effect at the time the request for extension is made. (Added 10 -3-
01)
(§ 31.2.4.2.2, 6- 19 -96; Ord. 01- 18(6), 10 -3 -01)
Sec. 31.2.4.3 31.6.3 Conditions
The board of supervisors may impose upon any such permit such conditions relating to the use for which such
permit is granted as it may deem necessary in the public interest and may require a bond with surety or other
approved security to ensure that the conditions so imposed shall be complied with. SHA T X conditions shall
relate to the purposes of this ordinance, including, but not limited to, the prevention of smoke, dust, noise, traffic
congestion, flood and/or other hazardous, deleterious or otherwise undesirable substance or condition; the
provision of adequate police and fire protection, transportation, water, sewerage, drainage, recreation,
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landscaping and/or screening or buffering; the establishment of special requirements relating to the building
setbacks, front, side and rear yards, off - street parking, ingress and egress, hours of operation, outside storage of
materials, duration and intensity of use, building height and/or other particular aspects of occupancy or use.
Except as the board of supervisors may otherwise specifically provide in a particular case, any condition
imposed under the authority of this section shall be deemed to be essential to and nonseverable from the
issuance of the permit itself. (Amended 10 -3 -01)
(§ 31.2.4.3, 12- 10 -80; Ord. 01- 18(6), 10 -3 -01)
Sec. 34.2.4.4 31.6.4 Revocation
Any special use permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked by the board of supervisors, after notice
and hearing pursuant to Virginia Code § 15.2 -2204, for willful noncompliance with this chapter or any
conditions imposed under the authority of section 31.2.4.3 31.6.3. If the use, structure or activity for which a
special use permit is issued is not commenced within twenty -four (24) months after the permit is issued, the
permit shall be deemed abandoned and the authority granted thereunder shall thereupon terminate. For purposes
of this section, if the use authorized by the permit requires the construction of one or more structures, the term
"commenced" means starting the lawful physical construction of any structure necessary to the use authorized
by the permit within twenty -four (24) months after the permit is issued. The board of supervisors may, as a
condition of approval, impose an alternative period in which to commence the use, structure or activity as may
be reasonable in a particular case. A determination that a permittee has commenced a use, structure or activity
under this section is not a determination that the permittee has acquired a vested right under Virginia Code §
15.2 -2307. (Amended 10 -3 -01)
(§ 31.2.4.4, 12- 10 -80; Ord. 01- 18(6), 10 -3 -01)
building See. 31.2.5 ReAew of publie uses for eomphanee -with the eomprehensive p
b
plan ef: paf:t thereof-. L�t eefffieetien with any stteh detefffi-iiiation, the ee ssien ffiay establish sueh eanditie
, o b
be submitted f6f approval, but b> b
ehange ifi 1,. at: ° xte fit of a street er 'cbli
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The b netwithstaiiding, the pfevisiens ef seetien 15.2 2232 E)f the Gede shall apply to any sueh fevi
Sec. 34.3 Appeal to the board of zoning appeals
Appeal te the beafd b appeals aggfieved of by any ,
filing vvithin thit4y (130) days after- the deeision appealed f+effi by b
b
b
appealed ffeffi was taken. Aii appeal shall stay all pFeeeedings in fffl4heFafiee ef the aetieii appealed fFE)ffi ttFAess-
stay wetild ifi his apinjen ea-se nent per-il to life ef prepei4y, in A,Neh ease pr-oeeedifigs shall net be stayed
ethef,wise than by a b b b
b geed eatise shown.
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Time f ") shall be, fjjQd wjd�n thirty (30) days after the
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appealed-am was taken.
d. Stay otvroceedingj.��,eal shall stay all proceedings ia funherance of the action appealed from
ufflegs the zoning adminL,,,LaWLcWifies to the boMdQ��appg& that by reasoa_Q�=ed in
t' r a. t f e■ 1 • -imminent purij LQ • • {• f _ in I 1
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State law reference - Va. /. ..
Article V. Violation and penalty
Sec. 36.1 Violations —geuer-almlT
The followin- �1_:s chapter and are d
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or • I t • r - • - d or tl I■ 1 - • 1 { / i IiQnwith
d or altered without a-building-p=21-L
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certificate of occupaneyv is that is conducted, operated or maintained without a certificate of
(Subsection c: § 31.2.1, 12- 10 -80; Ord. 01- 18(6), 10 -3 -01; subsection d: § 31.2.3.1, 12- 10 -80, 6 -2 -82, 9 -9 -92;
Ord. 01- 18(6), 10- 3 -01))
Upeft be68--ing aiiy violation of any pfevisions of this efdifianee, the zoning adffiinistfatof shall se-
b Hfip,44ing
,.tion as , be fieeessafy to tefii: i fiate the violation.
See. 36.4 Complaints regarding Aolations
1 .2 Enforctment
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wpr,=n or search-,
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Uwl-and.after a •• {4 faith effort or 1 1F4• •• 1_ r to detemidne whether
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wpr,=n or search-,
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(§ 37.2; Ord. 00- 18(5), 6- 14 -00; Ord. 02- 18(3), 2- 13 -02; Ord. 05- 18(3), 3- 16 -05; Ord. 06- 18(1), 7- 05 -06)
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2 -2209.
Sec. 36.4 Criminal penalties
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(§ 37.1; Ord. 00- 18(5), 6- 14 -00)
State law reference - Va. Code § 15.2- 2286(A)(5).
Sec. 36.5 Injunctive relief and other remedies
Ann�ioiation of this Ater may be strain c i e Led, cz7: abated. as hie.; lze_l�y iu c or �i�er
annronriate relief.
(§ 37.3; Ord. 00- 18(5), 6- 14 -00)
State law reference - Va. Code § 15.2 -2208.
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I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of to as recorded
below, at a regular meeting held on
Aye Nay
Mr. Boyd
Mr. Dorrier
Ms. Mallek
Mr. Rooker
Mr. Slutzky
Ms. Thomas
16
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
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I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of to as recorded
below, at a regular meeting held on
Aye Nay
Mr. Boyd
Mr. Dorrier
Ms. Mallek
Mr. Rooker
Mr. Slutzky
Ms. Thomas
16
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors